Sermons on Inhabitants:

Elijah - Character Development Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007

For a believer to have authority they need to be people of character. Elijah was an ordinary man like us fashioned into an extraordinary man by God. This sermon covers the basis of Elijah’s contrasting character in the days he lived an example to us.

THE ELIJAH CHURCH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What I Would Not Do In Church

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

There are some things we shouldn’t do in church.

1 TIM. 3:15 “WHAT I WOULD NOT DO IN CHURCH” A) I love my church … I look forward with joy to attend it … Why do I love it? * Attending the services is like a shower of rain after a dry spell ……. * Like a table of food when I’m hungry … Like a bath when I’m dirty … * Like a cool drink when I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven And Earth Speak

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 2, 2007

Everyone can attest to the fact that our weather seems to be changing and as a result we are experiencing unparalleled disasters of near Biblical proportions or are they in fact just that; Biblical?

Heaven and Earth Speak Luke 21:5-27 NIV Signs of the End of the Age 5Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, 6"As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Presence In Practice - The Confidence Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2007

Part Three of three sermons based on how we can enjoy the practical presence of God in our daily lives

GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. PART THREE - THE CONFIDENCE Hebrews 13:5-6 GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. THE CONFIDENCE Over the last two Sunday Mornings we have been looking at the wonderful promise of the presence of the Lord. We looked at THE CONDITION that was laid down for us to fulfil, and we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

King Making - King Breaking Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 12, 2007

Gideon shunned position but kept power, his son Abimelech had position but not power as both were ruled by the flesh and from the flesh reaped corruption. Learn how we can fall prey to that as Christians and how to avoid it.

Judges 8 and 9 give us a good picture of what happens when we decide to let the flesh rule in our lives instead of God’s Spirit. Galatians 5:16-17 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Soul Rest

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 5, 2007

Finding and entering the promised place of rest in these sometimes overwhelmingly hectic times.

Dakota Community Church March 4, 2007 Soul Rest Matthew 11:28-29 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Introduction: We are now on the second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Mennonite

Church And Chocolate Chip Cookies

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon started when I was in Preaching Class, and it evolved into this. I preached this sermon my first Sunday at my church.

I’m a “dunker.” Not with a basketball, as I am only 5’9”, but rather with chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing quite like the chocolate chip cookie. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they are very similar in how they are made. There is the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and, of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Full Of It

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A message on how to be filled with the fullness of God.

Full Of It How To Be Filled With God’s Fullness 6/16/04 I. Introduction A little girl sat at the breakfast table with her parents one morning. Dad was reading the newspaper. Mom was making waffles. The little girl sat, wide-eyed, staring at her orange juice. She thought for a minute, and then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mystery That Blesses

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 11, 2005

Israel’s blindness is not total, nor permanent. Moreover, it is the avenue by which God’s salvation comes to the Gentiles.

Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Romans 11:25-36 Mystery that Blesses For some time now, as I have been reading about trends in spiritual fashions, as it were, I’ve noted that one of the currently fashionable things is “mystery.” As near as I’ve ever been able to tell, “mystery” in these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

That Which Is Flesh. The Terri Schiavo Delima.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 23, 2005

When is life over, when is it time to say enough, when is it time to give a life over to Gods will? The question many are refusing to address; ”Is the body of Terri Schiavo a “soul-animated” Body, otherwise is her body without the Spirit?

That which is Flesh. The Terri Schiavo delima. When is life over, when is it time to say enough, when is it time to give a life over to Gods will? The question many are refusing to address; ”Is the body of Terri Schiavo a “soul-animated” Body, otherwise is her body without the Spirit? ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The seventh phrase of the Creed: "I believe in the Holy Spirit"

THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 16:12-15; Acts 2:1-18 This week we move into the second part of the Creed. The first part was almost exclusively about the nature and life of Jesus, but in this second part we branch out to a listing of other Christian beliefs. The difficult piece is that the Creed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Answers To Difficult Questions: Is There A Time For War?

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jul 6, 2004

Should Christians support war? That can be a tough question especially in today’s world in which war is highly debated and views are often politcally motivated. This message does not try to take sides, but simply tries to look at war from a biblical per

ANSWERS TO DIFFICULT QUESTIONS: IS THERE A TIME FOR WAR? Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (Note: Some of the material was gleaned from Jeff Armbrest’s sermon "What Does God Think About War" and from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon "A Christian Perspective of War and Peace." Thanks fellows.) INTRODUCTION: A. Since ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

River Of Darkness, The Judas Iscariot Story

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 13, 2004

The true story of the man behind the betrail of Jesus.

A River of Darkness, The Judas Iscariot Story. Who was Judas? Most people recognize Judas as the man who betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin. John 13:2, And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon ’s son, to betray him; To understand the son we must look at ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Remnant In A Pagan Society

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 20, 2004

This Wednesday Evening message looks at the first Chapter of Daniel, exploring the issue of purity and service for God

God’s Remnant in a Pagan Society Daniel Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: It would be difficult to look back into the biblical history of Israel and not find a more tragic time than the captivity of the nation. At the time of the captivity, the Nation of Israel had disobeyed God, foolishly thinking that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

He's Going To Love You Anyway Series

Contributed by Kevin Williams on Jan 24, 2004

No matter what goes on in a church, a good Pastor has unconditional love.

How do you describe a tree to someone who was born blind? How do you explain to him the color green or describe the texture of wood? How do you describe the sunset to someone who has never seen the sun? It becomes frustrating when you can’t describe the simplest things to one who doesn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:2-20

Denomination: Baptist