Sermons on Mans Wisdom:

Giants Or Grapes?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Exploring Canaan. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: • Hebrews chapter 11 verses 1-6. • Numbers chapter 13 verses 1-33. There are some things in life which are better caught than taught! • Vision & faith. • Quote: “Church has never had….television”. • Both vision and faith are better ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

A Time For Testimony Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 23, 2010

When we realize that we need nothing anymore, that God has provided everything we really need, we can show our thanksgiving to God by living for Him and helping other people find the giver of life. Like the 24 elders who get off their throne and fall down

Today we again have a little interlude from all the horror of the judgments. Thankfully God gives us these little breathers throughout Revelation because it is so intense. This is Thanksgiving weekend, and of course we should be the most thankful people of all knowing that we have a saviour that ...read more

Ark, Anger, And Assurance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 24, 2010

We become angry at God because our prayers are self-centered, but when they are not answered we shut down and avoid God. Until we see that the blessing is in the presence of God we will not reap joy.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, September 8, 1991 (this version); preached in slightly different form at Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, July 30, 1978; Calvary Hill Baptist Church, Fairfax, VA, August 6, 1978; Forest Heights Baptist Church, Oxon Hill, MD, Sept. 9, 1979; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Defined…shaped…equipped

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010

The church is defined, shaped and equipped with the gifts necessary to help the church to grow.

When your favorite athletic team takes the floor or the field, all the players are dressed alike. But, no one considers this a liability. And it isn't. Their being dressed alike is one indication that they are a team and that they have a common purpose. However, if you look closely, you will see a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

We have the amazing opportunity to fall head over heals in love with God, and in loving Him to overflow with “the fullness of God.” How can we love God, let alone experience His fullness in our lives except that we get to know God—as Father, Son and Holy

LIVING IN CHRIST – Getting to Know God  Ephesians 3:14-19 NIV 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Love Affair With The Faithful Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 31, 2011

We are called to love all people and to serve all people, but we are especially called to love and serve our brothers and sisters in the Lord. We are to have a love affair with the faithful.

A LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE FAITHFUL A Love Affair – 2 1 John 3:10-17 INTRODUCTION: Today we will be continuing our study titled “A Love Affair.” Last time we looked at loving the Father and today we will be talking about loving the Faithful – the church, our fellow believers. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-17

Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011

The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral For Heather

Contributed by Douglas Mcculley on Apr 2, 2011

Addressing questions and grief for the family and friends of Heather, age 3, who died tragically.

Funeral Message for a Young Child Doug McCulley, doug.newjersey@yahoo.com ------------ Please Note: Born to Andrew & Darlene Kiss, on May 28, 1999 — Heather Rose was an exceptional child. She had suffered a stroke before birth and even though Doctors told Darlene and Andrew she probably ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Mouth Of A Fish

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 24, 2011

Often we wonder where we will get the resources to support God's work, but in many cases we already have it.

Peter just shook his head. That was all they wanted was money. Couldn’t they see the bigger picture? That there was more at stake then just money. They had just arrived back in town and before they could even get settled the church was there with its hand out. Well it wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Internal Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Apr 26, 2011

A look at how our attitude affects how we live for God. This sermon looks at our internal attitude, what we think of God and ourselves.

-welcome to Drink Deep on this fine Sunday evening. I know, it’s weird to be here in January without the Colts playing but life goes on. -for the next two weeks we’re going to look at attitude. Now I want to make this a little bit clear, I don’t mean “attitude” [SNAP]. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Profile Of A Spiritual Champion Series

Contributed by Stan Coffey on Aug 9, 2010

In II Timothy 4:7-8 we see a spiritual champion that has been there, one who has succeeded, one who has come to the end of his life and has always been a champion for Christ. For additional sermons in this series, refer to www. 4reallife.org

GOD’S OLYMPICS “Profile Of A Spiritual Champion” Part 1 Today I speak to you on “The Profile of a Spiritual Champion”. What is a spiritual champion? What does a spiritual champion look like? Of course in II Timothy 4:7-8 we see a spiritual champion that has been there, one who has succeeded, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Something Good Is Going To Come Out Of This

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 21, 2010

I don’t know what kind of fire you’re walking through, but the good news is " Something good is going to come out of this"

Dan 3:2-30 The first thing I want to do tonight, is prophesy to you: Something Good Is Going To Come Out Of This. I know tonight some of you are going through the greatest fire of your life, and it’s the kind that hurts, and the kind that makes you cry, And I know it’s going to sound ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fathers Day---A Blessing Or A Curse?

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

We do not rally as much for Fathers Day as we do for Mothers Day, but..........Papa is the ordained spiritual leader of the home. What a responsibility. So you decide--are you blessed or are you cursed?

Father’s Day Blessing or Curse 6-20-10 Father’s Day New Liberty Christian Church, Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: Genesis 27:25-46 To get his good-night kiss he stood beside my chair one night, And raised an eager face to me, a face with love alight. " ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:25-49

Denomination: Christian Church

When Our Faith Fails Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2010

Part two focuses on the unbelief that is taught based on the story of Job.

When Our Faith Fail – Part 2 Scripture: Hebrews 11:6; James 2:14; 26; Acts 8:18-19; 1 Peter 2:24 Introduction: Two weeks ago in part one of this series I shared with you the five equations that I will be covering in this series. As a reminder, they are: o Faith + Stupidity + Action = ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Wear Your Name?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2010

Inductive sermon speaking about names, possible names for Jesus' followers, and then settling on "Christian" and its meaning for believers.

HOW DO YOU WEAR YOUR NAME? Acts 11:19-26 INTRODUCTION Today we will be talking a lot about names. As you came in, you received a nametag. Hopefully it is a nametag with your name on it. If you have someone else’s nametag, just pretend to be them while you are here today. As I said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ