Sermons on King Ahab:

Greater Things Than These Series

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Mar 20, 2008

What application could Jacob’s struggles have for us today. A look at a ladder, Jacob, and even Nathanial help us to understand that God is there for us and knows everything.

GREATER THINGS THAN THESE Genesis 28:10-22 WHO WAS JACOB? Verses 10-11 Was he a traveling salesman?...why was he going from Beer-sheba to Haran? 1.He was looking for a wife. He was told by his father not to take a wife from the Canaanite people, so he had to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

When Elephants Rumble

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 5

WHEN ELEPHANTS RUMBLE (1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-15) An African proverb says, “When elephants fight, grass gets trampled.” When elephants rumble, not only grass suffers the damage, animals run for cover, too. Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. According to Wikipedia, the grizzly bear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 29, 2008

The message describes 1. Persecution, 2. the Principle, 3. the Point, and 4. the Promise

"Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted" Scripture Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Hour Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 14, 2006

This sermon examines how and why God allowed an hour of darkness in Jesus’ arrest at Gethsemane.

March 12, 2006 Luke 22:47-54 While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” When Jesus’ followers saw what was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-54

Denomination: Lutheran

Stick With The Stumbling Block

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 16, 2006

Paul compares what the Jews and Gentiles sought to what he gave them - Christ crucified. This shows us what is really important in our message and our methods of reaching out.

March 19, 2006 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord's Supper Points Us Forward To That Day Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 29, 2006

This sermon looks at the conclusion of the institution of the Lord’s Supper - which Jesus connects the disciples to the promise of drinking the fruit of the vine with Him on "that day."

April 13, 2006 Matthew 26:26-30 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Here I Am - Send Him Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 2, 2006

Our ability to do the work of Christ is not constrained by our abilities so much as by our conception of God.

Title: Here I am – Send Him Text: Exodus 3:1-16;4:1;10-13 Intro: In 1873, those who bothered probably knew Phoebe Knapp as nothing but the organist at her Methodist church in NYC. She was a wealthy enough woman – her parents had left her a large estate. But much of that was tied up in her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006

Part 4 of the series, Facing Your Fears

It was the night of October 31, 1936. Halloween night. The men and women sat at the round table with joined hands. They awaited the message—the message they had been waiting to hear every Halloween night for the past 10 years. But the message didn’t come. Finally, one woman rose from the table ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24, Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The World Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 7, 2006

Jesus’ death and resurrection represents a D-Day for Christians, even if V-Day is still a little while off.

“Overcoming the World” John 16: 16 – 33 Introduction: D-Day and V-Day 1. How many people here recognize this date: June 6, 1944? On June 6, 1944, a date known ever since as D-Day, a mighty armada crossed a narrow strip of sea from England to Normandy, France, and cracked the Nazi grip on western ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Our Only Source Of True Light Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006

#11 in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series

The Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series #11 Our Only Source of True Light The Golden Candlestick Exodus 25:31-40, "And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Affection Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 18, 2006

Love is a prime ingredient in church growth

SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: VARIOUS TITLE: “THE AFFECTION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Love: as defined by kids 1. “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Finding Freedom through Obedience. 12 Step programs

There is a true story about a guy named Burnell. This incident happened while he was in basic training in the army. A friend of his persuaded him to help him in embarrassing the Inspection Officer. This Inspection officer enjoyed going over locker and person effects with a white glove. He seemed to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowship With The Risen Christ

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on May 3, 2006

This account tells us about the initial respond of the disciples to the death of Christ. These two disciples (maybe also the eleven disciples) had lost hope and fallen into pit of sadness and despair.

FELLOWSHIP WITH THE RISEN CHRIST Luke 24:13-53 April 2006 Introduction This is one of the most beloved accounts of the resurrection story. It is an account of an experience of two disciples on the way to Emmaus. This event takes place hours after the resurrection. Who these disciples are, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-53, Matthew 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

David’s Sin with Bathsheba – He was Willing to Face Sin (2 Samuel 11:1-27).

David’s Sin with Bathsheba – He was Willing to Face Sin (2 Samuel 11:1-27). Explanation: David committed adultery with Bathsheba and she gets pregnant. To cover it up, he pulled her husband out of battle, gave him a months leave, got him drunk and sent him home, hoping that they would do what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

The Essential Guide To Wanna Be Disciples.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 6, 2007

This sermon is an exposition of John 13:1-17. where Jesus washes the disciples feet asking the questions: How could He do it? Why did He do it? And what does it mean for us living in the light of it?

John 13:1- 17. The essential guide for all wanna be disciples. • We live in a world of wanna be’s you only have to switch your TV sets on to see that wanna – be pop starts with the X- Factor and pop idol – wanna be super chefs with chef of the year award– wanna be actors with fame acadamey – ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist