Sermons on Misery:

How Not To Be Left Behind

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 23, 2005

ready for Christ’s return

Intro: years ago at Bible College one of the hot topics of many students was figuring out who the anti-Christ would be, what part of the world he would come from, was the mark of the beast just 666 or three sets of six numbers, and of course tabulations for the month and year of Christ’s return. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Hindering The Church

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

Following things hinder the church: UNCONTROLLED SPEECH; UNYIELDING SERVANTS; UNSYMPATHETIC SAINTS; UNIDENTIFIED SERVICE

What Is Hindering The Church Galatians 5:1-15 “Ye did run well, who did hinder you?” The apostle Paul was very fond of athletic illustrations and used them often in his letters. His readers as well were familiar with the Olympic games and contest that always included foot races. It is important ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Touching Jesus

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 12, 2006

When you touch jesus everything changes.

In our text this woman had a problem, not a little problem like a wart on her finger, not a problem she could ignore. This problem was stealing her life, she was dying (everyday she died a little more). *This problem was long standing for 12 years she had suffered with it. *She had spent all her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Impact Faith Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Jun 8, 2006

Paul is impressed by the Roman church. He says [v 8] that their faith is reported all over the world. This is “impact faith.” It is a faith that makes a difference. The root of this kind of faith is in the gospel.

Other sermons can be found at http://www.lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Romans 1:8 – 17 “Impact Faith” Paul is impressed by the Roman church. He says [v 8] that their faith is reported all over the world. This is “impact faith.” It is a faith that makes a difference. The root of this kind of faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Comes Down

Contributed by David Trexler on Jun 28, 2006

We can never rise to the level of God, so in love, God comes down.

Sermon for 4th Sunday after Pentecost Mark 5:21-43 July 2nd 2006 Last week I talked about how you and I can actually see ourselves in the gospel of Mark. How you and I live in that fast and furious world of Mark where there is little time to dwell on the past, and just as impossible to see what’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Names Of God - Devotion No.2 - El-Roy - The God Who Sees (By Ron Botha) Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 10, 2006

The Title “El-Roy” or the God who Sees was given to God by an Egyptian slave woman named Hagar. In Genesis 16:1-13 the familiar story of the tension between Hagar, Abraham’s servant, and Sarah, has all the ingredients of a modern day Hollywood soapie.

NOTE TO THE READER: --------------------- This meditation was written by my ministerial colleague, Ron Botha. Ron is Director of Kingdom Ministries International, a covering body for churches and ministries and is based in Cape Town, South Africa. If you have been blessed by this meditation, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

The Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006

Laws, not many people spend their day thinking about the many laws that govern our lives each day, laws of gravity, laws of motion, laws of energy and even the law of the harvest. Now, just because we go about our day without giving regard to the laws tha

The Law of the Harvest Seven Principles to Consider Galantines 6:6-10 Intro: Laws, not many people spend their day thinking about the many laws that govern our lives each day, laws of gravity, laws of motion, laws of energy and even the law of the harvest. Now, just because we go about our day ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hear The Good News

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Aug 31, 2005

Deals with the Good News no matter the situation. A follow-up to a sermon dealing with homosexuality within the church.

Last Sunday I violated one of the most cardinal rules in sermon presentation. They taught us in seminary to always end every sermon with Good News. Unfortunately, my subject last week left us with very little Good News to celebrate. But, after much consideration and after reading through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Unsinkable Ship

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 4, 2006

God’s Word is like an unsinkable ship in the sea of humanity

The Unsinkable Ship by Gerald Van Horn Isaiah 55:8-13 v.8. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways saith the Lord. v.9. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. v.10. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Disciple's Cross

Contributed by Gary Birch on Feb 27, 2007

Following Jesus has become too easy for many people. We like to take the benefits without the discipline and responsibilities. What does it really mean to take up our cross and follow him?

The Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi offered his men only hunger and death to free Italy. Garibaldi had an incredibly committed volunteer army. He would appeal for recruits in these terms: “I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor provisions; I offer hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

The Father Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007

We always hear of the story of the Prodigal Son, this message is based on the greace and love of the Prodigal Father

The Father of the Prodigal Son Luke 15: 11-24 an earthly illustration to show a heavenly view I heard a song a while back, and I am not sure of the title, but it went something like this... “The only time I seen him run, is when he came running to me.” Showing that the Father has had compassion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Four Questions For Job - Job Chapter Eleven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 17, 2007

This is a look at the 11th chapter of Job.

Zophar is the third of Job’s friends to speak. Job has heard two points from his friends: man is sinful (Eliphaz), and God is just (Bildad). Zophar now finishes with the third point: God punishes sin and gives less than we really deserve. 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: 2 "Should ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Marks Of An Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

What are some of the marks of an effective Christian. A look at the introduction to the letter to the Romans gives us a glimpse into the life and motives of the apostle Paul

Three Marks of an Effective Christian A quick look at any newspaper or a few moments listening to any news broadcast reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. Especially in light of the recent school shooting at Virginia Tech. Human beings are in the hold of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Glory Of The Gospel

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 1, 2005

A generation of New Zealanders has no knowledge of the wonders and the Glory of our God. Ask many in Church in this age, and they will faithfully tell you alot about the church, The Music, the programs, but ask them to tell you about the wonders of God, a

His Amazing Glory THE GLORY OF THE GOSPEL ~ ARISE NEW ZEALAND IAN JOHNSON Jul 01, 2005 On Christmas day 1814 the gospel was first preached in New Zealand at Oihi bay in Northland. God had a plan for the salvation of the nation then, and He has a plan now, My hope is that God will inspire many ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 9:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In The Waiting Room

Contributed by Marie Harvin on Sep 14, 2006

This sermon tells us that while we are here on earth we are in God’s waiting room and we should make our time useful and joyful.

If you ever had an appointment with a doctor, dentist, lawyer, etc, you have notice when you arrive at their office, usually the first thing the receptionist say is, have a seat. We will be with you soon. The offering of a seat is an invitation to rest while you are waiting. While you are waiting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Methodist