Sermons on Left Margin:

Switched - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 10, 2010

We usually like for things to stay the same. However, sometimes an exchange takes place for our good. Some things need to be “Switched!”

“Switched” Text: Genesis 25:21-26; 32:24, 27-28; 35:14-18 Gen. 25:21 Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. 22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Follow Your Gps" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 25, 2011

This message follows the wise men as they follow the star to Jesus. All of us need direction. This message shows us how to find it.

“Follow Your GPS!” Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the wise men has always been surrounded by mystery. When we look at the scripture we find that there are several questions we cannot answer from the Biblical text. For example: how many were there? We don’t know. Where did they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sends Out The Twelve Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 15, 2011

Jesus Sends Out The Twelve - the challenge to evangelise. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: responsibility (vs 7) reliance (vs 8-10) repentance (vs 12) reward (vs 13) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • Some people are naturally pessimists; • They would rather see the negative than the positive. • I like the story of the man and his dog were walking along the beach, • When they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Art Of War - Pt. 3 - Warfare Wardrobe 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017

Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

The Art of War Pt. 3 - Warfare Wardrobe 1 I. Introduction On May 9, 1864, at the site of the Spotsylvania Courthouse, General Sedgwick was personally overseeing the placement of a battery directly to the rear of his entrenched 14th New Jersey while enjoying a conversation with his young ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Guidance

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 12, 2019

There are many blessing that comes from allowing God to guide your life. As a bonus, it will also be an adventure!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are at the beginning of the end of our journey with the Israelites as God has been delivering them to the Promised Land. • Have you ever been given instructions that you thought were just crazy? • Have you ever had a boss tell you to do something a certain way; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 12, 2019

There are many blessing that comes from allowing God to guide your life. As a bonus, it will also be an adventure!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are at the beginning of the end of our journey with the Israelites as God has been delivering them to the Promised Land. • Have you ever been given instructions that you thought were just crazy? • Have you ever had a boss tell you to do something a certain way; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Authority Over Sickness Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 24, 2021

Does God still heal people today? Why do we read about so many healings in the Gospels but it seems that people aren't healed very much today? Is it because we lack the faith?

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this sermon on our youtube channel: https://youtu.be/4SDSKxp_K9k According to the World Health Organization, there are over 20,000 diagnoses of diseases. Someone may ask, if God exists and He is a loving God, why allow all these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Publicly Reinstates Peter

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on May 6, 2019

When Jesus reinstated Peter, he expected more from Peter but accepted less.

Jesus revealed himself to seven of His disciples who were fishing in the Sea of Tiberias more commonly known as the Sea of Galilee. For most of us a remote lake with a special fishing hole is a comforting scene. The kind of place we might expect to see Jesus or feel his presence. The kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Encounters

Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Apr 27, 2015

A sermon based on John 4. The encounter with Jesus at Jacob's Well.

At the beginning of John Chapter 4, Jesus and his disciples are traveling back to Galilee from the province of Judea. In order to do this, they have to travel either around or through the province of Samaria. Jesus apparently makes the decision to take the shortcut through Samaria. When they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Is More Than Kissing

Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2015

There are many definitions of love. It's easy to say you love someone, but your actions tell the truth. Orpah & Ruth are contrasts of what love really means.

LOVE IS MORE THAN KISSING Ruth 1:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man once commented after a revival service to the evangelist, "If you could see how people don't pay attention! And they get up and wander around. It’s terrible!” The evangelist answered, "If you think the back of their ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does Fishers Of Men Really Mean?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 22, 2014

The phrase “I will make you fishers of men” has never meant much to me, I just cannot relate to it at all. Here we find out the true meaning of that phrase one that does relate, and one that gives you power if you could only see. Read on …

Word Count: 1951 Isaiah 6.1–8, (9–13 Psalm 138 1 Corinthians 15.1–11 Luke 5:1-11 Summary: The phrase “I will make you fishers of men” has never meant much to me, I just cannot relate to it at all. Here we find out the true meaning of that phrase one that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Christmas Presence

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 12, 2014

Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents but what about the presence of Jesus? Tony Abrams said, “Christmas is not about presents but His presence!” The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus.

CHRISTMAS PRESENCE INTRODUCTION: Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents. The Jews had been waiting hundreds of years for their Messiah to come. The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus. 2000 years later, Jesus is still the greatest present. Tony Abrams said, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Faith Preserves Our Soul Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 27, 2014

To show that only our faith can preserve our soul, stopping or quitting will not do us any good.

I. EXORDIUM: Will you leave JESUS when there are tough times? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only our faith can preserve our soul, stopping or quitting will not do us any good. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:39 (Amplified Bible) 10:39 But our way is not that of those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Right-Handed God

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 16, 2015

God promises to hold us and protect us with his right hand as a loving Father.

How many of you are right-handed? You are among the group of 85 to 90% who are. Have you ever wondered why? Scientist has pondered this question for centuries. Most agree that it was evolutional in nature. They believe that as man developed the right side of the brain began to develop the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:13

Denomination: Foursquare

"our Generous God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 22, 2020

A sermon about God's equal justice and love.

“Our Generous God” Matthew 20:1-16 Remember when Jesus was Crucified, He was executed with two thieves, one on His left and one on His right. One of the thieves asked Jesus: “remember me when you come into your kingdom,” and Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist