Sermons on I Plead With Syntyche:

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 4

WHO AM I? (ESTHER 4) Lucy asked Charlie Brown as they were walking along: “Why do you think we’re put here on earth, Charlie Brown?” Charlie Brown gave a simplistic answer: “To make others happy.” Lucy stopped and reflected: “I don’t think I’m making anyone very happy. Of course nobody’s making me ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Wonder If It Was A Friday?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 1, 2006

Message about the feedings of the 5,000 & 4,000. Focused mainly on the provision of God in our lives.

I Wonder If It was a Friday? Matthew 14:13-21; 15:29-39 October 30, 2006 Introduction How many of you are from large families, either natural or extended? And as we approach the holidays, do you find yourself hoping that they don’t decide to come to your place because you don’t know how you’re ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

For This Reason I Kneel...

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 1, 2020

There is really no need this morning to dwell upon the feelings of fear, anger, & division that have enveloped our nation during the last few months. What we must not forget is that we're not powerless. Our voices are heard in heaven!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Ephesians 3:14-21: Daniel 4:35; Jeremiah 18:7-8 There is really no need this morning to dwell upon the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Daniel 4:35, Jeremiah 18:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Firm In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2020

Are we equipped to stand in difficult times? This exposition of Philippians 4:1-3 examines Paul's instruction for standing firm. We cannot do it without the right mindset. We cannot do it without unity.

Intro We are in a study of Philippians; our text today in Philippians 4:1-3. In the previous three chapters Paul has emphasized the importance of standing firm in the face of persecution and other difficulties. In chapter one he exhorted: “Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Philippians 1:27-28, Ephesians 6:10-14, Philippians 3:20-21, Hebrews 10:35-37, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15, Jude 1:3, Matthew 12:25, Philippians 2:1-5, Matthew 18:15-18, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

I Met Him When I Had No Choice Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 28, 2021

Jesus stands before Pilate. It seems that Jesus is being swept away by the events surrounding Him but the TRUTH is that Jesus is the only one in control. It is Pilate and the Jewish leaders who are being swept up in a battle that they cannot see or control.

Governor Pilate stood on the balcony of the praetorium, his headquarters, and looked down at the mobs milling around in the streets below. “Ugh!” he thought. Jewish pilgrims, priests, vendors, thieves, rebels, beggars, prostitutes … rabble! … all crammed into Jerusalem’s narrow streets … and it ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40, Luke 23:13-15

Denomination: United Methodist

"Yes I Am"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 7, 2008

A sermon for Resurrection Sunday

“When it was day, the Council of elders of the people assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him away to their council chamber, saying, 67 “If You are the Christ, tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe; 68 and if I ask a question, you will not answer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-71

Denomination: Orthodox

I Saw Esau

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 1, 2015

I don’t understand why God loves Tom Lowe and puts up with me, but believe me, I am thankful that He does.

I SAW ESAU Obadiah 1:1-1:6 1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord GOD concerning Edom: We have heard tidings from the Lord, and a messenger has been sent among the nations: “Rise up! let us rise against her for battle!” 2 Behold, I will make you small among the nations, ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Saved Or Am I Lost And How Can I Know?

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

A message that has been preached through the ministry of T.E. Williams for more that 50 years on the questions about the New Birth Experience.

"Am I lost or am I saved and how can I know" Matthew 7:13-14, 21-23 Jesus said that many shall stand in his presence believing they really knew him but instead be thrown into the fires of hell for as long as God lasts. Some people want to know just how close they can come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

This I Gotta See! Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 26, 2007

This sermon looks specifically at how Jesus shows us the grace-filled, loving, character of God, and how he does for us what we can not do. Preached at Christmas time during "Family Sunday." Hence, a bit more kid friendly and ad-libbing. (text: 2:11, 3:4

There are a few things I think it would be cool to see: • A train ride across our grand nation, in one of those double decker cars with the glass panorama roof • The inside of a huge submarine • The sunrise and sunset on a remote Pacific island • Even, maybe, • Baseballs “hidden ball trick,” ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Determined

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

Jesus Christ set his face like a flint as He went toward Jerusalem for the final hours.

Luke 9:51 – “And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,” l. INTRODUCTION – WILLIAM WILBERFORCE Before the slavery battle was fought in America, it was fought in England, where it was bloodless but it was also long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ego Sum Qui Sum Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 14, 2015

It is a special name reserved for God that at the same time encapsulates Who He is and also describes our ability NOT to define Him. Our God is Eternal. Our God is Uncaused. Our God is Unconditioned. Our God is Independent. Our God is...

“Ego Sum Qui Sum” Exodus 3:13-17 Today we are continuing our sermon series in the 3:16s of the Bible. John 3:16 is perhaps the most famous Bible verse in all of Scripture. Other books of the Bible have a chapter 3 and some significant verses occur on or around the 16th verse. Today ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Indisputable ‘i Am’ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 30, 2015

Jesus reveals himself as the I AM of the Old Testament and gives the conditions and terms for salvation in His Name.

The Indisputable ‘I AM’ John 8: 21-31 In John 8:12 the LORD Jesus validates His own deity in identifying Himself as THE Light of the World that “whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” We saw the indispensable character of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus: “the History Of The Redeemed: The Burning Bush” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 20, 2016

The appearing of God to Moses points to the coming of Jesus in the flesh 1500 years later. The giving of God's Name continues the revelation of God's nature and character to redeem sinful mankind.

Exodus: “The History of the Redeemed: The Burning Bush” Exodus 3:1-17 Segue way from Genesis to Exodus The second book of the Bible is Exodus which is a Latin word meaning “exit” or “departure”.It was not intended to be a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon V - "the Door" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

There are many "doors of discovery" in life, but only One leads to eternal life. There's no greater business to be in than that of helping someone discovers Jesus the Way to God, life, happiness, joy!

GREAT “I AM” DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I am?” Then He asked them a pointed question, “Who do YOU say I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

I Am Worthy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 9, 2021

I want you to know the God you don’t know as well as you should. The study of God, as He reveals Himself in Scripture, is the supreme study of a lifetime. You can know more about God than you do now and you can be closer to Him than you have ever been before.

How many of you had a kaleidoscope growing up? We all at least know what a kaleidoscope is, right? It’s usually a tube that you hold up to the light and see a beautiful picture made up of colorful pieces of glass or stones or paper. You turn the end of the tube and the mirrors rotate and the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: United Methodist