Sermons on I Samuel:

"I Would Rather Receive"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 6, 2011

How to know the condition of our heart and how to change it.

I have come to know that everything we do in this life is a heart issue. The Lord talks a lot in the bible about a hardened heart. A hardened heart is one that is not pliable, one that is hard to break through, one that shows no emotion. But a soft heart, one that is pliable can feel pain and give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:31

I'll Fly Away

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 17, 2010

I often wondered, especially in times like these, why would the author use the word ‘GLAD’ when referring to this earthly life being over? Can we find a sense of Gladness even when a life has been cut so short and abruptly?

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Perfected Praise Worship Center – OKC www.perfectedpraisewc.org Preached at Funeral – June 16, 2010 (Sermon adapted and revised from Rev. Bruce Ball’s 2006 sermon) TITLE: I’LL FLY AWAY SCRIPTURE: II TIMOTHY 4:6-8 / I CORINTHIANS 15:54 Today we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Person I’m Designed To Be Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 18, 2010

Speaking about a Wasted or wise life, this message calls us to examine ourselves.

The Person I’m Designed to Be James 1:22-25 * Have you ever taken a few minutes to consider this question? “What am I really designed to be?” Think about it this way, according to Jeremiah 1:4-5, the same God who designed the entire universe is the one who formed you in your mother’s womb. (Read ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by Steven Spence on Jul 20, 2010

FOUR GREEK WORDS FROM ROMANS 1:16. ASHAMED, POWER, GOSPEL, EVERYONE.

I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL ROMANS 1:16 I. ASHAMED II. POWER III. SALVATION IV. EVERYONE A YOUNG GIRL GOT SAVED IN A POWERFUL REVIVAL THAT WAS BEING HELD AT HER CHURCH. AND THAT AFTERNOON SHE WAS RUNNING THROUGH THE HOUSE SINGING AND DANCING AND JUST FULL OF JOY. WHEN HER GRANDFATHER ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 25, 2010

A SERIES OF MESSAGES BASED ON JESUS' "I AM" STATEMENTS IN THE BOOK OF JOHN

I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE JOHN 6:25-41 INTRODUCTION: WHEN I WAS GROWING UP, SATURDAYS WERE ALWAYS A SPECIAL TIME AT OUR HOUSE. IT WAS A DAY THAT WE DID A GENERAL HOUSECLEANING. WE ALL HAD A JOB TO DO, AND MINE WAS TO DUST THE STAIRS, AND HELP CHANGE BED LINEN. IT WAS ALSO A SPECIAL DAY BECAUSE IT ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-41

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 26, 2010

PART OF A SERIES ON THE "I AM" STATEMENTS OF JESUS IN THE BOOK OF JOHN.

I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10 :1-18 INTRODUCTION: A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Cerutti shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, TAG-Heuer wrist-watch, and a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The One I Loved Is Gone Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 28, 2010

A study of chapter 19 verses 1 through 14

Ezekiel 19: 1 – 14 The one I loved is gone 1 “Moreover take up a lamentation for the princes of Israel, 2 and say: ‘ What is your mother? A lioness: She lay down among the lions; among the young lions she nourished her cubs. 3 She brought up one of her cubs, and he became a young lion; He ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 19:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I'm Still Standing

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 6, 2010

This is a sermon of encouragement to those who already experience suffering and even those who will experience suffering.

Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18 Title: I’m Still Standing Introduction: “Out of all the things I been through, I still have joy.” I have been hurt, but I’m still standing. I’ve been misunderstood, but I’m still standing. The devil has tried to knock me off ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

I Love My Church

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 7, 2010

A new series for February, I Love My Church. The greek word for church means, “called out ones.” I love my church because He first loved me!

I Love My Church Text: Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Love My Spouse

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2010

Why was Vashti so resentful? This is a word for every relationship and marriage.

I Love My Spouse Text: Esther 1:12 12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him. Once the Queen jumped to fulfill the needs of the king. It was love at first sight, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Have Chosen Thee

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 21, 2010

When God has chosen you, you will get comfirmation that it is so.

I Have Chosen Thee Hag 2:20-23 20 God’s Message came a second time to Haggai on that most memorable day, the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month: 21 "Speak to Zerubbabel, the governor (Pastor) of Judah Praise of The Lord or Confession:"’I am about to shake up everything, to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When I See The Blood

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 26, 2010

He looks past our sins when then blood is applied

When I See The Blood Exodus 12:1-13 The green beret-He fought off the Taliban, saving his comrades by firing his weapon and throwing grenades and order his comrades to fall back, even when he was wounded! We need to keep fighting the devil (Praying for ourselves and others), even when we are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Here I Am To Worship

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Dec 25, 2010

Discerning true worship from the example of the "Magi."

Good morning! I hope everyone has had a great Christmas. I want to thank each of you for being here this morning. Christmas is behind us and how many have taken that deep sigh of relief? This holiday season isn’t over and the Christmas story isn’t done. We have looked at Joseph, Mary, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Why I Am A Baptist Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2011

Exploring the biblical basis for the Baptist Faith.

Jesus said to the Jews who were seeking to kill Him, “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true. There is another who bears witness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I A Christian? Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011

As Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount, he reminds us of our purpose as Christians and mentions his mission in coming to earth. Parts: A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission. B. In order to carry out my mission.

Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Theme: Why Am I a Christian? A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission B. In order to carry out my mission Season: Epiphany 5a Date: February 6, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Why-Am-I-a-Christian_-Matthew5_13-20.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran