Sermons on Isaiah:

Just Like Your Father

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

Let’s take one more look at the subject of love. And in doing that, there are 3 things I want you to see: 1. The Magnificence of God’s Love. 2. The Mediocrity of Man’s Love. 3. The Maturity of Christian Love.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I’m convinced that if there is one thing the world really needs to know more about, & to put into practice, it is love. In fact, so important is love that Jesus devoted a whole section of the Sermon on the Mount to it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Hope Alive

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 11, 2001

How do we keep our hope alive, even after weeks, and months, and years of disappointment?

This morning, we continue looking at the topic of "hope". Over the past two weeks, we’ve seen that a Christian hope isn’t just a wish or a desire, but a settled confidence in God and in His promises. Christian hope is a continuing reliance upon God’s wisdom, and love, and power. What distinguishes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

You Don't Have To Grumble - There's Hope For The Weary! Series

Contributed by Rick Shockley on Nov 16, 2001

There’s hope in the midst of the daily challenges of life. Even when we are weary and seem to lose hope, God provides and sustains us with His presence and promises.

Take Heart! #6 THERE’S HOPE FOR THE WEARY! Matthew 11:28; Exodus 15:1-7; 22 – 16:1 Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Exodus 15:1-7 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord: "I will sing to the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Washing The Disciples Feet - An Acted Parable

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2001

The washing of the disciples’ feet by Jesus was his way of teaching them humility in serving others, a dramatised parable of his submission to death, an anticipation of the Cross and the Empty Tomb abd a message for us today.

WASHING THE DISCIPLES’ FEET - AN ACTED PARABLE On the night before His Passion Jesus spoke some wonderfully prophetic words: "You do not realise now what I am doing, but later you will understand" (John 13:7). These are the words of Jesus addressed to His disciples. The scene is the room in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

We Shall Overcome

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 17, 2002

This sermon is the 4th in a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. Paul explores the Christian response in light of suffering.

Bibliography: Willie Wonka, When God Interrupts - Craig Barnes, All You Really Need To Know About Prayer...-Louise Perrotta, Martin Luther King, William Barclay The other night as we were channel surfing, we came across one of my favorite movies from my childhood, and the boys and I sat down to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Methodist

What Praise Will Produce

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 29, 2002

This sermon will help the believer understand the awesome power of Prasie.

WHAT PRAISE WILL PRODUCE I CHRONICLES 4:1 As I look at the church today, I am amazed at the attitude that some of us have adopted… It blows my mind how many folks come into the House of God week after week and leave the same way they came… It’s mind-boggling to me how some folk treat the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Hunger And Thirst For Justice.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 30, 2001

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.”

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.” Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 (Reader) Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. C. May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

You Can Know God's Will!

Contributed by Ruben Rivis on Aug 12, 2002

You can discover God’s will for your life when you realize how much God really loves you. Then you will know that your life is not your own. It’s to be used to make God and His love known.

“You Can Know God’s Will!” The Big Idea: Mother Superior the religious leader in “The Sound of Music”, asked her young Nun – Maria von Trapp, “What is the most important lesson you have learned here?” Maria von Trapp answered, “To find the will of God and to do it!” Like Maria, every ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Inclination Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Because God only gives good gifts, I will pray with persistence.

August 2, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 3 INTRODUCTION God is Spirit so we can’t see literally Him with our physical eyes. But God is also a Person so we know He has personality. When you ask God for something, how do you think He responds? Does he roll his eyes, and say, “Oh, not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Dec 11, 2001

Ignoring the sin present in your life is not recognizing the fact that you have and need a savior. Labeling sin as anything other than sin is calling God a liar and the truth is not in you.

Sin John I 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. John I 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. John I 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Crossing Over" Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 16, 2001

This message details the necessity of crossing over into new spiritual territory.

“Crossing over” Joshua Ch. 3 We’re on this journey through the book of Joshua. Joshua was a great leader at a time in Israel when they really needed leadership. Last week I talked to you about how the people he was leading, the Israelites, overcame fear and faced up to the challenge of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

God's Perspective On Our National Tragedy Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 17, 2001

Where was God, when the terrorists attacked on September 11th 2001?

‘GOD’S PERSPECTIVE ON OUR NATIONAL TRAGEDY’ Preached on September 16th 2001 Text: Jeremiah 18:1-12 Intro: The terrorist attack on our country this past Tuesday has had a profound effect upon our nation. We were shocked when we saw the pictures of that commercial airliner crashing into the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unusual Weapons Against Stubborn Enemies

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011

This week, we are considering a message entitled, “Unusual weapons against stubborn enemies.” Let us take our first Bible passage from the book of Exodus 15 verse 3, which says, “The Lord is a man of war. The Lord is His name.”

This week, we are considering a message entitled, “Unusual weapons against stubborn enemies.” Let us take our first Bible passage from the book of Exodus 15 verse 3, which says, “The Lord is a man of war. The Lord is His name.” If there were no war to fight, the Lord would ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Going On Behind The Scene Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 2, 2011

A study of chapter 4 of the Gospel of Luke verses 31 through 44

Luke 4: 31 – 44 What Is Going On Behind The Scene 31 Then He went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbaths. 32 And they were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority. 33 Now in the synagogue there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Calorie Chapel Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 28, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 5 verses 33 to 39

Luke 5: 33 – 39 Calorie Chapel 33 Then they said to Him, “Why do the disciples of John fast often and make prayers, and likewise those of the Pharisees, but Yours eat and drink?” 34 And He said to them, “Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel