Sermons on Nest Of A Rat:

#3danger: Waiting And Rusting Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003

The Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz would rust when he would get damp or be inactive. So do Christians. Spiritual rust can be very dangerous.

THE DANGER OF WAITING: --- SPIRITUAL RUST! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3 on Waiting on the Lord. 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Get Along In The World

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

Paul talks about how the Christian is supposed to live in society. Not only does he say that we should obey the laws of the land – but obey even when those laws don’t make sense. And he reveals principals for getting along in the world.

For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com One of the most interesting news stories I ever covered while a television reporter was the story of the Kingdom of Heaven. This is not the Kingdom of Heaven that Jesus spoke about – no, this kingdom was located a few miles east of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Priorities

Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2003

What does it take to be a true follower of Jesus Christ? It takes white hot commitment and looking for and doing the perfect will of God.

PRIORITIES Luke 9:57-62, "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 14:26-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pharisee & The Tax-Collector - A Sermon On Luke 18

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

Father Dave’s sermon on the parable of the tax collector and the Parisee. Father Dave challenges the conventional understanding of the Pharisee.

Luke 18 - Jesus told them another joke. I know your translation says ’parable’ rather than ’joke’, but ’joke’ is not a bad translation. We don’t tell parables nowadays, we tell jokes, and they’re pretty similar - both have punch lines, both can help you to see life in a different way, both can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Seasons

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 10, 2003

Do christians go through periods where it feels like we are being prunned? I think we have all faced season and prayed Lord I will be glad when this is over. Our perspective is crucial to maintaining a healthy attitude. I believe if we can just understa

SEASONS By: Pastor Ron Crandall Intro: We all understand that our surroundings go through seasons, but what about the Christian? We know that the earth has four seasons winter,spring,summer and fall. Some seasons we like and others well, we just can’t wait for them to be over. I think we are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clothe Yourself With Christ

Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005

How does the law function in the life of the believer? It is not proscriptive, but descriptive.

When he was a boy growing up in Philadelphia, Tony Campolo and his best friend devised what they considered a brilliant and creative Halloween prank - one which, by the way, they never carried out. Their plan was to break into the basement of the local five-and-dime store. (To explain to children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Jordan At Floodstage Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

Here’s our word of hope- we aren’t exempt from the problems, but we have resources to carry us through! The Word tells us God can do anything, you know--far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pus

"Taking Your Promised Land" - Joshua series, message # 2 Crossing the Jordan at Flood-stage- Impossibility or Opportunity Text: Joshua 3 - 4 Life can be tough! Reported attempted suicides are over the 100,000 mark annually. Drug use in America is epidemic, much of it an attempt to manage the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God In The Book Of Daniel

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

A description of God’s activities as found in the book of Daniel.

Introduction: Many Christians believe that God made the universe like one gigantic clock and has left it to run its predetermined course. In this case God is an absentee Landlord, and to pray to Him is futile. Prayer in such situation only gives the one who prays a false sense of comfort ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-3

Denomination: Adventist

Created To Be Christ-Like

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2004

When God created Adam and Eve and the human race His ultimate purpose was to have his creation live godly lives. We were created to be Christ-like. “For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to Him should be like His Son.”

Created to be Christ-like Philippians 2:1-11 Verse 5 – “Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ.” NIV “Let this mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus.” New King James Version “Let Christ Himself be your example as to what you attitude should be.” Phillips When ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Come Follow Me Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 22, 2006

What Jesus said changed world history. Twelve disciples who answered the call, "Follow Me" changed the course of human history.

Imagine or picture with me for a moment a scene in a park, it could be any picnic ground in Perth. It’s a sunny day and there is a family having a great time together, it is an extended family. There is two or three kids trying to catch padpoles, maybe skylarking on the monkey bars. Soon they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Branch Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

This is #3 in the Jesus in Isaiah series and focuses on Jesus as the Branch of Jesse’s root in Isaiah 11. This shows some of the prophetic signs pointing to Jesus as Messiah.

Isaiah #3 Jesus: The Branch Isaiah 11:1-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: (background to ch. 11 and the concept of comparing Jesus to a Branch) So far we have looked at the introduction to Isaiah including chapter 1 of Isaiah, and we have examined Isaiah’s call by God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Purpose"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 7, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that before they were born God had formed and shaped them for a particular PURPOSE, which requires His Holy Spirit to set them apart in preparation for His Service.

Jeremiah 1:5 (MSG) *Jeremiah 1:5 (GW) 7 May 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: The Lord who formed and shaped us knows the particular PURPOSE he intended us for, but unless He Sanctifies us by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Passion Of Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Mar 2, 2006

Soul-rescuing power doesn’t rest in the symbol of the cross, but in the One who bore its shame. So the invitation is not to a place, but to a Person.

THE PASSION OF CHRIST Isaiah 52:13-53:9-12 Part 1 THE SUFFERING SERVANT Good News Christian Fellowship March 5, 2006 The Passion of Christ is the most important event in history and the most explosive political, religious and personal issue of 21st century. In year 2004 a film ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unveiling God's Grace Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 12, 2005

Sermon 2 in a 4-part series on Stewardship. Believers unveil God’s Grace through their TEMPLES, TIME, TALENTS, and TREASURE.

UNVEILING GOD’S GRACE Matthew 25: 14-30 1. I can remember the moment as if it was yesterday. I was six, going on seven years old, dressed the part, as one of a group of shepherds on the hillside around Bethlehem, keeping watch over our master’s sheep. • We had rehearsed for weeks to familiarize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Good 'n Plenty (Ephesians 3) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 14, 2005

How about you? Do you know how rich you are in Christ?

Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God (Ephesians) Message Title: Good ‘n Plenty (Ephesians, Chapter 3) Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel