Sermons on Leaving:

The Institution Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001

exposition on matt ch19v1-15

The Institution of Marriage Matthew 19 v. 1 - 15 v3 "Is it lawful for a man to put away hie wife for every cause?" 1. The source of this question v. 3 "the pharisees" 2. The subtlety of this question v. 3 "is it lawful?" to contrast Christ with the law 3. The solution to this question v. 4 - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

280 – Storm, Sinking Ship & Savior

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

Lessons learned from hardships. Two kinds of storms.

Opening Humor: Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents’ house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying at the top of his lungs: "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE..." "I PRAY FOR A NEW ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40, Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got To Walk Away From My Past

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 22, 2006

WHAT IS IT THAT KEEPS HOLDING YOU ENSLAVED TO YOUR PAST? WELL, WHATEVER IT IS . . . GOD IS CALLING YOU TO WALK AWAY FROM IT, BEFORE IT BEGINS TO WALK ALL OVER YOU. LET’S SEE WHAT THREE LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM JAOB.

I’VE GOT TO WALK AWAY FROM MY PAST GENESIS 35:1-6 INTRIGUED/ENTRENCHED . . . SAMUEL ALITO PHILISOPHICAL/POLITICAL DIFFERENCES REGARDING: QUESTIONABLE DEPLORABLE PAST PAST – HE REFUSED TO OVERTURN SIX OF HIS LAST CASES . . . PAST – ORGANIZATION . . . PAST – WAS NO SEPARATION BETWEEN ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gods Path For You

Contributed by James Powell on Jan 21, 2007

God has a plan for each of us and it is up to us to follow his plan.

January 7, 2007 God’s Plan for Your Life Ps 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Ps 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. {rest...: Heb. dwell confidently} Ps 16:10 For thou wilt not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:8-11

Denomination: Holiness

Seven Things God Says To You In The Battle

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jan 7, 2006

God still speaks to his children, even in the darkest of hours.

7 Things God says to you in the Midst of the Battle Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * Wed. 4-13-05 2 Chronicles 20:14-20 1. Do not fear! vs. 15 “…Be not afraid…” This is God speaking 385 times in the KJV the word fear is mentioned 62 times the Bible says, “Fear not” There is a “fear not” for every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 5, 2002

The beatitudes don’t tell us how to be saved, but how to live because we are saved.

The Be-Attitudes 9/1/02 When Jesus spoke these words, he was sitting down on a hillside teaching his disciples. These words are not generic lifestyle guides; they are the Master’s teaching for living a fulfilled life. While most may call these “Beatitudes” I call them the “To Be” attitudes. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is He Looking At ?

Contributed by Steve Lawrence on Feb 22, 2005

What is Jesus looking at in the church today?

WHAT IS HE LOOKING AT ? Text: Mark 11:11 Introduction: Have you ever had the feeling that some body was watching you? That you had a pair of eyes on you ...but you just could not point out where they were. Causes you to feel uneasy.....Or maybe you’re in a restaurant you see someone intensely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows When You’re Done

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 31, 2011

Instead of Epraim depending on God for stability He formed alliances with the people instead of him being a shepherd he became as sheep. The "cake not turned" was burnt on one side and raw on the other. A metaphor for just how mixed up their lives were.

God Knows When You’re Done Hosea 7:8 The idea is of a “half-baked” cake. In that day, bread was often prepared as a cake that was cooked on both sides, something like a pancake. In thinking they can serve both the Lord and idols, Israel is like an unturned pancake - burned on one side, uncooked ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: Will You Make Room For Jesus?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 23, 2011

A short talk for our 2011 Christingle services. Will you make room for Jesus? If you do, 2012 and the rest of your life will be very different!

Someone suggested to me recently that if money ever became tight I should consider becoming a joke writer for Christmas crackers. So, I turned to him and asked, “What did the grumpy sheep say when the shepherd offered him a black and white sweet?” Baa-hum bug! I’m guessing that because you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Anglican

The Miracle Of Januarius Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 17, 2011

The martyr-bishop Januarius testifies to the truth of the Gospel, and his alleged blood miracle must get the attention of the unbeliever.

19 September 2011 St. Januarius There is a famous passage in the Acts of the Apostles in which the rabbi Gamaliel advises the Sanhedrin to leave the early Christian community alone, because if it is God’s will, they would not be able to destroy it, and if it is not God’s will, it would ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Allure Of Sin

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We must not give in to our temptation and be overtaken by our lusts.

The Allure of Sin August 5, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not give in to our temptation and be overtaken by our lusts. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 13:1-14 Supplemental Passage: No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Holocaust Memorial Day 2008

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 28, 2008

Gospel truths from the awful events of the Holocaust.

INTRODUCTION 11 million died people were murdered in the Holocaust. 6 million were Jews, the rest were disabled, homosexuals, gypsies, blacks and cult members. A fact that should be noted is that Pope Pius XII remained silent while Jews were arrested on the streets of Rome, deported to Auschwitz, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-28

Double Knock-Out

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 26, 2007

WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS IN CHRIST JESUS

DOUBLE KNOCK-OUT ROMANS 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. A certain boxer went to the ring for boxing championship . He had left his wife behind who watched the game on TV. I believed she was a bit nervous just before the bout, that is normal, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Gives His Peace

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 5, 2007

Jesus promises His followers His peace. Think about that for a moment and let it sink in to your heart. It’s powerful. In our most desperate times when our hearts are heavy, Jesus gives His peace and it surpasses all understanding.

Jesus Gives His Peace By Greg Johnson April 4, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org On His way to the cross to die for our sins, Jesus had supper with His followers to bring comfort to their troubled hearts. They had left everything including jobs, family and the comforts of home to follow ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Of Truth

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 22, 2010

Living in the Spirit involves risk.

John 14: 8 - 17 – Spirit of Truth Intro: When people discover you are an only child, they immediately think you were spoiled as a child. I, of course, was very different. I was not spoiled; . . . I was just smart. Every year at this time when I was a child, I would start dropping little ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed