Sermons on Island:

God's Holy Angels (Pt.1)

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Dec 27, 2001

What does the Bible say about angels? Join Pastor Steve for this insightful study of "God’s Holy Angels."

This morning we are continuing our look at the angelic world. Having completed a study of "Our Greatest Enemy: Satan," we are now looking at "God’s Holy Angels." Billy Graham, in his book Angels: God’s Secret Agents, tells of several accounts where people received help from angels. He writes: Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Light

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002

2nd sermon in a John series

The True Light John 1.6-13 Helen Keller tells of that dramatic moment when Anne Sullivan first broke through her dark, silent world with the illumination of language: “We walked down the path to the well house, attracted by the fragrance of the honeysuckle with which it was covered. Some one was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of The Servant Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 4, 2004

This is the 2nd of 5 Servant Songs in Isaiah. This one expresses the mission of Christ to restore the Children of Israel; and to serve as a light to the Gentiles

February 8, 2004 Title: Servant Songs of Isaiah: Mission of the Servant Text: Isaiah 49:1-6 Introduction 1. A couple weeks ago, we introduced the Servant Songs of Isaiah... In the book of Isaiah, there are 5 "songs" that speak about Jesus... and some aspect of His ministry. 2. We’ve looked at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Danger Of Falling Asleep During This Sermon Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 1, 2004

Generations come and go and are very different from one another -- but some Christian values and characteristics remain the same.

When I was a Junior in High School, my last class of the day was Chemistry. By that time of the day, I was dragging. I needed a nap, or a candy bar or something to keep me awake. But I never had any of that – just chemistry. And chemistry could not keep me awake. Now I know this has never, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Amercian Soldier!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004

This sermon was preached at a service in honor of Todd Cherry, a young member of our church who was being sent to Iraq. It looks at what being a hero and a patriot means.

We throw around the term hero far to often these days. If a man can outrun a defender to score a touchdown, or if a person can slam dunk the ball we call them a hero. If a person can get on the big screen and pretend to do something great, we call them a hero. We have so belittled the term that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Stirring The Ant Hill Series

Contributed by Mizraim Esquilin on Oct 8, 2004

A pastoral approach to Church’s Pastoral Care using Ants as a metaphor

Stirring the Ant Hill Proverbs 30:24-25 “24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: 25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;” I am one of those guys who think that hobbies are needed in order to keep your mental ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship: The Devil Is In The Details

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 8, 2004

WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO JESUS FOR ALL THE DETAILS OF OUR LIVES!

STEWARDSHIP: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS MATTHEW 25: 14-30 OCTOBER 3, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Fishman: Life’s details can be elusive Jane Fishman Savannah Morning News In one 10-hour period last month, on a Saturday, I attended a funeral for a 90-year-old woman, a baby shower for a sweet-tempered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

When Failure Is Success

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 11, 2004

From the world’s view Jesus was a failure. Jesus calls us to become a failure according to this world’s system and find success.

When Failure is Success -It’s not a disgrace to fail- John 17:14-19 I came to faith in Jesus Christ when I was in my tenth grade of High School. I confessed my sins, repented and committed my life to Jesus. I did my best to honor and follow the Lord during my High School years. One of my class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Facing Your Goliath

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 27, 2004

What can we do when faced with insurmountable obstacles? Like David, we often have more resources than we realize, especially our Great Resource. Let’s look at some principles David displayed in this great conflict that can strengthen our resolve today.

David Beirne, Pastor Fox Ave Baptist Lewisville, TX 1 Samuel 17:4-11 Facing Goliath Intro. A young woman named Florence Chadwick attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast in 1952 in an attempt to set a record for covering that distance. When she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-51, 1 Samuel 17:4-11, 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

"That I May Know Him."

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 3, 2004

Many people strive for prestige and prosperity, but the most important thing is a interpersonal relationship with God. That I may know should be the greatest desire of a child of God.

“That I May Know Him” Philippians 3:10 The book of Philippians has been called the “Song of Solomon” of the New Testament because of its intimacy and the passionate desire that Paul has for the church of Philippi. The manner of his writing is the same kind that distant lovers often communicate ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Connect With People For God

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 20, 2004

How to connect with people like Paul the Apostle with the Philippian church

Check out this Welcome sign into a town in Florida– “Welcome to Sebastian – Home of Pelican Island” – “Friendly People and Six Old Grouches”. - I know this sign is being cute but in reality some individuals basically present themselves this way to the world. Most of the time they are friendly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The "Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 21, 2004

# 9 in a series on the "The Stories That Jesus Told" - The Parables. This sermon examines the cost of unforgiveness in our lives.

The Stories That Jesus Told Sermon # 9 “Parable of The Unforgiving Servant” or “The World’s Worst Prison” Matthew 18:21-35 “One of my favorite stories concerns a man who was bitten by a dog, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--Dates, Deluge And Dinosaurs

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 22, 2004

Evolution Series includes compiled info. from Dr. Henry Morris, Dr. Kent Hovind, Dr. Ken Ham, Dr. Rick Ferguson and other Creation Science experts. Powerpoint at website.

DEVILUTION, PT. 5 “DATES, DELUGE, & DINOSAURS Genesis 1:1-2:2 Next in our series, I want to address the three questions that are most often asked of creationists: (1) The question of THE AGE OF THE EARTH. (2) The question of A GLOBAL FLOOD (3) The question of DINOSAURS I want to introduce you to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship: The Devil Is In The Details

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 24, 2004

WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO JESUS FOR ALL THE DETAILS OF OUR LIVES!

STEWARDSHIP: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS MATTHEW 25: 14-30 OCTOBER 3, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Fishman: Life’s details can be elusive Jane Fishman Savannah Morning News In one 10-hour period last month, on a Saturday, I attended a funeral for a 90-year-old woman, a baby shower for a sweet-tempered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of Eternity

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004

We were made for eternity. Ecc. 3:11 says… CS Lewis once wrote "If I find in myself a desire that this world cannot fulfill, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." So if we were made for eternity, it makes sense that we

Living In Light of Eternity Last winter, Emily and I made a decision that has forever changed our lives. We decided to bring a child into the world. On October 14 2002, God blessed us with a beautiful and health baby girl. Since that day our lives have never been the same. No longer could we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Ecclesiastes 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational