Sermons on Humiliation:

Assumptions & Accusations Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 5, 2008

Jesus was misunderstood by His family and accused by the religious leaders. Jesus was willing to endure it all to bring about the assurance of forgiveness.

Assumptions & Accusations Mark 3:20-30 Mark 3:20-21 (HCSB) Then He went home, and the crowd gathered again so that they were not even able to eat. When His family heard this, they set out to restrain Him, because they said, “He’s out of His mind.” Misunderstood * The truth * Jesus had gone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding Usury

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2008

Investing as a Christian means taking the Biblical command against usury seriously and interpreting it as the Church does.

Monday of 25th week in course 22 Sept 2008 Psalm 15 “Market meltdown. . .wild roller-coaster ride. . .investor lack of confidence. . .flight to safety. . .historic market swing.” These are all phrases that described recent stock and bond market activity throughout the world. What does the Church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:2-5

Denomination: Catholic

What'cha Gonna Do?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 13, 2008

What are you going to do when fears overtake you?

4 – 30 / What’Cha Gonna Do? Intro: The word phobia = fear. Do you know what the following words mean: pelado phobia = fear of baldness / aero phobia = fear of drafts / porphyro phobia = fear of the color purple / levo phobia = fear of objects on the left side of the body / dextro phobia = fear ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trust Him!!!!!!

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 4, 2007

TRUSTING CHRIST NOT MAN..

TRUST HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! INTRO: I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN HIM. 1: WHAT OR WHO DO YOU TRUST? A) IS TRUST IMPORTANT? B) TRUST- TO BELIEVE IN SOMETHING OR SOMEONE TO PUT YOUR FAITH IN SOMETHING OR SOMEONE. C) DO YOU BELIEVE? D) DO YOU HAVE FAITH? POINT: EVERYONE AT CHURCH GOT HERE BY SOME MEANS OF ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:13-18

Denomination: Other

Nahum

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 6, 2011

FOCAL POINT: JUDGMENT AND RELATIONSHIP

NAHUM NAHUM 1: 1-9 FOCAL POINT: JUDGMENT AND RELATIONSHIP INTRODUCTION: NAHUM (COMFORT OR CONSOLATION) A HEBREW, WAS CONSIDERED A MINOR PROPHET AND CONTEMPORARY OF HABAKKUK AND ZEPHANIAH. THE ASSYRIANS CONTROLLED THE REGION AT THIS TIME. PREVIOUSLY, THE PROPHET JONAH BROUGHT THE AREA TO ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Boat In The Middle Of The Sea

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 3, 2014

Come on, we cannot be expecting to see miracles and supernatural events everyday! We got to move with faith now! Are you listening?

Boat was now in the middle of the sea… Mathew 14:24”…the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.” We need to know how to deal with unexpected scenarios! "Who would expect to face a complex day? None of us! We expect smooth, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of Love Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is forgotten easily. 1 Corinthians 13 describes love as a conduct, not only a pleasant feeling

Ice Breaker: What has been more difficult for you, to give or receive Love? Key verse: 1Corinthians 13:1-13. INTRODUCTION One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Boat Was Now In The Middle Of The Sea…

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2012

We need to know how to deal with unexpected scenarios!

Boat was now in the middle of the sea… Mathew 14:24”…the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.” We need to know how to deal with unexpected scenarios! "Who would expect to face a complex day? None of us! We expect smooth, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:20-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Boiler Room Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 5, 2013

Father who sees in you in secret! Do these words not create a flutter and excitement in your heart? Tell me.

Boiler room Mathew 6:6’But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.’ Father who sees in you in secret! Do these words not create a flutter and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Will Enlarge Your Path! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 31, 2013

I want to keep this message very simple, so that it gets across each of you and you would understand the ‘father-heart’, no….no….’mother-heart’ of God.

He will enlarge your path! 2 Samuel 22:37”You enlarged my path under me; So my feet did not slip.” The above is a thanksgiving song of King David when God had delivered him from all the enemies, read: 2 Samuel 22:1”Then David spoke to the LORD the words of this song, on the day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daddy, Stay Close By Me, Catch Me If I Fall!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 20, 2013

The book of Jude closes with the above beautiful scripture which says that God is able to keep us from stumbling and present us holy and blameless before God. How lovely!

Daddy, stay close by me, catch me if I fall! Jude 1:24”Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy” When my son Joshua was a little boy, my husband would take him to the park and it would be ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Extra Mile

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 17, 2017

The extra mile and turning the other cheek

7A Sun. We are back to Matthew 5, and in verse 41 we hear about going the extra mile. 1). It’s not conflict avoidant because the subjugated person forced to carry the luggage of a Roman solider beyond the customary one mile actually creates a dilemma for the soldier who would worry that he would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

God Wants To Make A Deal

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Feb 19, 2018

God never becomes weary, never feels faint.

ISAIA 41:10-13AMP “‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’ “Indeed, all those who ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebuild, Renew And Restore Pt. 1

Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Sep 24, 2018

People that have backslidden can be restored, but the walls of faith, hope and love not only for God, but for all God's children must be rebuilt.

Nehemiah 6:15-16 15 So on October 2 the wall was finished—just fifty-two days after we had begun. 16 When our enemies and the surrounding nations heard about it, they were frightened and humiliated. They realized this work had been done with the help of our God. (NLT) Intro: Nehemiah-Jehovah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Other

Soap Bubble Confidence!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 2, 2015

Amidst avalanching anxiety, their confidence collapsed like soap bubble! Is your confidence like soap bubble or is it strong like a rock?

Soap bubble confidence! Numbers 14:14”O LORD, are in the midst of this people. For you, O LORD, are seen face to face, and your cloud stands over them and you go before them, in a pillar of cloud by day and in a pillar of fire by night.” Is your confidence in God like soap bubble or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal