Sermons on Isaac And Ishmael:

The Battle Is The Lord's Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua Pt. 4

THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S (JOSHUA 5:13-6:5) Once upon a time, there was an officer of the Royal Navy named Captain Bravado who showed no fear when facing his enemies. One day, while sailing the Seven Seas, his lookout spotted a pirate ship approaching, and the crew became frantic. Captain Bravado ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Justified By Faith, Or By Works?

Contributed by Charles Degner on Oct 23, 2006

This difficult chapter of the Bible is not hard to understand if you ask a simple question. James says we are justified by our works, not just by faith. But justified BEFORE WHOM?

James 2:1-5, 8-10, 14-26 Pentecost 17B Rev. Charles F. Degner 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3If you show ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prayer Of Sorrow Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2006

Why would Jesus pray to have the "cup" taken away, if He knew that wasn’t going to happen? Was His prayer simply an excercise in futility, or was there something more to it? I learned some surprising truths as I prepared this sermon.

OPEN: A minister noticed a young boy kneeling off to the side of the room after youth group and praying very fervently. As the preacher came within earshot of the boy, he was surprised to hear the boy saying: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." After the boy finished his praying the preacher approached him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why It Matters Exactly Who We Are Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God speaks truth to those who know themselves well enough to listen.

Scripture Introduction A few years ago, accountability was the hot word among Christians. Many voices encouraged us to find another person, or even a group, with whom we would share what was really happening in our lives. Maybe you think highly of those; others may doubt their value. Leaving ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Were We Expecting? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God’s supernatural work is more wonderful than we would dare imagine.

Introduction For all who have ached to serve God and see his kingdom advance, we must surely appreciate Oswald Smith, standing before an examining board in 1920. One dream dominated his heart – to be a missionary for Jesus. Over and over he had prayed, “Lord, I want to go and tell people of you. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trust In The Lord And Dont Despair .jesus Will See You Through

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 26, 2007

THIS SERMON CALLS US TO TRUST IN THE LORD AND DONT DESPAIR .NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TROUBLES ARE ,JESUS WILL SEE YOU THROUGH. IT HIGHLIGHTS 1. POWER 2. PURPOSE 3. PROMISES 4. PRAYER 5. PATRIARCHS 6. PAIN 7. PURE

TRUST IN THE LORD AND DONT DESPAIR .NO MATTER WHAT YOUR TROUBLES ARE ,JESUS WILL SEE YOU THROUGH *************************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. POWER 2. PURPOSE 3. PROMISES 4. PRAYER 5. PATRIARCHS 6. PAIN 7. PURE THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Trust The Hired Hand Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 6, 2011

The Good Shepherd verses the Hired Hand.

• This is the 4th of the 7 I AM statements of Jesus. I AM held a significant meaning in the theological minds of Israel. Moses spoke to ‘I AM THAT I AM’ as he stood before the BURNING BUSH and asked ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

The Altar Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jan 2, 2011

The first in a series on holiness/sanctification about the significance of the altar of sacrifice.

Called Unto Holiness “The Altar” Scripture: 1 Thess. 4:1-8 Text: 1 Thess. 4:3 Take your Bible and turn to 1 Thess. 4:1-8. This is going to be our key passage for messages for the next few weeks on holiness. I don’t know how many weeks. We’ll see how the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Muchas Excusas Para Servir

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Jan 6, 2011

Cuando Dios no llama a servirle presentamos muchas excusas; Dios se encarga de derribar cada una de esas excusas hasta que nos decidimos a servirle y descubrimos que somos instrumentos poderosos en sus manos para su gloria y para bendición de su pueblo.

MUCHAS EXCUSAS PARA SERVIR Exodo 3:10-4:17 Había un joven tan fanático del equipo América que siempre que jugaba ese equipo en el estadio Azteca no se perdía el partido. Y nunca ha dejado de ser seguidor del América a pesar de que podría usar las siguientes excusas para abandonarlo. Cada que voy ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beautiful Scars

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 28, 2011

This sermon teaches us that our scars are simply reminders that a wounding has occurred; but that a healing has taken place; a healing that lifts us higher than we ever could have risen without the wounding.

Beautiful Scars Proverbs 27:6a By: JB Hall Introduction: Scars are usually not considered to be a beauty mark. People often try to hide their scars with clothing or make-up. And yet scars have a story to tell. Scars serve as a demarcation line between the past and the present; between what ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Baptist

The First Tent Revival

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2015

This message looks at the consequences of sin, what repentance is, and how to be one of those whom God chooses to fill with His Spirit.

THE FIRST TENT REVIVAL Ex. 33:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. WHAT’S THE GOOD NEWS? a. Lucas was sitting at the breakfast table, reading the paper. He came across an article about a beautiful actress who was about to marry a football player known for his lack of IQ and common sense. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Genealogy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 22, 2015

The genealogy of Christ. Proving that He is the rightful king of Israel. And the Son of sinful people.

This opening was written and preached by a different preacher, truthfully, I can’t remember anything more than that, I lost the name of the preacher from whom I got this material. My sincere apologies to the author, who must remain nameless. Under other circumstances I would not have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God?

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 24, 2016

A sermon examining the fact that God is with us no matter how difficult the circumstance.

WHERE IS GOD? Psalm 115:1-3 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, September 18th, 2025) “Where is God?” That is a question that has been asked throughout the ages. In the midst of great tragedy, inevitably people will ask “Where is God?” They want to know: “Where is God in times of famine?” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Stumbling Blocks Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

The story of Edom can become our story and their stumbling blocks within can become ours

“Stumbling Blocks to God” Obadiah 1:1-21 An old American Indian tale recounts the story of a chief who was telling a gathering of young braves about the struggle within. "It is like two Stumbling Blocks s fighting inside of us," the chief told them. "There is one good dog who wants to ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Calling Those Things That Are Not As Though They Were

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 5, 2016

This message speaks about how we can bring promises from the spiritual realm bo the natural by calling those things that be not as those they were. We can activate our faith by speaking what God says.

Calling Those Things That Are Not July 10, 2016 Valley Grove Assembly of God Genesis 12:1-7 Genesis 13:14-18 The promises Genesis 15:1-6 he believed Genesis 17:1-5 change of name 24 years went by Introduction: God had many things planned for Abram a long time before it ever happened. He laid out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Methodist