Sermons on Joyful Anticipation:

Some Hopefully Humorous Suggestions Concerning How To Get Involved In Confl Series

Contributed by George Barton on Mar 18, 2006

Conflict is inevitable in life. It takes humility, skill and knowledge to learn to be a reconciler.

SOME HOPEFULLY HUMOROUS SUGGESTIONS CONCERNING HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS REVISED MARCH 17, 2006 Matthew 18:15-35 Luke 17:1-10 Conflict is inevitable in all aspects of life. It takes humility, skill and knowledge of the Word of God to learn to be a reconciler. 1. BE BORN. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Baptist

From Worship To Whining Series

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 29, 2005

How easy it is for us to go from times of awesome worship to desperate whining

Not Enough, Just Enough, More Than Enough Sermon #2 FROM WORSHIP TO WHINING EXODUS 5 How many of you believe that we serve a awesome God today? Ephesians 3:20, Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine, according to his power at work within us, to him be the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

When You Need A Fresh Dream

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006

"Discipline your minds to look forward to the plans God has for you, so you can live purposefully to the coming of Jesus Christ" (I Peter 1:13, ELT).

1. Why you need to re-dream or re-vision. a. You have been defeated. "Daddy, don’t kill my dream" (Debbie, my Daughter). b. You are tired and drained of energy. c. Times have changed. d. You are frustrated with your life. You have lost the zest of life and twinkle in your eye. e. People ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Christ was given as the perfect Christmas gift. God’s preparation and timing was perfect.

The Perfect Gift Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:14-15 II Sam. 7:8, 12-14 Isaiah 7:14 Romans 5:12 Galatians 4:4 Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:1-11 1. Introduction a. Discuss the anticipation of receiving an anticipated gift. EXPOUND (i.e., kids at Christmas) b. Discuss the preparation that goes into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

A Willing Bride

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

...we must make ourselves ready for His coming. We have a lot to do for this preparation, but we also must be willing to serve Him and call Him Master and Lord.

As we studied last Sunday night, we are the Bride of Christ. We are anticipating the coming of the Groom. He is coming soon take us to be with Him, forever. Revelations 19 tells that we will be clothed in “fine linen, clean and bright”. We will see Christ in His strength and power taking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons In Apologetics #3: Experientialism & Evidentialism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 2, 2010

Lessons In Apologetics #3: Experientialism & Evidentialism

The next methodology is experientialism. Though fideism strives to make faith alone the justification for religious knowledge or belief, Geisler observes that this faith is ultimately justified in terms of an experience had by the individual (65). To the experientialist, God or the Ultimate is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding God In Fear

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 7, 2020

David found his home in God when he was fearful. This is an interactive message with a small group.

This is a psalm of David that speaks to my heart in a powerful way. David was a controversial figure in the Old Testament. He's controversial because he was a deeply flawed person, and yet he gave particular attention to matters of the spiritual life that was quite uncommon during his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something You Can't Give Yourself

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2017

The overall theme of the message this evening is that Jesus offers you His gift of a right relationship with God.

Tonight’s session is pretty short. Does that upset anyone? What is the best gift you have ever unwrapped? In tonight’s session, we are going to talk about the gift you can’t give yourself. And the overall theme of the message this evening is that Jesus offers you His gift of a right ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

"hidden Faith In The Storms Of Life” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Apr 27, 2018

Three questions in such a short event in the life of the disciples and Jesus.... Three questions that I pray would be answered today and for the rest of this week and hopefully for the rest of our life.

Mark4(AMP) 35 On that same day [when] evening had come, He said to them, Let us go over to the other side [of the lake]. 36 And leaving the throng, they took Him with them, [just] as He was, in the boat [in which He was sitting]. And other boats were with Him. 37 And a furious storm of wind [of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Are We Told To Keep Our Home Fires Burning?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 5, 2023

Keeping our home fires burning. Is this referring to those who may have a fireplace in their home?

The Return from A Wedding: Albeit this illustration applies to Israel and the second coming of Christ when He returns to establish His earthly Kingdom, it fundamentally applies to us, the church, as we await His return during the Rapture. This story is about a groom that had a wedding supper with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Envoy In The Wilderness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 13, 2023

The testimony of John the Baptist pointing to Jesus.

THE ENVOY IN THE WILDERNESS. John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28. I). THE ENVOY. John 1:6-8. John the Evangelist has introduced the Word of God as the Creator (cf. John 1:1-3), and as the source of life and light (cf. John 1:4-5). This is all building up to a climax in the making flesh of the Word (cf. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking Christ

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Mar 19, 2023

Its a great time to be ALIVE

Jeremiah 29:13‘You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. If you are looking for something extra today is your lucky day There is definitely some extra in here, there’s a command There’s a promise, there’s a guarantee and then it comes with direction. So lets start ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Redeemer Job 19:25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2024

In Job 19:25, Job proclaims a steadfast belief in his Redeemer amidst profound suffering and loss. Let us unpack this verse and discover the transformative truths it holds for us today.

Hope in the Redeemer Job 19:25 Introduction: Today, we explore a profound declaration of faith and hope from the book of Job. In Job 19:25, Job proclaims a steadfast belief in his Redeemer amidst profound suffering and loss. Let us unpack this verse and discover the transformative truths it holds ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25, Psalm 27:13, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Corinthians 15:52-53, Revelation 19:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Children Of God: Transformed By Adoption John 1:12-13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2024

In John 1:12-13 we delve into the profound truth of our identity as children of God, transformed by the miracle of spiritual adoption.

Children of God: Transformed by Adoption John 1:12-13 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth of our identity as children of God, transformed by the miracle of spiritual adoption. Our focus Scripture is found in John 1:12-13: "But to all who believed him and accepted him, he ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, Galatians 4:4-5, John 3:5-6, 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Must We Do To Be Restored?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 23, 2025

Zechariah hears from God and he learns that Judah will be blessed.

Jerusalem had fallen due to the sin that the people had allowed to come in. Not only was God jealous for Zion (the place) but also Zion (the people). God protects those He loves but He does allow things to happen to get His people back in line. God wants us to be faithful to Him and follow His ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible