Sermons on Jesus Is Our Hope:

Dealing With Frustrating Circumstances

Contributed by David Deborde on Sep 10, 2001

A look at Numbers 1.1-19 to see how one man dealt with a potentially frustrating situation

Frustration surrounds us in this world: parents are frustrated at times with their children (and vice versa), siblings get frustrated with one another, we get frustrated with red tape, our employers, doctors, politicians, traffic, etc. The list could go on and on. People even get frustated with ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stubborn Or Surrender Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Faith Under Fire".

Series: Faith Under Fire (Daniel)[#4] STUBBORN OR SURRENDER? Daniel 4:1-37 Introduction: Who here has to learn everything the hard way? When it comes to being obedient to God are you stubborn? Just as Jacob wrestled with God, we find that God will let us wrestle with Him; but He can stop ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Person God Uses To Transform The World Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Feb 23, 2011

What kind of person does God use to change his/her community with the Gospel?

INTRODUCTION * God has chosen to accomplish his task of redemption through the efforts of...YOU AND ME! * We have been appointed and chosen to change the world. John 15:16 1 Cor. 12:28 Eph. 4:11 * Before God can use us for this mission, we must become "usable." The kind of person God uses to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Numbers Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 6, 2011

FOCAL POINT: OBEDIENCE AND BLESSINGS

NUMBERS PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES NUMBERS 12: 6-8 FOCAL POINT: OBEDIENCE AND BLESSINGS INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF NUMBERS: THE BOOK GET ITS NAME FROM TWO CENSUS REPORTS RECORDED IN CHAPTER 1 AND 26. THE WRITING GOES BACK TO THE EXODUS OF ISRAEL OUT OF EGYPTIAN BONDAGE. THE STORY STARTS AT ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Firstfruit 1 Series

Contributed by Reginald Perry on Mar 7, 2010

The descretion of the firstfruit offering

Principle of First Fruit Offering Prov. 3:9 II Cor. 9:7 (AMP) amp: In order to walk in any spiritual truth you need four things Revelation- understanding at the level of my comprehension Role Model- see the principle lived out in someone else Regimented Faith-systematic way of applying the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9

Denomination: *other

Getting Ready For Deliverance Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 1, 2011

The theme of Exodus is the Deliverance of God’s people. Chapter 1 gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the events leading up to their redemption...

The theme of Exodus is the Deliverance of God’s people. Chapter 1 gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the events leading up to their redemption. 1. The Need for Deliverance (1-6) When Jacob and his family came to Egypt to escape famine, there were only seventy. Now, there were thousands ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Started As A Leader Series

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jan 14, 2007

All great leaders have three things in common . . .

What are the three things that all leaders have in common? They are the three things that Nehemiah did in chapter 1. 1. Nehemiah’s eyes were attentive to needs Are you asking people what needs they see around them? Eyes open to needs your children have? Family needs? Work place needs? Church ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry; Be Happy

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

In this message, I want to give enough information so that you can set your heart to live a stress free lifestyle.

MATTHEW 6:31 - 33 THESE VERSES ARE THE KEYS TO LIVING FREE OF STRESS. IF WE WILL SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD - WHICH MEANS GOD’S MANNER, GOD’S ORDER, GOD’S METHOD; GOD’S SYSTEM; GOD’S WAY OF DOING THINGS - AND LIVE A UPRIGHT AND GODLY LIFE AND THE THINGS THAT WE NEED WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of Prayerlessness Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 27, 2008

Prayerlessness is neglecting God the ability to guide us and use us and his children.

The Sin of Prayerlessness 1 Samuel 12:23 Intro Samuel, the prophet of God, considered prayerlessness as a sin against the Lord. To live a prayer less life is to be disobedient to the command of God. The spirit and habit of prayer is commanded and encouraged throughout the Bible. READ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23, 1 Samuel 12:24

Denomination: Baptist

Surely Not??? Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 25, 2007

God’s children do not get to choose His methods of correction. Habakkuk wrestled with the idea that God could use the wicked to correct His children.

Surely Not??? Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:1 Habakkuk 1:12 (NLT) O Lord my God, my Holy One, you who are eternal—is your plan in all of this to wipe us out? Surely not! O Lord our Rock, you have decreed the rise of these Babylonians to punish and correct us for our terrible sins. …But You’re Different ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get Your Parents To Do Exactly What You Want Them To Do

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Youth Talk: If you honor and respect your parents they will do what you want them to do (because you’ll be wanting what they want)

How to get your parents to do exactly what you want them to 1) Why are you here? Because of the cool title? a) Can you imagine saying “Dad I want this …” and he says “sure Honey” b) What kind of things would you like your parents to do for you that they aren’t doing now. c) Stacy comes and cuddles ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How About Love?

Contributed by Christopher Faulknor on Jan 13, 2009

How do you look back on your life?

A while back, I had the opportunity to view a musical-turned-movie called "Rent." Set in New York City, it depicts the struggles faced by several gay couples, including victims of the HIV virus and AIDS. This play depicted scenes that involved rebellion against society, violence, drug use, and more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Getting Onboard With The Church Family, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

A challenge to commit ourselves and covenant together in the body of Christ.

What are we aiming for? Getting onboard with the church family Part 3 A. A church covenant is an agreement between parties on certain matters a. We could then say, that the covenant we will enter into the next week or so, is our solemn agreement between the other brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Guilty But Grace Caught Me

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 28, 2009

Though sin may abound grace will much more abound

Guilty But Grace Caught Me Romans 5:19-20 19) For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. 20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Legacy That We Leave Behind

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008

What example will we leave the next generation of Christians to follow?

I. David had a personal Goal Psalm 27:4 A. Deliberate Passion B. Daily Passion C. Discerning Passion 1. Behold 2. Enquire II. David had a goal for His Family A. He Gave Solomon the Purpose - 1 Ch 22:11-12 1. God is With You 2. God will Help You B. He Gave Solomon the Plans -1Ch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1-16

Denomination: Baptist