Sermons on Mount Carmel:

The Hammer And The Donkey

Contributed by David Limiero on May 1, 2001

A narrative message for Palm Sunday contrasting the arrival of "The Hammer" (Judas Maccabeus) with that of Jesus.

FIRST MOVEMENT: The Hammer They called him “the Hammer.” He probably got the name from his style of warfare. He attacked hard and fast, guerrilla-warfare style. The Hammer was a seasoned warrior. And, because of his success against overwhelming odds, he was a hero to his fellow Israelis. Israel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Psalm 118:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Laugh Too Soon At The People Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

It’s dangerous to laugh at God’s people, because God is on their side. So the people of God can have confidence in facing opposition

According to Jeff Kennet, Christians are "People of the Past". That’s what he said. He said it when Christians raised objections to the Crown Casino. "To object to something like that," he said, "meant you were out of step with the community." How could you possibly object to something that would ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

"The Word Of God Proclaimed: The Primacy Of Preaching" Series

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jan 24, 2002

A message on the importance of biblical preaching.

“The Word of God Proclaimed” Preached at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1/20/2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow, Rector 8But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fragrance Of The Father Iii Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 13, 2005

Jesus is in the life changing business. Look at all the examples that God gives us in regards to his life changing business, Elisha,Jacob Saul of Tarsus, Peter, James, John,Martha and Mary, the list goes on, have we been through a change?

Fragrance of the Father Part 3 Script: Romans 6:5-23 Introduction: In his book, A Ready Defense, Josh McDowell states: “You can laugh at Christianity; you can mock and ridicule it—-but it works. If you decide to trust Christ, start watching your attitudes and actions, because Jesus Christ is in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling God's Purpose Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009

Sermon 6 in Galatians series

Fulfilling God’s Purpose The Problems of Fulfilling God’s Purpose with Man’s Plan We try to do it on Man’s Schedule We try to do it in Man’s Strength (Galatians 4:23) The Consequences of Fulfilling God’s Purpose with Man’s Plan It results in Separation (Galatians 4:29-30) It results in Slavery ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Creative Work Explained Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 28, 2008

The creation of the heavens and the earth (including the existence of matter itself, it’s organization, and the origin and development of life) wasn’t out of preexisting energy or matter, but was brought into existence by God out of nothing by God speakin

God’s Creative Work Explained Genesis 1:2 – 2:3 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery Last week: Ge. 1:1 God’s creative work declared: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Summary statement The author goes on and gives an explanation of how he did it beginning in verse 2. Not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Need Some Room

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

It’s time to grow! The place where you have been living is too small for you. Let this passionate message move your off your plateau!

“I Need Some Room” Text: 2 Kings 6:1-7; Isaiah 54:2 1 Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us. 2 “Please let us go to the Jordan and each of us take from there a beam, and let us make a place there for ourselves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Save Me From Myself Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2006

Fifth, and final in a series on Spiritual Warfare. This message explores how a lack of repentance, and humility can make ourselves our own worst enemy.

There is a great rivalry in this part of the country. The UK/U of L Rivalry. From a mascot standpoint, it isn’t much of a fight. A Wildcat versus a Cardinal. My Grandma Ulmet lived a number of years in Louisville. She loved the city, and loved the U of L Cardinals. It grew into a love of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rejoicing In Hope Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 24, 2008

In this sermon we look at a third blessing of justification, a third possession in Christ, which is rejoicing in hope.

Scripture In the first four chapters of his letter to the Romans the apostle Paul explains how we come into a right relationship with God. The good news of God is that we can come into a right relationship with God by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. This is called justification by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

King Jesus

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Jesus has promised to save us, but only when we receive Him as the kind of King He really is, not on our terms, but on His. He won’t be our Savior without being our Lord.

1. Jesus prophesied as King (19:28-36) a. OT prophesy b. Promised to save you 2. Jesus praised as King (19:37) a. Praised for mighty works b. Praised for what He can do for you (felt needs, false gospel) 3. Jesus misunderstood as King (19:38) a. Thought to be a political king b. Thought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Mistake Of Anger Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2007

We can learn from the example of Moses that we must not let anger get the best of us.

Introduction: A. A man with a terrible temper, was playing a round of golf with his preacher. 1. After leaving three straight putts on the edge of the cup, the man exploded, “I missed again!” “How could I miss?” 2. With that he heaved his putter into a nearby lake, kicked a wheel on the golf cart ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: Why? Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 5, 2007

An investigation into heaven and hell...answering the questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how.

All of you know that I try to use deep theological things in my sermons...right? I am sure that you have often sat there.scratching your heads...wondering where in the world I come up with these deep theological concepts and examples. I mean, we have talked about the Three Stooges...the Lone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bible Prophecy

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 22, 2004

People are hungry today for knowledge about end times, and this sermon will help you understand it better.

Pastor Bruce Ball CrossWinds Bible Church ‘16) All Scripture is given by God and is useful for teaching, for showing people what is wrong in their lives, for correcting faults, and for teaching how to live right. 17) Using the Scriptures, the person who serves God will be capable, having all that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

God Of Grace Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

God’s grace

GOD OF GRACE In his book ‘The Ragamuffin Gospel’, Brennan Manning tells the following true story. One night in January 1935 the mayor of New York, Fiorlla LaGuardia, turned up at one of the courts in a poorer area of the city. It was during the Great Depression and a woman was brought before the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Resting In The Lord Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002

What areas in which we can rest in the Lord

RESTING IN THE LORD Psalms 37:7 Part 1 Introduction: At the pastor’s fellowship the other day, one of the preachers made the point that sometimes we get more out of the messages when the Lord gave us a thought. Then He mentioned in his message about resting in the Lord. That sparked me to reread ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7

Denomination: Baptist