Sermons on Inner Thoughts:

My All Is On The Altar

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Sep 10, 2001

How our offerings are pleasing to the Lord!

MY ALL IS ON THE ALTAR “And the priest is to burn all of it on the altar” (Leviticus 1: 9). The sacrificial system of the Old Testament seems so far removed from us today. We are probably very thankful that the slaughter of bullocks, sheep, goats, doves or pigeons is not part of our worship ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1

Denomination: Holiness

The Struggle Of Being Married To A Non-Believing Spouse

Contributed by Nikki Shipley on Oct 18, 2000

I. Although King Xerxes did not worship God, God is still in control of his life and his actions.

I. Although King Xerxes did not worship God, God is still in control of his life and his actions. (Prov 21:1 NRSV) The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. 1. Esther approached the king fearful of what the king could do but aware of what God can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

When Sin Is In The Camp

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 14, 2004

The nation of Israel is stopped on their march into the Promise land. The reason why and the solution are here in this message.

WHEN THERE IS SIN IN THE CAMP Text: II Corinthians 10:4; Joshua 7 The weapons of our warfare are not carnal. (worldly) They are mighty through God to pull down strongholds. Whether we want to admit to it or not the Church is involved in a spiritual war. The enemy we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Is Revival Possible Today?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message encouraging church members to get prepared for revival.

IS REVIVAL POSSIBLE TODAY? Acts 2:1-8, 37-47 INTRO: The year was 1726. It began with two men. Frelingheysen and Gilbert Tennant. Later joined by Jonathan Edwards, revival spread across the whole New England area, until 150 communities were involved. Later, John Wesley, had a similar experience in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year—a Time Of Renewal

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

A New Year’s Message

A NEW YEAR—A TIME OF RENEWAL Psalm 51:10 INTRO: Good Evening, and welcome to 2003. What comes to mind with a new year? Black eyed peas, football games, parades, inventory time, new year’s resolutions, after Christmas sales, or parties? A new year is a time of: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Baptist

Being Born From Above

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 29, 2008

Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be willing to be changed into the person God would have him be. And I believe what Jesus said to Nicodemus applies to families and churches as well as to individuals.

Being Born From Above – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. “What have you done to deserve heaven?” asked Peter. The 1st man, a police officer, said, “I enforced the law and fought crime.” Peter said, “OK, go on in.” The 2nd was a wealthy man who said, “I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hard-To-Snub Gospel

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 3, 2008

Paul said to Titus - "Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you". But if you do these things, isn’t it a given that you will be despised or snubbed?

I. INTRODUCTION A. Question: Paul’s letter to Titus telling him what to teach. Conundrum? If you exhort / rebuke with all authority, many will despise you. B. Good Questions - How many feel despised / No one listening, rejection? etc. II. DESPISE Greek = Perifroneitoo -- Compound Word 1. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Con-Faces

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

BEWARE, AS SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO CONFESS CHRIST HAVE CON-FACES. WE NEED TO DISCERN SPIRITS.

CON - FACES ACTS 16:16-17 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and the rest of us shouting, “These men are servants ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Powerful Christian Life

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 23, 2007

The five most powerful things in the life of a Christian.

1 Corinthians 2:1-5 1. The power of believing- Mark 9: 23 Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief ” The word believing means it’s ongoing It’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Apr 26, 2008

Intoduction to I John

UNDERSTANDING JESUS Part One Adapted from a series of messages by Mike Wilkins I John 1:1-4 April 20, 2008 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION Today we are starting a series of messages from I I John entitled, “UNDERSTANDING JESUS.” The Gospel of John was written with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Beats Mourning Every Time, In Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 3, 2014

The burdens of life can seem the truest part of life. In Christ, the truest part of life is joy in the Holy Spirit.

This is a short homily given at an inner-city mission in Toronto. Have you ever felt like life is too much? It’s all just too hard, too painful, too much work? Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel? I think we’ve all felt something like that from time to time. The accumulated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Heart's Desire?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

What is your heart's desire? With the apostle Paul, his heart's desire was to see the lost come to Christ. Though the majority of this message is my own, the main points have been borrowed.

*WHAT IS YOUR HEART’S DESIRE?* Rom. 9:1-3; 10:1-4 INTRODUCTION: 1.) What is the deepest desire of your heart? 2.) Everyone of us have some deep desires of the heart. 3.) Paul defined his purpose for being in terms of helping men and women experience God’s Great salvation. (I Cor. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pure Conscience! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 3, 2013

Friend, we live in a wicked world where all norms are thrown to the wind!

Pure conscience! Romans 13:5” Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience' sake.” After the Maoist naxals deadly, gory attack on the convoy of congress leaders that killed many of them, the Chhatisgarh government was whipped by the top congress ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Breaks In

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 6, 2011

GOD WILL BREAK INTO YOUR SITUATION WHEN YOU SING AND PRAISE

WHEN GOD BREAKS IN! ACTS 16:16-30 1. IT WAS A BAD SITUATION A) IN JAIL FOR **HELPING A LITTLE GIRL **FOR PREACHING THE WORD OF GOD **THEY WERE BEAT WITH MANY STRIPES HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DOING GOOD AND THE DEVIL JUMP ON YOU? JESUS WAS TEACHING HIS DISCIPLES AND HE STOPS AND SAYS... Luke ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Midnight Matters

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 14, 2011

What is your reaction when it is darker than it has ever been in your life? It reall does matter. God wants you to respond in a way that your ordeal can minister to the lives of others.

Midnight Matters Acts 16:25-30 Midnight is the darkest hour. It is the end of a day. It is a turning point. I. Tested in the Will of God Paul and Silas receive the Macedonian call (16:9,10) and go to Europe with the gospel. They baptized Lydia and things were starting out good. In short ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-30, Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Pentecostal