Sermons on Hope In Christ Jesus:

Is Deborah The Foundation For Female Leadership In The Church?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2021

The story of Deborah is often used to encourage women to seek leadership and teaching roles in the church.

The Bible proclaims that every male and female human being has intrinsic and equal worth and is a reflection of God because they are made in His image. Those who say that the Bible portrays women as subservient to men have never read the Bible or don't know anything about it; otherwise, they ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24, Judges 5:1-31, Genesis 3:17, 1 Timothy 2:1-14, Ephesians 5:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redeeming The Time Series

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 27, 2020

Without question…we are all called to be good-stewards of the time God has given us. BUT…we’re called to be more than managers of our time. We are specifically called to REDEEM the time.

I’d like you to imagine with me…that your bank account has just been credited with $1440. And let’s imagine that this happens every single day. No balance is allowed to be carried over from one day to the next. The entire balance is deleted each evening. What would you do? Hopefully…you’d ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Psalm 144:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living To Please God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 11, 2020

‘Living to Please God’ – 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 1-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Walk in holiness (vs 1-8): (a). Right attitude (vs 1a) (b). Right actions (vs 2-3) (c). Right Appreciation (vs 6-8) (2). Walk in Harmony (vs 9-10) (3). Walk in Honesty (vs 11-12): SERMON BODY: Ill: • At the F.A. Cup final a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Shut The Door

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 16, 2009

God is concerned about our Condition. The Prophet said, I don’t know what I can do for you – but I know a Man that is Able to make a way out of no way – I know a Man that can take nothing and make something. So the prophet asks this widow, what do you h

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK Preached July 5, 2009 11:00 a.m. RevWLawson@aol.com TITLE: SHUT THE DOOR SCRIPTURE: II KINGS 4:1-7 / ST. MATTHEW 6:6 This is a very exciting text buried in the pages of the Old Testament. The prophet Elisha has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Search Me Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

I need to pray “Search me” because I have blind spots

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Listening To God, Not The Gatekeepers Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 9, 2024

Our God is a God who speaks and acts - so how come we are not taking his call? Lessons from St Benedict, Mother Theresa and Jackie Pullinger.

This Sermon was first preached 6th October 2024 at St Barnabas Northolt (Proper 22 Year A Trinity 19) and also at Church of God Pentecostal Church 10th November 2024 ................................................................................................... [mime - like in charades - two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50, Numbers 11:4-29

Denomination: Anglican

Ano Ang Tao Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 23, 2023

Ang bawat tao ay nilikha ng Diyos. Isang taong ginawa ayon sa Kanyang larawan. Tanging kapag tayo ay maayos na nauugnay sa Diyos maaari nating maranasan ang kapunuan na inilaan ng Diyos para sa atin.

Sinasabi na si Socrates ay nahuhumaling sa isang pangunahing layunin sa kanyang paghahanap ng karunungan: Ang makilala ang kanyang sarili. Ang pangunahing tanong ay ano ang tao? Ito ay isang lehitimong tanong. Kapag ang isang binata ay umalis sa bahay na naglalakbay nang walang layunin sa ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Who You Are Part #1 Your Identity In God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 11, 2025

For far too long we have as black people (a term that by the end of this lesson I may not use, and you may choose not to use anymore) have been lied to, left out, belittled, tricked, bamboozled, made to feel insignificant, worthless, useless, and cursed by God with blackness.

Opening: - For far too long we have as black people (a term that by the end of this lesson I may not use, and you may choose not to use anymore) have been lied to, left out, belittled, tricked, bamboozled, made to feel insignificant, worthless, useless, and cursed by God with blackness. That’s not ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Changing Challenges

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 4, 2001

This sermon deals with moving joyfully through life changes

The changing challenges: Judges 13-16 Beginning: Life challenges change as long as we live. At one time my biggest challenge was keeping my hair from messing up. Now all I want is for it to not fall out. I one time thought about finding a girl who would love me and marry me. Now my children ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For The Sick

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Even though God does not heal every sick person, our prayers for the sick ought to be bold with the belief that God can and will heal.

Thesis: Even though God does not heal every sick person, our prayers for the sick ought to be bold with the belief that God can and will heal. Intro.: 1. < Begin with these ... > a. Pick up any bulletin any week--read of people with illness needing prayer. b. Sit in any Bible class/Small ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Prayer For The Sick

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Even though God does not heal every sick person, our prayers for the sick ought to be bold with the belief that God can and will heal.

Thesis: Even though God does not heal every sick person, our prayers for the sick ought to be bold with the belief that God can and will heal. Intro.: 1. < Begin with these ... > a. Pick up any bulletin any week--read of people with illness needing prayer. b. Sit in any Bible class/Small ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

The Happiest Days Of Your Life

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 4, 2001

How the Bible and Prayer became real for me.

“School Days are the happiest days of your life” so they say. Well, they weren`t for me - they were miserable. It was my own fault, of course, because at school I was lazy and lessons were a BORE. I couldn`t see any point to learning History and Geography, and French and Latin, though Math ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Weakest Link

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 13, 2003

A chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link,what is the weak link in the chain of our faith life?

Josh 1:8 The Weakest Link This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: EVERY BELIVER HAS FACED TEMPTATION AND MANY TIME'S IT HAS CAUSE HEARTACKE AND PAIN TO US AND THOSE WE LOVE .

INTRO: EVERY BELIVER HAS FACED TEMPTATION AND MANY TIME'S IT HAS CAUSE HEARTACKE AND PAIN TO US AND THOSE WE LOVE . BUT I TRULLY BELIVE THAT IT HURT'S JESUS MORE THAN WE WILL EVER KNOW.. IN OUR LIVE'S WE WILL BE UP AGAINST EVERY SCEME , TRICK AND PLOT THAT SATAN CAN THROW AT US BUT IT IS HOW YOU ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

A Matter Of Trust

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

Christian living requires us to trust God every single day

A Matter of Trust Selected Passages May 2, 1999 I. New car system A. New highway computer system 1. San Diego - Experimental highway: System of computerized cars and specialized magnetic message devices installed in the road, theory is that the computers and the message devices would drive the car ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, John 14:1

Denomination: Church Of God