Sermons on Ills:

A Beauty Greater Than Our Fears, Part 1: Beauty Has A Name Series

Contributed by Jeph Guinan on Jul 10, 2011

The beauty of God is greater than the ugliness of our fear.

Psalm 27:4 “A Beauty Greater Than Our Fears, Part 1: Beauty Has a Name.” - Set context for the Psalm – 2 Sam 15 I. Intro – Mole, Dr. called, tornado, Child not home yet; these are the times when fear grips our hearts and cripples us with thoughts of the worst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prescription For Pride

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 11, 2013

A sermon that speaks to the dangers we face from pride.

“A Prescription for Pride” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 ********** (2Co 12:1) It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. (2Co 12:2) I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Nativity Set:: Joseph And Mary Series

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Dec 5, 2011

Is has always been hard to get to Bethlehem for Christmas.

A Charlie Brown Christmas opens with Charlie Brown talking to his best friend Linus. "I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I'm not happy. I don't feel the way I'm supposed to feel. I just don't understand Christmas. I guess I like getting presents, sending ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Anointing- The Results

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2012

There are many results following a Spirit led life- filled with His Spirit! Enjoy.

The Anointing- the Results Romans 8:9-10NLT The anointing is for all believers, and for every believer to serve. This anointing comes into activity as we serve- period. For every believer, sadly especially Pentecostal believer’s very little is said, or honored about Pentecost. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To The Basics - Stewardship Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

God entrusts us with the care and investment of our time, our resources, and our relationships.

Back to the Basics - Stewardship July 15, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God entrusts us with the care and investment of our time, our resources, and our relationships. Focus Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Supplemental Passage: "Do not store up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not A Vending Machine

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

Sermon about faith and doubt

Once upon a time, there was a torrential downpour on the Kapiti Coast. The Waikanae River burst its banks. Waikanae, Otaihanga, and Paraparaumu Beach were beset by sudden flooding. And a very religious man found himself becoming trapped. As the waters began lapping around his deck, his neighbour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Anglican

What Happened To Acts Chapter 29, Pt. 1 Acts 1:1

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2016

The book of Acts just ends. Could this really be the end or should there be more? Is Luke sending the church a message? Could it be that Luke is sending the church a message?

What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 1 Acts 1:1 Thanks Pastor Jerry Shirley for the original writing. Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29: 1 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there are only 28 chapters…but I wonder if you have ever noticed how the book of Acts ends. READ Could this really be the end? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Friends Dont Get It Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2016

One of the most important qualities that makes us a good friend is the ability to listen and then understand what our friends feel.

When Your Friends Don’t Get It (Mark 14:1-9) 1. A woman goes to a bank in NYC and takes out a loan for $5,000. She leaves her Rolls Royce as collateral. They carefully park it in their garage, confused as to why a millionaire would take out a loan for only $5,000. Two weeks later, she returns. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Receive Him In The Lord With All Gladness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2019

You and I can have the mind of Christ. Not by imitation, but by yielding to Him, the Spirit of God can produce in our own lives the mind of Christ. This is something we desperately need in our day.

Date: 12/15/18 Lesson #20 Title: RECEIVE HIM IN THE LORD WITH ALL GLADNESS (Phil. 2:29-30) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 2:29-30, NIV) (29) So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Plan Of The Parent Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2019

The plan of the Father is much better. He wants all humans to be His children, to be one with His Firstborn, Jesus Christ, worshiping in spirit and truth, in the Holy Spirit of Truth.

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2019 The Plan of the Parent I have to admit that even though I have been writing and donating and praying for the conversion of all involved in the abortion industry ever since that black birthday in 1973 when this unspeakable act was made legal by the Supreme Court, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Catholic

Not Home Alone Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Nov 12, 2014

You can have all the blessings, material benefits, and all the land and children, but if you do not have God’s presence you are nothing.

Introduction: Ill: Three block-buster movies in the early 90’s that followed a boy that seemed to always be easily forgotten everywhere he went, and usually had to face bad guys all alone. Background • Review Genesis 25; twins yet born completely opposite ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Heart?

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jul 23, 2008

What are you living for? Wealth and comfort or the purposes of God? Most of us have the desire to live a significant life. Jesus shows us how.

Where is your heart? Introduction When you’re 95 years old and looking back on your life, what will you say? Will you be happy with the way you have lived? A survey taken a number of years ago of those aged 95 and above asked this question; what changes would you make if you could live your life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Am I Looking For?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 29, 2008

"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field...The kingdom of heaven is like ... finding one pearl of great value, .... the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind"

A certain man went to Church one Sunday. He frowned when the organist missed a note during the opening hymn. He gave a mean stare at two teenagers talking to each other when the congregation was at prayer. During the Scripture Readings he kept looking impatiently at his watch. When the collection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Methodist

Though I Be Absent

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 22, 2008

Pre-Vacation Message. Paul shows the church how to follow God and not man. We should see a summer surge, not a summer slump. No more, "When the cat’s away the mice will play!" Link inc. to text, audio, PowerPoint.

THOUGH I BE ABSENT Col. 2; Phil. 2; I Cor. 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ThoughIBeAbsent.html One of the Apostle Paul’s greatest joys was to hear about one of his churches continuing to grow and serve God…one of his deepest fears was that they would backslide in his absence. Col. 2: 5 For ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 2, 2008

This story is often referred to as the story of the prodigal son, but I would like to introduce it to you as the story of the prodigal father, that reveals to us the extravagant love of God.

EXTRAVAGANT LOVE INTRO TO TOPIC: A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of the altar, the monk lighted a candle ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: *other