Sermons on Monkey Fist Knot:

The House Guest

Contributed by James May on Feb 29, 2004

Isn’t it time that we come down, humble ourselves before Jesus, and accept his offer to become our house guest like Zaccheus did?

THE HOUSE GUEST Luke 19:1-10 There was a man in the city of Jericho that must have been a lonely man. He wasn’t popular at all, in fact most of those who knew him, and nearly everyone in the city did, would have nothing to do with him. He was looked upon as a traitor to his fellowmen and as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Bow Now" - Too Good Not To Be True – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Feb 6, 2006

Part 4 of a 4 part mini-series through the blessings of Ephesians 1 - this dealing with the blessing of authority.

“Focusing on Truth – a study in Ephesians” Lesson Five: “Too Good Not to Be True – part 4” Subtitle – “The Blessing of Authority” To get us into the message, let’s read together Ephesians 1:9-10 on screen. Today we are wrapping up a section of Ephesians that tells us about the blessings that God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Armor Of God

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Aug 5, 2008

We must be prepared at all times and not allow evil to get into our lives. We need God’s truth, righteousness, gospel of peace, sword of the Spirit and salvation to fight off any evil that we encounter.

Ephesians 6:10 – 18 reads, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Bet (And Lose!)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 22, 2001

A christian perspective on gambling

15Then he said, “Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real life is not measured by how much we own.” New Living Translation This morning’s subject is about what Charlie McDowell called the interesting moral notion that if people are inclined to waste their money, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: United Methodist

Core Values -- Love Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1 If I speak in the languages of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Thou Art Faithful

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Mar 5, 2013

This sermon was preached last December 8, 2012 during the silver Anniversary of Filipino International Christian Church United Arab Emirates.

Thou Art Faithful Psalm 100:1-5 Psalm 100 A psalm. For giving grateful praise. 1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your God - Omnipotent Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Behold Your God - God's power. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Ephesians chapter 3 verses 14-21 • This morning I want us to centre our thoughts on just two verses; • That we read in Ephesians chapter 3 – they are verses 20&21. • These two verses are about like gun powder; • They might be small but boy are they filled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Brethren

Peace Is Just On The Other Side Of The Boat

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 16, 2010

Guilt murders peace...How Peter's relationship to Jesus is our answer for true peace

1After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. 2Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. 3Simon Peter said to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Together Is Better Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2019

When we gather together we will grow, give and go with the gospel.

Together is Better Acts 2:44-47 Rev. Brian Bill October 26-27, 2019 I’m the bearer of both bad news and good news today. I’ll start with the bad news. A story appeared on the front page of the Dispatch/Argus last Sunday with this headline: “Is Your Religion Nothing?” The article was a summary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Baptist

Obsolete Or Absolute? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015

Are the 10 Commandments still viable today?

Series: The Big 10 (Based on a series by James Merritt) “OBSOLETE OR ABSOLUTE?” EXODUS 20:1-20 OPEN Today we start a series of messages called The Big 10. When you hear that term, you probably think about the regional college athletic conference featuring teams like ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Most Thankful For... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 13, 2002

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" and is also a Thanksgiving sermon. This sermon looks at what I am most thankful for.

Sunday Morning November 24, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#2](Thanksgiving) I AM MOST THANKFUL FOR… 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Introduction: 1. On this Sunday before Thanksgiving I want to ask you this question, “What are you the most thankful for?” 2. I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

For This Child I Prayed Series

Contributed by Julio Gonzalez on Oct 26, 2006

Bible Study in 1st Samuel

The books of Fist and Second Samuel are books of transition. They mark the transition from the period of judges to the establishment fo the kingdom of Israel. The basically record the lives of three men Samuel, Saul and David. First Samuel starts out with the story of the birth of Samuel. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Elizabeth

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 19, 2013

When there was all reason for her to burst crackers and enjoy, yet, Elizabeth chose to sit in His presence and meditate on the glory of the miracle.

Elizabeth! Luke 1:24 “Now after those days his wife Elizabeth conceived; and she hid herself five months..” I was particularly awed by the humility of Elizabeth in hushing up her pregnancy after conceiving at a pretty old age in her life. When there was all reason for her to burst ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eating With Dirty Hands

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 28, 2009

There is a huge difference between being and saying we are a disciple of Christ Jesus.

Mark 7: 1 – 8, 14 – 15, 21 – 23 / Eating With Dirty Hands Intro: I would like everyone to look at your hands for a moment. Think for a moment about where those hands have been today. Are they clean? How do you know if they are clean or not? They might be covered with germs! --- Just in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith

Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Dec 14, 2008

A Dramatic Sermon on Hope, Faith, and Love

Faith 1Corinthians 13:13 And now abide in Faith, Hope, Love, these three, but the greatest is Love. Today we will be starting our talk on Faith, Love, and Hope. We shall begin with faith in the series. Faith is having a belief in something that you cannot see, hear, touch, smell, or taste most of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian Church