Sermons on Never Returns Void:

Victory Over Troubles

Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007

When the going gets tough will we be tough enough to keep going? The psalmist sets a great example of a "never say die" spirit in the face of tremendous affliction.

Victory Over Troubles Psalm 129:1-8 This song is the tenth in the series of “Songs of Ascent”. It seems written for antiphonal singing; to be sung by two groups or by a leader and choir. The theme is that we can trust the Lord to bring us through persecution. The quality called for is perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Your Failure

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 21, 2003

One person has said: “Most of us never see God in failure but only in success, a strange attitude for people who have the cross as the center of their faith.”

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Today, there is an overabundance of resources available to people that want to become a success. From bookstores to emails, we are enticed with success. In fact, I get emails quite frequently that tell me for the right price I can get a college and graduate degrees ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:24-28

Narnia: "In Our World: The Spell Of The White Witch” Series

Contributed by Harper Brady on Dec 13, 2005

2nd of 3 Narnia sermons. This one focuses on the Witch and her spell. "Always winter and never Christmas" and the power of sin and evil and death in our world.

“IN OUR WORLD: THE SPELL OF THE WHITE WITCH” Romans 8:18-25 [Sermon 2 of 3] Even though I am getting older every year, there’s still enough youth in me that I get enjoyment out of some aspects of winter. Call me a bit crazy, but I actually like snow! I like the stillness of a morning when you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Your Season

Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 19, 2006

OUR SEASONS OF HEALING MAY TAKE YEARS TO COME, BUT JESUS IS NEVER LATE. WHEN GOD IS READY TO MOVE, WE MUST BE WILLING TO PICK UP AND GO.

IT’S YOUR SEASON JOHN 5:1-15 ECCL. , THE PREACHER, TELLS US THERE IS A SEASON FOR ALL THINGS. WE UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS MEANS, AS CHRISTIANS. WE HAVE LEARNED THROUGH THE YEARS EVERYDAY OF OUR LIVES ISN’T GOING TO BE PERFECT. THERE ARE THINGS THAT HAPPEN WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER. GOD, WE HAVE ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

No Child Left Beyond

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 21, 2004

This sermon explores Jesus’ mysterious statement that "anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Mark 10:13-16

“No Child Left Beyond” by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached at the Hudson Presbyterian Church on September 26, 2004: Words 2089 Most of you know that our church recently sent out a team of 7 adults to an orphanage in El Salvador this summer: the first mission trip of its kind for our church. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faking It For The Church

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 8, 2009

There is a fear of standing before God almighty and hearing him say, almost you were a child of God. I am sorry,but I was never fooled.

Fakes in the church!! Matt. 10:1-4 OPEN: One night a woman dreamed that she was having a conversation with God. She was angry about all the suffering and evil she saw around her, so she complained to the Lord. “God, why don’t You do something about all this?” God gently replied: “I did. I created ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Message For Palm Sunday

Contributed by David Mcnally on Apr 17, 2011

The change in the people between Palm Sunday and Good Friday shows clearly the fickleness of sinful mankind compared to the steadfastness of God, who never lets us down

Bible: Zechariah 9:9 and Matthew 21:1-11 SERMON – Palm Sunday 2011 The steadfastness of God compared to the fickleness of man What is Palm Sunday all about? First of all about palms – palm branches – big fronds, torn from palm trees to be laid down on the rough surface of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When I Am Deserted!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2010

Despite feeling alone, the child of God is never deserted. David enables us to explore the comfort of God’s presence with His people, even in the day of battle.

“Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! You have said, ‘Seek my face.’ My heart says to you, ‘Your face, Lord, do I seek.’ Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Unveiling His Earlier Christmas Gift

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

For those in peace or those in turmoil, the Word of God speaks to us as we pass through the time of this failing age until we reach the Age that never ends.

Intro When you receive a gift, you normally say “Thank you” for the gift you just received. And it’s after that when you open the gift to see what it is. It’s then that you delight in what you received. If the gift is clothing, you wear it; if it’s a game, you play it; if it’s food, you eat ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Demonstrating Your Thankfulness

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 22, 2010

When it comes to demonstrating our thankfulness it shouldn’t need a holiday. There is never a better time to show how thankful we are than right now ...

Demonstrating your Thankfulness Colossians 4:1-6 Introduction If you are taking notes, there will be lots of bible references this morning … Background on our passage this morning: - Paul writes to the city of Colosse in about 60 AD - Colosse was located in Asia Minor, which is now ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Murder: Its More Than Taking A Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 20, 2009

The 6th Commandment not only addresses murder, but the fact that God never intended for man to play God and determine who should live and who should die.

Murder: It’s More than Taking a Life Exodus 20:13 Introduction One American is shot, beaten, or strangled to death every minute. It seems that no matter where you turn in our society, or even our world, there are murders. It’s on the television and movies as fiction. It’s on the streets and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

This One Has Divine Power

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on May 23, 2009

But we do know that it is the world’s most famous wedding. It occurred in late February of the year A.D. 27, and to this day it has never been surpassed.

This One Has Divine Power We do not know the bride’s name. We do not know the groom’s name. We do not know if they were high school sweethearts or if it was love at first sight. We do not know how long they dated or how he popped the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Learning To Walk A New Way - Part Five Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

The church is not supposed to mimic other human institutions. It is built up the foundation of never-ending love – supernatural power - unsearchable riches –immeasurable vision.

OPEN: So as we’ve begun exploring the fourth chapter of Ephesians – we’ve been looking at a proper response to the blessing Jesus provides for those who are in the Church. These are all first response issues – these are the baby steps. If we don’t get these first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Many Need Your Help"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 5, 2011

We need to never look down at others. We pass by people everyday that need our help. This lesson will show why we need to slow down.

Thank you for all the encouraging e mails yesterday about our friends across the street. As police, detectives and a host of other law enforcement come and go it is a constant reminder of what happened. Jim who I became good friends with was confined to a wheelchair because of his diabetes. But I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Stop, Look, Listen And Live!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 13, 2013

Salvation was never meant to be a life insurance policy in the end,but only the beginning to a beautiful relationship and walk with the Lord, in the abundant life He has promised to us

Stop, look, listen and Live! How many of us, have ever said these words to our parents, You Were Right, I Should Have Listened! I don't know anyone who can say or admit, that those words have never came out of their mouths. Galatians 3:2,3,13,14 NKJ 2. This only I want to learn from you: Did you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational