Sermons on Lack Of Expectations:

Good Things Come To Those Who ... Wait. Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 16, 2007

Our tendency to procrastinate, even over matters related to the soul, is challenged by Jesus’ sermon of the soils.

GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO … WAIT. Mark 4:1-20 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the throes of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We are highlighting different adages or aphorisms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Adoption: "Issues And Insights” Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

We don’t talk much about our spiritual adoption, but it is a pretty big doctrine of the Bible.

A. Adoption: Last week we began a two week series on discussing the doctrine of Adoption. In light of my adoption of TJ, Stephen Cross and David Mark into the Magee family, I thought it might be wise to share some adoption principles that very much apply to our spiritual adoption into the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing The Body And The Soul

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 19, 2006

While Jesus healed the bodies of many afflicted with demons and disease, he came into the world to heal a deeper sickness than any of these: the guilt and stain of sin. In healing the paralytic, Jesus healed the sinner’s soul, and then his body.

Psalm 32, Isaiah 43:18-25, 2 Corinthians 1:18-22, Mark 2:1-12 Healing the Body and the Soul Chuck Swindoll in his book "The Grace Awakening" had some interesting things to say about our needs and what God might have provided to meet them. Expanding on Swindoll’s suggestive words, I would render ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Are You Truth Proof? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 13, 2004

Many people have bullet-proof armor around their hearts - so that God’s truth simply bounces off. Learn about how to have a soft heart and fertile soil to grow God’s truth

Have you ever heard the expression: “they only hear what they want to hear”? Its true – and its also very dangerous. Today Jesus is going to say things that just bounce off the hearers – the crowds, and His disciples. It involves accepting the truth – and in trusting the Lord at His word. I want ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The First Easter Evangelists Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2007

Easter

THE FIRST EASTER EVANGELISTS (LUKE 24:1-12) A Catholic sister, Sister Chris Schenk, was shocked when she was told in a theology class that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. Then Schenk learned there were efforts to restore the reputation of Mary of Magdalene by an organization called FutureChurch, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spirituality Of Hospitality Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

Hospitality was a Spiritual practice for the Celts, and should be for us too!

Celtic Spirituality of Hospitality Monday, June 16, 2008 Earthed Spirituality, God at the Pub Distinction between entertaining and hospitality, - entertaining people is showing off your house, and your cooking abilities to them, - Hospitality is opening your house to them. – welcoming people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: *other

The Blessed List: Rich Man - Poor Man Series

Contributed by Michael Snow on Aug 13, 2008

First in a 4 part series on the Blessings and Woes of Luke 6

The Blessed List: Rich Man, Poor Man Luke 6: 17-20; 24 Dr. Michael W. Snow August 10, 2008 I’m sure that by now many of you have seen the movie “The Bucket List.” It’s the story of two men who meet by chance as hospital roommates. As the story develops, we soon discover that one of the men is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah In The Midst Of A Storm Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 15, 2009

No matter what the storm may be, Jesus will always be there to see us through it.

A Messiah In the Midst of a Storm Text: Matt. 8:23-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Methodist

Whom Shall I Send - The Great Commission Part 5 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 5, 2011

God isn’t suggesting you go. He has commissioned you to go.

August 7, 2011 Morning Worship Text: John 20:21-22 Subject: The Great Commission Title: Whom Shall I Send? - Part 5 in the Great Commission Series Today is the last message in our Great Commission Series. From Matthew’s gospel we have learned that the Great Commission involves making ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Follow Our Heart’s Treasure

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 25, 2009

Where is your heart leading you? Jesus exposes what our hearts so often treasure, and he brings us God’s promises that work the impossible in our hearts. Parts: A. Jesus’ words expose our heart’s god B. Jesus’ invitation works the impossible

Text: Mark 10:17-27 Theme: We Follow Our Heart’s Treasure A. Jesus’ words expose our heart’s god B. Jesus’ invitation works the impossible Season: Pentecost 21c Date: October 25, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/We-Follow-Our-Heart_s-Treasure-Mark10_17-27.html Grace and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Need More Wisdom? Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 29, 2007

#2 in the series on the Book of James. If we need wisdom, let ask God, but we will only receive from God what we have faith to believe that we will receive.

Book of James Series #2 Do You Need More Wisdom? By Pastor Jim May Could you use a little more wisdom? In all of the decisions that you have had to make in life, how much better would your life be today if you had the wisdom to do the right thing at the right time, to avoid many of the mistakes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Speak No Evil. Do No Evil. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 7, 2011

Our belief in Jesus and His calling on our lives dictates how we act therefore we should stop compromising with worldly values and behaviour and give ourselves wholly to the Lord. To do this we should Accept the Word Apply the Word Activate the Word

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message Speak No Evil. Do No Evil. A sermon on James 1:19-27. Before we get into our text let me quickly remind you about the overall purpose of James. No matter where we find ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Titus: Paul's Partner And Fellow Worker In The Faith

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013

An in depth look at Titus, Paul's partner and fellow worker in the faith.

When we survey the later part of the book of Acts we find a faithful band of men and women who traveled the ancient world preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. At the center of this sojourners and pilgrims was the apostle Paul, the tireless workhorse of the early church. But Paul ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1

Denomination: *other

What Is The Harvest You Are Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 27, 2015

What is the harvest you are waiting for? What is the Harvest that you want to celebrate?

Why do Christians celebrate Harvest? The simple answer is, it is an opportunity for us to thank God for everything He has blessed us with. In Old Testament times there were three major festivals where the Jewish people took the opportunity to thank God for blessing them. The first festival was ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 10- " Have It Your Way?" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 25, 2016

Part 10 of John - Believe in Jesus and live?

John – Believe in Jesus and live! Part 10 “Have it your way?” As I was reading and preparing for today’s message I knew where I wanted to go in scripture But I was uncertain as to how to present the material We have been in the book of John now for 10 weeks We have ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist