Sermons on Lord Opened Her Heart:

The Family Of God

Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 23, 2005

I am so glad to be a part of this family, the family of God!

The Family of God Matthew 12:46 - 50 Many times we have made the statement that we are closer to the our church family than we are to our earthly family. Here in our text the Lord says that His family are those that are living for Him. I want to share with you four features of the Family of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Baptist

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 29, 2004

When trouble comes "with the finality of an earthquake" (v.2), "with the fury of a storm" (v.3a), and "with the force of a flood" (v.3b), how do we cope up?

When trouble comes "with the finality of an earthquake" (v.2), "with the fury of a storm" (v.3a), and "with the force of a flood" (v.3b), how do we cope up? "The second law of spiritual thermodynamics: the greater the heat, the greater the expansion." I. YOU MUST REALIZE A. That God is a refuge ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Humbug To Hallelujah

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look at the Apostle Paul’s conversion.

Text: Acts 9:1-9 Sean Smuts Subject: Salvation Theme: Salvation through Christ From Humbug to Hallelujah! Introduction: We all require salvation at one point or another. (Illus.) Scrooge (Illus.) George Bailey (It’s A Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Last Words Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on May 31, 2003

Sermon Series on Malachi #11 these are the last three verses in the Old Testament this is God’s last words to Israel for the next 400 years.

Sermon Series on Malachi #11 Last Words Malachi 4:4-6 Introduction: these are the last three verses in the Old Testament this is God’s last words to Israel for the next 400 years. I want you to think for a little bit and if you knew that today was your last what would be your last words for your ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

America's Greatest Need Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 16, 2003

America’s greatest need is not educational reform, deficit reduction or improved foreign relations. America’s greatest need is a Holy ghost-empowered, heaven-sent old fashioned revival.

INTRODUCTION: The greatest need in America is NOT: A cure for AIDS Educational Improvement Health Care Reform Social Unity Flood Relief Improved Foreign Relations Deficit Reduction AMERICA’S SINGLE GREATEST NEED IS AN OLD-FASHIONED, HOLY GHOST-EMPOWERED, AND HEAVEN-SENT REVIVAL!! Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

There Go The Ships

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.”

Scripture: Psalms 104:26 Title: “THERE GO THE SHIPS!” Introduction: There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.” Let me explain WHY. THE SHIP · Its purpose – Noah’s Ark was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ichthys - The Symbol Of A Fish

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 26, 2003

The symbol of a fish - <>< - was a code message to tell a stranger that the person who drew it was a Christian.

ICHTHYS - THE CHRISTIAN FISH SYMBOL I’ve got a picture here - <><. Do you know what it is? Yes, it’s a symbol of a fish. But it’s more than that, it’s a Christian symbol going back to the time of the first years of the Christian church. In the first century Christians were a persecuted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Magnet

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 29, 2003

A children’s ilustration of the power of a magnet to attract iron as a parable telling that Christians have a similar response to God.

THE MAGNET I was doing a repair job out of doors when unfortunately I dropped a tin of small nails on the gravel driveway. It was important that none be left mixed up in the gravel as I didn’t want the car to get a puncture! But it was difficult to find them among the loose gravel. Then I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

What We Don't Have

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003

Things we don’t have can cause us to forget what we do have.

As the children of Israel journeyed through the wilderness, God miraculously provided for them and gave them all that they had need of. Being in a wilderness, in a place of lack and scarcity was not an obstacle to God’s power or his provision. They had provisions— Food—rained down from ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Time Has Come

Contributed by Chris Zeller on Jul 18, 2008

The Time Has Come for God’s Judgment which begins in the house of God and will continue till God judges every unbeliever.

The Time Has Come 17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 Now "If the righteous one is scarcely saved, Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?" 19 Therefore let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2009

How we should walk talk and live.

CHRISTIANTY IS CHRIST Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch Every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Building And Battling Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 4, 2008

Building Christ’s church on earth is not easy work. There will be Satanic opposition.

1. A SUBTLE APPROACH "Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel; Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-24

Terrible As An Army With Banners Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 5, 2008

The church of Christ is like an army.

INTRODUCTION Text - "Terrible as an army with banners". Notice that it occurs twice - verses 4 + 10. 1. ARMIES HAVE LEADERS Christ leads His church. He is the Captain and Commander of His people - read Hebrews 2:10 + Isaiah 55:4. 2. ARMIES HAVE ENEMIES The enemy of the church is Satan and his ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:4-10

We Have Unlimited Access To Jesus Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 4 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesian describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

Unlimited Access to Jesus Ephesians 2:11-22 I. Without Jesus, We have Nothing A. No Citizenship. “…excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise…” B. No Hope. “…without hope…” C. No God. “…without God in the world…” II. We Have Been Reconciled through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Power

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

Jude 24 says, "God is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy..." WE NEED POWER!!!

P.O.W.E.R. Luke 15:4-7 Just like The Good Shepherd… God wants to restore your relationship with Him. 1. Three things will determine whether you will stand or fall… 1. The changes you are willing to make. Has anything become more important to you than your relationship with Christ? We are to put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: *other