Sermons on Nest Of A Rat:

Marie

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

Marie de Béthanie, nous est montrée comme étant par trois fois aux pieds de Jésus dans les évangiles

Marie Jean 11 : 1-44 Luc 10 : 38-42 Matt. 26 : 6-13 ; Marc 14 : 3-9 ; Jean 12 : 1-8 INTRODUCTION Marie de Béthanie, nous est montrée comme étant par trois fois aux pieds de Jésus dans les évangiles. Béthanie est le lieu que Jésus aimait et il était ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope When You Don't Think You Have Enough Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 29, 2023

Christmas is often a time when people struggle feeling that they don't have enough, or can't provide enough. It often steals away the joy of Christmas. Mary could have felt that she did not have enough; yet her song proves-- Jesus was enough.

One of the top 10 Christmas songs of all time- it actually is ranked #7- is the song: “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey. The song goes like this: “Don’t want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need, I don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree, I just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

There Is One Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 19, 2024

Although it looks like there are many faiths in our world today, there is only one faith that leads to salvation and unity and it is faith in Jesus. Our faith in Jesus must be expressed in leaning wholly on Him.

A. The story is told about an atheist who was spending a quiet day fishing when suddenly his boat was attacked by the Loch Ness monster. 1. In one easy move, the Loch Nest monster tossed the atheist and his boat into the air. 2. Then the beast opened its mouth and was ready to swallow the man ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Hebrews 11:6, Jude 1:3, 1 Timothy 4:1, John 14:6, Romans 10:17, John 20:29-31, John 6:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changed For The Better Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 10, 2016

This sermon looks at what happened when Jacob's life was changed forever. There is a four step process of change: 1. The first step is CRISIS 2. The second step is COMMITMENT 3. The third step is CONFESSION 4. The fourth step is COOPERATION

Changed For The Better What would you most like to change about yourself? If you could change one thing – what would it be? All of us change over time. Each one of us is getting older. But the great tragedy of life is that sometimes we don’t change for the better. Most people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Eye Is On The Sparrow Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 23, 2015

Jesus urges us not to underestimate our worth or our work, but to realize we have our origin in God, our destiny with God and our lives constantly under the care of God.

MATTHEW 10: 29-33 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED Series] HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW All efforts aimed at educating, healing, and caring for human beings are based on the assumption that such endeavors are worthwhile. We believe that persons are of value. No one makes much of a stir about the loss of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God: "Not So Wise Men”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 21, 2024

Our first impression on hearing this title are the wise men of the Christmas story. But in our story, Jesus is answering three men in a manner we’re not accustomed to. From Jesus’s responses, we find some valuable information about God’s kingdom. Come join us on this unusual journey.

The Kingdom of God “Not So Wise Men” Luke 9:57-62 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqU091I5leE Now, our first impression upon hearing this title is the wise men found in the Christmas story. Instead, in this series, we’re looking at Kingdom of God principles we can live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Foursquare

Cleaning Out The Attic

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Consideration 1.

Introductory Consideration 1. How long has it been since you have moved from one home to another? Moving is not fun but there is one benefit to it. It makes us take inventory of all the things we have accumultaed over the years. For some of us that is no problem, but for some it isnot. For some of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Responsible Position

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 18, 2000

Stewardship of Creation is part of our responsibility to God: We respond to God through our activity in the world he made.

A Responsible Position When I prepare a sermon, I often look around to see what other people have made of the passage I am about to preach on. Don’t worry - I could no more preach most other peoples’ sermons than I can fit into my old size 10’s - and for much the same reason. They just DON’T FIT ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Not Slack Concerning His Promises

Contributed by Randell Brown on Sep 27, 2001

God is not slack concerninghis promises for life or death.

GOD IS NOT SLACK CONCERNING HIS PROMISES II PETER 3:8-10  In today’s world the word or a promise of a man is not regarded or counted very highly of. In not to long of a time ago, a man’s word or promises were all you needed. They would state it and others believed it. Many business deals ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002

A sermon showing John the Baptist pointing to Jesus - relinquishing his disciples to become Jesus’ disciples, an example of our pointing to the Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany II January 20, 2002 John 1:29-32 “Playing Second Fiddle” What’s wrong with second place? First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? to be the best, achieve the most, get the highest grades, get into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Partaking Of The Cup

Contributed by David Swensen on Feb 18, 2002

In our hurting, sinful world there is a great need for believers to sacrificially put themselves out in service to the Lord. Learn more by reading todays message.

After having given their lives to Christ, Robert and Dorothy Hoppe wanted to serve Him. When they finished their studies at the Wycliffe Institute of Linguistics they felt called to serve the Malayo people in Columbia, South America where they would translate the Word of God into their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Against Pride And Prejudice

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on a prideful attitude

LUKE 14:7-14 "AND HE PUT FORTH A PARABLE TO THOSE WHICH WERE BIDDEN, WHEN HE MARKED HOW THEY CHOSE OUT THE CHIEF ROOMS; SAYING UNTO THEM, 8’WHEN YOU ARE BIDDEN OF ANY MAN TO A WEDDING, SIT NOT DOWN IN THE HIGHEST ROOM; LEST A MORE HONORABLE MAN THAN YOU BE BIDDEN OF HIM. 9AND HE THAT BADE YOU AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Justice For The Nations

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jan 14, 2003

Justice is not just a matter for that guy over there, nor is it simply a matter of punishment. God shows us His brand of justice in His Servant-Savior who would make us just by grace and then send us out as agents of justice to the world.

Epiphany 1 B Isaiah 42:1-7 Justice for the Nations 01/12/03 The images seem so stark in contrast don’t they? Last week our chancel was decorated in color and light, green trees and a Christmas stable. This week it’s back to its original design. It’s beautiful still, but bare in contrast, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Crowns And A Laurel Leaf

Contributed by James May on Aug 20, 2003

We run the race to obtain three incorruptible crowns, the crowns of righteousness, glory and life. The world runs the race to obtain a laurel leaf, corruptible crown.

THREE CROWNS AND A LAUREL LEAF 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, "Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Goodies In Cracked Pots

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 3, 2003

We’re all earthen vessels – made from the dust of the earth – and some of us, are just cracked pots! But in them we carry an awesome treasure!

God’s Goodies in Cracked Pots Introduction: • Our oldest daughter, Maria, told us a wonderful story recently about a friend of hers in Lander, Wyoming who had gone out with her husband to the city dump to dispose of some larger yard trash. • As they were ditching their junk their eye caught a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Denomination: United Methodist