Sermons on Mantles:

Being In The House

Contributed by Agnes Watson on Jan 7, 2005

This sermon was written to encourage those of us who think we havelost everything, to trust God for everything...seen and unseen.

Job 1: 20-22 20. Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 21. And said, “Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” 22. In ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Methodist

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 21, 2005

A Thanksgiving sermon

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Psalm 95:1-7 Ephesians 5:15-20 Thanksgiving Sunday November 20, 2005 When the island of Cyprus was under British control, one of the governors exchanged telegrams with his father at the height of one of their political crises. The governor was asking advice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Or Culture

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 5, 2006

In exalting Christ we resist the leavening influence of cultural traditions upon Christian truth.

CHRIST OR CULTURE Sunday, November 26, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee The Bible tells us to be prepared to give a defense in all things so I searched for some Scriptures that could help in some touch situations you might encounter over the next several weeks: When your wife asks you to help with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Joy-Filled Shepherds (Pastor Glenys) Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2008

In a ‘slow motion moment’, black and white turns to living color! The boring brilliant! The mundane becomes magnificent!

O – ordinary R – routine D – dull I – inferior N – normal A – average R – repetitive Y – yawn These words, along with a few others of like kind, could be used to describe an evening with the shepherds. Nothing ‘too much’ happened out in the fields while the shepherds kept watch. There may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Christmas Trees In The Bible"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 16, 2009

A sermon about pointing beyond ourselves.

Jeremiah 10:1-5 “Christmas Trees in the Bible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A few weeks ago I was sitting in a restaurant with a friend when my attention went to a Christmas tree in the corner of the room. It had different colored lights, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

The Faithful Are All Saints

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 31, 2008

A sermon for All Saints Sunday, Series A

All Saints Sunday, November 2, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, for all the saints, redeemed by the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, we give you thanks. For all those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Zechariah's Song

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 12, 2007

A Christmas message taught on a Wednesday night this year with parts of the outline influenced by a book called Handfuls of Purpose from 1943.

Zechariah’s story Luke 1:5-25 Intro: When it comes to the Christmas story, most…if not all of us, probably know the particulars of it by heart. We know about the parents, the manger and the inn keeper. We know all about the shepherds and the heavenly host inviting them to Bethlehem. We even throw ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

You Reap What You Sow

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on May 1, 2007

God said "as long as the earth remains, so shall seedtime and harvest. This message is a look into several biblical examples, and how we can relate them to our lives

You reap what you sow. Galatians 6:7-9 What goes around comes around. This is a simple message, nothing too deep or complicated, but very often understated. In garden season you can only harvest what you plant. If you plant tomatoes, you will not reap potatoes. Corn-turnips, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9, Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Charismatic

How Do You Stay The Course Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 14, 2008

The first in a series of messages designed to encourage believers to "stay with it"

Finish What You Begin HOW DO YOU STAY THE COURSE? 2 Timothy 4:7a “I have fought the good fight” * In his book, “The Mantle of a Mentor”, Dr. Robert Clinton tells us that the Bible mentions over 1000 leaders. In a 13 year study, he developed case studies on over 900 of these. Later, he reduced ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Three Christian Qualities

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

God, by His mighty power and work within us, is able to do far more than we would dare to ask or even dream of - initially beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts or hopes (Ephesians 3:20 Living Bible)

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army I. INTRODUCTION: God, by His mighty power and work within us, is able to do far more than we would dare to ask or even dream of - initially beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts or hopes (Ephesians 3:20 Living Bible) A. ENTHUSIASM - WHAT EXCITES ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

That Final Night - A Night Of Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2011

What is our destiny as believers? Why do we follow Jesus? What does Jesus offer those who are obedient? As sinners, can we ever know the grace of God? ABSOLUTELY! Let's look at these verses...

21 But behold, the hand of him who betrays Me is with Me on the table. 22 For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!" 23 And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this. 24 A dispute also arose among ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Worship Together

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

Sermon encouraging church attendance, fellowship and worship.

TITLE: WHY WE WORSHIP TOGETHER TEXT : Hebrews 10:24-25 Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good‑works: Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner‑of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Destroying Evil Veils And Shrouds

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jun 22, 2011

This sermon details the biblical background behind disfavor and hatred through the use of evil veils

Prayers; 1. Every covering cast and veil threatening to decimate my glory be destroyed tonight in Jesus name. 2. I receive power to overcome my nemesis tonight in Jesus name. 3. I receive fire into my tongue to pray successfully tonight in Jesus name. 4. Evil veils shielding my opportunities from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are All Ministers

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 30, 2010

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Pentecost, proper 9 Series C.

6th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 9] July 4, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son among us to reveal your grace, to proclaim your forgiveness, and to assure us that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Beyond Yourself

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004

The widow of 2 Kings 4 found herself with empty vessels but great opportunity, she just did not know it in the beginning.

2 Kings 4:1-7 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. 2 And Elisha said unto her, What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal