Sermons on Josephs Faith:

The Praying Church

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Jesus called the temple a "House of Prayer". Is the church a house of prayer today? Do we believe prayer is still powerful? Nothing is more powerful than a church that prays together.

“A Praying Church” Acts 4:23-31 May 17, 2009 Today I would like to share with you about what is probably the most important activity of each Christian and the church as whole, prayer. I know for a fact that some Christians only pray at meal times and it’s often a repetitive, shallow one. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

The Limits Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 24, 2009

So, what are the limits for forgiveness? Jesus tells a parable to answer that very question.

THE LIMITS OF FORGIVENESS MATTHEW 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION… iGoogle Widget: ‘Things to Ponder’ Have you ever asked a dumb question? I have to admit that I have. On my last trip out of town, I had to make a bank deposit in Virginia. For some reason, out of my mouth came, “Can I deposit here in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom's Harvest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009

This message on giving encourages believers to share, reap, and share some more because of our freedom in Christ.

Freedom’s Harvest (Galatians 6:6-10) On the wall of President Lyndon Johnson’s White House office hung a framed letter written by General Sam Houston to Johnson’s great-grandfather, Baines, more than 100 years earlier. Baines had led Sam Houston to Christ. Houston was a changed man, no longer ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"A Better Medium" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

An introductory "book sermon" covering the first four verses of the epistle.

TYPE: Expository, Diamond, Book Sermon SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 110 DOMINANT THOUGHT: We can have a better life if we respond to the message of God’s heart through the expression of his one and only Son. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand seven of the qualities of Jesus and see the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blind Man

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Jul 2, 2009

This sermon focuses on how we can know God and help others know Him. From a series called "Plastic Jesus".

We are in a series called Plastic Jesus and we are talking about knowing God. The fact is a lot of us have a view of God that has been impacted by our preference, personal experiences and religious paraphernalia. And we carry around that pack. And our question to you has been Are you trusting in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Everywhere

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

What is God’s Kingdom? How do we identify it? This one-off message (departing from the Waking the Dead series) examines the Kingdom of God.

Kingdom Everywhere Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 24, 2009 If you read the gospels, you will see that Jesus was constantly referring to the Kingdom of God, or – in Matthew – the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus spoke of this kingdom as an actual thing. You don’t need a preacher to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

All In Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009

If we want to do God’s work in God’s way, we won’t have any parade leaders. We will only have real, committed leaders who are burdened by God, are committed to the Great Commission and are not distracted by discouragement or opposition. We will only have

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Leadership is a tricky thing, isn’t it? Leadership is one of those things that is hard to define and quantify. Sometimes good leadership isn’t recognized when it is present, but it sure is easy to see when it’s not there. One thing about leadership—we all ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For Forgetfulness

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009

When we seek God’s forgiveness, He not only forgives, He forgets.

We’ll be looking at Psalm 25 today, paying particular attention to verse 7. This is an acrostic psalm, one of the four psalms using the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet as the first letters of each line. You remember the old acrostic song we used to sing about mother. M is for the many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

The human religious nature that tries to resolve our guilt and shame in our own way.

Last week - healing… reaffirm… We’ll see more… but today… what’s driving through Jesus… the CENTRAL POINT OF CLASH AND CONFLICT… Mark 1:40-41 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." Filled with compassion, Jesus reached ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To Revelation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 20, 2009

An introductory sermon for the Book of Revelation that explains my approach to the study of the book.

When I first sensed that God was leading me to preach through the Book of Revelation several months ago, I had a great sense of excitement that was certainly tempered with a great deal of trepidation. Although I have taught and preached on the Book of Revelation in the past, I am convinced that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Build Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009

Even though David was not allowed to build the temple he threw his effort behind making preparations and inspiring Solomon for the work. David provides a good example for us as we seek to inspire our children to serve the Lord.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with some statements from some great visionaries. 1. In 1859, Edwin L. Drake tried to enlist some drillers to help with his proposal to drill for oil. They said to him, “Drill for oil? You mean drill into the ground to try and find oil? You’re crazy.” 2. In 1899, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Difference Fathers Make

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009

Fathers make a difference through leadership, laughter and love.

Introduction: A. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads among us today!! May God bless you on this special day that we set aside each year to honor our dads. 1. You might take a peak later at the article in the bulletin I put together. It reviews the interesting history of Father’s Day in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Prophesied Event In Scripture

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 21, 2009

The Day of the Lord reviewed and analyzed

The Most Prophesied Event in Scripture When the Lord Jesus’ four disciples, James, John, Peter and Andrew, asked Him these questions: "When shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the world [age]?” (Matthew 24:3b), He answered their question with ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:30-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discovering Missional Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

The Call of God redefines life in relationship to blessing others. He doesn’t remove us from the mundane… but rather infuses the mundane with mission.

Discovering Missional Life Series: The Call – Part 5 October 7, 2007 – Brad Bailey (Portions of this message were taken or adapted from Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life message “Made for a Mission.”) As we begin this morning… let me ask another question to reflect on… “What got you up ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognizing The Need For Revival

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jul 23, 2009

This sermon examines the need for Revival and points out that God is the only one who can bring Revival and Renewal to our land.

Title: Recognizing the neeed for Revival Text: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 Date: 7/19/2009 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: In September of 2001 following the terrorist attacks of 9-11, a National day of Prayer and Remembrance service was held in Washington D.C. Billy Graham ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Baptist