Sermons on Leaving:

Part 2 - Genesis 21:8-13 - The Last Laugh! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 24, 2010

All of a sudden Ishmael isn’t smiling anymore. THE LAST LAUGH WAS ON HIM.

Part 2 - Genesis 21:8-13 - THE LAST LAUGH! It was a boring job packing books and I remember we would look for ways to have a bit of fun in the warehouse. When people found other work and left the warehouse they were BINNED! Usually it was TIM who organised a BINNING with everyone, and he would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watchers On A Mountain

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2009

❶ Watchers at the Cross ❷ My Watch

It was in March when an earthquake occurred and seven days later stem began to vent Then at 8:32 Sunday morning, May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens in the state of Washington erupted, with 24 megatons of thermal energy (500 times the force of the Hiroshima blast) at 660° it blew off 1,300 feet of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-56

Denomination: Baptist

Delivered From The Lion (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 6, 2009

Delivered from the Lion, Weapons of Our Warfare

Outline 3 Delivered from the Lion (Part 3) Weapons of Our Warfare The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. —2 Corinthians 10:4 NIV We use God’s mighty weapons, not mere worldly weapons, to knock down the Devil’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptismal Talk On The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 22, 2008

The Christian Life neeeds strict training - to win the prize - the hidden treasure which is the kingdom of God

AF 24-08-08 The Kingdom of Heaven Mt. 13:31-33 and 44-52 Story: I don’t know if you are anything like me but I have been keeping an eye on the Olympics – and hasn’t TEAM GB done well It is great to see our team step up to receive the gold silver and bronze medals Especially Paul Goodison in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Anglican

God's Plan For Revival

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 2, 2008

Revival will come when certain conditions are met.

GOD’S PLAN FOR REVIVAL Haggai 1:1-15 August 31, 2008 1. Idolatry & Immorality brought judgment of God a. 70 Yrs. Exile – slavery & unprofitable labor b. God caused Cyrus King of Babylon release c. 538 issued decree – All who wanted to go home i. less than 50k or 1 out of 6 answered ii. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Genesis 13:1-13 - Forgiveness Doesn't Mean Exemption From Problems Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 13, 2010

Abram knew that things went haywire in Egypt and that he got it wrong. At this altar there is real indication of REPENTANCE as he CALLS UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD. We don't have any recorded words of this prayer, but we see it his WORDS AND ACTIONS towards

Part 1 - Genesis 13:1-13 - FORGIVENESS DOESN'T MEAN EXEMPTION FROM PROBLEMS WE HAVE JUST MOVED TO SYDNEY NSW from the Whitsundays in Queensland, Australia. I didn't come seeking a better position, certainly not better scenery or more money. We don't even have our own house to live in at present. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 7 - Matthew 9:18-26 - The Desperate Cry Of My Faith! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 25, 2010

It wasn’t the faith of this little girl that moved Jesus to come. It was the faith of a father in desperation, crying out to Jesus. Nothing is more powerful than the desperation of a father for his child. THERE IS ALWAYS A DESPERATE ASPECT TO FAITH.

Part 7 - Matthew 9:18-26 - THE DESPERATE CRY OF MY FAITH! I’ve conducted funerals. I know the kind of grief that hangs in the air with anticipation like storm clouds ready to flood the earth with rain. I know the kind of grief which needs to be expressed in tears and in saying goodbye. Yes, I know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

She Was Stedfastly Minded

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 20, 2008

Message showing how Ruth returning with Naomi pictures the believer after salvation

“SHE WAS STEDFASTLY MINDED” Ruth 1:1-18 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: When Elimelech left Bethlehem-Judah, he left and then lost all… How easy it is to leave God’s best for only Satan’s good. Satan does not mind giving you only the good if he can keep you from the best. Elimelech, upon going to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Worship According To God's Will Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2010

We must worship God as he wishes, not as we wish.

Monday of 25th week in Course 20 Sept 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Try as we might, we cannot ever find Jesus “cutting a deal,” or negotiating the Truth. He seemed always to be spoiling for a confrontation with Sadducees–the crooks who ran worship–or Pharisees, or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:27-28

Denomination: Catholic

Some Principles For Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 22, 2010

A short talk for an early morning Communion service presenting 4 principles for prayer from verse one of this Bible Reading. They are not exhaustive by any means.

What needs do you have? To whom do you go to lay bare your needs? What needs do you have? Some Bible commentators suggest that the words used in verse one simply mean ‘bring all sorts of different prayers’ for those in authority; and whilst that is absolutely true, I do believe that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

The Unthinkable

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Oct 9, 2006

In an hour when there is so much confusion, uncertainty and chaos, even Christians are doing the unthinkable.

THE UNTHINKABLE Rom 2:2 2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. I could have titled this sermon, "The Unbelievable" but I believe that there is no depth of sin that man today is not willing to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Widow's Offering

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Jul 31, 2008

Encouragement to use our abilities God has given us to serve Christ by serving others.

I was performing a wedding for a young couple. Before the wedding, the groom came to me and said, “Pastor, I will give you $100 if you change the wedding vows. When you get to the part to ask me to honor, love and obey, just leave that part out for me. Then, he handed me $100. During the wedding, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Adventure Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Going to the End with Faith guiding you there.

Sermon The Adventure of Faith Scripture: Exodus 14:10­22, especially verse 15 Introduction: Faith is an adventure, a way of life that involves interactive steps and crucial decisions. Faith often begins with a vision or revelation from God. It usually induces excitement and enthusiasm. However, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Love Expressed

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

A message for a Valentine’s Day celebration.

LOVE EXPRESSED John 21:15-25 INTRO: Do you know who St. Valentine was? St. Valentine, according to tradition, was a priest who lived in Rome about AD 200. He cared. He cared about Christians who were being persecuted. He helped them to the extent that he became imprisoned by the Roman ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Statement Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 19, 2006

In this study we take a wider view of the first 15 chapters of Luke, and see how Jesus mission in chapter 4 works out in His life, and in yours.

In a real way, the first 15 chapters of the book of Luke can be summed up in the statement Jesus made when He announced His ministry in the synagogue in Nazareth: Luke 4:18-19 8 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel