Sermons on Hope In The Lord:

The Valley Of Jehoshaphat Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 8, 2015

Where is the Valley of Jehoshaphat, and what will be the final outcome there?

v. 12. The valley of Jehoshaphat is once again named as the location. This is not heavenly warfare. The battle has come to Earth. In time and in a place. You wanted to challenge the God of Heaven? This is your chance to prove what you have. As to the location of the “valley of Jehoshaphat, I ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Where Should We Seat?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 17, 2015

The sermon shares where we should set in service to God and our neighbors. Disciple set in the seat of Pride, but where should we the redeemed of God set? WE need to be seated in the seat of service.

“Where Should I sit?” Mark 10:35-45 1. James and John have a Selfish Petition • James and John come to Jesus, not with a request, but a demand: "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you" (v. 35). • "What is it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

"Remember Lot's Wife"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"Remember Lot's wife"

Genesis 19 v. 15 - 26 & Luke 17 v.22 - 32 "Remember Lot's wife" In context of his coming:- (a) He will come Suddenly - v. 24 "For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day." (b) He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Holiness

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Daniel De Bruin on Nov 5, 2015

If there were ever a time in the history of the church where believers needs to start practice what they preach; then that time is now. People are not easily convinced by our words, but they are drawn by our actions.

If there were ever a time in the history of the church where believers needs to start practice what they preach; then that time is now. People are not easily convinced by our words, but they are drawn by our actions. Even Jesus instructed the people by saying, do not believe me unless I do the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:26

Denomination: Bible Church

How The Holy Spirit Guides

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 22, 2016

How do we discern the Holy Spirit's guidance?

Intro How can we tell if an idea comes from the Holy Spirit or not? Purpose Many people claim to be led by the Holy Spirit, but we need to test what they say and find out the truth for ourselves. Plan One place that we can look at is John 16:12-15 where Jesus teaches about what the Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

God knows everything, both good and bad He knows everything about us but still loves us. God loves us as we are, but He loves us too much to leave us that way.

TITLE: God Knows TEXT: Psalm 139:1-6 INTRO: When we lived in NC, people had an expression they used when they didn't understand something, they would say, "God Knows." That's true, of course because God is Omniscient He knows everything, including some things you might wish He didn't know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Hearts, Changing Worlds Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016

The Holy Spirit knows well what is needed in every time and place.

Thursday of 11th Week in Course There’s a contrast between our two prophets–Jesus and Elijah–in today’s Scriptures. Elijah’s missionary method was pretty direct. When Israel defected from worshiping the true God, he called down a three-year drought. When he won ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Training To Win The Race Of Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jul 4, 2016

We all have a race to run, only one can win. The Bible is our manual on how to run to win

TRAIN TO WIN (PART 1) KNOW YOUR COMPETITION Key Scripture for series: 1 Cor 9:24-27 (1 Corinthians 9:24 ESV) Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. (1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV) Every athlete exercises self-control in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wanting? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 11, 2016

Be careful of wanting and learn contentment

We continue our study of the Book of Joshua. God chose a people to reveal Himself. The Old Testament is the revelation of God through Israel with its 12 Tribes. God is always God and the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. What we learn about God through Israel is applicable to us today. But as ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living By Chance? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 25, 2016

If God is silent on an issue or a decision we have to make, should we just "roll the dice"?

Please open your Bibles to Joshua 18…. We noted from the first part of Joshua 18, the importance of God’s Word. It is the norm for us to read an entire Bible passage for our worship; but for the sake of time, we will stray a bit from the norm this morning and highlight main points in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ready To Meet Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

The Time is Now

ARE YOU READY FOR JESUS? LUKE 12:40 1. INTRODUCTION. ISN’T IT AMAZING HOW MUCH TIME WE SPEND GETTING READY FOR VARIOUS AFFAIRS, BUT SPEND SO LITTLE TIME GETTING READY FOR JESUS? PEOPLE WILL SPEND WHAT SEEMS LIKE COUNTLESS HOURS PREPARING FOR DATES, VACATIONS, HOLIDAYS, AND EVEN WORK. AND IF THESE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40

Denomination: Baptist

The Part Of The Bible About Alexander The Great – No, Seriously Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

This passage includes prophecy that was fulfilled in Alexander the Great's conquests, as well as a much better known prediction concerning a donkey.

- Context note: this begins a part of Zechariah that is probably written four or five decades after the previous sections. Israel has completed the Temple, but is still vulnerable to foreign powers. TWO AMAZING PROPHECIES IN CHAPTER NINE: 1. Alexander the Great destroys everyone except ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Plain

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 26, 2019

Blessings and woes in the Gospel, and demonstrating Love under persecution.

THE SERMON ON THE PLAIN. Luke 6:20-31. The Sermon on the Plain is directed towards those who ‘came to hear’ Jesus (Luke 6:17). It was ‘toward His disciples’ that Jesus first lifted up His eyes (Luke 6:20). These are words for those already committed to building upon the rock (Luke 6:47-48). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Meaning To An Old Meal

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Oct 28, 2019

A look at Holy Communion from its Jewish Roots

When Jesus was a little boy he had a very special festive dinner every year in the spring. It was called Passover. In a Jewish home the Passover was the High Holiday of the year. It was the time the whole Nation remembered the time when God supernaturally brought the Children of Israel out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Anglican

Never Miss A Genuine Opportunity

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 7, 2019

Don't Miss the Opportunity to Follow Jesus

Based on a true story, the movie Coach Carter shows Samuel L. Jackson taking over as coach of the Richmond High basketball team. His players are unruly, disrespectful, failing their classes, and destined for lives of crime and disappointment. By following his tough style of coaching, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational