Sermons on Nest Of A Rat:

To Desire A Better Country

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2008

Funeral service for Anne Tlholakae, diplomat of the Embassy of South Africa. All of us desire a better country; that journey begins with faith. As Biblical wanderers sought that better country but died in a foreign land, so Anne sought and found Christ

The desire for a better country goes deep in the human heart. The desire for something more, something finer, than what our ancestors left us is an aspiration that transcends all boundaries. Just as here in the United States we celebrate those markers in our history that made us a greater nation, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Heart Of Darkness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2008

A sermon about overcoming fear with faith.

Matthew 14:22-33 “Heart of Darkness” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Exactly two weeks ago I was cutting the grass in the backyard, when, before I knew what was happening—I was literally covered with about 150 or more yellow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: United Methodist

No Resolutions Just Commitments

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 7, 2009

Jesus calls us to make cross-carrying commitments. These are not resolutions that can be broken and forgotten in a matter of days. When a person picks up a cross, it’s a one-way trip. No one expects to come back.

I HATE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS For nearly a decade, I said, “Next January, I will start eating right and exercising.” You can tell what happened with my resolutions. NOTHING. I did not start eating healthy foods. I did not start exercising, but that all changed last January 14th. I had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

The purpose of the church What is the purpose of Harvest Community Church? 1 Corinthians 9 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! A divinely ca

The purpose of the church What is the purpose of Harvest Community Church? 1 Corinthians 9 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man's Relationship With The Environment

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007

There is alot of discussion, today, about Man’s proper relationship to the environment. This is a study of some truths found in God’s Word that might help us formulate a godly viewpoint on Man’s relationship to Nature.

Man and Nature Since the 1960s, there has been a lot of controversy as to Man’s relationship to the environment and nature. There has grown a movement that seeks to place the value of the environment above the needs of Man. This is a reaction on the part of some to those who exploit the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Confident Servant

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

Paul is addressing the elders at Ephesus as he heads for Jerusalem, and in doing so he gives us a great picture of what makes a servant of God confident in what he is doing.

Passage: Acts 20:13-28 Intro: Once in a while, when things are a little overwhelming in my life, I have what Jan and I call “the church dream.” 1. I’m here, though the room is usually a little larger, with a lot more people. 2. the service is underway as I walk in, but I don’t recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

07 Life Encounter: It's Reality Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 20, 2008

LIVING IN REALITY ❶ Ps 44:1-3 Remember God Does Give Victory ❷ Ps 44:4-8 Remember God Is Worthy To Be Trusted ❸ Ps 44:9-26 - Remember It’s OK To Ask Why ❹ The Course of Action v. 1,6,8,17,18

Ongoing Study of Rom 8:31-39 Rom 8:36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Ps 44:22 Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter. - Bed of roses is an English expression, which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Reluctant Disciples

Contributed by Scott Epperson on May 26, 2008

To be a true disciple we must be willing to follow the lamb where ever he may go. The question you should ask is how far will you go?

#1) Count the Cost Rev 14:4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the first fruits unto God and to the Lamb. I think as Christians we would all like to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christ Who Comforts

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 19, 2003

God even sends Jesus-Christ to us him not a hundred angels... not the best of the pastors, but Jesus himself! An eternal consolation - not for a moment or a moment as a consolation which would come from the "world" in the tests.

LE CHRIST QUI CONSOLE Lecture : 2 Thess 2/16-17. « Que notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ lui-même, et Dieu notre Père, qui nous a aimés, et qui nous a donné par sa grâce une consolation éternelle et une bonne espérance, consolent vos cœurs, et vous affermissent en toute bonne oeuvre et en toute bonne ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Of The Gospel For Our Group.

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

The sermon of Pierre was under the power of the Holy Spirit, and here the signs which followed. Here are what our youth has need. There was:

La puissance de l=Evangile pour notre groupe. Lecture : Actes 2/37-47. Le sermon de Pierre fut sous la puissance du Saint-Esprit, et voici les signes qui s=en suivirent. Il y eut : I Profonde conviction AAprès avoir entendu ce discours, ils eurent le coeur vivement touché.@ v.37 AEt ils ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Is That You, Lord?"

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 27, 2005

We wonder whether the plans we are considering are from God or from another source. Here are four distinquishing marks of the call of God.

Passage: Judges 6:33-40 Intro: So Fred was walking along a narrow mountain path when he slipped over the edge, but saved himself by grabbing a branch. He called out for help, and the Lord answered by calling him to let go of the branch, and God would catch him. “Is there anybody else up ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:33-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Where Are You Heading?

Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Apr 26, 2006

The challenge and cost of following Jesus

Where are you heading? 2/4/06 Luke 9: 51As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; 53but the people there did not welcome him, because he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-55

Denomination: Baptist

In Memory Of Samual Grossman

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 21, 2011

Funeral service

In Memory of Samual Duane Grossman October 11, 2011 What a blessing to be a part of this family. I was blessed with two wonderful sisters, five strong, manly brothers, a dad who instilled discipline and the work ethic and a godly mother who made it all work. I am proud to be a part of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Avoiding Loss Or Becoming A Champion? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2013

God wants to transform us from loss-avoiders to champions.

Avoiding Loss or Becoming a Champion? (Judges 6:1-32) 1. Loss aversion means instead of playing to win, we play not to lose. We get much more misery from losing $100 than we get joy from being given $100. One authority writes; 2. “For example, ever wonder why retail clothing stores have ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pieces Of The Puzzle Are On The Table Part 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Examining verses predicting each future event in sequence of its fulfillment.

THE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE ARE ON THE TABLE Part 1 PURPOSE: To examine the verses predicting each future event in sequence of its fulfillment. I. INTRODUCTION: AN ANALYSIS OF EVENTS INFLUENCING PROPHECY. A. WHAT PIECES ARE ON THE TABLE? 1. The Berlin Wall fell on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist