Sermons on Hope In The Lord:

Fruit That May Abound

Contributed by John D Jones on Apr 5, 2010

Encouraging God's people to invest in missions at home and abroad.

Fruit that May Abound Philippians 4:10-20 Introduction About the apostle Paul verses 10-13 About the church at Philippi Started by Paul recorded in Acts 16 First convert was Lydia and her house hold Then the demon possessed girl Followed by the Philippian jailor and his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Mysterious Letters Series

Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on May 6, 2010

There were many other churches at that time that would seem to be more historically significant than the seven that Jesus addressed: the churches at Jerusalem, Rome, Galatia, Corinth, Antioch, Colossae, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe, Miletus, to name a few. Why

Seven Mysterious Letters Revelation is the only book in the Bible that promises a special blessing to the reader.1 (Many passages tell us to read the Bible in general terms. Only one book has the audacity to say, in effect, Read me; I'm special.) Early in my teens, I encountered a Bible teacher ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on May 12, 2008

One man who prays a prayer totally according to God’s will, and he has learned to leave selfishness out of his prayer.

5-12-08 The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Jabez prayer gets answered Before we get to this verse there are other verses concerning getting prepared for ministry. Such as: 1.Lord, enlarge my heart Psalms 119:32 2.Present your bodies a living sacrifice, which is your reasonable service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Going On A Little Further

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

Being saved is not the end of the process. Being pleasing to god requires us to pass through the gate of salvation... and then go further. This sermon discussed the other gates we must pass through.

Going on… A little further. Matthew 26:36-45 This morning I want to speak to you about something very important… going deeper in your spiritual life. As always our example is Jesus. He went a little further than the old law required. "You have heard it said, but I say..." The requirements ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-45

Denomination: Baptist

Only Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 20, 2008

We are saved by Jesus alone, not Jesus and culture or law.

Philippians 3:1-14 May 18, 2008 No Confidence in the Flesh Peter and Cornelius – first Gentile convert to Christianity Question: what to do with believers who are not Jewish – do they need to be Jewish to accept Christ? Paul taught no – both Jew and Gentiles come to God in the same way – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: *other

Jonah's First Call Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 27, 2007

An examination of Jonah’s first call and the God Who called.

Jonah’s First Call Jonah 1:1, 2 INTRO.: As a boy, if I asked permission to go somewhere when it was close to mealtime, my mother would often say, I’m only going to call you once,” or “Don’t make me call you twice.” I knew, if she stuck her head out the door and called, I better be close enough to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fathers- A Picture Of God To His Children

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 29, 2007

My home and my children, have taught me so much concerning God’s dealings with me. I come to understand something of God’s love by being with my children.

Fathers- a picture of God to his children Main Thought: 1. Come to understand something of God’s love by being with my children. Opening: 1. A home is not just a home. God is trying to get something across through our homes. The triumphs- the defeats The success- the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:32

Denomination: Mennonite

They Denied Jesus Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The 7th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

Last week we talked about the fact that Jesus was bound. They tied Him up to keep Him from retaliating. The crowd was afraid of Jesus. That is proven more and more as one reads about the events leading up to the crucifixion. Here Jesus is before Pilate. Pilate has questioned Jesus. He has ...read more

Scripture: John 19:15

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The 14th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

For the last fourteen weeks we have been looking at the things that they did to Jesus. Jesus endured so much. There are few if any that could have lasted through the punishment and abuse that Jesus took on. He was arrested, underwent false trials, was beaten, mocked, beaten, ridiculed, beaten, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - Matthew 9:9-13 - Jesus, Did You Just Call Me Scum? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 20, 2010

The Pharisees can't see why Jesus would want to "eat with such scum?" (Matthew 9:11). JESUS AGREES THAT THEY ARE SCUM! He just says, "Healthy people don't need a doctor-sick people do." (Matthew 9:12). There it is again - REDEMPTIVE POTENTIAL.

Part 2 - Matthew 9:9-13 - JESUS, DID YOU JUST CALL ME SCUM? In Kiev, MONEY CHANGERS sit in little booths with a small window. You can't see their faces and they mutter to you in Russian as you hand over American dollars in exchange for Grivnas. Whenever I exchanged money I seemed to be getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving To Church Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2009

Giving is a challenge and a privilege. God offers us a way to be among the blessed as we give in response to God’s grace through our congregation.

Acts 4:32-27 “Giving to Church” INTRODUCTION During the month of October, we are hearing stories of how our brothers and sisters in Christ have discovered the joy and blessings of giving. Shelley Krispin, Carol Baker and now Steve and Deb Weber have shared their journeys. They have seen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Provision For His Pilgrim People

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

Paul assures us that the things which happened to Israel are types or examples for us. Like the Israelites, Christians are strangers and pilgrims on earth who enjoy great spiritual mercies. The children of Israel had the types or shadows; we have the subs

Intro: Paul assures us twice in vv. 6 & 11 that these things which happened to Israel are types or examples for us. Like the Israelites, Christians are strangers and pilgrims on earth who enjoy great spiritual mercies (I Pet. 2:11). The children of Israel had the types or shadows; we have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Denomination: *other

Attracting The Opposites

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Mar 3, 2016

A brief message on accepting all who need Jesus

Attracting the Opposites Luke 15:1-2 I think it’s amazing when we look at the people who followed after Jesus. • I’m not talking about the disciples that He called to follow Him ~ I’m talking about the other people that we see around Him most often. • It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 7, 2016

Jesus summarizes the law in the Great Commandment, the scribes seek honor, and a poor widow gives all.

Mark 12:28-44 “Total Commitment INTRODUCTION It doesn’t take long, while reading the gospel of Mark, to realize that the kingdom of God is a very different from the nations and societies of the world. When reflecting on the kingdom of God and what it means to be a disciple of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Paul had a balanced ministry. In these letters, he moves from prophecy to practical Christian living.

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 INTRO: Paul had a balanced ministry. In these letters, he moves from prophecy to practical Christian living. He turned from the negative (Satan’s lies) to the positive (God’s truth). and from warning to thanksgiving and prayer. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist