Sermons on Hosea 1:1-3:16:

I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 5, 2010

What are the implications for us as Christians when Jesus presents Himself as the True Vine? The message explores this truth as we endeavour to encourage believers to produce the fruit of righteousness.

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Worthy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 9, 2021

I want you to know the God you don’t know as well as you should. The study of God, as He reveals Himself in Scripture, is the supreme study of a lifetime. You can know more about God than you do now and you can be closer to Him than you have ever been before.

How many of you had a kaleidoscope growing up? We all at least know what a kaleidoscope is, right? It’s usually a tube that you hold up to the light and see a beautiful picture made up of colorful pieces of glass or stones or paper. You turn the end of the tube and the mirrors rotate and the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: United Methodist

A Fresh Look At The Cross

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 22, 2021

In the ancient world, the cross was a depraved and distasteful affair. Romans used it, but the sparse reference to it in their literature shows their aversion to it. They considered it a barbarian form of punishment Similarly, the Jews detested it.

A fresh look at the Cross. John 12:27 Every religion and every ideology has its own symbol for its identification. . For the Buddhist it is the Lotus Flower. Judaism has the Star of David and Islam the Crescent. In this century the Communists were known for the hammer and the sickle and the Nazis ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Israel Hath Rejected Isaiah’s Report (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 2, 2021

To establish that Isaiah’s report was the “good news of the coming Messiah.” He came to be offered in sacrifice for the sins of the world. Israel rejected this message, but the Gentile nations gladly received it. This lesson deals with ones' faith and obedience to the gospel.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. Israel Hath Rejected Isaiah’s Report E. Remarks. 1. This is lesson two, in the sermon-series entitled: “Lord who hath believed our report?” The question originates from the prophet Isaiah, in Isaiah 53:1. This was Isaiah’s report of the coming and work of the Messiah. He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, John 12:38, Romans 10:16-21, Mark 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To Peter's Preaching Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

Hearing the word of God has a variety of reponses as Peter found out.

I. The Call for Repentance given by Peter Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Dec 19, 2000

An exposition of Isaiah 7

Islington Baptist Church December 17, 2000 Isaiah 7 Scriptures: II Chronicles 28, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38 Last week I began a series that is focused upon various Messianic prophecies of the OT scriptures. Old Testament words from God regarding the future Savior and what he would be like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Soak It In Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001

When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing.

Soak It In! Thesis: When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing. Illustration: Pour water on the sponge and the duck. Which one soaks up the water? One is open to receive ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1, 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pursuit Of Kings

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our study last week took us through Judges 6, where we first encountered that reluctant hero, Gideon. Three chapters of this great book are devoted to Gideon -- who also came to be known as J __ __ __ __ - B __ __ __ ( "Let Baal Contend," or "Baal-Fighter" ) -- so we are able to ...read more

Dreamer Or Visioner?

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 29, 2001

When you are moving below the level that God wants you to move, you will not be able to withstand the storms and waves that will come against you.

John 3: 8 says an interesting thing about the Holy Spirit. It says, “The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but cannot tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is everyone that is born of the Spirit.” It simply means that immediately you get born again and get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17, John 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Runaway Bride

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jun 30, 2005

We are living in a day when too many Christians are becoming "Runaway Brides". The recent case of the Runaway Bride is compared to the Christian who becomes lukewarm in their love and comittment to the Lord.

USA Today Article referred to during this sermon: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-06-21-runaway-bride-report_x.htm “Runaway Bride” Text: Rev. 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeds Left Behind

Contributed by James May on Aug 9, 2005

Have we left behind, hidden in the dark corners of our hearts, some seed of sin that will come back to test us? God told Israel to kill all their enemies, but they didn’t, and those enemies came back to be the tool that God used against them to prove the

Seeds Left Behind By Pastor Jim May Judges 3:1-9, "Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan; Only that the generations of the children of Israel might know, to teach them war, at the least such as before ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forming Family Values Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 4, 2005

1 of 6 messages on Putting Family First. This message gives three steps to helping families choose Godly Family Values.

Forming Family Values Which way is your Deck Chair Facing? There’s something about the cartoon strip, "Peanuts" that can evoke a chuckle while simultaneously piercing our conscience. That’s what happened to me when I discovered a profound message in one of Charles Schultz’s comic strips. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray For The Wisdom That Comes From Heaven

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 22, 2005

Pentecost 18(B) - Pray for the wisdom that comes from above since worldly wisdom produces selfish lives but God’s wisdom produces spiritual living.

PRAY FOR THE WISDOM THAT COMES FROM HEAVEN James 3:13-4:6 - September 18, 2005 - Pentecost 18 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: There are many people in the Old Testament and New Testament who stand as examples for believers today. One example is Solomon--we probably remember ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Love

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 4, 2004

According to 1 John 4, God is love because His love is personal, proven, perfecting, and preserving. Power Point is avaible, just e-mail me.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 GOD IS LOVE Scott R. Bayles, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 5:1

Denomination: Christian Church

What Kind Of Shape Are You And I In?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003

We are called and equipped to serve - in Jesus’ name!

One of the beliefs about our economic system is that it has moved from being an industrial economy to a service and information economy. In other words, more and more jobs are based on providing a service or information than providing a product. Service has therefore become an important part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Church Of God