Sermons on Hurricane Michael:

One Blessing After Another

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 3, 2005

A Message compeling us to Count our Blessings

One Blessing after another John 1:14-18. Intro: Can you imagine going on vacation in the middle of the winter and your sitting on the beach somewhere warm, relaxing enjoying the sun, and suddenly out of nowhere a massive tidal wave comes crashing down on top of you and everyone else on the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel According To Moses Series

Contributed by Myriam Salcedo-Gonzalez on Dec 2, 2006

God’s amazing grace is shown in the first chapters of the Bible.

The Gospel According to Moses I. Introduction 1. Ticket when going to train station-going 60 in 40 zone. I wanted to fight it! The radar was wrong. When was the last time they checked it? I had just come out from a stop sign and the road was uphill, how could I be going 60? Impossible! Good thing ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

Light in the darkness gives hope for freedom, That is what Christ is calling us to tonight-be salt in light in the world.

Clip from the movie The Hurricane-scene where Denzel Washington’s character is on the phone from prison and sees the light in the window that shows him that there are people out there who are working to see him set free. -Light in the darkness gives hope for freedom, That is what Christ is calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: *other

Making A Prisoner Into A Prince (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

This is the 2nd of 2 parts on how in one day, Joseph went from being a prisoner to a prince. It can happen just as radically in the life someone inprisoned to sin.

Nov. 21, 1999 Gen. 41:1-40 Making a prisoner into a prince (pt. 2) 1. A prince tells it like it is even when the message is unpleasant ¡V WARNING! [Explain the interpretation of the dream ¡V ¡§I¡¦ve got good news, and I¡¦ve got bad news¡¨] The interpretation that Joseph gave to pharaoh of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 3, 2005

Time is passing, the future is upon us, how shall we behave?

Time To Wake Up Rom. 13:11-14 INTRO.: When traveling, it’s important to be awake on time. We have "wake up calls" at hotels and places where we visit so we won’t miss planes, trains, buses. We use alarm clocks and clock radios so we won’t be late for work. In our text, the apostle seems deeply ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unshakable Christian Life

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 15, 2005

As we draw nearer to the end of this age, will the church be able to stand and help a hurting world find the Kingdom of God.

The Unshakable Christian Life Introduction Will we be able to stand in the days ahead, or will we be- … tossed by the storms of life, carried about by winds of doctrine and the schemes of men Eph 4:14 In the 1300’s- Bubonic Plague- killed millions, changed the face of Europe for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:7-8

Denomination: Charismatic

How Could God Do That?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

Ther will always be mystery when it comes to suffering. We would certainly desgin the Christian life to have less suffering and more fun. But God has a different plan.

Passage: James 1:9-18 Intro: It’s the most common theological question asked. 1. it is asked when hurricanes slam ashore and thousands die. 2. when tsunamis come without warning and kill 200,000 3. when a mom comes to the day of delivery and her twins are still-born 4. If God is good, how ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Surviving The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 16, 2009

When the storms of life threaten to overwhelm us, Jesus is still Lord of the storm!

SURVIVING THE STORMS OF LIFE MARK 4:35-41 1. Illus. of hurricane Fran • In 1996, Fran came up the East Coast and ran straight into Raleigh NC. • When it hit, winds were still over 80 miles an hour. Rain fell at a rate of over an inch an hour all through the night. I could hear the wind as it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

Here is a huge miracle, the feeding of the 4000. But what makes it different than the feeding of the 5000 earlier in the same chapter? For those of us who are Gentiles, it should be very comforting.

Passage: Matthew 15:29-6:4 Intro: There are so many wonderful things about the Word of God. 1. but essentially, it reveals the heart of God, who God is. 2. and the greatest revelation of His heart is seen in the actions and attitudes of His Son Jesus PP Hebrews 1:3 3. in this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Devoted Living In Difficult Days Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Don’t lose your ambition in the midst of difficult days.

DEVOTED LIVING IN DIFFICULT DAYS JEREMIAH 24-29 INTRODUCTION: Robert J. Morgan said, “We must never forget that the word persevere comes from the prefix ‘per’, meaning through, coupled with the word ‘severe’. It means to keep pressing on, trusting God, looking up, doing our duty – even through ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Real

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

We need to be real Christians, not fake ones.

Be Real Colossians 3:1-4 PLAY GAME: Is It Real or Is It Fake? I want to talk to you this morning about being a Christian. Many times, we look at someone who claims to be a Christian, and we often wonder if we believe that person. Are they a real Christian, or are they faking it? In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Meekness Versus Anger Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002

As Christians, we need to channel our anger towards commitment and service within the kingdom of God.

"Living the Blessed Life: Mercy Versus Anger" -by Antonio L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Text: Matthew 5:5 I. Introduction A. Citius, Altius, Fortius- Faster, Higher, Stronger- that is the Olympian theme. Citius, Altius, Fortius- a chant that has dominated our minds for a fortnight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rapture

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jun 6, 2007

This morning I want to discuss the 2nd coming of Jesus. This will be a great day for many Christians and a day of chaos for those left behind. The return of Jesus is mentioned throughout the Bible. The Bible is clear that there is a heaven and a hell, a

Introduction · This morning I want to discuss the 2nd coming of Jesus. This will be a great day for many Christians and a day of chaos for those left behind. · The return of Jesus is mentioned throughout the Bible. · The Bible is clear that there is a heaven and a hell, and the decisions we make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:64

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Candles With No Fire

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 3, 2006

Only God can enlighten our spirits when they become darkened by the fierce winds of life.

Hurricane Katrina left much of our neigborhood in darkness. Amid that time I purchased several candles and strategically place them throughout the house. But when I attempted to light them, I discovered that I had no matches nor lighters of any sorts. I had candles with no fire. Anyone who would’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Perspective Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011

Christians see life from the perspective of the cross and eternity and live different lives because of it.

Romans 13:8-14 “A Different Perspective” INTRODUCTION Those of us who grew up in the North Country often like to tell stories of our harsh winters. We tend to glory in the fact that we survived huge snowfalls, and some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded this side of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14, Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran