Sermons on Middle East Conflict:

Esther: Queen For A Day

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

The Story of Esther is a story of God’s providence. Esther’s obedience, faithfulness, prayerfulness and self sacrificing attitude made it possible for God to use her. Those same attributes will allow God to use us as well.

Esther: Queen for a Day Esther 4:14 Queen For A Day (sympathy contest, hosted by Jack Bailey)(Local Los Angeles TV, 1948 - 1956) (NBC Daytime, 1956 - 60) (ABC Daytime, 1960 - 64) It was not really a quiz show, since there were no questions or stunts; it was just a relating of the sob stories ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Search The Scriptures

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 9, 2007

How we are to search the scriptures for Jesus

Search The Scriptures John 5:17-47 Prayer Indtroduction People deny that Christ was who He said He was. People even deny believing that Jesus is God. Many People don’t believe that there is a God. They have bought into the lie that this life is all there is so we need to live our life to the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-47

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Still Small Voice

Contributed by Joseph Ng on Nov 26, 2000

Disillusioned Christians need to acknowledge God's latent remnant people.

Theme: Let's acknowledge God's latent remnant. Opening: Have you ever felt all alone when standing for the truth? Elijah sure felt that way when Queen Jezebel issued a sentence on his head for showing her up at Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18-19). He hightailed from Jezreel, up in the Northen Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church God Favors Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 9, 2001

This is the second sermon in the series "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

There was something special about the church at Antioch. We’ve already seen (in the first sermon in this series) that God’s hand was on them because they were a praying, Spirit-filled congregation. Notice what Luke says about the way Barnabas perceived the church at Antioch. In Acts 11:23 it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Devilish Defcon 1 (Damnation On Notice) Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon detailing the activities in the Devil’s war room on the night of the divine invasion.

"Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others--the armies of heaven--praising God: "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to all whom God favors." Luke 2:13-14 (NLT) All the lights and sirens in the war room suddenly came alive. The status sign, which usually reads ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: *other

All Things New Again

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

In the New Year we make resolutions to change, this is Jesus’ resolution to us

ALL THINGS NEW AGAIN Rev. 21:1-5 How were the 90’s for you? Are you glad they are over? How about the year 2000? How was that for you? What are you looking forward to in 2001? Well we have a new president, George W. Bush, and new congress dominated by Republicans, and for all our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ash Wednesday, Year C

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2001

The Lenten Journey involves repentance, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, deeds of loving-kindness.

Sermon for Ash Wednesday, Year C Based on Isa. 58:1-12 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson There is a novel by Muriel Spark called Memento Mori. It tells about a group of friends, all over sixty-five, who one by one receive anonymous phone calls telling them, “Remember, you must die!” The novel, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Yes, God Still Is In Control

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Sometimes in our lives we feel that God is not there for us. However, despite what we might think God is always in control

Habakkuk Yes, God still in control Introduction Attention Grabber: The commercial with the guy running a marathon and “Bonking” In many regards our faith is like that. We get so far stumbling around and we do not feel like God is listening. Background 1. The world was not looking good. 2. It ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Invitation - Refused And Accepted Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

Our Lord issues an invitation to come and live in his kingdom. Many are distracted and refuse the invitation. The invitation is extended to all people.

Matthew 22:1-14 “The Invitation—Refused and Accepted” INTRODUCTION Tens of millions of people sat glued to their televisions on April 29, 2011 in order to watch the wedding of the decade. This was the day that Prince William and Kate Middleton were married. Of course some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Commissioning Service Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011

Jesus commissions his disciples to continue his ministry and to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

Acts 1:6-14 “Commissioning Service” INTRODUCTION May is a time of transition for many people. Kindergartners are promoted to first grade and will soon experience its rigors. Eighth graders leave the comfort of grade school for the challenges of high school. High school graduates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From Humpty Dumpty

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 14, 2007

If some area of your life is falling apart, and you need help, you why waste time and energy calling on the king’s horses and the king’s men? Think first–of the King call on the ultimate help and power – call on God. God will put you back together again

SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Bridgewater United Methodist Church Lessons from Humpty Dumpty Pastor Don Hawks 1 Peter 2:1-5, 21-25 This suffering is all part of what God has called you to. Christ, who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in his steps. (v. 21) "Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Methodist

Living The Dream

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 13, 2008

Part 3 God has called us all to have a dream that is larger than us. www.craneeater.com for the video for this sermon.

Living the Dream Text: II Corinthian 12:1-5 Show video Let me qualify my dream, it isn’t a horse, piano, or a plane. The only dream I have is to see this body grow, salvations occur and build the first phase and maybe the second phase of Crane Eater Community Church! Let me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Something We Need To See

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014

ENCOURAGEMENT FROM GOD'S WORD

SOMETHING WE NEED TO SEE--John 4:35 Introduction: The Lord is sharing with His disciples the need to harvest at the right time. When wheat is ready to be harvested, the tops of the grain will turn white. If it is not harvested at that time, it will rot and be of no use. The Lord encourages us to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Promises And Prisoners

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Promises and Prisoners

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Promises and Prisoners Galatians 3:15-22 So far in chapter three Paul has said that Gentiles do not need to be circumcised because they have already received the Spirit by faith and the Spirit is the sign that they belong to the people of God (1-5). Faith ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Priesthood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2015

There is a special set of charisms and sufferings for those called to pastoral office in the Church.

Christians, especially Catholics, should never be surprised by suffering and pain. If we are surprised, it ought to be if we do not suffer pain and disappointment and grief. Jesus told us that during His absence, we would weep and lament while the secular world rejoices. St. Teresa commented ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Catholic