Sermons on Mountaintop Experiences:

Ilife, Part 5

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

This is the fifth message of a five-part series on implementing God’s purpose in the life of a believer. This sermon focuses on our divine purpose to reach people for Christ in love and urgency.

f you have your Bible, I’d like you to turn to the Book of Luke...Matthew, Mark, Luke...Dr. Luke. Luke chapter 5. We’ve been in a series called iLife and we’ve been looking at the simple, deeper questions of life. I think there comes a time in our life when we need to ask bigger questions: What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Other Name

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005

The third in a series through the book Acts during Fall 2005

One of my favorite songs is by the legendary Contemporary Christian Artist Larry Norman. Norman is one of a handful of pioneers of contemporary Christian music that paved the way for the ministry (and industry) that it is today. I have played the song before and it is entitled, ‘The Outlaw.’ It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Church Of God

A Prophet Among Us

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Becoming aware of hidden fallacies in our life and in our church.

A Prophet Among Us John 2:12-25 Jesus is often known in his roles as priest and king, but not as often in his role of prophet. What is a prophet? The voice of God! Special calling/ special experience The Spirit of God delved into the lives of ordinary men and transformed them into ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Holiness

Why Jesus Knew That No One Could Ruin God's Plan

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to find certainty in God’s will for your life

Terrible discouragement can be avoided if people realize nothing can ruin God’s plan for their life. God told Jeremiah, "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jer. 29:11) Illustration:J. Dennis Miller, president of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The Pits

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

Sometimes life seems like the pits but God can even take the pits and make them useful!

Genesis 37:18-36 Verse 20-We shall see what will become of his dreams There is someone who wants to crush your dreams! Satan is out to get you, to discourage you, to detain you, to derail you from reaching your dreams! Just remember the brothers who gave Joseph so much trouble had slept ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

Rooted In Love

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 26, 2021

What's the organizing principle of the Christian's life? Paul explains in Eph. 3.

Rooted in Love 2021 Summer Series / Ephesians 3:14–21   • Road trip, packing. So “dad proud” of the initial packing job in the Tahoe. • Less proud after 1st night’s stop. Not nearly so compact and efficient. • Trip home - tired, more junk we picked up while away. Nothing fit like it was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emmaus Journey: A Vocation Perspective

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 1, 2023

Emmaus Journey: A Vocation Perspective

Emmaus Journey: A Vocation Perspective Emmaus is one of the famous Easter stories in the gospel of saint Luke. It opened a new perspective to my religious vocation when I read and reflected on it. I am sure that it may inspire you as well. The story starts with two persons who are moving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Other

Be Assured Spirit Is In You

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 25, 2002

Many Christians feel unsure whether the Holy Spirit is working in them. Be assured He is!

Assurance that the Holy Spirit is at work in You October 26, 2002 Sometimes, something happens in our life that causes us to wonder whether the Holy Spirit is even at work there. A seed of doubt is planted that can lead to lost sleep, mental machinations, even loss of faith. And it can happen very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9, Romans 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Shape Are You And I In?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003

We are called and equipped to serve - in Jesus’ name!

One of the beliefs about our economic system is that it has moved from being an industrial economy to a service and information economy. In other words, more and more jobs are based on providing a service or information than providing a product. Service has therefore become an important part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking On Water Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Peter - got out of the boat which is more than the other disciples ever did.

PETER – WALKING ON WATER MATTHEW 14.22-33 I once read on a church notice board the following: Sunday AM Jesus walks on water PM Searching for Jesus. Somehow it seemed no one in that church had foreseen the confusing message their notice board was going to tell that day. Anyway this morning I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

40 Days 5 - Shaped To Serve God - Ministry Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #5

Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 5: You Were Shaped for Serving God By Doug Fields Gladstone Baptist Church - 16/5/04 We are now on the homeward tack. We’ve found out about 3 of our life’s purposes and have only 2 more to go. - The first one was that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Heartbreak Of Disappointment Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005

Part 1 of 3 part series. God will never waste a hurt. He uses the broken heart of disappointment to make us more like Christ and to minister to our world through us

The Heartbreak of Disappointment Scripture: I Corinthians 6:19 Exodus 2 & 3 Theme: Sometimes God allows us to be disappointed so that he can shape us and prepare us for the tasks to which he has called us. Seed: Devotional by Oswald Chambers Purpose: To help the congregation realize that ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Unwrapped Gift

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Christmas

For most of us this week will be time to put away the Christmas stuff. We will take down trees and lights, repack decorations and put away manger scenes. Some of us will and have already returned things. We unwrapped the gift and then realized it didn’t fit wasn’t the right thing or we just plain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:19-22

Denomination: *other

The Source Of True Joy Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jul 17, 2008

"Book sermon" introducing The Letter to the Philippians and the study, "The Source of True Joy".

Title: The Source of Our Joy Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 1) Philippians Book Sermon Date Preached: July 20, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. What is it that gives you joy? Think about that for a minute. What is it for ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ