Sermons on Leave It At The Altar:

Gideon - An Unlikely Hero, An Unlikely Vicotry Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 27, 2018

In this message we will see the power of God show up in the life of a very unlikely hero bringing about an even more unlikely victory.Numbers are irrelevant to victory when God is own your side and you follow His plan and directions.

Gideon – An Unlikely Hero, An Unlikely Victory #heroes OKAY - I want to begin with several passages of Scripture to both set up and to lay a foundation for our conversation this morning…. All Scripture is God breathed and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ask God To Take The Phyiscal Challenge

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007

Asking God to manifest His presence in our lives and expect for it to happen.

Asking God to Take a Physical Challenge Let us pray. I want to ask the kids a question. By a show of hands, how many of you know about or have watched the show Double Dare on Nickelodeon? Well, I’m here to let you know that show is about 15 years old. I remember when that show first came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:3-35

Denomination: Methodist

Giving God His House

Contributed by William Nickoley on Feb 2, 2013

We have been bought with a price, so let's give the property over fully to the rightful Owner.

Giving God His House Psalm 84 (Good News Translation) 1 How I love your Temple, LORD Almighty! 2 How I want to be there! I long to be in the LORD's Temple. With my whole being I sing for joy to the living God. 3 Even the sparrows have built a nest, and the swallows have their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Available

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Availabilty is a greater commodity than giftedness.

Judges 6:1 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORDdelivered them into the hand of Midian seven years. 2 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Straight Talk About Tithes Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 21, 2007

What the Bible says about Tithing

“Straight Talk About Tithes” Part 1 Dec.7, 2007 AM - Danny L. Williams Lev. 27:30-33 In all the years that I have been pasturing (9yrs now) I have never believed in beating sheep. I believe the way to lead God’s people is through teaching. The Bible says, “the entrance of thy word gives ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:30-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Too Painful For Me...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 20, 2019

TOO PAINFUL? God has designed a sanctuary for his people. We can run away and quit? That is stupid. Or we can come into the shelter of the ARMS OF GOD... It is up to you.

TOO PAINFUL FOR ME, UNTIL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEEMS WE ALLOW OURSELF TO BE ROBBED OF THE BLESSINGS THAT COULD RELEASE THE GROWTH OF GOD’S PLANS FOR OUR LIFE? HAVE YOU EVER WALKED THROUGH PAINFUL SEASONS THAT SEEM TO LAST FOREVER? Today in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, Psalm 73:16-17, Psalm 73:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 11, 2002

Explains that holiness is more than righteous actions, but is being specially set apart as the Temple of God and for the purpose of sharing the Good News. Also shows that the means of attaining holiness is the empowerment of the Holy Spirit of God.

“Holiness” As someone who has grown up Pentecostal, I am very familiar with the term “holiness.” I’ve heard sermons on holiness from before the time I could even say the word. And I hear all kinds of people quoting “Be holy as I am holy” After all, several times God did say that to his people. And ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:36, 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love My Neighbors

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 26, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 6: 1 – 30

Leviticus 6: 1 – 30 Love my neighbors 6 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “If a person sins and commits a trespass against the LORD by lying to his neighbor about what was delivered to him for safekeeping, or about a pledge, or about a robbery, or if he has extorted from his neighbor, 3 or if ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Start Right #1 Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 17, 2018

Our overall theme is taken from 2 Corinthians 5:7, “Walk by faith, not by sight.” Abraham is rightly known as the father of all who believe (Rom 4:11).

START RIGHT (GEN. 12:1-13:1) A wise Chinese proverb says it all: “A good beginning is half the job done.” We all want to start right -- a new job, a new family married, new year, new believers. About 1,800 years before the birth of Jesus Christ, after the chaos at Babel, and before there were ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism In The Holy Spirit, It's Time

Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Dec 4, 2004

We need to hear Jesus speak to us today as He says, "you shall be baptized.....and you shall receive power!"

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT -- IT’S TIME Pastor Bryan Strickland ACTS 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION Before Jesus left the earth, before He ascended bodily into the heavens, Jesus instructed His disciples, He instructed the believers, to tarry, or to wait in Jerusalem until they had been endued, with power. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Detours - Pt. 1 - Detour Decisions Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012

A wandering from a direct route. A different path. Unexpected turns and obstacles. What do you do when your life takes you down a path for which you didn’t plan?

Detours Pt. 1 – Detour Decisions I know we all have pet peeves. There are certain things that push your buttons and cause your perfect day to become your worst day. I have buttons! I am an ordered person. In other words, I like to travel the same route every day. I don’t like to alter from that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

With Jesus In The School Of Social Change

Contributed by John Roy on Oct 26, 2016

Change, if the world is not the way it needs to be---what is our response

One of the pressing questions of our day, or any day, is how do we make lasting social change which reflects the values of God’s Kingdom. The short answer for many is the ballot box. Yet there are plenty of issues which demand more nuance than legislation. From the Temperance movement of the 1820’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: *other

Live In God's Presence

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Presence with you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we live in GOD's Presence and He [GOD] lives in us. IV. TEXT: Ezra 2:70 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So the

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Presence with you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we live in GOD's Presence and He [GOD] lives in us. IV. TEXT: Ezra 2:70 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So the priests, the Levites, the singers, the gatekeepers, the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:70

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Makes A Way Series

Contributed by John Bright on Nov 21, 2019

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 2:11-2:25. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text

Exodus 2 “15 When Pharaoh heard of this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh and dwelt in the land of Midian; and he sat down by a well.16 Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters. And they came and drew water, and they filled the troughs to water their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Counterfeit Christians

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

True Christians live like Jesus.

Counterfeit Christians October 7, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: True Christians live like Jesus. Focus Passage: I John 3:3-12 (especially vs. 10) Supplemental Passage: John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist