Sermons on J Wilbur Chapman:

What's In A Name?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2008

Names meant something in the Bible.What’s in the name of Jesus? There is Salvation, Preservation and Glorification in the name of Jesus.

What’s In A Name? There is one thing in our lives over which we have little control--our names. We were given names by our parents before we even knew who we were. Some of us were named for our parents as in the case of a boy who is named for his father and must go through life carrying the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Time Out

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2008

Just as the ball players take time out from the game, we must take time out to spend with God.We take time out for rest and refreshment. We take time out for reflection before we return to the game. We finally take time out to receive our reward.

All of us have seen it many times on our television screens or in person. Ten men rush frantically up and down the basketball court. Suddenly the piercing shriek of a whistle is heard above the roar of the crowd and someone shouts “Time Out”. Or picture a baseball diamond. It is a crucial ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deliverance From The Black Hole

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2008

Examining Joshua’s patience to wait on the Lord, just as we are called to do.

Deliverance from the Black Hole Joshua 1:5-9 Introduction / Set the scene: - Moses has just died and Joshua is set to take over and lead the people - Israelites are promised that they will now be inheriting the Promised Land - Everywhere they set their foot they will be given control over it - ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Transformed (You Are A Friend Of God!)

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2008

Examing the believer’s life to be transformed; understanding that God wants to have fellowship and friendship with us.

Be transformed! (You are a friend of God) John 15:13-15 Introduction - Every day, we are challenged with the ways of this world conflicting with God’s ways - From the news media to prime time TV to even our friends – we have to choose - We have to choose even who we call friend; and how that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Fills The Need!

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2008

Jesus fills the need in a world that needs Him; can you share your testimony with others?

Jesus fills the need! John 12:20-26 - Read John 12:20-26 -- Challenge: What is your witnessing ability? Excellent? Good? Fair? Poor? -- Deeper: Where are you when the Lord calls out for you to show others His Son? - Philip knew where to find Jesus through another friend of his -- He also knew ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Integrity Level In Godly Relationships?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2008

Looking at your own integrity level, compared to Ananias.

What is your integrity level in Godly relationships? Focus: Acts 5:1-10 - Today, let us focus on our integrity in our relationships (Dive right in!) - Integrity is loosely defined: “Doing what is right when no one is looking.” - Let’s stand for the reading of God’s Word together. (Read Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Dealing With Bitter Waters

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 6, 2008

How do you deal with the bitter waters of life?How do you deal with distress, disappointments, and frustrations. How did Moses deal with bitter waters in the wilderness?

On Dealing with Bitter Waters Is there anything more refreshing than a cold drink of water? On a hot summer day with the sweat pouring down your brow and your dry throat crying for relief from the thirst, is there anything more refreshing than a cold glass of water? A coke is good. An energy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does God Work Part Time?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 19, 2008

Why is a recognition of the Trinity important? Without an understanding of the working of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God is reduced to part time work.

Does God Work Part Time? Does God work part time? This might seem to be a ridiculous question. You may say, “Of course God works full time. If God only works part time, I am in big trouble. I always believed that God was at work 24/7. God neither slumbers nor sleeps. God works all 3 shifts ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Shall We Do Now, Lord?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 25, 2008

Message calling all believers to action; to move forward in servitude and stop delaying.

What shall we do now, Lord? 2 Peter 1:12-21 Introduction - Today, I want to discuss an important message from Peter; a man who always served - Peter was a servant because Jesus restored him (feed/sheep); we need restoration!! - Because of the life we have led before; we must spend remainder ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Remedy For Rough Times

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 28, 2008

Our country is going through hard financial times--maybe you’re going through rough times. But there is a remedy.

A Remedy for Rough Times I hold in my hands a copy of the cover of Time Magazine for October l3th. The heading is “The New Hard Times”. It contains a picture of men lined up at a Soup Kitchen during the days of the depression in the l930’s. I was a young child during the depression. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trick Or Treat

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Nov 18, 2008

Is Halloween itself a trick or a treat? Discover the truth about Halloween.

Trick or Treat Back in October 1988, my wife at that time and I paid a visit to Western Pa. We subsequently moved up there. But we were amazed at all the wild Halloween decorations. You have never seen such decorations as this. There were ghosts. There were goblins. There were pumpkins. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Can Complain, But Do We Listen?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 25, 2009

Message discussing the importance of listening FOR God’s response, even when we complain.

We can complain … But do we listen? Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 Introduction Have you ever complained to God before? Ever just laid out your heart to Him? Ever complained from your own desire because you thought you were right? Habakkuk was an Oracle, a man who spoke with God through prayer and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conquering Your Mountain

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

By faith, we can conquer obstacles and foes, live righteously, receive blessings and promises from God.

“Conquering Your Mountain” Joshua 14:12 Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Always There

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

Whereever you are, whatever you are going through, God is always there.

God Is Always There (Faith) Psalm 139:7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence? [8] If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. God is everywhere! Wherever we are, whatever our situation, God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Full Of Faith Series

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

In the hour we live in, we must be full of faith in order to overcome the obstacles we face.

Full Of Faith Luke 18:8 … Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? There is no doubt that Jesus Christ is coming again but when He comes again will He find faith on the earth? This is a question that both challenges and convicts us. We need to be full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Pentecostal