Sermons on In The Lord:

Prayer Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Rev. Anand Lal on Oct 4, 2020

Verses 17-24.—As a servant and a pilgrim, who finds himself to be a stranger in an enemy's country. His appeal is to God alone, and his prayer is especially direct and personal. He speaks with the Lord as a man speaks with his friend.

In our last study we studded the 2 nd stanza of this song Beth which was about (cleansing power of the word of God) that you can’t wash or save from the sins it is only by the word of God which can cleanse and protect us from the sin specially in our youth age. Now we have the 3 rd stanza of this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

What Sort Of Day? Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 17, 2019

The Day of the Lord is a day to prepare for and this is done by trusting in Jesus.

Clear and present danger. When there’s danger, the alarm usually sounds—more than once. Sydney has a CBD emergency warning system. There are 98 speakers throughout the city and 13 messaging signs at key transport hubs. The system is designed to manage lots of people needing to be moved in the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Is Coming! Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 17, 2019

Joel promises restoration through his Son and the sending of his Spirit. God promises to renew people who repent and turn to him.

For all the talk about forging our own brave, new world, the evidence seems to the contrary. People are despondent and the world seems a mess. Every day the ideological battles play out in the public square are they are prising apart public opinion and fragmenting society. Climate change—gender ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Swing The Sickle Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 17, 2019

God's judgement is fearful. God will call to account those who reject him. Don't say you weren't warned. Return to the Lord.

The great and terrible day of the Lord. Are you afraid of God? Do you secretly harbour a fear of him? Maybe in your upbringing you were introduced to a god who scared you and this was reinforced as you read those violent stories in the OT. Does a fear of God turn you away him? The language that ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choose This Day Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 13, 2016

We cannot be neutral. When God calls us, He demands strict and exclusive loyalty. We're to renounce all God-substitutes. We have a choice to make.

Knowing he is near the end of his life, Joshua assembles the elders to give one last charge to Israel. It is a solemn moment, and the climax of the book. Joshua's last words are rooted in history, and in the wondrous works of God the children of Israel witnessed themselves. Joshua reminds his ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Psalms

Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 14, 2015

GOD IS TRUSTWORTHY AND FAITHFUL!

PSALMS OBSERVATION: THE BOOK OF PSALMS CONTAINS ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY POEMS WRITTEN THROUGHOUT ISRAEL’S HISTORY. KING DAVID PENNED ABOUT HALF OF THEM AND OTHER WRITERS THE REMAINDER. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 118:8 (NKJV) IT IS BETTER TO TRUST IN THE LORD THAN TO PUT CONFIDENCE IN MAN. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ - You Can Be Gentle Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2018

In a world full of irritations Paul calls us to a response of gentleness. This gentleness comes because “The Lord is Near” – he has the future sorted and He walks with us moment by moment to that future.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/in-christ-you-can/ Message Matthew 21:1-11 Philippians 4:5 In Christ - You can be Gentle. Gentle. Gentle. You find yourself saying that a lot as a parent. Your younger one is patting a kitten. Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father In Heaven, Hallowed Be Your Name Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 8, 2021

Jesus refers to prayer 42 times and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times.

Praying with Jesus Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name April 11, 2021 Matthew 6:5-13 NIV "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Luke 11:1, Genesis 24:42, 2 Chronicles 14:11, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 26:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word, The Good Seed

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 6, 2023

Four different hearers and responses to God's Word

God’s Word, the Good Seed Mark 4:1-20 Good morning. How many of you have a garden? Those of you, who garden, know weeds grow faster and stronger than seeds you may plant. Some farmers say it takes 60 pounds of wheat seed to sow an acre of wheat; but, there’s 3,000 pounds of weed seed in an acre, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As It Is In Heaven

Contributed by Scott Sutton on Aug 14, 2022

Reading the Lord’s Prayer recently, I thought about something that it says in a way that I had never thought about before. It says in verse #10 “...Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”

Then it occurred to me, if we are to do God's will on Earth then we must know what is going on in heaven first! Because that was how Jesus was teaching His disciples to pray. So that means we also need to know what is happening in Heaven and how God’s will is being accomplished. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Without Holiness No Man Shall See The Lord”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2023

No greater compliment can be paid to a Christian than to refer to him/her as a godly person.

No greater shame can be paid to a professing Christian than to refer to them as him/her as an ungodly person. Godliness is not reserved for a…. • Few Christians of a bygone era • Or for some super Christian of today. Illus: I like what Chuck Colson wrote: “When we think of holiness, great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Navigating The Valleys And The Mountain Tops

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 26, 2023

Who would not like the Lord to help us navigate the highs and lows in our life?

Navigating the valleys and Mountain tops of our life Hinds Feet and High Places Psalm 18:33, Habakkuk 3:19 Introduction and greeting- Good morning, we are glad that you have joined us! Please turn to Psalm 18 as we begin this morning- Prayer- I have titled the message- Navigating the valleys ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:33, Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Nazarene

A Vessel Fit For Service.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2023

We have both something to flee, and something to pursue.

A VESSEL FIT FOR SERVICE. 2 Timothy 2:20-26. 2 TIMOTHY 2:20. “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.” This is a fifth metaphor. The “great house” is God’s house, the visible church of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Week Two Two Ordinances Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023

Baptism and the Lord's Supper

ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH: BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER I. INTRODUCTION Various religions have many rites or rituals that a convert must perform either to achieve their definition of salvation or to maintain that salvation. Often these rites have secret meanings and are surrounded in mystical ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27, 1 Corinthians 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Our Father Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2023

Known variously as the Lord's Prayer or the Our Father Prayer, this prayer is a prayer for the whole Christian family.

THE OUR FATHER PRAYER. Matthew 6:9-15. MATTHEW 6:9. The Lord’s Prayer is, first of all, corporate. It is a Family prayer. We pray to “Our” Father with the awareness that we are praying in community with everyone in every place and every time who has ever or will ever pray this prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational