Sermons on Loving Hands:

Lessons Learned In The Valley

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

My experience with cancer taught me some important lessons about life that I could only learn in the valley of suffering.

Lessons Learned in the Valley Chuck Sligh May 2004 BIBLE READING: Psalm 23 TEXT: Psalm 23:4 – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” INTRODUCTION Several years ago (1979), I went to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

There Will Be No Hot Shots In Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 17, 2011

You must humbly worship God!

In the modern Church we seem to have an abundance of celebrity preachers or pastors. They have large churches, TV shows, books galore. Even secular TV hosts will have them on their show. We have come a long way from men like Paul who called himself the Chief of Sinners and the least of all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 25:19-23 - What Do I Do When Prayer Stirs Up A Can Of Worms? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 6, 2011

What do you do when prayers seems to stir up a CAN OF WORMS?

1. Genesis 25:19-22 - WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME? (Persistent Prayer when I don't understand) The pain comes gradually over a three week period and crescendoes on Wednesday. I need to stay focused in order to counsel a grieving family as we talk about the funeral, so I put the pain aside until ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe And Hope With No Reason At All, That's The Start Of Faith - Romans

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 12, 2011

Believe And Hope With No Reason At All, That's The Start Of Faith - Romans 4:18-19

Believe And Hope With No Reason At All, That's The Start Of Faith - Romans 4:18-19 Romans 4:18 Abraham believed and hoped, even when there was no reason for hoping, and so became "the father of many nations." Just as the scripture says, "Your descendants will be as many as the stars." Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is My Beauty?

Contributed by Godwin Tam Brisibe on Aug 19, 2011

There are times when we ask questions becuase the promises of God has not been fultilled in our lives, and there is nothing wrong in asking questions.

Isaiah 61:1-4 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken hearted , to proclaim liberty to the captives , and the opening of the prison to them that are bound ; 2 To proclaim the acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Dwells In Zion Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 6, 2011

This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

Joel Pt7 The Lord Dwells in Zion Introduction/Review Continue with our study of Joel- look at v3.1-21. Chap 1- locust plague- God’s judgment Chap 2- military invasion- God’s judgment Chap 1/2- God calls for a corporate response End- chap 2- a picture of God’s restoration v2.18-32- we saw the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic

"Jonah, Chapter One: A Story Of Rebellion" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 16, 2010

In chapter one of the book of Jonah, we learn some important lessons about rebellion against God.

The story of Jonah and the whale is one with which most of us have been familiar since we were children. But it should not be thought of as a story only for children. This little book contains some very important lessons for adults as well. Each chapter teaches an important lesson. In chapter ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

His Faith And His Works Equals Justification

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 19, 2010

All those who struggle with their faith and their works, the struggle is over

Romans 5: 1 Deuteronomy 32: 20 Today, I pulled praises out of the minds of what people think about me; I’m pulling his praises out daily. I praised God for all the praises that he has given me to praise him with. I want be shame when he draws all the praises that he wants out of me for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will U Fall Away N Arminianism?

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 22, 2010

I want you to see the greater sin of the public and public servants

John 19 1-11 The greater sin is Arminianism Today, I want to talk to you about many shall depart from the faith, and how they shall give heed to seducing spirits and doctrines’ of devils. Arminianism is a falling away from the historic faith of the Christian church. God is a spirit and His ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eating Death Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 30, 2010

Exposition of Heb 2:5-8 regarding Christ and the gospel

Text: Hebrews 2:5-9, Title: Eating Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/22/10, A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: the writer/author is continuing with his argument about the superiority of Christ over angels, almost like the warning passage was a parenthetical statement. And we get a little ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our All Sufficient Savior

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

God is able to see us through even in the most difficult and threatening situations

Our All Sufficient Savior The Book of Mark Mark 4:35-41 I. Introduction A. We have all had those times in our lives when we get into situations that seem hopeless. 1. You have done everything in your power to straighten things out and still everything seems lost. 2. Those experiences are called by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Blessed

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

God favors those that choose to walk in the light, He blesses those who delight in His word and meditate on its wisdom with a world-resistant faith that is fruitful and productive.

To Be Blessed 09/20/09 AM Text: Psalm 1:1-6 Introduction: May I ask a question that is almost rhetorical? How many gathered here this morning do NOT want to be blessed by God? It’s really a bit of a silly question isn’t it? I mean the reason we are all here today is partially because we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 11, 2010

The Parable of the Lost Sheep reminds us that God is looking for us daily. He chooses us not we him

Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man - who had been raised as an atheist – was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence that had ever come into his life was that of an outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Thankful For The Power And Comfort Of Prayer

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

As we continue this series on thankfulness, I wanted to teach you all on the thought of being thankful for prayer. Prayer is such an important part of the Christian’s ministry and blessing, that it deserves a regular reminder. We need to be reminded of

THANKFUL FOR THE POWER AND COMFORT OF PRAYER 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be cheerful no matter what; 17 pray all the time; 18 thank God no matter what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Versus Wine Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 8, 2010

A look at the Lord's Supper and God's provision for healing (Adapted from a CD series by John Paul Jackson called "Commion Effect.")

Fruit versus Wine Communion Pt 2 Introduction Continue in the theme- becoming a Dangerous Church. We are called to be men/women who see w/eyes of the spirit and understand w/the mind- Kingdom of God 1Tim6:12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic