Sermons on Lamentations 3%3A1: showing 1,216-1,230 of 5,267

The God Who Knows Me

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013

The fear and the respect of the ever-present, all-knowing God.

THE GOD WHO KNOWS ME. Psalm 139. What convinced me of the reality of the God of the Bible - “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:3) - was not intellectual argument, but personal encounter. This occurred in two phases: first in a sense of guilt and dread at the presence of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting For God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 30, 2013

We know from whence our help comes...

WAITING FOR GOD. Psalm 40:1-11. “Waiting I waited” (Psalm 40:1) begins the Hebrew of this familiar and much loved Psalm. This gives rise to the Latin title, itself a dynamic equivalent, which translates “Expectantly I expected.” This appears to be not so much anxious hope, as some have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I've Got Good News And Bad News

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2019

We often condemn sin, and we should, but we forget there is hope in our condemnation.

1. Good News/Bad News I recently ran across a “good news” “bad news” joke for preachers: Good News: You baptized four people down at the river last Sunday Bad News: You lost 2 others to the river’s current Good news: The Ladies Unity Group voted to send you a get-well card. Bad news: The vote ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is Power In Pentecost

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 26, 2019

What God has for us to work with.

THERE IS POWER IN PENTECOST Results of Pentecost. Brings about a change in the church also the secular world. 32 years after Pentecost almost every person has heard of CHRIST. The same power that changed Peter from a rred to a rock can change us today. Three things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us A New Year Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

a new year of new possibilities

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

A Living Faith At Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2018

Having the audacity to implore God in the imperative.

A LIVING FAITH AT PRAYER. Psalm 4. It is because we have had experience of answered prayer in the past that we can expect answered prayer for the future. It is because we are ‘the righteousness of God’ in Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21) that we can ‘boldly approach the throne of grace’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of Psalm 13 And 14 And 15 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 26, 2017

Someone who walks, lives, prays, and devotes themselves to God … will NEVER be shaken because their refuge is in Him! We have to turn to God for everything we need, even in the worst times of our life.

A Study of Psalm 13 and 14 and 15 Psalm 13, 14, 15 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … then will move to something else - There are psalms of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping Gems In Malachi

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 15, 2020

The love of God is set to avert the curse.

UNWRAPPING GEMS IN MALACHI The “burden” of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi is “I have loved you” (MALACHI 1:1-2). Why has the LORD set His love on His people? Well, according to Moses, He loves us because He loves us (Deuteronomy 7:7-8)! It is not our love to God that saves us, but ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6, Malachi 3:16-18, Malachi 3:10-12, Malachi 3:6, Malachi 3:1-4, Malachi 2:7, Malachi 1:11, Malachi 1:5, Malachi 4:2, Malachi 1:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation 5

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 11, 2020

Let’s look at John’s vision of the scroll with seven seals and of every creature in heaven and earth worshipping God in Revelation 5.

Let’s look at John’s vision of the scroll with seven seals and of every creature in heaven and earth worshipping God. The Scroll Revelation 5:1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. A scroll written on both ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From The Declaration Of His Innocence To The Death Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2022

The kingdom was on offer in the Person of the King, even as He hung there dying upon the Cross. The offer has never been withdrawn, for any who will come to Him.

FROM THE DECLARATION OF HIS INNOCENCE TO THE DEATH OF JESUS. Luke 23:13-49. LUKE 23:13-25. “I have found no fault in this man,” Pilate told Jesus’ accusers. “No, nor yet Herod.” “Nothing worthy of death” (Luke 23:14-15). “I have found no cause of death in Him” (Luke 23:22b). Thus we see that our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer For Hard Times

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 21, 2021

What kind of prayer is appropriate in hard times? Let’s see how prayer includes trust in God’s answer, especially during hard times, in Matthew 21:12-22 and Habakkuk 3.

What kind of prayer is appropriate in hard times? Let’s see how prayer includes trust in God’s answer, especially during hard times, in Matthew 21:12-22 and Habakkuk 3. House of Prayer Matthew 21:12-13 “And Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all those who were selling and buying on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fresh Ember Among The Dying Ashes

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 3, 2022

A sermon for Ash Wednesday, Year C

March 2, 2022 Ash Wednesday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 The Fresh Ember among the Dying Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Well, here we are again! Today we enter into a new season of Lent. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer For The People

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 9, 2022

What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

What is penance? It is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? It is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? It is a disclosure of one's sins in sacrament of reconciliation, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honey Out Of The Rock

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2020

Even now, God is waiting to forgive.

HONEY OUT OF THE ROCK. Psalm 81:8-16. If we allow that the summons to praise (Psalm 81:1) is a call to celebrate the kingship of the LORD, it is because He, and He alone, is God (Psalm 81:9-10; cf. Deuteronomy 6:4-5). Psalm 81:8. “Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto you: O Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Skeletons In The Closet Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 4, 2021

Are you worried that those skeletons you have buried in the closet will come out to point a finger at you? Well, give Jesus the key and let him clean them out!

Scripture Reading: Mark 6:14-29 King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational