Sermons on I Am That I Am:

A Prayer For The New Year

Contributed by Tony Fox on Feb 21, 2003

I am convinced that this passage contains a prayer equal to the prayer of Jabez: it is the prayer of Paul for the Colossians.

“A Prayer for the New Year” January 5, 2003 (Col. 1:1-11) Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. (Psalms 37:4 KJV) There are some amazing prayers in the Bible. This is one of them. This was Paul’s prayer for the church at Colosse. This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-11, Colossians 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

False Faith Or Fantastic Faith

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

God knows whether or not I am saved based on my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

FALSE FAITH OR FANTASTIC FAITH James 2:14-26 In this section of the book of James is where some people think James contradicts the teaching of Paul. Paul teaches that a person is saved by grace through faith plus nothing. Remember, Paul is dealing with the inward man. God knows whether or not I am ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Did Jesus Remain Holy Without Acting Like The Pharisees

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

"Be holy as I am holy." Practical ways that we can be obedient to the divine command.

How to be Holy as Jesus Commands us To Be - Matt. 6:26,27 Illustration: Quarterback cum ESPN commentator Joe Theismann, allegedly explaining to his soon-to-be-ex second wife why he had an affair: "God wants Joe Theismann to be happy." Source Unknown. A holy life will make the deepest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: The Light Of The World

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Nov 20, 2003

A sermon on the I AM statement of Jesus in John 8 - what does it mean to turn on the light?

John 8:12-20 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 13 The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid.” 14 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confirmation: A Day For Descision

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 27, 2010

confirmation day... answering the question of Jesus "Who do you say I am?" to the disciples

In Jesus Holy Name April 21, 2010 Text: Matthew 16:13-15 Easter V Redeemer “Confirmation: A Day For Decision” (read the text) It is still a good question. The validity of the question Jesus asked Peter has not changed. Today is Confirmation Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Eternal Question

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A Reflection on the question Jesus asked his disciples... 'who do you say that I am?'.

THE ETERNAL QUESTION... WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? ISAIAH 51:1-6; ROMANS 12:1-8; MATTHEW 16:13-20 Introduction: A friend once asked the famous scientist, Isidor Rabi, who was also a Nobel Prize winner, how he had become a scientist. Rabi replied by relating a story from his childhood. He said that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Head And Not The Tail! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 27, 2013

The devil is not interested in the tail but he wants the head! I am speaking to someone out there!

Head and not the tail! Mark 6:24”So she went out and said to her mother, "What shall I ask?" And she said, "The head of John the Baptist!" 25 Immediately she came in with haste to the king and asked, saying, "I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter." The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

Jesus help us to answer the question, "Why am I here?" as He restores Peter.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Saved to Serve” John 21:15-25 Introduction: Several years ago I taught a drama class for a home school group. One of the things I taught them is the actor always needed to know his motivation in a scene. In other words, “Why am I doing what I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The 2 Most Important Questions Of Life

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 2, 2013

Who is God? Who am I? Everyone needs to know the answer to these questions, and here it is in the Bible.

Titus 3:4-7 "The 2 most important questions of life." It was January 1st, and I was on the edge of my seat. I was watching what was happening, and I was cheering loudly. Well, not out loud - I’m not a yelling kind of a guy, if you know me. But in my mind, I was cheering loudly, and I was ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Epiphany—ambient Scent And Music.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 23, 2017

And I am not talking about retail atmospherics of pumping in scented candles and evergreen, with Christmas carols.

Epiphany—Ambient scent and music. In the beginning, Christmas was connected to music and scent. And I am not talking about retail atmospherics of pumping in scented candles and evergreen, with Christmas carols. In Heralding the birth of Jesus, angels sang and wise men provided fragrant gifts to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-13, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Through The Eyes Of The Groom

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 6, 2016

The basis of my fellowship and the fullness of my joy is to understand who I am in His eyes.

Introduction… Sammy Davis Jr. is famous for “The Candy Man Can” song. “The song is best known through Sammy Davis, Jr.’s cover version, which appears on the Sammy Davis Jr. Now studio album. Though he admittedly hated the song, finding it too saccharine, it became his ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:1-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

#1 Joy Is Essential Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

Where am I today? Joy is not an instinct, it is a learned behavior... You set your moods...

#1 REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS, JOY IS ESSENTIAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DO WE UNDERSTAND HOW WE DEVELOP BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS? ARE DID I JUST ONE DAY WAKE UP --- AND HERE I AM? A. SOME TEND TO BLAME WHO THHEY ARE AND THE WAY THEY ARE ON OTHER PEOPLE? My Mom, My Dad... my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014

How am I being affected by persecution? This is one blessing we want to do without

Matthew 5:10 (AV) 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - One of biggest problems for the American church today is that it has never really made up its mind to follow Jesus Christ. Example Lot’s wife: Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Abound In The Work Of The Lord

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 22, 2020

I am going to focus on Paul’s words, “always abounding in the work of the Lord"...

I am going to focus on Paul’s words, “always abounding in the work of the Lord” in verse 58 of 1 Corinthians chapter 15. The context of 1 Corinthians 15 tells us several things: Paul is referring to the great and glorious “work of the Lord” that has been made possible by the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Greater

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 30, 2020

Be still & know that I Am God! Those words ring out throughout this pandemic!

Sermon - God is greater! - As the spread of the Corona Virus was first taking off, I saw something I had forgotten. - A lack of faith & judgement towards those who have faith. - Vice President Pence said Let’s pray about this virus, & immediately he was shunned. - The thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:1-6, Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist