Sermons on Hope In The Lord:

Deliverence From Temptation

Contributed by Philip Trent on Nov 19, 2006

This sermon helps people understand that God has promised us deliverence from temptation...if only we will allow Him!

“God Promises Deliverance from Temptation” I Corinthians 10:13 Tonight we talk about temptation. And lets begin by understanding temptation. Being tempted is not a sin. In the gospels we learn that even Jesus was tempted, so temptation cannot be a sin. It is the giving in to temptation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Building Phase

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Nov 25, 2006

what goes into the building phase of a family, build strong families to produce strong churches

Intro: What goes into the building phase? Text. Heb. 11: 7 / Ge. 16: 1 2 approaches to building proactive OR reactive Examine 3 truths concerning families Ill: Great Truths from Small Children When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair. If your sister hits you, don’t hit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is A Very Present Help In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 14, 2006

This sermon reminds us that God will be with us amid all circumstances.

The Psalmist reminds us this morning that God is very present when we need Him Most. God is an infinite Spirit that fills all places excluding no place. Unlike God, Satan needs to travel to get somewhere. But God is everywhere without division, mutiplication, addition or subtraction. When the bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, Psalm 46:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

what it takes to be a disciple

The Costs of Discipleship Matthew 8:18-34 July 20, 1997 Intro: Did you ever hear about the pig and the chicken who got together one day on the farm. They got to talking about how nice their farmer was, and that they should do something nice in return for him. The chicken made the suggestion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Supplies

Contributed by Gerald Nash on Nov 2, 2000

God is a God that supplies our needs.

The God Who Supplies Philippians 4:9 The Apostle Paul was very appreciative of how the church met his needs(v 15-18). He was not like the lawyer whom was approached by the local United Way official. Illust.: The local United Way office realized that it had never received a donation from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Excellence #1 - Roadblocks To A Life Of Excellence Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 6, 2000

Introduction to a series of 10 messages on Excellence. Message one deals with hinderances to living an excellent life.

A Life Of Excellence: Part 1 Road-Blocks On the Road To Excellence Romans 7:14-25 Introduction: A Day of Infamy A. December 7, 1941 - 7:55 AM B. 190 Japanese planes from 6 Aircraft Carriers, 25 submarines + several midget subs C. 5 US battleships sunk, 2 destroyers demolished, total of 18 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Did

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

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1 “THERE IS THEREFORE NOW NO CONDEMNATION FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN CHRIST JESUS. 2 FOR THE LAW OF THE SPIRIT OF LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS HAS SET YOU FREE FROM THE LAW OF SIN AND OF DEATH. 3 FOR WHAT THE LAW COULD NOT DO, WEAK AS IT WAS THROUGH THE FLESH, GOD DID; SENDING HIS OWN SON IN THE LIKENESS OF ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

God Fought The Battle

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 25, 2000

A biographical narrative sermon challenging God's people in my care to believe He can fight whatever battle it takes to save anyone.

HER NAME WAS RAHAB AND HER OCCUPATION WAS “HOSTESS.” Lonely travelers could find a hot meal and a warm bed at her “Bed & Breakfast.” But they could find even more – if her guests longed for companionship she would provide that too. She was a prostitute. HER NAME WAS RAHAB AND HER PEOPLE WERE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24, Joshua 6:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Turning Vision Into Reality

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

How to take God’s vision for our lives and act upon it.

Turning Vision into Reality Proverbs 16:3 I know that I have told you the story of the president of the coke company and how he had a vision for coke when he took over the company years ago, and that of course was that every person in this world would have the ability to hold a coke in their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going Forward As God's People

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 13, 2001

What God can do for us when we really trust Him.

GOING FORWARD AS GOD’S PEOPLE Introduction A. Moses and Israel were between the Devil and the Deep Red Sea 1. They were in quite a predicament to say the least 2. What were they going to do? Pharaoh and Egyptians were almost upon them! B. We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Mediocrity

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Mar 31, 2001

Outlne from Rev. 3. The danger of churches and/or individucals falling victim to complacency

Revelation 3:14-22 The sin of mediocrity Truett Cathy, founder or Chick-fil-A shows he knows what Jesus Would Do. Since 1948 he has lost millions of dollars because he will not have the restaurants open on Sunday. He has cared for children by developing the foster home system called WinShape ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Shame On The Shepherd

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 4, 2001

Pastor’s who do not lead the flock of God should hang their head in shame.

SHAME ON THE SHEPHERDS TEXT: JEREMIAH 50:1-6 MY PEOPLE HATH BEEN LOST SHEEP: THEIR SHEPHERDS HAVE CAUSED THEM TO GO ASTRAY, THEY HAVE TURNED THEM TO GO ASTRAY ON THE MOUNTAINS; THEY HAVE GONE FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE HILL, THEY HAVE FORGOTTEN THEIR RESTINGPLACE. INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU EVER ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Minister Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. In your opinion, what makes for a good preacher? a. Probably get as many answers as responses! b. Fortunately, we can turn to Scripture to answer this (1 Tim. 4:6). 2. Here Paul uses the phrase, "A good minister of Jesus Christ." a. Way to do this: "Put the brethren in remembrance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

Gossip: Deadly Sin Of The Tongue

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. This is the time of year when many of us are making/breaking new year's resolutions! a. Lose weight. b. Read Bible through .... read each day. c. Become more involved in life/ministry of the church. 2. Another resolution which many of us need to make (seldom made this time of year) ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-6

Confess Your Sins To One Another

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. This A.M. we continue our series on "OA Passages" of NT. 2. Read James 5:13-16. a. Questions that come from reading this passage. b. Three (3) things this passage does NOT say. c. Some reasons why we should "confess our sins to each other." I. QUESTIONS COMING OUT OF THIS ...read more