Sermons on I Am That I Am:

I've Got Holes In My Pockets

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 2, 2007

"You have sown much, but bring in little....."

I’ve Got Holes in my Pockets Haggai 1: 6, 7 6 Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes. 7 Thus saith the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Can Feel The Rush Of Lions' Breath

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 12, 2004

Canadian Thanksgiving sermon about how Daniel could give thanks to God, even when faced with lions - real one, political ones, relational ones.

Daniel 6:1-10 – I Can Feel the Rush of Lions’ Breath (NOTE: most illustrations are borrowed from others, as is the section on the relevance of Jerusalem in Daniel’s prayers.) Several churches in North Dakota were being served by a clever old preacher. The people were always amazed, for no ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Do Part 5 - Going The Distance Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 1, 2010

The finally to our "I Do" Sermon Series focusing on going the distance in our Christian Lives and our Marriages.

Ephesians 5:1-33 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 29 After all, no one ever hated his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

May I Have Your Attention Please

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Mar 7, 2010

Distractions are causing us to lose focus of our mission. God wants to have our full attention.

May I Have Your Attention Please Jonah 1:1-4 & Jonah 3:1-3 Brothers and sisters I am sure a lot of you have been in places where you have heard a voice come over the intercom; or in perhaps in a crowd that said, “May I have your attention please”. Usually, no matter what you are doing, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Working More But Enjoying It Less

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2014

A sermon on labor, work from Ecclesiastes (Title, Material and outline adapted from Dan Blazer's book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 5)

Introduction: Solomon in Ecclesiastes at times has a positive outlook on work, labor. Ecclesiastes 3:12, 13, NIV. Ecclesiastes 5:18, NIV. Ecclesiastes 9:9, NIV. At other times Solomon is downright negative about work and labor. “What does man gain from all his labour at which he toils ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, I Clearly See, Restore To Me

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 15, 2013

Restoration, is still paramount in the deep south, in a diaspora, that practiced redistribution of wealth and sinned against God, when they took, from their neighbors, and falsely claimed lands and properties that did not belong to them.

Lord, I Clearly See, Restore To Me “Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,” ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:1-30

Denomination: Friends

I'd Be Glad To Come To Your Funeral

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2012

A sermon based on Hosea 13:14

HoHum: Garrison Keillor told the story of he time his mother and father took him to the city to visit an aunt who was lonely and alone after the death of her husband of 55 years. He describes how she looked to him at 10 years of age. Her dress was stained with food spots, her makeup was heavy on ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"i Will Be Diligent: Part 1" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 23, 2020

We cannot and should not ever allow the distractions and babble of the world to keep us from the sacred duty of proclaiming the eternal gospel of Jesus Christ and Him crucified and risen.

I probably need to take some of you back to school to teach you about a virtue that too many of us, regardless of occupation or interest, have either neglected, abandoned, or thought to be irrelevant. That virtue is known as "diligence" It means to be steady in one's application ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Artificial Intelligence (A.i ) Part 2

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 14, 2024

On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the night’s silence was shattered by the overhead noise of at least 2 helicopters in a very quiet neighborhood. These were not police helicopters.

This is a true story. On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the night’s silence was shattered by the overhead noise of at least 2 helicopters in a very quiet neighborhood. These were not police helicopters. The noise was so loud that it woke up several residents in the neighborhood and they came out of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:4-5, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"all I Want For Christmas Is A Savior” Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2017

A perspective of the OT prophets. They waited for centuries before this would be fulfilled.

“All I want for Christmas is a Savior” Micah 5:1-2 and Isaiah 7:14 It is hard to imagine that Christmas is now just three weeks away. Three short weeks. It’s that time of year when people start asking the question-hey-what do you want for Christmas and someone may respond by saying “well, all I ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-2, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

"Tell Me I Can’t Pray”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

Prayer is not the last result but the last word in the situation.

I. Prayer is under attack! A. 1 Timothy 2:5 For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; B. John 14:14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do [it]. II. There is something about prayer. A. Matthew 18:19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:3-10

I Shall Never See The Greatest Tree

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2003

For World Communion Sunday: Jesus’ vision of the Kingdom is large, but the weakness of the church makes it unlikely we shall see it fulfilled. Yet we must affirm the small beginnings that are being made, even by us, for they have potential, when they are

So how do you feel about trees? Did Hurricane Isabel change your feelings about living in a city of trees? When some of them fell on the power lines and cut you off – our house was out for six whole days – how did you feel about trees? I didn’t ask you how you felt about Pepco. That’s another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

In What Manner Can I Love Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 16, 2011

If we say we love Jesus, then in what manner can we show it? Jesus revealed His love for the Father in several ways, but in our story this morning we can see 3 specific ways in which Jesus reveals His love... 3 specific actions on His part that prove His

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 14, 2011 Date Preached: January 16, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: In What Manner Can I Love Jesus? Sermon Text: John 2:1-11 [ESV] Introduction: If anyone ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Two Sinners Say I Do Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 7, 2012

What's the biggest problem in your marriage? It's probably not what you think it is! If we desire God's best for our marriages, and indeed for any relationship, we need to understand what the root cause of the problems we experience really turns out to

When Two Sinners Say, “I Do” - Luke 11:17 - May, 6, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #4 [Ideas for this message came in part from Dave Harvey's book entitled "When Sinners Say I Do" - I highly reccomend it for any couple!] You have probably heard the story of the hillbilly who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: *other

Do You See What I See?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 8, 2014

I begin this Advent Season in full and great expectation that God will meet us right where we are. I want to challenge us this Holy Season to not become Complacent but look with Great Anticipation. Let’s remember what this season and what Christmas is all about.

TITLE: DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 2:1-3 Here we are once again ready to begin our Advent Preaching. I look forward to this time of year. I must admit, the older I become the faster time seem to move. I begin this Advent Season in full and great expectation that God will meet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist