Sermons on Message From God:

Prisoner Of War Series

Contributed by Paul Getter on Apr 7, 2003

I Refuse To Be A Prisoner of War! Jesus came to set you free Indeed

I Timothy 1: 18  ¶This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19  Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: II Corinthians 10: 3  For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Apostolic

What Next?

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003

Easter should make a difference, but for many of us the Resurrection doesn’t make a difference in our lives

Imagine that the most important thing that could possibly happen in your life happens, but afterward, nothing changes. You graduate from college, but instead of going out and getting a job, you just go home and continue to live with Mom and Dad, getting an allowance, and years later at the age ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Swaddling Clothes

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Is the gift with the best wrapper, the best gift? Or, is it the gift which carries the most love which is the best gift?

SWADDLING CLOTHES TEXT: Luke 2:7 INTRODUCTION: A. HOW DO YOU EXPECT YOUR GIFTS TO BE WRAPPED? 1. Do you expect them to be wrapped in shiny paper and ribbons? 2. What if you got one wrapped in newspapers? 3. What if you got one wrapped in old rags? B. WHICH IS THE BEST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Unwise And Wise Of Selecting Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing eld

Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing elders on the basis of popularity * Politically campaigning for people who are from your own web of friends and confidants * Selecting men who are wealthy * Selecting men who are advanced in age or successful in business, education or politics * Lobbying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Your Salvation In Shape

Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000

Paul exhorted the Philippians to bring their salvation to completion.

If your physical appearance was based upon your spiritual condition, what would your body look like? Exercise is a topic of conversation many of us would just as soon avoid. I would like to find someone who could exercise for and transfer the benefits to my body. But we know no one can exercise for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To Jesus As Children

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 20, 2001

ADULTS SHOULD REVIEW JESUS’ REQUIREMENTS FOR COMING TO HIM AS INDICATED IN THESE VERSES

INTRO: WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM PRECIOUS CHILDREN. THEY ARE GOD’S GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT, GOD’S ASSURANCE OF HIS INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE, AND GOD’S INSTRUMENTS OF EXAMPLE TO ADULTS. JESUS WAS TEACHING SOME STUBBORN "RELIGIONISTS" ABOUT SALVATION AND HE SEEMED TO BE UNSUCCESSFUL IN COMMUNICATING TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Addicted To Satan

Contributed by Jim Bender on Jan 7, 2008

There are many ways satan destroyes indiviguals and families, by far the worst and most destructive is by addiction.

John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and they might have it more abundantly. There are many ways satan destroys indiviguals and families, by far the worst and most destructive is by addiction. We live in a world where ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Father

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 21, 2004

The Godly father is observant, compassionate, demonstrative.

The Ideal Father Luke 15:20 INTRO.: The story of the prodigal son gives us a picture of the ideal father. The Father in the story refers to God. Who could be a better father? What is the ideal father like? Verse 20 paints a vivid picture. Let’s look at it. I. The father who is like God always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Going To Church

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

Stop just GOING to church and start BEING the church.

Focus Passage: James 1:22-25 Supplemental Passage: “Now you are Christ's body, and individually members of it.” 1Cor 12:27 Introduction: Read excerpt from Letter to the Editor of a local newspaper: “I’ve gone for 30 years now and in that time I have heard something like ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For A Vision

Contributed by George Smith on Mar 26, 2009

(To CATCH A VISTION)

PREPARE FOR A VISION JOSHUA 14:7-13 Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. INTRO: To get ourselves prepare for a vision, to look ahead and to see what is out there for us, dare to step out on faith, dare to trust God. You just don’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Encouragements To "Not Be Afraid"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014

Five verses that tell us to "not be afraid."

An Encouraging Word: God’s messengers frequently said, “Do not be afraid” because God knows how easily we’re gripped by fear. - Luke 1:13. Five Encouragements To “Not Be Afraid”: - We’re going to look at five places where the Bible says, “Do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Restore!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2015

Once rubbish but now precious!

Once rubbish but now precious! Joel 2:25”I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you.” Don’t throw them away just yet…God can recycle binned stuff! I happened to ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:20-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sin Of Prayerlessness

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Sin of Prayerlessness

1 Sam 12:16 - 25 The Sin of Prayerlessness 23 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: Sin can be of two kinds: It consists either in the doing of what I know to be wrong (In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16-25

Denomination: Holiness

Evangelization By Encouragement Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2014

Our guardian angels work with and for us to protect and encourage; so should we for the world.

October 2, 2014 Holy Guardian Angels Evangelii Gaudium The Scriptures are pretty clear about the existence of guardian angels for us humans. The doctrine of guardian angels developed in the OT, at least partially because of the natural fear we have of seeing or experiencing God and dying of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-23

Denomination: Catholic

A Faith That Stands And Suffers Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 15, 2014

The faith of Moses and his parents displays the willingness to stand and suffer for their faith.

A Faith That Chooses To Stand and Suffer Hebrews 11:23-27 Here is an amazing story of parents and a child that has a great influence on the history of a nation. By their faith we see some practical truths in what happens when someone chooses to stand and suffer for the cause of our Lord. See: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist