Sermons on Lonely Place:

Heaven Has Come Near Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

When the Son of God is born as man, we’ve already seen His plan.

A couple weeks ago, NASA landed their 8th Mars lander, InSight, on the surface of Mars and started a photoshoot. They kind of look like selfies on Mars to me. They were thrilled at a successful landing - the first of its kind in a few years. It cost a lot of money, and NASA hopes to learn a lot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17, John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of Another Chance

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Oct 18, 2000

Jonah is in an all to familiar place of life, the place were we have failed to do what God has commanded.

Jonah is in an all to familiar place of life, the place were we have failed to do what God has commanded. And God has to spank us to get us recentered in His will. So after the time of refocusing, God comes to Jonah again with His plan. There are 3 truthes we find in this 2nd chance: 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Worship That's Pleasing To God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 4, 2003

This message deals with what should take place in worship as well as what should not be taking place during worship service.

Worship That’s Pleasing To God 3/24/2003 Psalm 95:1-11 Colossians 3:15-17 Psalm 96 One day two guys, Carlton and Andrew wanted to have a special worship service for the Lord. They could not agree on what exactly they should do in the order of service. Andrew said,” why don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Special Lessons For Spiritual Leaders

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006

The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership.

Special lessons for spiritual leaders Malachi 2:1-17 06/04/06 The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve as deacons. The Bible places high ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Limitations

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006

Many of us can not get to the place where God wants us to be due to the "Limitations" that we have placed on God.

Limitations! Zechariah 2:1-5 · Ask a man in a wheelchair to climb three flights of stairs and he will say, “I can’t do that” · Ask a lady without eye sight to walk alone through your house and she will say, “I can’t do that” · Ask a teenage boy without legs to go and play football and he will say, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Declaring Christ In The Dark"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 23, 2006

Jesus doesn’t send us to the comfortable places only, to declare Him. Sometimes we need to be in the dark places.

27 Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way He questioned His disciples, saying to them, “Who do people say that I am?” 28 They told Him, saying, “John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, one of the prophets.” 29 And He continued by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29

Denomination: Orthodox

Barabbas: That's You! Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 2, 2006

Jesus took the place of Barabbas. This sermon shows that we are Barabbas, and calls people to be thankful that Jesus took our place.

Mark 15:1-15 – Barabbas: That’s You! Today, as we proceed through our study of The Life of Jesus, we get ever closer to Jesus’ death. Today we are looking at one aspect of His trial and crucifixion that may or may not be new but it bears repeating anyway. To be reminded of what Jesus did for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Moment Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

When we place ourselves in the right place at the right time Jesus can do amazing things in our lives.

THE JESUS MOMENT MARK 15:21-32 April 9, 2003 is an important date to many people...what happened that day? The fall of Bagdad, and the Saddam Hussein Regime. The culmination of a carefully planned ground assault by the US and GB military. Yet for all its planning the day will probably be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's 3rd Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 10, 2023

After spending some time in Antioch, Paul left and traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia

November 11, 2023 Prologue After spending some time in Antioch, Paul, once again had itchy feet. It was time to return to Galatia and Phrygia. Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos, who was originally from Alexandria Egypt, went to Ephesus. He had a thorough knowledge of scripture and he taught in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:23, Acts 19:35-40, Acts 20:18-35, Acts 21:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Son Of David, Son Of Mary, Son Of God

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 24, 2024

Since King Jesus came to die in your place, make sure to give Him first place in your life.

Son of David and Son of God Matthew 1:20-23 Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2024 How are you doing hanging on to Christ this Christmas? It’s so easy to get caught up in what our world says Christmas is all about that we forget what the Word says. Jesus was born in Bethlehem and grew up to pay for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Bewitchment

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 16, 2011

Every geographical area has its own satanic technology peculiar to that area. The modus operandi of satanic agents vary from place to place. In attacking their victims what they use also varies from one place to another. Some employ what we refer to as “

Every geographical area has its own satanic technology peculiar to that area. The modus operandi of satanic agents vary from place to place. In attacking their victims what they use also varies from one place to another. Some employ what we refer to as “satanic bullets”, or demon idols ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Burning Bush Encounter Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

Imagine you’re taking a walk on a lonely hillside on a hot summer day. A furze bush catches fire, but instead of burning up it keeps on burning! That would take your attention and make you think, “What’s going on? Is someone trying to say something to me?”

The Burning Bush Encounter 1. Exodus 2.1-15 2. Exodus 3.1-5 3. Ps. 116 Illustration: A missionary to Africa many years ago told of a woman who came to every service, accompanied by her dog. She would sit on the outside, next to the aisle. At the end of the service, when the pastor gave the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5, Exodus 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hunger That Draws God Near

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

Spiritual hunger is the deep longing within the soul that yearns for more of God.

HUNGER THAT DRAWS GOD NEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2, Psalm 63:1-2, Luke 1:53, 2 Chronicles 26:5 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual hunger is the deep longing within the soul that yearns for more of God. It is a holy desire that drives one to seek, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bitter Root Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 22, 2008

Churches should be a place filled with gentle and loving people who wouldn’t be a place of anger and conflict. But too often, churches are known as places of conflict and pain. How should a Christian leader deal with this issue?

OPEN: In Winchester, Ohio there’s a church called the Bethlehem Church of Christ. It’s been in existence for over 150 years, and over the years different events have been recorded in their “history” book. One of their recent ministers was reading back over the different entries in this book when he ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 1 – Judah Has Fallen In Weeping – Chapter 1:1-3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 18, 2025

Today we begin a new series in the book of Lamentations. So few people read and study this amazing book written by Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem and Judah. It is a sad book dealing with the nation’s sorrow and sin that caused it. It is most informative.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 1 – JUDAH HAS FALLEN IN WEEPING – CHAPTER 1:1-3 One of the least studied books of the bible is Lamentations, or more fittingly, “The Lamentations of Jeremiah”, for the prophet pours out his heart in lament at what has befallen Jerusalem and Judah. The book is very ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-2, Jeremiah 10:5, Jeremiah 7:27, Matthew 8:12, Lamentations 1:3, Jeremiah 10:1-5, Ezekiel 20:5-8, Hosea 4:16-19, Jeremiah 27:6, Romans 11:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational