Sermons on Long Hair:

Pleading For God’s Presence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009

With longing in his heart, Isaiah remembers the time in Israel’s history when God dwelt among His people, and expresses his strong desire for its return, as well as the remedy for its absence.

PLEADING FOR GOD’S PRESENCE Text: Isaiah 64 Intro: Isaiah the prophet was a highly esteemed citizen of Jerusalem, who enjoyed access to the royal court; and who later became the trusted advisor to king Hezekiah. His ministry basically involved the preaching of judgment against Judah. This was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Packin Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 14, 2013

As long as churches, schools, post offices, and government buildings are perceived as “soft-targets,” assailants who are intent on killing as many people as possible will continue to attack such places. Now is not the time to reject the teachings of Jesu

Are You Packin’ An elderly lady declared, “No one would ever carry a gun in our church!” These words were heard by a pastor of a mid-size church in a rural community. The pastor engaged the older lady in conversation, “There are likely several concealed handgun license holders present in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strong Arm Faith Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message was for a long standing leader of the church. He was sometimes misunderstood, but always admired for his passion for the church. It was based on his wife's favorite verse about God's sustaining power in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Message The most important thing that I can say personally about Max **** is that he has made me a better minister and a better man. Let me share two reasons for that assessment: There was more to Max than first impressions. When I visited FCC for an interview weekend, nearly 19 years ago, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Not!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 21, 2016

Don’t we also unnecessarily get scared of things that are just like these spiders which look big and scary with the eight long legs that actually fold up when you attack?

Spooky Spiders! Deuteronomy 28:7"The LORD will conquer your enemies when they attack you. They will attack you from one direction, but they will scatter from you in seven!” I'm not scared of spiders; nevertheless, I don’t want to see them anywhere in my home; I want to get rid of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The World’s Oldest Man

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 13, 2016

Methuselah has become the biblical symbol of longevity. His life was long but thin as a string. The two Q's of life are important, quantity and quality. A certain quantity of years is important in order for a person to develop quality.

6 April 2016 Title: Aging—the World’s Oldest Man (Genesis 5:1-32) Who would you identify as the first senior adult? The Scripture text will give you a clue. You may have had the question when playing Trivial Pursuit, "Who is the oldest person in the Bible?" Now you know where I am ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Comfortable Cross--We Don't Want The Real Thing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

We don't mind going to the cross as long as we can take a number of comfortable and convenient things along with us. Jesus does not call us to comfort. He calls us to die.

Not A Fan Part 4: The Comfortable Cross January 28, 2018 1 King 12:25-33 Luke 9:51-62 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are now in week 4 of our Not a Fan series. We have looked at Fan or Follower, Follow Me, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33, Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Healing Our Sick Hearts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2018

There is, in fact, something in our nature that yearns for the divine, that longs for goodness and beauty and truth. Original sin has wounded us, but only our own deliberate actions can spiritually kill us.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Lent 2018 Reformation/Revolution “More tortuous than all else is the human heart, beyond remedy; who can understand it?” If any Scripture verse summarizes the view of the Protestant reformers about the nature of humans, this one from Jeremiah must be it. The RSV renders it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Jeremiah 17:5-10, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Mucky Mud

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 1, 2016

What kind of adhesive are using in the building blocks of your spiritual life? Don't look for the easiest way out. Be careful of inferior products that give a quick job, but will not hold up in the long run.

Just Gummy Mud Ezekiel 13:10-16 10 ¶ Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there was no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered morter: 11 Say unto them which daub it with untempered morter, that it shall fall: there shall be an ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Cry For Revival

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 19, 2017

We need to cry out to God, “Wilt thou revive us again?” “Revive us again” means that there have been revivals before. God will always forgive as long as we return to Him.

A CRY FOR REVIVAL Study Text: Psalms 85:6, Psalm 119:159 Introduction: - Revival means drawing near to God with the expectation of Him drawing near to us. Isaiah 55: 6-7. - When revival comes, God's people will hunger for righteousness, worship and service in His name. When revival comes, the lost ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive And Be Free! Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 25, 2019

Unforgiveness is a poison. It blocks answer to prayers. You have carried this pain and hurts for too long, now it's the time to drop it. It's the dawn of a new season.

FORGIVE AND BE FREE! Genesis 41:51-52. "And to Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, whom Asenath, the daughter of Poti-Pherah priest of On, bore to him. 51 Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: “For God has made me forget all my toil and all my father’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:51-52, Genesis 45:3-11, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruth The Caregiver - Sermon Iii: A Caregiver Who Made Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Nov 4, 2019

if caregiving is sincere, the caregiver must be willing to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done for as long as it needs to be done. When offering to help, don't just say it - do it.

RUTH: WOMAN OF DEVOTION – SERMON III: A CAREGIVER WHO MADE SACRIFICES Ruth 2:8-12 Ruth was the daughter-in-law of a Jewish woman by the name of Naomi. You will recall that Naomi and her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:8-12

Praising God In Bad Times

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jun 7, 2020

In II Chronicles 20, we read about King Jehoshaphat of Judah. The Moabites, long-time enemies of Judah, had formed a powerful alliance with the Ammonites and other surrounding nations and marched against Jehoshaphat.

The enemy forces were encamped at Ein Gedi. The king and his people were filled with alarm, so Jehoshaphat called a fast and began to seek the Lord as did all the people. In his prayer, Jehoshaphat talked about evil coming upon the nation, in the form of the sword, judgment, pestilence, or famine. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:4, 2 Chronicles 20:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Types Of Ministry

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 19, 2018

Let us look at some types of ministry: Burn out, Long nose, Compassion, Gap standers, Praiser, Seed providers, Prayer warriors, Tent makers.. we need to develop in all areas.

TYPES OF MINISTRY? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART? Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Ministry takes many forms. My simple definition of ministry is something like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:29, Luke 10:30-35, Ezekiel 22:30, 2 Chronicles 20:21, 2 Corinthians 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Between The Promise And The Miracle

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

People are longing for God to work in their lives or perform miracles in their situations. But the problem for many is that if He does speak they won't do anything. If He does challenges...they won't take the risk.

BETWEEN THE PROMISE AND THE MIRACLE LUKE 5:4-6 We've been speaking on the subject of miracles...and hopefully we've come to the place where we honestly and wholeheartedly believe that God is still a miracle working God. And I know that there are at least a few here who can testify on a personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-6

Unmasking Al Queda:biblical Propehcy Being Fulfilled

Contributed by Kayode Eleyinte on Aug 7, 2013

Not many christian understands that one of the bible prophecy is playing out in the Middle East and as regards the rise of radical Islamic terror groups. We are at the threshold of the fulfillment of age-long prophecy. We need to watch.

The al queda terror group has been around for quite some time.They had been a big threat to the lives and properties of many nation in Asia,both Central Asia and Middle East.Their murderous activities has leap over the borders of Asia into Europe,America and Africa.The fear of al queda has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-23

Denomination: Apostolic