Sermons on Israel Asks For A King:

Freedom From Oppression

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 7, 2011

If we yield to temptations, the devil will continually follow us; but if we put on the whole armor of God, and stand out against him, he will leave us. Let sinners then submit to God, and seek his grace and favor; resisting the devil. Our nearness to God

Opening illustration: In the annals of US advertising history, one of the most efficient slogans ever is the California milk producers’ two-word question, “Got milk?” With that phrase, the group captured almost everyone’s attention. In surveys, the slogan was recognized by ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Below The Poverty Line

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 8, 2011

All of the beatitudes - and the rewards that accompany them - presuppose humility, acknowledgement of of one's dependence on God's mercy.

Are you happy? If not, what would it take to make you happy? “What is happiness?” and “How can I get happiness?” are two of the most pressing questions facing people in the United States today. Most of us don’t have to worry a great deal about food, clothing and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On Board With God

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 14, 2011

A sermon preached at the memorial service for the Honorable Graham B. Purcell, Jr.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 14, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Graham B. Purcell, Jr. (May 5, 1919 - June 11, 2011) ON BOARD WITH GOD Isaac Butterworth Matthew 5:1-12 (ESV) 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Out From Behind Locked Doors Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 14, 2011

Opening Sermon to an Acts series, although this passage is not in Acts but in John, the passage bridges from Resurection to the begginnings of the Acts community. Main Passage is John 20:19-23

Well, we have come out of Easter having taken some time looking at some of the area’s where God is calling us to follow in his steps. And we have seen how God is inviting us to walk with him in resurrection power, so we are now moving beyond the resurrection to see. Into the bigger picture, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 14, 2011

A Civil Warfare is fought against flesh and blood; the spiritual warfare is fought against spiritual powers. A civil warfare endangers the body, but the spiritual warfare endangers the Soul. A Civil warfare may have long term consequences, but a spiritual

THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE Matthew 12:22-30 Introduction Attention- In 1989 the communist system fell down in all the Eastern European countries. Romania was the only one that had to pay for its freedom with innocent bold. My friend from this Eastern European country told me that, it was a time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Building According To Code

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Just as there is a building code for physical buildings, Paul clarifies the building code for Christians.

BUILDING ACCORDING TO CODE Text: I Corinthians 3:10 – 11, 16 -23 Back in October of 2010, there was a lot of talk on the radio about the infrastructure of our country. When they were talking about the condition of America’s infrastructure, they were talking about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Growing And Building

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

If we do not grow, then we will not be able to build the things that God has willed for us to build.

GROWING AND BUILDING Text: I Corinthians 3:1 – 9 In this passage of scripture Paul talks about both growing and building. Paul is telling the people of Corinth that if they do not grow, they will not make progress. Obviously, God did not intend for infants to be ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Truth Will Make Us Holy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011

Easter 7 - God's truth will make us holy. Jesus prays this for all believers. God's truth is always our message.

GOD’S TRUTH WILL MAKE US HOLY (Outline) June 5, 2011 - Easter 7 - JOHN 17:17-26 INTRO: John 17 concludes the lengthy, teaching discussion Jesus had with his disciples before his crucifixion. Jesus’ teaching started in chapter 13. Jesus washed the disciples’ feet. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace By The Gallon

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

The miracle at the wedding of Cana is an example of the extravagant grace of God poured out for us.

“Grace by the Gallon” - John 2:1-11 How do you inaugurate the Messiah’s ministry on earth? Considering royalty, presidents, popes, etc. Imagine launching Jesus of Nazareth Evangelistic Ministries, LLC: line up key board members, raise funds, develop marketing strategy, identify ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Have Faith In God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 27, 2011

Have faith in God. Focus not on the size of your faith but the size of your God. Who do you believe in is important. Do not shift your focus away from God and onto your self, your skills, your knowledge or past accomplishments.

[Adapted from a chapter in Rev Edmund Chan’s book Growing Deep in Faith.] A young boy was being tormented by a demon. ?He has seizures and is suffering greatly, and would even throw himself into the fire or water. ?His family was at a lost what to do. His father brought him to the disciples of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The Kingdom Of God?

Contributed by Ernesto Tinajero on Jun 29, 2011

Matt 4.12-23 What is the Kingdom of God? Is it now or in the future.

They called her their troubled one, or their feisty one. She had wild flyaway hair much like that of a punk rocker, but jet-black. And she was only, at the oldest, a couple of weeks old. So small, she looked as if she could fit in one hand. The ICU nurses all took turns trying to comfort her. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Jonah And The Call To Arise And Go! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 10, 2011

Jonah teaches us God’s love for people and His desire to share His forgiveness with them. Like Jonah, God has called us to arise and go to the world with the Good News about salvation through Jesus.

JONAH: ARISE AND GO! INTRO TO TOPIC: How many of you grew up in the church? If you remember any stories from Sunday school as a child, the top three were most likely David slaying Goliath, Daniel in the Lion’s Den, and Jonah in the Whale. However – are these stories real? And if so, what relevance ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2011

If you look at the very first beatitude in verse 3 and then look at the last one we just read you will quickly notice that the both end with the same promise. “Happy are those who are poor in spirit...Happy are those who are persecuted... And here’s the

“The Blessing No One Wants” Matthew 5:10-12 If you look at the very first beatitude in verse 3 and then look at the last one we just read you will quickly notice that the both end with the same promise. “Happy are those who are poor in spirit...Happy are those who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Faithful Even To The Point Of Death"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

Easter 4(A) - Believers are to be faithful even to the point of death. This means the believer need and wants to be faithful to God’s truth and God’s glory.

“BE FAITHFUL EVEN TO THE POINT OF DEATH” (Outline) April 25, 2010 - Easter 4 - ACTS 7:51-60 INTRO: Faithfulness and commitment are rare words in our society today. Too many break their com-mitments because of unfaithfulness. Divorce is rampant. Living together without marriage is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Lutheran

A Word Or Two For Believers Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to help us realize that a lot is expected of God’s children and we need to know and work on those expectations to please our Lord.

A WORD OR TWO FOR BELIEVERS 1 Timothy 4:12-16 INTRODUCTION: A. God’s timing is always so good. 1. Take for instance our current passage from the book of 1 Timothy. 2. 1 Tim. 4:12-16 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist