Sermons on Merciful And Faithful:

Guard The Deposit

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

This message places great emphasis on the ministry of intercessory prayer.

2 Timothy 1:14 KJV That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. 2 Timothy 1:14 The Message Guard this precious thing placed in your custody by the Holy Spirit who works in us. 2 Timothy 1:14 Murdock Keep thou the good deposit, by the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of Prayer

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014

We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Deny? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

We have been inundated with the message of self-indulgence, so why should we deny ourselves?

Why Deny? Matthew 6:16-18 The Sermon on the Mount is a guide for how to live as followers of Jesus. Specifically, Jesus is teaching us that we have to lose some things in our religion so we can get back to a relationship with God. Religion focuses on religious practices, rules, observances, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Great Joy For All The People!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2014

Advent series on Joy

Great Joy for all the People December 14, 2014 Luke 2 New International Version (NIV) The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

4 Goals For A New Year

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 26, 2014

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4 goals for a new year and a new pastor and a new church [12-30-01] Philippians 3:13-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4GoalsNewYear.html I waited 31 years, to the day, to become your pastor. It was all we could do to live our lives in the ministry, and spend 10 years then under other pastors, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Wdjd

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

We don't have to guess what Jesus WOULD do... we know what he DID.

What DID Jesus Do? 1 Peter 2:21 I was recently sitting in a preacher meeting and I noticed that Kevin James was wearing socks with “W.W.J.D.” printed on them. I have seen other people wearing bracelets, hats, key chains, t-shirts, and other items with the “W.W.J.D.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

What You Don't Know Can Kill You! Perils Of Fasting?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2015

Fasting and prayers are great toolds, but dangerous toys. I study 12 Biblical perils of wrongrul Prayer and fasting. We can almost make FASTING a circus like atmosphere. God give us wisdom. Fasting is not a SHOWOFF TOY.

WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN KILL YOU! A STUDY ON THE PERILS OF FASTING --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. COME LET US REASON TOGETHER AS WE START OUR STUDY ON FASTING AND PRAYER --- LET US REALIZE TRUE FASTING AND PRAYER IS UNDER GREAT ATTACK DUE TO FALSE TEACHINGS, FALSE PRACTICES AND A LACK OF KNOWING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:4-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Darkness Cant Comprehend Light?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2015

To state the differences between the Light and darkness in this world.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand the Light - JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To state the differences between the Light and darkness in this world. IV. TEXT: John 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Bad Examples: The Golden Calf Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Jan 10, 2015

Idolatry isn't about the idol itself. It's about what's happening inside us.

INTRODUCTION A. If you spent any time working in offices over the past 10 years – motivational posters 1. The format is pretty typical. Black background – Picture nature – Word –Phrase 2. Purpose was to motivate you –give you something to reach for – push ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

In God's Eyes

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

God sees what we can become in His kingdom

In God’s Eyes I Samuel 15:34-16:13 II Cor 5:6-10 14-17 Mark 4: 26-29 I’m going to summarize a little background of the story that took place earlier in the book of Samuel before we get into the section of our text we read today. The ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

When Is Enough, Enough?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 14, 2018

when do we stop accumulating 'things' and follow Jesus admonition to the rich ruler?

Mark 10:17-31 Our Father, we thank you for your Word and for the eternal truths that guide us day by day. We thank you most of all for the living Word, Jesus Christ, and the sureness of his presence. Teach us how to turn unto you so that your thoughts may be our thoughts, and your ways our ways. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Episcopal

Fighting The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2018

Familiar verse of Scripture showing us that the battle is not only the Lords but He also supplies what is needed for the battle. sometimes it is life experiences that are used to bring glory to God.

Fighting the giants in your life 1 Samuel 17 Prayer- Tonight we will be having a time of worship and prayer. Josh and our sound team along with the worship team from Lebanon put together a service that will give us freedom to worship God and ask God to respond to things going on in our lives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32, 1 Samuel 17:34-36, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Contributed by Yury Gaudard on Oct 18, 2018

Beatitudes

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT Matthew 5:4 – Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. The Sermon on the Mount is taught in the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. Immediately after his baptism and temptation he had begun to announce the good news that the kingdom of God, long promised in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

How Can You Escape The Condemnation Of Hell? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 22, 2018

Jesus asked the question to the Scribes and Pharisees who were going through life filling squares and never having the heart right with Him.

Today we are starting a new sermon series entitled: The Questions Jesus Asked. Jesus had a way of asking questions to which He fully knew the answers. The question Jesus asked where for our benefit, not his. Jesus being divine, He is all knowing, so in a sense, His questions are rhetorical. God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

O, How Shall I Receive You?

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 6, 2018

Advent is the time of preparation for the coming of our heavenly King. How do we receive him in our Christian community and in our personal lives? Are the gates wide open, or does he need to knock at our door, locked from the inside?

[Sermon preached on 3 December 2017, First Sunday in Advent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] This past week, Finland had the honor of welcoming three royal visitors: Prince William of the United Kingdom, Prince Daniel of Sweden, and Prince Constantijn of my own home country, the Netherlands. The media ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10, Luke 19:28-40, Revelation 3:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran