Sermons on Hope Love Grace:

How I Became A Christian Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Nov 8, 2012

This sermon provides an outline about how I became a Christian

How I Became A Christian I was born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire in the United Kingdom in 1956, where I was raised a Catholic, and attended a Catholic school until I was 16 years of age. I then attended a sixth form college, but left with few qualifications. Disco Fever My life consisted of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Intro To The Psalms #1 Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

just a brief intro to Israel's hymnbook as we begin a look at selected passages

#1 INTRO TO THE PSALMS Intro: 1. Sometimes when I pray I can't think of the words, I can't utter what is in my heart 2. For some reason I think I might offend God if I'm honest, or angry or guilty 3. The Psalms corrects me in this and anchors me in my soul 4. I want to begin a brief look at the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Returning To The Source

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 25, 2012

NLT: Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, "The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow. It promises prosperity and sends adversity. It promises happiness and sends misery

Returning to the Source Ephesians 5:18NLT It was said that Francis d’Assisi once invited a young man to join him on a trip to town to preach. Honored to be given the invitation, the young man readily accepted. All day long he and Francis walked through the streets, byways, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 21, 2013

Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of righteousness in the haearts of men and women.Peacemakers are those who have been called to share that reality with others.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. One would be hard pressed to find a better description of the peace that God desires for his children than the words of an old song written in 1875 by Edward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dear Daddy

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Feb 21, 2013

A message to fathers.

ILL: SON: "Daddy, may I ask you a question?" DAD: "Yeah sure, what is it?" SON: "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?" DAD: "That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?" SON: "I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?" DAD: "If you must know, I make $100 an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lighten Up!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 25, 2013

We seek to improve areas in our lives. Our spiritual improvement is key. We must "wake up" and "dress up" in our walk with God.

1. Improvements • A young wife said to her husband, "Don’t forget to bring home another mousetrap." Her husband said, "What’s the matter with the one I bought yesterday?" She said, "IT’S FULL." • A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abijah's Defeat Of Jeroboam

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 4, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Is the joy of the LORD your strength? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD fights His battles on our behalf. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 13:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So Jerobo

I. EXORDIUM: Is the joy of the LORD your strength? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD fights His battles on our behalf. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 13:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So Jeroboam of Israel never regained his power during Abijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 13:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Excuses

Contributed by Greg Thompson on Mar 7, 2013

No more excuses for doing what God has called you to do!

Exodus 3:11-4:14 What is your excuse? We live in a world today where nobody every does wrong. There is always a reason for whatever bad happens to us. The supper was burnt because your mother called while I was cooking. The other cars were going faster then me, you forgot to call me and let me ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

As He Is (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 10, 2013

If Only We Would Be What We Are!

1 John 4:17-as He is, so are we in this world. Not as He was, there was only few statements ever said that Jesus was…He was crucified He was dead…But the angel said, “He is not here, He is risen!” I am the bread of life. (John 6:35) I am the light of the world. (John 8:12) I am the door ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Tested By Broken Relationship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 19, 2013

God usually puts people into a "desert" so they become dependent entirely upon Him

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 4: Tested By Broken Relationship February 24, 2013 A. ESCAPE FROM SPIRITUAL FAILURE 1. You have to leave your place of trouble. “Abram went up from Egypt” (Gen. 13:1). 2. Remove your loved ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What In The World Is Going On?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 10, 2013

Three events that have happened from Feb 2013-April 2013 1. World Beginning To Unit to a Sp. Leader 2. Israel's Promise Land Eroding 3. WWIII Threat 4. Sp. Decay

2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 (AV) 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Zachary Sizemore on Dec 10, 2012

This sermon put perspective clear and purpose plain. This message is one that promotes spiritual groweth.

The Meaning of Life The message of the cross is complete opposite of everything else the world exalts. Paul expounds to the Corinthian Church that we must be given over to death that Christ may live through us. II Corinthians 4:7-11 vs.7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Choice Is Yours

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 16, 2012

Passion for guns would destroy you! Passion for God would bless you! Choice is yours!

Passion for guns would destroy you! Passion for God would bless you! Choice is yours! Luke 10:39 “And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word.” The Connecticut elementary school shooter Adam Lanza had learned to shoot from his gun-collecting mom, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Contagious! (Week 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 1, 2013

This is the third of a 4 part series adapted from Willow Creek's Contagious Christian Evangelism Training course.

BE CONTAGIOUS: WEEK 4 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church (I was sick the week I wrote this message and didn't have time to write the full text, this is the outline I preached from). INTRO: (title slide)  Review  How are we doing so far?  God wired each ...read more

Scripture: John 4:28-42

Denomination: Christian Church

Lesson 19: Joshua’s First Message On Separation Ch. 23

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2013

Principles of Separation

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 19: Joshua’s First Message on Separation Ch. 23 January 13, 2013 A. JOSHUA’S MESSAGE OF EXHORTATION AND WARNING 1. This is first of two messages at the end of Joshua’s life. “Joshua called . . . leaders” ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist