Sermons on Messianic Promises:

What Did God See On 9/11

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002

Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." On September 11, 2001 we were a nation on it’s way to it’s dreams when life happened, and it happened in the most horrendous way imaginable.

What did God See on September 11, 2001? Turn to 2 Peter 3:9 Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." A year ago this Wednesday we were a nation on it’s way to it’s dreams when Life happened. And it happened in the most horrendous way imaginable. And many of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses - When God Won't Go Away - Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Nov 12, 2002

ABout running from God & how God won’t let us go.

If you were God & were Picking leading Roles for the Bible Stories – Who Would You Pick? What would they Look Like? Pretty people...Together...Going the right direction... Sinners? Drunks? Murderers? Thieves? Prostitutes? Rebels? Nobodies? What would you use as a Sign to get their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Does God Choose Left Handed Leaders?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Nov 15, 2002

God uses our weaknesses for his glory.

Judges 3:12-30 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Judges 3:15 ‘Again the Israelites cried out to the Lord, and he gave them a deliverer, Ehud, a left handed man, the son of Gera the Benjamite.’ Introduction Bean was small and insignificant, or so everyone thought. That was how he got his name. He was a street ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Holiness

A Holy New Thing

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 13, 2006

God’s committed persistence for His people to work out his new holy way in them.

A Holy New Thing Isaiah 43:14-21 February 19, 2006 This week our 5-year-old son Luke, Deb and I began to read The Horse and His Boy book #3 in the Chronicles of Narnia Series by C. S. Lewis. After reading the 2nd chapter in this book, Luke had a disturbed and frightened look on his face. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Happiness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 17, 2006

How do we find happiness? Paul gives us some fantastically good advice! For the non-formulaic (that’s me!) this is as close to a formula as you get!

The secret of happiness. Phil 4:4-9 WBC 19.03.06am Well- another fantastic passage this morning. Tonight is ’the secret of contentment"- which is slightly different - and I don’t want to be a hypocrite, this morning. I’m not saying this is something I’ve got sussed. Sometimes I’m a good example of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us - As Seen In The Life Of Jacob

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 18, 2006

A brief look at some important points in the life of Jacob relating to the presence of God with him. The Provision; The Promise; The Proving and The Pronouncement.

GOD WITH US AS SEEN IN THE LIFE OF JACOB I. I AM WITH THEE – THE PROVISION Genesis 28:I5 [NIV] I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Genesis 28:15 [BBE] And truly, I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Message For Us

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 27, 2006

A message for believers & seekers alike, regarding how Jesus stands at the door and knocks. The seeker should feel drawn towards Jesus, and the beliver might feel a little ashamed at how we treat Jesus.

Please turn to REVELATION 3:14-22. This is our main text for this message. ‘To the angel of the church in Laodicea, write: ‘These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

God's Presence

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 4, 2006

We need God’s presence... and we need God’s presence with US as a people if we are to win the lost. God’s presence is not just for the few or the ’keenies’.

God’s presence. WBC 2 April 2006pm. Exodus 33:1-3, 12-23 Read Ex 33:1-3 Here Moses is promised the presence of an angel to guide them as they journey towards the promised land - not a bad offer! Firstly because many would have craved an angelic guide in those days. Secondly- because if God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

A New Thing

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

After reminding us of His faithfulness in the PAST God encourages us with what He is doing NOW in our lives.

A New Thing Isaiah 43:16-21[1] 1-1-06 “This is what the LORD says-- he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, 17 who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements together, and they lay there, never to rise again, extinguished, snuffed out like a wick: ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

My Shepherd, My Leader Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

Christ our Shepherd is our Leader

August 27, 2006 Psalm 23 My Shepherd, My Leader Sheep are easily led, and because of that they are easily led astray. They’re needy, defenseless, and nervous. I heard about a man who hated his wife’s cat. He wanted to get rid of it, but she wouldn’t let him. Finally, he decided he had enough! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

In The Valley Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

God’s presence when life takes us in the valley

September 3, 2006 Psalm 23:1-6 In the Valley A couple of years ago, a church in Seattle, Washington was having a big kick-off Sunday. It was the weekend after Labor Day and they wanted to do something for their children’s programs. So they brought in Barney the Dinosaur. They learned, Kids ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Compelling Love Of God

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 21, 2006

Does God’s love make any difference in our lives and in the way we live? It should. Do we just love a little, or are we dedicated and committed to loving others as God loves us?

Fred Craddock is a great preacher and a great story-teller, and one of the stories I’ve heard him tell had to do with a trip in which he and his wife went back to their native Tennessee. They drove up to a small restaurant in Gatlinburg. They were tired and hungry and still had miles to drive ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Miracle Of Presence Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 29, 2005

On Christmas Day, we celebrate the incarnation of God. Emmanuel--God with Us--God has taken on our humanity and become one of us. God broke into our world on that first Christmas and God conttinues to do that every day of our lives.

John 1:1-14 “The Miracle of Presence” INTRODUCTION All the presents have been placed around the Christmas tree. They have probably also been opened, by now. The stockings, which were hung with care and expectation, have been filled. We have proof positive evidence that Santa has visited our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Thoughts About Me (Psalm 139) Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

God knows us competely and thinks about us continually.

Gods Thoughts About Me Psalms 139 QUIZ – Meant to be really difficult – might take you all of a second to answer these… (answer them silently) Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November. The Russian calendar used to be 13 days ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24, Psalm 139:14, Romans 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Worry Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 2, 2006

You can give your worries and cares to God since He cares for you.

God’s Word says, "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you." (1 Peter 5:7, NLT) Everyone has something from time to time that tempts them to feel uneasy, something that’s troubling. The official title of these emotions is "worry." This verse spells out for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist