Sermons on King Jesus Rules:

Stirring The Ant Hill Series

Contributed by Mizraim Esquilin on Oct 8, 2004

A pastoral approach to Church’s Pastoral Care using Ants as a metaphor

Stirring the Ant Hill Proverbs 30:24-25 “24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: 25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;” I am one of those guys who think that hobbies are needed in order to keep your mental ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop, Look, Seek!

Contributed by Robert Castile on Nov 24, 2003

Stop worring about your life, look at what God has done for his creation, therefore, seek his kingdom

Stop! Look! Seek! Matthew 6:25-34 November 23, 2003 Big Idea: Do not worry because worry only adds stress onto your life. Look around and see the things God has provided and seek his provisions. Introduction: How Much does Prayer Weigh? READ STORY HERE. Louise Redden, a poorly dressed lady ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Holiness

Catch The Vision

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 3, 2003

This is a sermon for Men, but women should be able to follow along. It was preached for a Brotherhood Annual Sunday Morning.

Text: 1. I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, And watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected. 2. Then the LORD answered me and said: "Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. 3. For the vision is yet for an ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3, Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Need To Rend Our Hearts

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2005

How many of us examine our lives that closely on a daily basis? (This sermon can be used for Ash Wednesday or in general).

THE NEED TO REND OUR HEARTS Text: Joel 2:1-2, 2 12-18 In his biography, Benjamin Franklin, reveals a lot about the kind of person he was. He would often look at his individual progress of each day. Someone (Raymond McHenry?) has observed Ben Franklin’s method specifically. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Keeping Our Home Base Strong

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jan 5, 2005

Biblical instructions for keeping the home, the church, and the nation strong.

PP0347 DATE KEEPING OUR HOME BASE STRONG! Psalm 11:3. Ps 11:3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? (KJV) Everything depends on a foundation. The foundation must be solid and secure. WTC. World Trade Center. We have heard a great amount of information about the World ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe...about The Bible (Or "Always Trust Your Bubbles"

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 17, 2003

A sermon about what we (Nazarene’s) believe about the Bible.

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net January 19, 2003 Title: What We Believe....About the Bible (or "Always Trust the Bubbles") Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Introduction 1. I’m not a SCUBA diver, but SCUBA has always fascinated me. A. When you take up SCUBA, one of the things that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Speak Lord Your Servant Is Hearing

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 20, 2003

“Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ And Samuel answered, ‘speak, for your servant hears” 1 Samuel 3:10.

Theme: Speak Lord, your servant is listening Text: 1 Sam. 3:1-10; 1 Cor. 6:12-20; Jn. 1:35-42 The letter to the Hebrews begins by telling us “In the past, God spoke to our ancestors many times and in many ways through the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us through his Son, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Excuses Fall Short Series

Contributed by Tony Dicostanzo on Jan 22, 2003

How can we open the window to the future that God desires for us, a future filled with fulfilled promises instead of fallen dreams? We do that by throwing away our excuses. What can some of those excuses be?

Permission is granted to reproduce the following Sermon Outline for corporate worship distribution. The manuscript, which follows the outline, contains the text needed to complete the handout. For further sermon resources or help, contact Pastor Tony S. DiCostanzo at adicostanzo@pastors.com. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Ship Matrimony

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Oct 19, 2004

A Wedding Sermon based on a Nautical Allegory to illustrate marriage.

A Wedding Message Delivered by Rev. David Quackenbush At the Wedding of Angela Mancini & William Quackenbush October 16, 2004 INTRODUCTION Well, Angela….. William… this day as finally arrived. And I am deeply honored to be the one to bring the message today. You see normally when we preachers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Spirit Direct You To Help People At The Point Of Their Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 5, 2003

The Holy Spirit gives supernatural wisdom, understanding and sensitivity to help people at the precise point of their most essential need. The following are eleven ways that the Spirit of God enables, enlightens and engages us in the process of helping to

Let the Spirit Direct You to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-27 "But when He, the Spirit of Truth (The Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (The whole truth). For He will not speak HIs own message (on his own authority) but He will tell whatever He ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Series

Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003

This is Part 6 of a series on the 23rd Psalm. This lesson is about how the Shepherd sometimes leads us through dark valleys.

This week we are continuing our journey through the 23rd Psalm and looking at Psalm 23:4a-c, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for Thou art with me.” Let’s look now just as the first phrase… “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ain't God Good!

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 14, 2003

God sets the standard for GOODNESS ... He turns badness into GOODNESS. It’s God’s nature to be good. We can trust in the GOODNESS of God.

“Ain’t God Good!” INTRODUCTION: God is good … AMEN? I learned this from childhood. 1.- When I was just a child, my mother taught me a prayer to say at mealtime: “God is great, God is GOOD, let us thank Him for our food. By His hands we all are fed. Give us Lord, our daily bread. Amen.” 2.- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Matthew 19:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Road Signs For Life - Part One Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jul 19, 2003

Sometimes we need a sign. I don’t mean a miracle, I mean a sign. Throughout this "road trip" we call life God has given us a practical life map - His Word. But we also need to pay attention to the "signs along the way", road signs to help us make sure we

Terrie, the girls and I just returned from a brief road trip. It was a fast drive up Central California to visit Benji on his 19th birthday. (Benji is working at a Christian Camp for the summer.) I had driven to Hume Lake one other time when I dropped Benj off in June, but honestly, I’m not sure I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Road Signs For Life - Part Two Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jul 19, 2003

This is the second sermon in a two-part series on making positive decisions. For part one see "Road Signs For Life - Part One."

Last week we discovered the first three road signs for life. When you are faced with which direction you need to go, when you are faced with a decision in life, God does not leave us without a clue. He has laid down some powerful guidelines to point us down the road we need to travel. Several ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost And Consequences Of Secret Sin

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 19, 2003

IN THIS PASSAGE ABOUT ACHAN SECRET SIN, WE SEE A PAINFUL DEFEAT, A PAINFUL DISCOVERY, AND WE SEE A PAINFUL DEATH.

THE COST AND CONSEQUENCES OF SECRET SIN JOSHUA 7:1-26 Joshua had one of those days. During the conquest of Jericho the people had been told that all the valuables of that city were to be devoted to the Lord; nothing was to be touched Just when things were going well, one of the brethren got ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist