Sermons on mantles:

"Coat Of Many Colors" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 14, 2003

Through the church and through His Christ, God has manifested His many-faceted wisdom. (#8 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ, and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things; in order that the manifold wisdom of God might now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Hearing God's Voice

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jun 6, 2002

Can we hear God? If so, how?

"HEARING GOD’S VOICE " Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 10:1-27 Believers often ask, "What is God’s will for me?" What do we actually mean when we say we want to know the will of God? It means we want to know His plan for our lives. We want His guidance in specific decisions so we can make wise ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-27, John 10:1

Dealing With The Devil

Contributed by Richard Harsell on Jun 2, 2005

Jesus serves as our example when it comes to dealing with the temptations of Satan in every day life

Dealing With the Devil Text: Matthew 4: 1 - 11 Richard F. Harsell friendshippastor@yahoo.com The pages of Scripture are strangely silent concerning the nearly 20 - year period of Jesus’ life prior to the beginning of His’ earthly ministry, but Matthew picks up the story beginning somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

#9divine Possibilities: Divine Blessings Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 16, 2005

As we study Divine Possibilities, we need to know and SPEAK DIVINE BLESSINGS TO OTHER PEOPLE!

#9 --- DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: WALKING IN DIVINE BLESSINGS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher preaches forgiveness; 6. Rising ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Role Of Veneration

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Feb 11, 2006

The Role of Veneration to God, angels, men, and the dead. A Biblical study of veneration of worship.

The Role of Veneration I propose a resolution to you the reader on the role of veneration in the Church. The veneration of saints and holy people of the Church should be permitted. Now to define what I mean. Veneration is defined as respect, honor, giving what is due, etc. It can be expressed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1

Denomination: Catholic

Trusting God In A Time Of Trouble

Contributed by David Brooks on Jun 4, 2007

This is a sermon that teaches us how to trust God in the times of trouble.

Trusting God In A Time Of Trouble Job 13:15 15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: Sometimes a preacher will find one of those sermons that is just absolutely inspirational. It will move you and stir something inside of you to be all you can for Jesus. Every once in a while he will find ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For Creation… Without Worshipping It Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

To help us understand our responsibility to environmental concerns in light of God’s heart and word.

We’re continuing this morning in our series entitled Holding Out Hope for a Wounded World. - In particular this morning I want to help us understand our responsibility to environmental concerns in light of God’s heart and word. …The topic of environment may strike many of us in different ways. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Your wallet reveals what is important in your life. What is in your wallet?

What’s In Your Wallet? Part 1 – Let’s Make A Deal What’s in your wallet? A wallet is more than just an accessory or fashion statement. In reality I believe that if you examine a wallet carefully you can discover what is most important to a person. We tend to put our most valuable things in our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Not Enough To Hold Sword In Hand.

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008

We must not only be able to know the word of God, but also know how to use the word.

Olympic Fencing A Modern Sport The sport of fencing is fast and athletic, a far cry from the choreographed bouts you see on film or on the stage. Instead of swinging from a chandelier or leaping from balconies, you will see two fencers performing an intense dance on a 6-feet by 44-feet strip. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Recover From Spiritual Victory Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

Satan’s fiercest attacks often come in those moments when we are basking in our spiritual victories; when our strength is exhausted and our defenses are down. Elijah helps us to find ways to overcome those moments of great temptation.

Title: How To Recover From Spiritual Victory Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: 1 Kings 19 Introduction It was the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament, and Arnold Palmer had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. He felt he was in pretty good shape. As he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Questioning Christ

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Dec 9, 2009

John the Baptist has some pointed questions for Jesus, and sometimes, so do we. How does God respond to us in our times of weakness and disappointent with him?

Luke 7:18-28 The Perfect Plan. Anne and I had a perfect plan last weekend. It involved new window shades for the windows on our staircase. It was a plan that was a long time in the making. For months, Anne lurked in the tall grass of the internet. Waiting for the perfect storm of sale price ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

All Ye Jigs And Juleps, Praise The Lord

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 3, 2010

The whole created order finds joy in the coming of Christ. It’s time we truly celebrated, either by doing something good for ourselves or by helping someone else.

The psalm which we just read together was paraphrased many years ago by Archbishop Cranmer as a great hymn of praise, used for generations in the Church of England. Its Latin name is "Benedicite omnia opera": "Bless the Lord, all ye works of the Lord". This hymn is a long recitation of many of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Regaining Your Passion Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 22, 2010

Message about regaining your passion with God.

Note: I must give much credit to Tommy Tenny and his book “God’s Eye View” ch. 4 It was a great inspiration in thought and structure. Title: Regaining Your Passion Theme: To show how we have lost our passion and need to regain it. Text: 2 Kings 13:14-21 2 Kings 13:14 Elisha ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Godly Mothers

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 13, 2015

This message deals with the contributions Timothy's mother & grandmother made to him as he was growing up.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Yes, today is a very special day! I know that for many, Mother's Day is difficult. For some it's because children weren't possible. For others, Mother is no longer physically present for you to honor, & for some, Mother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:2-7, Proverbs 31:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising A New Generation [vision 2013]

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 3, 2013

This is the year for empowering the new generation with prophetic, pastoral and administrative gifts. We the generation that goes before the new generation has to mentor and facilitate it and the new generation needs to come under that mentorship and grab

Opening illustration: Scientists studied a native tribe in South America whose people have been dying prematurely for generations. After thorough investigation, the cause of premature death was determined. The disease was transmitted by an insect that lived in the walls of their adobe homes. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational