Sermons on Linen Clothes:

Joseph's Promotion

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 31, 2008

Joseph’s relationship with God took him from shepherd to slave to prisoner to govenor of Egypt.

Text: “He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his possessions” (Psalm 105:21). Have you ever received a promotion? All of us have gone to school during our lifetime. At the end of each school year we looked forward to moving to the next class in the fall. In other words, we looked to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:37-45

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Greatness

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 20, 2008

Let’s focus on just how BIG our God is and what He can do. There is joy in knowing He is bigger than us.

Each month at the men’s fellowship a topic has been assigned for the speaker to address. We have received what has to be the most absurdly large topic known to man. This subject has infinite boundaries which mankind has been trying to wrap its finite mind around for all time. No one has ever ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Captain In God's Army Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Sep 6, 2007

Good news always gladdens the heart of both the bearer and the hearers of such news. Such news brings with it a sense of reality and the desire to partake of it. Its’ impart, when shared abroad, is always immeasurable. Such is the good news of Christ

THEME: BEAUTIFUL FEET, ISAIAH 52: 7 TOPIC: A Private in God’s Army DATE: Sunday, September 2nd, 2007 TEXT: Romans 10: 1-17; 1 Co 6: 9-11 SPEAKER:Dixon Olu. David OUTLINE: Introduction Good news always gladdens the heart of both the bearer and the hearers of such news. Such news brings with it a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17

Denomination: Foursquare

It's Not About Us

Contributed by Paul Bowen on Dec 10, 2005

Sorry to burst your bubble, but it simply isn’t about us. Everything He has done is about and for His glory. We were created for Him and He has intended for us an ultimate and divine destiny. That ought to make you shout!

It’s Not About Us (Ultimate Divine Destiny) Galatians 2:20; 2 Samuel 6 Over the past several weeks I have been pondering and meditating on two concepts. Meditating-like a cow chewing its cud, I’ve had one concept in each cheek as I’ve chewed. But the juices and flavors have run together and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be A Barnabas

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 31, 2004

This message calls for Christian Disciples to answer the "Call to Be a Barnabas" by being instruments of encouragement in the lives of others through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

CALLED TO BE A BARNABAS --ACTS 4:36-38; and II CORINTHIAS 1:3-7 Charles Swindoll shares this story in an issue of Leadership magazine: “On May 24, 1965, a thirteen-and-a half-foot boat quietly slipped out of the marina at Falmouth, Massachusetts, for Falmouth, England. It would be the smallest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Methodist

Caricature Or Reality (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

Following the movement of the Ark in early Israelites history, we learn that God is holy and that means that he is not a commodity, but Lord. It also means that even though Joy is appropriate and even commanded, God must be approached with reverence befor

Last week we saw that the number one characteristic of God is that he is holy. We need to understand this about God so we can make sure we are worshipping him and not some caricature of him we have made up in our mind. Do you know what a caricature is? We usually think of it as a picture, such as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bound And Determined Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

Paul is warned not to go to Jerusalem, but he is bound and determined to trust God and go, even if it costs him dearly.

“Bound & Determined” Acts 21:1-16 July 6, 2008 Two questions as we begin this morning: how do you know you are really trusting God? What do you do when the will of God involves doing something that will really cost you? I. A Desperate Plea - :1-6 READ VV. 1-3 - This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Greatest Love Story

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2015

We look at Hosea & Gomer, their typology representing God and believers who forsake Him, the importance of marital love, and a recommitment to love each other faithfully.

THE GREATEST LOVE STORY Hos. 1:2-3; 2:2,5; 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A college student, between semesters, was home for the weekend, and watched TV from morning till night. His mother finally said, “How about you fold the laundry?” 2. To which he replied, “Mom, I’m ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Menorah: God’s Lamp, Man’s Light Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 20, 2013

We have lost out on our Hebrew heritage. When we understand that our faith is traced back to Israel, Hebrews, Judaism we will have a better understanding/more complete knowledge of Jesus, our Jewish Lord.The Menorah is the only piece of tabernacle/temple

Our Hebrew Heritage Series Menorah: God’s Lamp, Man’s Light September 9, 2012 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The church has been robbed. 1 We have lost out on our Hebrew heritage. a When we understand that our faith is traced back to Israel, Hebrews, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 37:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Building Quality Relationships With Future Leaders Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 24, 2012

Samuel was one of the greatest and godliest leaders in the Bible. Understanding how his life developed is crucial to our understanding of how to grow and build relationships with future leaders.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Future Leaders” 1 Sam. 1:1-2:11 Pastor Leslie Weatherhead once said, “I meet a great many people who wish they had more influence in the world and think they don’t count for much. But if from your home there comes, because of what you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"A Home Where Children Thrive" Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 17, 2013

Children's Day sermon encouraging Parents and Guardians to stay committed and focused to the task of child rearing. The challenge was for parents to do all that they can to raise their children in a manner that pleases God.

“A Home Where Children Thrive” Psalm 127 Central Zion Baptist Church June 9th. 2013 Salutation Welcome Reason for this sermon – The purpose for my being here at this pulpit today is to come alongside parents and those who work and care for children on a daily or regular ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Can Overcome My Doubts Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Apr 14, 2010

First of a two-part series about doubts. While one may not doubt God, His Word, Jesus' death for sin, or the resurrection, one may doubt God's love or care when faced with life's troubles.

Sermon Notes Series: Doubts Sermon: Jesus Can Overcome My Doubts Scripture: Mark 16: 1-16 Everything that took place on resurrection morning shows that His followers just did not expect Jesus to be R____________ up from the dead. Scripture references showing their doubts and fears: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Clear Vision In A Confusing World

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Feb 23, 2011

Vision and purpose will help us stand in these evil days.

A Clear Vision In A Confused World Dan 1:8 8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. In the year 605 BC, a young ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Out Of Touch With God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 22, 2011

You need to stay in touch

ARE YOU OUT OF TOUCH WITH GOD Psalms 73: 2But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. It is possibility for us to sever our connection with God by failing to obey and live as we should. Some people ask God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:2

Denomination: Baptist

Flying Like Dumbo

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 24, 2012

I dreamed that the Holy Spirit took me up in the air. He was teaching me how to fly. At first I felt like Dumbo, I was then catching on. I was able to fly as the Spirit was enabling.

Flying Like Dumbo Ezekiel 43:4-5 4 And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east. 5 So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house. I am entitling this today: Flying like ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 43:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God