Sermons on Messes:

"My Best Friend, The Only One That I Trust!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 4, 2008

Here is my concern: There is a movement in Christianity to take us backward, backwards, into the failures of the Old Testament. In the New Testament, We have been given a friend that sticketh closer than a brother, the Holy Spirit!

Title: “My Best Friend, the only one that I can trust” Text: (Prov 18:24 KJV) …there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Introduction: After reading the story of Cain and Able in the 4th chapter of the Book of Genesis, you can see the utter helplessness of mankind. After Cain ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Watchman, What Of The Night?

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 11, 2007

Muturing as a Christian

A dog can be taught to obey almost every command by conditioning it with rewards and punishment. However, as every parent soon becomes aware, children are not so easily taught. Humans, unlike animals, have wills and must choose to follow the instructions and commands given to them by their parents ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9

Denomination: *other

What He Did He Wants To Do

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus came to do great things and that hasn’t changed. He is still the same.

 Talk about respecting these men and women.  Talk about others that you respect. o I respect my parents for raising 8 kids and instilling values in our lives. o I respect the men and women of the military who fight to keep us free. o I respect the national and local elected ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genuine Godly Leadership Is Priceless

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 1, 2009

It seems that there is a real vaccum for leadership in our world today. We say conservatism wins -- then we choose a moderate to lead us. Look at this story in Exodus. Read the whole chapter 32 and tell me who is leading and who is following. Moses or Aar

Genuine Godly Leadership is Priceless Exodus 32:1-35 READ chapter – Delay – business meeting. We are planning for this coming Tuesday night. There was also a delay in the process of God speaking to the Israelites, through the messenger Moses – God was explaining the law to Moses on Mt. Sinai – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Church Of God

What The Household Holds, Potential Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Feb 15, 2009

A culture that is open to new gifts, ways and ideas all wrapped up in a new person. you can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

What does the Household of ECC Hold? I want to Reminded us of the kind of Household God has called us to build here at ECC. A household where people are loved valued and considered vital to the Household of God. God wants us to be a Household of People who know their Purpose in Christ, people who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The 12 Stone Memorial Part 7: Joseph & Benjamin Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on May 23, 2009

In part 7 of this series, we look at Rachel and the birth of her two sons. After the other 10 had been born, Rachel’s womb is finally opened.

-- Rachel is the one that Jacob loved from the beginning, but she is the last one to give birth to any children. -- Rachel had to stand by and watch 10 sons be born to her husband with none of them coming from her directly. You know that was messing with her mind! -- Rachel dealt with the shame, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sealed In Eternity

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

The Holy Spirit seals us in Christ.

Sealed in Eternity Heb 13:20 (The message) May God, who puts all things together, makes all things whole, Who made a lasting mark through the sacrifice of Jesus, the sacrifice of blood that sealed the eternal covenant, Who led Jesus, our Great Shepherd, up and alive from the dead, Eph 1:13 In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20, Ephesians 1:13, Esther 8:8, Revelation 9:4, Revelation 13:17, Revelation 14:1, Revelation 22:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whom Are You Inviting To Thanksgiving Dinner?

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 23, 2008

This message speaks to us becoming givers, rather than just takers...

This week is a big week for many families. You’ve been making plans. You’ve invited family over - or maybe you are traveling to see them. The kids will be out of school. Chances are, most of us will do pretty much the same thing. We’ll gather, cook, eat, and rest - with some football thrown in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Pits

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

Sometimes life seems like the pits but God can even take the pits and make them useful!

Genesis 37:18-36 Verse 20-We shall see what will become of his dreams There is someone who wants to crush your dreams! Satan is out to get you, to discourage you, to detain you, to derail you from reaching your dreams! Just remember the brothers who gave Joseph so much trouble had slept ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging At The End Of Your Rope

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

What to do when all seems hopeless

We often find ourselves at the end of our rope. We feel deserted, alone, like a failure, completely devastated by circumstances. When we find our selves in this position what should we do? The children of Judah found themselves much in the same situation. They definitely felt deserted. They ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 18, 2008

Romans 4, uses Abraham as an example to show us how faith brings the power of God into our lives

Faith is a very necessary element in order to receive the good things that God has said that we could have. Romans 4, uses Abraham as an example to show us how faith brings the power of God into our lives. JUSTIFIES THE BELIEVER Verse 3 says, “...Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Know My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 1, 2008

Boaz is a type of Christ, as the Kinsman redeemer. We are so encouraged about our Redeemer Jesus Christ through looking at Boaz in his providing for Naomi and Ruth.

Intro: when I think of something being redeemed I think of a pawn shop. Someone has gotten into a financial fix, gives something of value to the pawn shop, and comes back later to buy back their stuff. They redeem it. Something they owned had been lost, now they come to buy it back, to redeem it. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Meets An Outcast Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

How does Jesus deal with a "sinner"? Is it the same way we do?

John 4 Jesus- meets an outcast Audio at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/john/samaritanwoman.htm The needy saviour meets a needy woman Jesus reaches out to a woman in need, revealing his need. Far from being independent and self sufficient he makes himself vulnerable, and reveals that he ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Search For Jesus

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 2, 2006

The Christmas season is a time when people search for happiness in a variety of outlets and activities. The Wise men remind us to search for the ultimate in life fulfillment in Christ Jesus.

MATTHEW 2:1-2 THE SEARCH FOR JESUS K. EDWARD SKIDMORE STATES THAT HISTORICALLY, NOT EVERYONE WAS JOYFUL WHEN JESUS WAS BORN. IN FACT THERE WERE MANY PEOPLE WHO REJECTED HIM FOR VARIOUS REASONS. REASONS MUCH LIKE THOSE PEOPLE GIVE TODAY FOR REJECTING JESUS. - MESS UP THEIR PLANS . . . -LIMIT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

keys to winning over the flesh

Intro: over the last few weeks the news has been filled with another big ministry failure. A lot of damage has been done because someone lost in their battle with sin. A question that comes out of all of this is: how does someone overcome temptation, how can someone have victory over wrong desires ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God