Sermons on Moses Mother Women Of Faith Jochebed:

The Lord Is "My" Shepherd

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 29, 2001

Second in a series on Shepherding.

Sermon for 5/27/2001 Psalm 23 The Shepherd Psalm Introduction: A well-known actor had come to town and to the delight of everyone was giving public recitations of outstanding literary pieces. Among the recitations he gave was the 23rd Psalm. His presentation was flawless. Everyone was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That God Is Greater Than Any Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

If you’re a worrier, there’s hope for you too! Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life, wrote: "When you think about a problem over and over in your mind, that’s called worry. When you think about God’s Word over and over in your mind, that’s medit

How the Holy Spirit Helps You Become Greater than Your Problem (Phil. 4:13) Illustration: Everyone worries occasionally, but I was once a "professional worrier." My daily preoccupation was mulling over my worries, one by one. Then one day I had to face an uncomfortable medical test, and I was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When All Seems Hopeless

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Job shows us how great our suffering can be and how we are able to process it.

Introductory Considerations 1. I felt trapped. "Was there any way out of my situation?" I was tired and discouraged. People were depending on me but I had nothing more to give to them. When I tried to share my pain some people offered a quick word of comfort but they really did not have the time ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Overcame Others' Faulty Assumptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Jesus Overcame Others’ Faulty Assumptions

How Jesus Overcame Others’ Faulty Assumptions - Matt. 22:23-24 Illustration:Leadership is the discipline of deliberately exerting special influence within a group to move it towards goals of beneficial permanence that fulfills the group’s real needs. Dr. John Haggai, Lead On!. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cordless Christians

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. The book of revelation is a book of judgement and hope.

1. The book of revelation is a book of judgement and hope. We have spent much time on considering how the wicked will be judged and how God will destroy all evil including the one from whom all evil flows. As we said last week God’s judgement is complete. 2. And now we spend our last two weeks of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Two Beasts

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week we heard the sounding of the seventh trumpet.

1. Last week we heard the sounding of the seventh trumpet. A a sign that the end of this present age is at hand. But before this event takes place, we looked at the woman and the dragon. We saw hpw the woman represents the church - both in the OT and the NT. And the dragon is Satan. And we saw how ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Jerusalem

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. The book of revelation is a book of judgement and hope.

1. The book of revelation is a book of judgement and hope. We have spent much time on considering how the wicked will be judged and how God will destroy all evil including the one from whom all evil flows. As we said last week God’s judgement is complete. 2. And now we spend our last two weeks of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Y2k And The Answer From God

Contributed by Andrew Zoppelt on Oct 18, 2000

We have found ourselves in a struggle for answers for Y2K.

We have found ourselves in a struggle for answers for Y2K. A possible doomsday scenario has alerted our attention, but we must be careful of the driving force behind our actions. We could very easily be deceived into "natural" solutions for "spiritual" problems. This could very easily be a test for ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

I Believe In Jesus Christ

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

As we continue through the Apostles Creed, we consider what this statement means and how it affect our pattern of living.

Introductory Considerations 1. How many words does a person speak in a lifetime? Did a little calculation - if I speak 10 words a minute on average, I would speak over 500,000 per year. In life of 70 years - 35 million words. 2. Some important - vows when married, confession of faith. Some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Consideration From Temptation to Death James 1:12-17 1.

Introductory Consideration From Temptation to Death James 1:12-17 1. "I try so hard not to talk about others, but before I realize it, the words are out of my mouth". "I believe I am a Christian, but I sure wonder when I act theway I do." " I feel like giving up. I just cannot overcome the evil ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The Lord Wants Us To Be Empowered By The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How The Lord Wants Us to Be Empowered by The Spirit (I Cor. 4:19,20)Are you operating under your own power or the power of the Holy Spirit?

How The Lord Wants Us to Be Empowered by The Spirit - I Cor. 4:19,20 Illustration:One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You React To Suffering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Do You React to Suffering? - Rom. 8:18

How Do You React To Suffering? - Rom. 8:18 Illustration:Contrary to what might be expected, I look back on experiences that at the time seemed especially desolating and painful, with particular satisfaction. Indeed, I can say with complete truthfulness that everything I have learned in my 75 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost 16 (Series B)

Contributed by Dean Bell on Oct 18, 2000

No doubt you recall the Christmas song which begins; "Do you hear what I hear?" That song describes the delightful sounds of Christmas.

No doubt you recall the Christmas song which begins; "Do you hear what I hear?" That song describes the delightful sounds of Christmas. It's true. We're surrounded by all kinds of sounds; sounds that are a delight. That's true, of course, unless you can't hear. If you can't hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

How To Fight Effectively Series

Contributed by Rob Morton on Jun 5, 2001

Using our words carefully while dealing with conflict in marriage.

Becoming One Flesh Part 3, How to Fight Effectively. Proverbs, various. 6\3\01 There were three guys talking in the pub. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Balances Crosses And Comforts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 25 – A Family for Jacob – Gen. 29:1-30 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties. 2. Explanation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational