Sermons on Knowing Him:

Remembering God This Year Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010

God delivers us from the cycle of disobedience, defeat, and distress when we remember him all the year long.

Scripture Introduction We could summarize the book of Judges with one word: “Forgetting.” Here appear some of the Bible’s most colorful characters and interesting stories, but the theme of “forgetting God” unites all. In his departing messages to Israel, Moses warned of this very real ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life-Shaking Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

God will shake our lives in a good way, when we ask Him for courage and power to do His will.

Life-Shaking Prayer Acts 4:23-31 Intro: Peter, John, and the other believers gathered together and prayed a prayer that shook the Church. I’ve never experienced a church-quake in response to my prayers. Why do you suppose God did this for the early church? Perhaps it was God’s way of saying, “I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When It All Seems Dark

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

There are times when everything looks dark, but the One who wants us to return to Him gives us perfect light.

Text: Zechariah 4:1-14 Title: When It All Seems Dark Type: Expository Purpose: Encourage hearer with the truth that God is light and victory. Main Idea: God will get it done. Opening: And Pound Us To Dust. In 1992, a big budget version of The Last of the Mohicans arrived in the movie ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Here Comes Trouble Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 24, 2005

12th in long series on Joshua. This deals with sin in a believer’s life, which will cost him spiritual victory.

Joshua 7:1-26 – Here Comes Trouble Today we continue our journey through Joshua. The whole book is about taking new territory. As Christians, God leads us on a journey, a walk into new places. Some people never get out and stretch their spiritual legs. They are still the same people as they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Beverly Birchfield on Apr 7, 2012

Because we all the Lord Shepherd we must follow Him all the way to the cross and then to take up the cross.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD One, if not the most familiar scripture we know is the 23rd Psalm… 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Living In Thanksgiving: Dependence Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 9, 2008

This message focuses on our need to remember all that God does for us ...rather than independent, we are dependent on Him.

This morning, we are continuing our series on living in thanksgiving - and lets begin again by reading this text - (read Psalm 100:1-5) Over the last couple weeks we’ve been talking about how to become people who live with a thankful heart. We’ve talked about learning to delight ourselves in God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Baptist

Four Men And Three Modes

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012

What does it take in each individual Christian to cause him or her to make a difference? Here are four good examples.

Four Men and Three Modes Luke 5:16-26 The scene is in Capernaum about 20 miles from where Jesus performs His first miracle in Cana. By now Jesus had performed six miracles all in this same region near Galilee. See: Luke 5:15 so much more went there a fame abroad of Him… Vs.17 There are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Take The First Step

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 18, 2022

Just as Jesus stepped forward to claim His identity, so must we take the first step to follow Him

JOHN 2:1-11 Today we heard about the first miracle that Jesus performed in his ministry. It was one that he really did not want to do, but who can disobey your mother? During his ministry, Jesus performed thirty-seven miracles: • He turned water into wine • 26 times he healed people • Twice he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 1:46, Deuteronomy 11:6-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Called Into The Ark Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 18, 2006

Just as God called Moses into the Arc and shut him in, we too who have been called of Christ are safe in whatever situation befalls us.

Invited into the Ark God’s Invitations Defined God’s Invitation to Noah Genesis 7:1-7 The Lord then said to Noah, "Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation. [2] Take with you seven of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"The Mystery Of His Will" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 10, 2002

Revealed to us according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him. (#6 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

We cannot go farther into this study until I have explained my position concerning the wording and sentence divisions found in the New American Standard Version of the Bible. I should begin by saying that I am not a student of the biblical languages, and I do not presume to be a bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9

Denomination: Orthodox

Courage To Soar

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 3, 2001

God has already supplied us with all of the resources we need to follow Him and live a life of boldness

Courage to Soar 2 Timothy 1:7 June 3, 2001 Morning Service Introduction The Wright Brothers It took great courage for the Wright Brothers to soar. Why? An Eastern bishop was accustomed to paying an annual visit to a small religious college. On one such visit, the bishop engaged in an after-dinner ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Of Our Firstfruits

Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jun 11, 2001

God presents His Church to the world as His firstfruits and He wants us to present Him with our firstfruits.

Giving of our First Fruit James 1:16-18 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. [17] Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. [18] He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Great Fathers

Contributed by Justin Meek on Jun 16, 2001

If a man wishes to be a truly great father, he must fulfill the roles God has given him in the family.

Great Fathers Eph 5:22 – 6:4 I have worked very hard the summer and growing a few flowers in my front yard. I have had some success and some failure in that endeavor. It didn’t take me long to figure out that, like so many things in life, gardening is about balance. You need the right amount of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

251 - Don't Go "Skandalizo” Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 1, 2003

(Skandalizo) – Greek word for “offended” – Jesus admonishes His followers not to go skandalizo on account of Him or His word.

Sermon Study #251 – DON’T GO “SKANDALIZO” (skandalizo) – Greek word for “offended” – Jesus admonishes His followers not to go skandalizo on account of Him or His word. Key Passage: Mat 11:1 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Passion For Proclaiming Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST DROVE HIM TO FULFILL HIS CALLING TO SACRIFICIALLY MINISTER TO THE GENTILES

BIG IDEA: PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST DROVE HIM TO FULFILL HIS CALLING TO SACRIFICIALLY MINISTER TO THE GENTILES INTRODUCTION Acts 9:4-6;15-16 – What was Paul’s ordained ministry? His Calling? His special role in the Body of Christ? Paul’s reflection back on how he has lived out ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible