Sermons on Lost And Gain:

The Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2008

The church may be limited in strength, but they were obedient and faithful, and the Lord open the door of ministry for them. We need to seize the opportunity and walk through.

The Lord is the one who opens the door of ministry for the church. • Rev 3:7 “What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.” • When He does that, no power in hell or earth can shut it. • When He closes a door, there is no power that can open it again. • He is the sovereign ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cleaning House

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

Getting things in order

CLEANING HOUSE After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days. When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple courts he found men selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Substitutes For Relationship With God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 4 in the series Faith Basics. This message examines things that we frequently substitute for a relationship with God.

Substitutes for Relationship with God Faith Basics, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers September 16, 2007 Exodus 20:3-5 Exodus 20:3-5 (NIV) 3 "You shall have no other gods before me. Check out Eugene Peterson’s translation of that first verse. It gets right to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Excuses For Rejecting God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 5 in the series Faith Basics. This sermon looks at the six most common reasons that people do not turn to God.

Excuses for Rejecting God Faith Basics, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers September 23, 2007 Jesus told a story about the excuses people make for rejecting God. Luke 14:16-24 (NIV) 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Knowing God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 28, 2007

This is the third in a series of messages in conjunction with Dwayne Moore’s "Thirty Days of Praise"

Thirty Days of Praise Knowing God More Isaiah 6:1-8 Electing our leaders is a process that has been going on for over 200 years. For Americans, the highest privilege and responsibility we have is the election of a “President.” Next year we will, once again, elect a new president. The reasons ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sitting By The Pool

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 16, 2005

This is a sermon to those who want and need help but can not seem to find it; wilt thou be made whole?

Sitting By The Pool John 5:1-9 Intro: Jesus came to Jerusalem, but he did not go to the up and in to fellowship. He went to the sheep market where the lowly and hurting gathered. They were not all sick alike, but they were all alike sick. They all had not the same problem, but they all had the same ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Unshakable

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

In light of 9/11 one might ask the question; could we face the same fate as the Nation of Israel did?

The Unshakable Isaiah 2:6-22 Monte T. Brown September 16, 2001 Grace Southern Sunday Morning Scripture Isaiah 2:6-22 Introduction Could we face the same fate as the Nation of Israel did, as recorded in the Book of Isaiah? Is God sending a message to us? Isaiah 2:6-8 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation, Under God

Contributed by E C on Nov 24, 2006

An address to recent rulings keeping God out of our government.

On "Separation of Church and State", and "Freedom of Religion" One of the issues facing us today is the ACLU and other groups’ attempts at what they call "separation of church and state". >Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divided Loyalties Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 5, 2007

There is a ’kairos’ moment when we must plough up sinful hearts and seek the Lord God - as Hosea challenged the people to do.

Hosea 10.1-15 Divided Loyalties If you were to ask Taylor “What does Daddy hate most?” she would, I hope, tell you that I hate lies. The old saying “You can watch a thief but not a liar” is so true. At what point do you believe someone after they have lied to you? When do you start to trust ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:1-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Stay In The Father's Presence

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon analyzes the perils that can be unnecessarily experienced when we choose to stray away from the Provision of GOD to go after what we want out of life!

“Stay In The Father’s Presence!!!” Luke 15:11-24 11. And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12. And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Memorial Day Message

Contributed by David Moe on Jul 22, 2006

This message was delivered to a secular audience at the cemetery in Reed City, MI on Memorial Day, 2006.

Address given Memorial Day, 2006, at Reed City Cemetery by Rev. David Moe, Pastor of Hersey Congregational Church … “(O)ne nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” In this brief message I’ve been asked to deliver this morning, I’d like to focus on just two of those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Bible Church

From Wee Little To Great Big Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 13, 2006

In order to draw nearer to Jesus we need to make the effort.

From Wee Little to Great Big Text: Lk. 19:1-10 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 19:1-10 2. Illustration: A certain man was troubled with dizzy spells. He went from one doctor to another and none could tell him what the problem was. He tried everything, it seemed. Finally, it was bothering him so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Thirsty Souls

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 22, 2004

Have you ever been homesick? As the deer thirsts for flowing streams in times of drought, so the psalmist longed for the living God, who never fails to satisfy. While these two psalms are separate, they make up a single poem.

Thirsty Souls Psalms 42:1-43:5 October 20, 2004 PM Introduction: Have you ever been homesick? While these two psalms are separate, they make up a single poem. The poet was a person of deep faith who was living in exile at the headwaters of the Jordan River near snow capped Mount Hermon, north of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You Going?

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Nov 10, 2004

Where is your life taking you, are you heading in the right direction?

WHERE ARE YOU GOING? If we were to stand in an Airport check in line what would be the most likely question that people would ask us? That’s right "Where are you going" But if I were to stand in the foyer of a Hotel in Bancock or Singapore the question would be more like "Where have you come ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Show Me Your Glory!

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 2, 2005

To encourage the congregation to have the same kind of hunger and thirst for God that Moses had

Showmeyourglory For 12/5/04 pm service SBC Philippi Show Me Your Glory! Exodus 33:7-23 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to have that same kind of hunger and thirst for more of God like Moses did. Our passage begins at a very difficult time in the history of Israel. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-23

Denomination: Baptist