Sermons on Long For:

The Point Of No Return Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 23, 2009

God is patient and long-suffering, but His patience has boundaries. Sometimes we humans can move to the point of no return.

The Point of No Return (Jeremiah 7:16-24, 30-31, 15:1-6) 1. We home-schooled our kids, and that meant we had to face a number of challenges. As they got older, how would we teach them Driver’s Ed? 2. Fortunately, others blazed the trail before us;they make videos about everything, including an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:16-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: The Myth That's True Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Nov 30, 2005

There is a childlike longing within us that points to the fact we were made for another world, a better one. God’s.

Intro: (show trailer or...) During WWII, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are sent from London to the country home of Professor Digory Kirk for safety. The children find life in the house extremely boring until Lucy discovers a wardrobe that leads to a magical world called Narnia, a world where ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For Me

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 8, 2001

Funeral message for Calvin John King, widower, father of seven, and long-term post-traumatic stress syndrome sufferer.

We have all been taught to be unselfish. “Share your toys”, we say to our children. I am pretty sure that was said in the King household, with seven pairs of hands grabbing for the same stuffed animal. “Let your brother have some of your candy bar; you must not be selfish.” All very well, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Focus Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 2, 2014

As long as we are in the midst of our journey in this world, we are subject to distractions. How do we maintain our focus?

“Maintaining Focus” 1 Jn. 2:15-17 & Phil. 3:1-14 A young woman is taking her final exam. She’s excited and relieved because the teacher asked the right questions and she really knows the answers. But part way through the test she looks out the window and sees her boyfriend ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Honouring Our Parents Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 5, 2014

Honour your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Dakota Community Church August 3, 2014 Honouring Our Parents Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:12 Honour your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. Introduction: I realize that for some of you this will be a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Psalm 119 Introduction Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2011

What is it about Psalm 119? Why is it so long? What is its message? How can it relater to us today?

Study of Psalm 119 – Intro to Study What does reading the Bible mean to you as a believer today? How important is it for you to read your Bible? Is it something you do daily? Is your reading the Bible something you do out of obligation? Or is it out of joy and a desire to know God more? On ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1, Psalm 119:111, Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Baptist

The King’s Face

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 4, 2012

While we have been reconciled to God through Jesus, we still long to see the face of our King!

The King’s Face September 2, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: While we have been reconciled to God through Jesus, we still long to see the face of our King! Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 14:21-33 Supplemental Passage: Then Moses said, "I pray ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance Of Hope Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010

As long as we remain faithful, we have the assurance of hope until we receive that inheritance reserved in heaven for us!

Assurance of Hope Blessed Assurance part 3 11/08/09 AM Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 INTRODUCTION In this series we began by looking at the blessed assurance we have from God the Father: 1 John 5:11 ( NASB ) And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Today we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wherever He Leads, I'll Go

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011

God will use you. God has a plan for you, just as He had a plan for Philip, so long ago.

Introduction Take your Bibles, please, and turn, this morning, to the Book of Acts, the eighth chapter. We’re making our way through this book under the title, “That Old-Time Religion.” Now, in order to face the future, we need to understand the past. If we want to understand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Draw Near - Part Two

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

A sign of genuine faith in Christ is seen in the heart of the person who has a genuine longing to be in close proximity to their Heavenly Father

OPEN: - We are dealing with the issue of disconnectedness in our relationship with the Lord. And how we can draw near. This is a passage of Scripture that follows a warning James gives to his readers on the issue of pride. Every spring there is an international competition called the "Wacky ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritually Working Out

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 19, 2011

Salvation isn’t just a one moment event but a life-long journey of being transformed into Christ’s likeness.

Spiritually Working Out Phil 2:12-13 January 16, 2011 Intro: I don’t know about you, but it has seemed a little difficult to re-engage this January. Joanne and Thomas and I enjoyed our vacation, though we didn’t enjoy arriving back in Edmonton last Saturday in the middle of the biggest snow ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Divided Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 5, 2015

This was the first problem Paul dealt with in his letter to the Corinthians because a divided church won’t last long.

The church at Corinth was in a sad state. The fellowship of the church was about to collapse. Listen to some of the things that were occurring and see if they sound familiar: verbal accusations, differing opinions, competitive positions, power struggles, envy contention, grumbling, griping, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Make My Mess A Miracle Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 8, 2011

Some of us Have been in a Mess so Long that it "APPEARS that the only thing that can get us out is a miracle.

Make My Mess a Miracle For many of us we have live a life full of mess as it relates to our work words and deeds, we have made a complete mockery of what God has has planned for us. We have lived with our own opinion and have negated the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembering God This Year Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010

God delivers us from the cycle of disobedience, defeat, and distress when we remember him all the year long.

Scripture Introduction We could summarize the book of Judges with one word: “Forgetting.” Here appear some of the Bible’s most colorful characters and interesting stories, but the theme of “forgetting God” unites all. In his departing messages to Israel, Moses warned of this very real ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Time To Wake Up.

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 12, 2009

The church has been sleeping for too long. It is time to wake up and see what God expects from you.

December 13, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 5:8-18 Subject: Living for God Title: Good Morning Palmyra, Missouri – Time to Wake Up We are living in a time when things happen often and they happen fast. We don’t always realize it but something may have happened just overnight that will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God