Sermons on Lecture Hall:

Sometimes Only A Party Will Do

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Fellowship is fine, but the miraculous joy of Easter requires something more.

Please note: The “Party Rules” herein referred to are taken in large part (and without permission) from P.J. O’Rourke’s Modern Manners, Chapter 19: Real Parties. We still tell the story in my family of how my great-grandfather and my great-grandmother -- Dad Benson and Mama Benson -- John and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Tale Of Two Dances Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

The tragedy of Herod contrasts with the triumph of King David.

There are two different gatherings mentioned in our readings this morning. One of them takes place in the court of King David, and the other takes place in the court of Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Judæa. They are similar in that they tell about two powerful leaders putting on elaborate feasts of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Follow Me

Contributed by Nathan Hall on Jan 30, 2002

Let’s look at how the call that Jesus gave to Matthew when He said, "Follow me," changed Matthew forever and required much of him.

Follow Me Matthew 9:9; 16:24-26 Matthew 9:9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. Matthew 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, Matthew 9:1-9, Mark 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Am I To God

Contributed by Richard Hall on Jan 3, 2002

What am I to God? I am God’s Holy Temple More literal: I am the container of God’s holy presence.

Eden Wesleyan Church January 6, 2001 AM Worship What Am I To God? 1st Corinthians 3:16-17 Exodus 25:10-22 What am I to God? I am God’s Holy Temple More literal: I am the container of God’s holy presence. Read 1st Corinthians 3:16-17 What is the temple of God? 1. A place of worship. a. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Release

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003

No matter what prison we find ourselves in God has the power to release us.

THE POWER OF RELEASE ACTS 12: 1-12 Nobody like to be in bondage… Claustrophobia Read Scripture 1) PRISONS THAT HOLD US… A) Peter was in prison due to his unfortunate circumstances a) Nothing that he had done wrong b) Sometimes we find ourselves in places of bondage that hold us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Can Live Without Guilt

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon dealing with both the negative and positive aspects of guilt

YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT GUILT ROMANS 8:1-4 Law of the Spirit of Lifeƒ£ƒ¤Law of Sin and Death (no condemnation) (condemnation) Intro: Romans 7 the struggle of sin in our lives (read from Message pg 320) 1) THE GUILT OF CHOOSING WRONG A) Sin brings guilt and shame a) Satan tries ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making My Life Count

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003

Dealing with the call to holy living

MAKING MY LIFE COUNT 1ST PETER 1:13-23 Proverbs 14:34, ¡§Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people¡¨ Sometimes it is easy to be overwhelmed by the thought of how small and unimportant one person is when contemplating national events. How can my desire to live a holy life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living In A Way That Glorifies God

Contributed by Joe Hall on Dec 2, 2002

How I can know my life is pleasing to God.

A Life that Glorifies God I Corinthians 10:23-33 23. All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24. Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth. 25. Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Sit By Wells

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 15, 2010

Seeing the Church as a resource rather than a social group

“ Learning to Sit by Wells “ John 4: 1-15 If you have your Bibles this morning I invite you to turn with me to the Gospel of John 4: 1-15 John 4: 1-15 Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Father Wound Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 15, 2010

Fathers Day Sermon Series for the month of June

Sunday June 15th, 2008 “Divine Emotional Healing” Mind, Emotion, Physical Title: The Father Wound Romans 1:18-21, 24,28 NKJV This morning I’d like to continue preaching on a series of sermons in regards to Divine Healing. I had planned on preaching only one sermon on Emotional ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:4-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Father Wound Ii Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 15, 2010

Fathers Day sermon series for the month of June

Sunday June 22nd, 2008 “Divine Emotional Healing” Mind, Emotion, Physical Title: The Father Wound II This morning I’d like to continue preaching on the subject of “The Father Wound”. Church Emotional healing is just as important an physically healing in regards to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Addictiions

Contributed by Jb Hall on Nov 28, 2009

Biblical prescription for overcoming any addiction.

“Overcoming Addictions” Romans 6:14 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: Addictions are at epidemic proportions in today’s world. Today’s addictions include a wide array of deviant behaviors; and range from drug and alcohol abuse, to addictions to pornography, gambling, excessive spending or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14, Romans 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Calvinism

Contributed by Jb Hall on Nov 29, 2009

’Calvinism’ presents the the tenets of Calvinism in light of the Biblical position on these issues.

“Calvinism” Galatians 1:6 – 9 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: From time to time throughout history false doctrines have surfaced, or resurfaced, and have gained great popularity. But as we learned in our reference text, those who preach, teach, and espouse such false doctrines, must not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To The Psalms #1 Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

just a brief intro to Israel's hymnbook as we begin a look at selected passages

#1 INTRO TO THE PSALMS Intro: 1. Sometimes when I pray I can't think of the words, I can't utter what is in my heart 2. For some reason I think I might offend God if I'm honest, or angry or guilty 3. The Psalms corrects me in this and anchors me in my soul 4. I want to begin a brief look at the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teachings Of The Psalms Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

things we learn from studying the Psalms

TEACHINGS OF THE PSALMS #2 in series Text: Ps. 4 Intro: 1. Everyone knows how vital good communication is in our relationships---marriage, parent—child, employer—employee 2. Good communication is not as easy as it may sound, it actually takes some effort 3. The same is true with our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ