Sermons on House God Blesses:

The Heart Of Giving

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook.

Thesis: Appeals to the heart surpass appeals to the pocketbook. Intro.: 1. Probably no two topics are as connected in the popular mind as churches and money. a. Illust. A Madison Ave. advertising firm surveyed non-churched people a few yrs. ago and asked them their impression of church. "The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-18

That Monumental Weekend

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

The Three Parts of the Gospel are crucial for all believers to understand.

1. Many of us look forward to the weekend....one reason I like to take Saturday off rather than Monday...I like weekends 2. But schedules can be tricky.... 3. Easter celebrates the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ....it is also the culmination of the Gospel... 4. I Cor. 15:3-5 summarizes the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-5, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Somebody!

Contributed by Phillip Ramey on Mar 8, 2003

Sermon encouraging a lost person to come to Christ, and be a "somebody".

Jesus had just crossed back over to Capernaum, and was on His way to heal the daughter of Jairus(one of the rulers of the synagogue, probably a rich man)and many people followed them. A certain woman which had an issue of blood came to Him. I. SHE WAS A NOBODY *She had spent all of her money on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34, Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Caesarea-Philippi -- A Place Of Panic

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 5, 2006

The greatest lessons about Christ’s person and His plan are often learned in places of panic, fear and anxiety.

I. CAESAREA-PHILIPPI A. Today, It Is Modern Banias B. Located High Elevation Above Sea of Galilee 1. Mountains near headwaters of Jordan River 2. Mount Hermon – on the lower slopes of which is Caesarea-Philippi 3. There, Jesus took His disciples to test them as to His identity C. This Area of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Promise Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 20, 2006

The book of Acts is either ignored or abused by the church

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #2 Acts 1:8-26 “The _promise of the Holy Spirit” Vs. 8 The word _power__ is “dunamis” (Greek). The word “dunamis” implies two meanings. (1. We get the word dynamite (2. We get the word dynamo which refers to a generator. “is come _upon___ you” indicates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Undercover Christians

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 25, 2006

Have you ever been a Christian in hiding? Have you ever failed your Lord in witnessing. Ever failed to stand up for what was right. If yes, then at that time you were an "Undercover Christian". Take heart your’e not the first.

John 19:38-42 UNDERCOVER CHRISTIANS I. SOMETIMES THE GREATEST FOLLOWERS ARE THE LEAST NOTICED. (v. 38) A. Some followers are unknown, but not insignificant notice: 1. He honored Christ when everyone deserted Him. 2. He honored Christ when it was personally dangerous. 3. He honored ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Words For Waiters

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 6, 2002

Some advice for those waiting for the consolation of Israel. (The coming of the Lord)

Words for Waiters Text: Luke 2:25 "Waiting for the Consolation of Israel" Consolation was another name for the Messiah. Men swore saying, "May I not see the consolation if..." Today we want to use this text, not for those waiting for the first coming of the Messiah, but His promised second ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Free's A Woman Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 19, 2002

In Jesus, there is the gospel of the second chance.

Introduction: As Jesus was about to teach a crowd of people, he was approached by the religious leaders of his day. They were very angry with the success of his ministry. The attention was leaving them and they were used to keeping people under many rules. They were frustrated about their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Covenant To Beat All Others Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 1, 2003

Sermon deals with the superiority of the new covenant verses the old covenant. Text is Hebrews 7.

Text: Hebrews 7:1-28 Title: “ A Covenant to beat all Others” Series: “Oh, What A Savior” INTRODUCTION: I. A SUPERIOR PRIESTHOOD (VS. 1-19). A. It is a Priesthood of Righteousness (v.2) 1. The High priest is righteous. (2 Ti 4:8). 2. The High Priest imparts righteousness. (Ro 3:25 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Mount Of Transfiguration

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004

Jesus has come to complete the work of Moses and Elijah through his death on the cross.

Sunday March 12, 2000 New Tribes Mission is a pioneer missionary organization. They target tribes who have never before heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ. One of their primary aims has been to translate the Word of God into the language of the tribe. Thirty years ago, a missionary would go out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Focus

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 1, 2007

he Bible doesn’t tell us how to be good looking, but it does tell us how to do some good looking

A special pair of shades that can deliver the gift of sight is now in development. Called “Argus” — named after the mythological Greek god who had 100 eyes — this innovative system can help blind people to see by providing them with an artificial retina. Here’s how it works: A small video camera ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

United In Prayer Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 6, 2008

Clear and preachable outline, so that you can make the importance of united group prayer come alive to your church people.

UNITED IN PRAYER Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 4, 2008 Biblical Basis 1. Acts 1:14 reveals that the Church was birthed in a continuing prayer meeting. a. They knew that they didn’t know what was what. b. They prayed until the breakthrough came. 2. Acts 4:29-31 reveals that they prayed once more and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Want To Die? Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. The third installment of this series takes a looks at the struggle of self esteem that everyone (including adults) face on a daily bas

I Wanted to Die I tried to commit suicide seven times. That’s what depression—at its deepest and darkest—can do to you. by Mandy Bennett* as told to Mark Moring The alarm clock jolted me awake at 5 o’clock, way earlier than usual. Normally, I might’ve groaned, shut it off, and gone back to sleep. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: *other

Lion Chasers - Facing Fears Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jun 17, 2008

This is my re-arrangement of Mark Batterson’s message from the Chase the Lion series.

Lion Chaser - How do you chase after those things that most people run from? Can you believe that God wants you to do some amazing things...if only instead of running - you’ll take chase. We’ve been looking at a guy named Beniah who had some pretty amazing feats - most notably he chased a lion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Examination Before Communion

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A Communion Devotional.

EXAMINATION BEFORE COMMUNION 1 Cor. 11:17-34 INTRO: Many times we partake of the Lord’s Supper without understanding the full meaning of this ordinance. It is the most sacred of all the ordinances we practice because it represents the shed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist