Sermons on Hope In Christ Jesus:

The Nature Of True Fasting

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

True fasting will lead the liberated soul to seek relief and liberty for others.

THE NATURE OF TRUE FASTING. Isaiah 58:1-12. Surprisingly, the only place where the law of Moses commands fasting is in the “affliction of soul” associated with the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:29-31; Leviticus 23:27-32; Numbers 29:7). This is apt, as it immediately associates fasting with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruth

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Ruth

Ruth 1:1 - 12 I. The Defilement In Ruth’s History A. There Was Defilement In Her Lineage Moab was the product of incest…(Genesis 19:29-38) Fausset’s Bible Dictionary says of Moab that it means…(“from father”), i.e. the incestuous offspring of Lot’s older ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

God Has A Need For Intimacy Series

Contributed by Dan Turpin on Nov 11, 2015

Objective Sentence: Everyone can minister to God by looking through the windows of His soul that allow us to see His needs.

Pastor Dan Turpin West Coast Church John 4:3-7 Introduction: Years ago I ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

So What Now?

Contributed by Clinton L. Turek on Jun 27, 2015

A look at how we as Christians should react to the supreme courts ruling concerning same sex marriage.

So what now? This week has been a sad week for those who put their faith in God. The Supreme court passed as Law that same sex couples are now allowed to marry. Face book has once again lit up with propaganda on both sides of this issue. Some has been well thought out insightful comments others ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Predestined For Hell? Absolutely Not!

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

No one is predestined for hell

Introduction: A. Paul had a sincere concern for souls (v.1) - The disciples went out from among them and shared the gospel and turned the world upside down. B. Paul had a steadfast concern for souls (v.2) - “unceasing anguish” C. Paul had a sacrificial concern for souls. (v.3) - Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

No One Likes A Bullying God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 21, 2014

This sermon addresses the question that if God is a God of love and mercy, why does the Bible seem to suggest that God is more like a bully that He is friend.

Background: • Last week we talked about whether it is possible for God to change His mind. And we learned that God’s heart is set to move to one of two positions depending on man’s reaction….judgment for wickedness; mercy and forgiveness for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For Revival: When God Comes Down

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 26, 2014

If we want to see God come down today, we need to learn from previous revivals to see what they did to get what they had.

GETTING READY FOR REVIVAL #1: WHEN GOD COMES DOWN INTRO TO SPEAKER AND TOPIC: Welcome Pastor Darrell & Maralee and St. Ouen’s. • We have the same wells of revival, signs and wonders and the supernatural! • “Isaac reopened the wells his father had dug, which the Philistines ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-5

Denomination: *other

Zechariah The Doubter Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2018

We can be walking with the Lord, be strong in His might, and still struggle with doubt. It is not a sin to struggle with doubt, but it is a sin to settle on unbelief, which angers God.

Zechariah the Doubter (Luke 1:5-25) 1. A defendant was on trial for murder. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense's closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. ? ? "Ladies and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Memorial Day Rememberance

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 26, 2019

Memorial Day observance is for the commemorating the death of those who gave their lives in battle and for honoring those who suffer the physical and mental affliction during the war season.

Memorial Day Service: Lenora, Kansas Sunday May 26, 2019 Invocation: I want to thank everyone for coming. I want to express appreciation for all who has made it possible for us be able to join together to remember those who paid the ultimate price with their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Like Me

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2019

A recent article by Dave Butts prompted this sermon, reminding us that the heroes of faith were just like us in many ways.

1. [My Prayer Story @ the Rocket Club Meeting in Huntsville, AL I was seated with Medal of Honor Winner, Generals, and High Dignitaries; Heroes –seem larger than life 2. Everyday Heroes • Consider Dave Sanders, the school teacher shot to death while trying to shield his students from two youth on a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can A Man? Drowning In Questions?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2016

Will I make the commitment to COMPLETELY TRUST GOD'S PLAN WHEN I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOING ON? WILL WE LAY AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS AND SAY GOD THIS OBSTACLE HAS A REASON AND A SEASON... I WILL BOLDLY AND WITH FAITH AND CONFIDENCE FACE PROBLEMS.

HOW CAN A MAN ? DROWNING IN QUESTIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As a teacher I love questions? Questions can be a valuable teaching tool! But know this QUESTIONING can be a hindrance to progress. The Bible is full of questions. The first question is simple: AM I MY ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Examples Of Faith / Hebrews 11:29 – 12:2

Contributed by Emma Hodge on Aug 14, 2016

Who shows us their faith & do we show our faith to them, with detailed look at Rahab.

Last week we looked at the "Meaning of Faith" and this week's theme is related as it is "Examples of Faith” and I want to start by asking you a question, Who has shown you their faith in their lives? While faith can be classed as a personal characteristic it affects everything which we ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Provoking Divine Visitation

Contributed by Apostle Izu Ulu on Jun 19, 2017

A time of Divine visitation is a period of meeting God and discussing all our issues with him or a time when all our expectations are delivered to us. When God visits you, everything about you changes for better. As God visited Sarah, may He visit you als

I. WHAT IS DIVINE VISITATION? Divine visitation refers to when the heavens and the earth collaborates. The superior – the heavens decides to show mercy, and pay the created – the earth, a visit. Divine visitation can bring about reconstruction (Jeremiah 4:23-24), where a wilderness, barren land ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1

The Visitor Who Never Arrived Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2016

Whereas the Magi devoutly and innocently sought out the newly born Messiah-King, wicked King Herod never set his evil eyes upon Him. He, like so many others, never arrived.

The Visitor Who Never Arrived Christmas “Thwarted Plans” Series (Matthew 2:1-8, 16-18) 1. A family had twin boys whose only resemblance to each other were their looks. Opposite in every way, one was an eternal optimist, the other a doom and gloom pessimist. Just to see what would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"In Search Of The Perfect Gift"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2016

Some of us have in our lives a person who is very difficult to buy for. Perhaps they already have nearly…you know what do you buy for the guy who has everything? What does Bill Gates‘ wife get him for Christmas?

“In Search of the Perfect Gift” John 3:16 Some of us have in our lives a person who is very difficult to buy for. Perhaps they already have nearly…you know what do you buy for the guy who has everything? What does Bill Gates‘ wife get him for Christmas? After all, he is now worth 75 billion ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist