Sermons on In The Clouds:

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2002

The biblical story of the crossing of the Red Sea is so obvious the skeptics can’t believe it and we mustn’t overlook it.

OPENING: At the entrance to a one lane bridge in Sonoma Calif.: "When this sign is under water, this road is impassable." APPLICATION: Why does that seem so silly? Probably because it’s so obvious. If the water was up that far you couldn’t read sign anyway! The world’s can often be like that - ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stones Of Decision

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 31, 2001

Do you need some help from God about what to do? Israel had the Urim and Thummim, but what do we have today?

Stones of Decision Bible reference - Ex. 28:15-30 Introduction: A. Making a decision can be hard. Sometimes, you are between two choices and both seem okay, but you want more than okay, you want the right choice. You want God’s choice. How do you know God’s will for your life? B. My father told ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold The Father's Care

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

God, our Father, watches over His children and will not suffer them to be lost but will speedily come to their rescue when they cry out to Him.

Behold, the Father’s Care Psalms 18:1-6 1 <To the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day [that] the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said,> I will love thee, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Absence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001

Explores the tension in our lives generated by the absence of Christ after his Ascension. There is, however encouragement and hope for us, both in the "already" of our present salvation and in the "not yet" of the coming consummation at Christ’s Return.

The Real Absence of Christ Part #1 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 1:1-11 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking The Splendor With You

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004

The splendor of holy moments does not fade in the ordinary times of life.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 22, 2004 TAKING THE SPLENDOR WITH YOU Isaac Butterworth Luke 9:28-36 (NRSV) 28/ Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29/ And while he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John's News Series

Contributed by Johnny Spencer on Mar 4, 2004

A message that exhorts us to love one another

John’s News 1 John 5:5-13 At the gates of the city they gather, Jacob Ben Hadad has claimed that Saul Ben Calib has stolen his best hoe. Saul Ben Calib says that this is a lie and the hoe was a gift. They argue and almost come to blows until one of the elders sitting in judgement ask if there are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Comes

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005

Things we can expect to occur when Jesus comes for His church.

"When Christ Comes" Selected Intro: Many things will be different when Jesus comes back. Things will happen that can not happen until that day. Things will change. The Bible tells us we can expect a number of things to take place when Jesus appears. We have much to look forward to. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Do...then Teach

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

A little different take on the Ascension, using the words of Luke: "all that Jesus began to do and to teach"...giving special emphasis to the sequence, First Do...then Teach.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on May 23, 2004. Title: First Do…Then Teach Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Many people are quite familiar with the death of Jesus Christ … • And His resurrection… • But people aren’t quite as familiar with the Ascension… • The Ascension of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Light Of The World

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 14, 2007

What was the light that was present at Creation?-Jesus Christ

Light of The World(NIV) Genesis 1:1-4 GE 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. GE 1:3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Your Move

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 3, 2006

Easter admonitions for Christians to get and stay busy for Christ

“It’s Your Move” Acts 1:1-11 Intro. · Easter should be the most important day, in the life of a Christian! · It should remind us of the uniqueness of our faith, and the power of our God! · It should also be a reminder of our responsibilities as a Christian! o Christ has done His part in making a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task And Relationship Orientation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2006

Balancing Life is Dependent on the Holy Spirit’s Enabling

Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task and Relationship Orientation 1 John 4:20-4:21 - If anyone says I love God but hates his brother. He is a liar and the truth is not in him. For how can you say you love God whom you do not see when you do not love your brother whom you see? 1. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion Of Saints

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Aug 18, 2003

What we mean when we talk about the Communion of Saints

THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-4 This week we will begin looking at some of the questions you asked to hear sermons about. I received quite a few, so given the breaks we will take for special services and seasons, it will probably be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

When The Spirit Of God Leaves

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

What happens when God departs. A sermon on the second comming.

1. Condition of Israel a. Rebellious (They violated all 10 commandments Deut:5 esp #1) b. Greedy (Ez.7) c. Spiritually blind (didn’t learn their lessons from history – Northern Israel’s captivity) d. Reprobate Society (Secret sins uncovered 8:12) Ezek 8:12-9:1 12 He said to me, "Son of man, have ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mountain Faith

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 20, 2006

A sermon for Transfiguratiion Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday Mark 9:2-9 "Mountain Faith" 2* And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves; and he was transfigured before them, 3* and his garments became glistening, intensely white, as no fuller on earth could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Call

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 21, 2005

Jesus called Andrew and Peter to be "fishers of men"

Dymchurch 23-01-05 Fishers of Men - Matthew 4:12-4:22 Story: A vicar was retiring after 25 years in the parish. As he came to clear out his bedroom, he found a small bowl with 5 eggs and £1,000 pounds in. Baffled he called his wife and said: Darling, what is this little basket under the bed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican