Sermons on Longing:

Judgement Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jun 29, 2022

How does God judge groups, towns, cities and nations?

Last week we heard about The Minor Old Testament Prophet Habakkuk, minor because the book that bears his name is short, only 3 chapters long as opposed to The Major Old Testament Prophet Isaiah whose book is 66 chapters. Habakkuk differs markedly from the other prophetic books. Whereas most of the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Jonah 2:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Man Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 30, 2018

One of the most popular questions you will get from men is "What is my purpose?" This question plagues men of all ages but what is the answer? Clearly, God designed men with a purpose in mind. Discover in this lesson, the purpose of man.

I've got to tell you, one of the big questions that I get from men - hands down it's the most asked question - is, "What is God's purpose for my life?" It doesn't matter if I meet a man in his 20's, or in his 80's. Every man asks this question, "What is God's purpose for my life?" I think it's one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Glorious Future Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

This present world is broken and wearing out, but God has a glorious future prepared for those who love him.

What lies in your future? How are you going to live in-between? If you had known me 3 years ago, you would have never guessed that I was going to become a youth minister!! If you had known me 10 years ago, you would have never guessed that I was going to wait soooo long to get married!!! And if ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: Anglican

Where Is God In Our Grief? Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 18, 2010

The earthquake in Haiti has brought home the reality of suffering on a massive scale. In the big things, and in the smaller things, where is God in grief and mourning?

Sermon for CATM – January 17, 2010 – God and Suffering: Where is God in our Grief and Mourning? Haiti. A country known for its poverty and its desperate need. Yvonne Martin, a nurse from Elmira Ontario and a missionary within my denomination, the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. Yvonne ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Seventy Weeks Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008

Part 8 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. This part discusses the seventy weeks of chapter 9.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 8: The Purpose of the Seventy Weeks (Daniel 9) We have reached week eight of our study of the prophecies given to the Old Testament prophet, Daniel. We have seen how God predicted the rule of the Gentile powers throughout history and we’ve seen the unveiling of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The War Of Weariness Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007

The sixth in a series exploring keys to true victory and freedom in the Christian walk. This message explores the challenge of fighting on when we are weary.

(Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) We are exploring keys to a life of victory. Ways to move past some of the obstacles that have keep us from experiencing true freedom in our walk with Christ. We have looked at past ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Born To Die, Born To Give Life

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 27, 2017

Most nativity scenes portray a cute scene of a happy little family, & friendly visitors. That's the way we like to think of it, but it's hardly realistic. When we pause at the manger with this image, we maybe forget that this infant was born to die.

Every year, at about this time, my dad has this tradition of getting out old home movies. A lot of families have a tradition of watching their favorite Christmas movie: “Home Alone,” or “Elf,” or “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” or “It’s a Wonderful Life,” or what have you. But for my dad, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:18-25, 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Dare To Believe! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jan 14, 2015

How to trust God in spite of our circumstances?

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Dare to Believe! Introduction: We all go through seasons of joy and despair. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Better Get-Together Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Sep 27, 2010

This sermon is to encourage people to reach out as groups to share the love of Christ.

Last week we began a 40 day focus on community. I know I have been inspired by God’s Word, by my small group and by what God is doing to grow in community. I want to learn to be more interdependent with you. We need each other. That is not a sign of weakness. It is reality and it is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith's Response To Suffering Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 12, 2018

Message 25 in our James exposition. This message explores Jame's instruction for those suffering 5:7-13.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Suffering” REVIEW James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. How we respond to the various events of life reveal the state of our faith. True trust in God’s provision enables us to respond according to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Let’s Break Camp And Move On! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 1, 2024

Israel had become a mature nation who were able to go in, dispossess the enemy, possess their possessions, and receive a full reward in God’s land that flows with milk and honey. On the border of the Promised Land, they are commanded to break camp and go forward.

Subject: "Let’s Break Camp and Move On!" Text: Deuteronomy 1:3-8 (NLT) “But forty years after the Israelites left Egypt, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses addressed the people of Israel, telling them everything the LORD had commanded him to say. This took place after he had ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:3-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Call For Intimacy

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Apr 11, 2018

Our work, our worship, and our ministry must be an overflow of our intimacy with God. The Christian’s fruitfulness and faithfulness should come from a heart that is madly in-love with Christ.

"God’s Call for Intimacy" (Psalm 42) By Ptr Michael Cariño Have you ever felt spiritually dry? You go to church, read you bible, and pray, yet deep inside you still feel spiritually empty. You believe in Jesus, you follow Christ, and you know God yet your life is aimless and meaningless. Many ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Love 2 -3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 28 in our journey through John's gospel expanding the admonition to love one another. This message supplements the command by looking more closely at 1 Corinthians 13.

A comparison of our love with the love of Jesus revealed in 1 Corinthians 13 Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Genuine Love” John 13 begins a series of vital lessons Jesus taught his disciples during the last week of his ministry on earth. Nearly every principle necessary to become ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 20, 2022

Now is the time to look back over the past two years of the pandemic and see where God was clearly present and at work. It is also an important time for us to look at ourselves and how we reacted to this time of crisis and testing

Series: If God is For You … Sermon: Waiting on the Lord Scripture: James 5:7-11 [Hold up cell phone.] I think it’s safe to say that most, if not all of you, have one of these and I can also probably say that if you have one of these it has some kind of GPS on it. In fact, it’s pretty ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, James 5:17-20, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Do I Go?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 17, 2002

God must be involved in every aspect of our lives.

I can remember being in several strange cities, at night. A. There was but one question in my mind....”Where do I go from here”. 1. I realized that there really was a way....a road that would lead me out of my puzzle...but which one? a. I can remember driving around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ