Sermons on Never Waivers:

Holy Spirit Come Home Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 12, 2006

2 Chronicles chapters 14-16 record very powerful truths that must be taken notice of by the Body of Christ if she is going to enjoy God’s presence and power in His work.

Turn Your Bibles to 2 Chronicles 15:2 Title: Holy Spirit Come Home Theme: Praying for a True Revival in the Church Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer 2 Chronicles 15:2 says, “…Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

God is building a family for Himself that is going to last for all eternity.

In the film Cast Away, Tom Hanks plays a workaholic, Chuck Noland, a FedEx systems engineer whose personal and professional life are ruled by the clock. He gets stranded alone on a desert island after his plane crashes. Now, he’s away from his loved ones and he’s had to learn to survive with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Pilate's Moral Struggle Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon dealing with Pilate’s decision. Movie clip from the "Patriot" illustrates the importance of making courageous decisions.

Pilate’s Moral Struggle Fortifying the Foundations # 41 John 19:1-16[1] 7-18-04 In our text this morning we encounter a tremendous moral struggle. The man experiencing this struggle is the governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate. His struggle begins when providence brings him face to face with the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

A Visitation Of God

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

A look at four groups of people impacted by the visitation of God on the first Christmas. These four groups are represented one way or another in every visitation of God.

A Visitation of God Luke 1:68[1] 12-19-04 [PC1] Intro In Luke 1:68 Zacharias praised God concerning the coming of Christ and prophesied saying, “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people...” (NKJV) The word translated “visited” is “epeskepsato” and it’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68

Denomination: Charismatic

Listen To The Words Of Isaiah's Vineyard Song

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 2, 2005

Isaiah preaches the law to the Israelites who had abused God’s gifts to them in the vineyard.

October 2, 2005 Isaiah 5:1-7 I will sing for the one I love a song about his vineyard: My loved one had a vineyard on a fertile hillside. He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a winepress as well. Then he looked ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Prisoners Of Hope

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005

We must remember those who are suffering for their faith around the world.

Prisoners of Hope Persecution has not been in America, but it is coming. In fact in some ways it has already started. The government is watching us, and have tore down our sign out front as a warning for us to no longer continue having worship services that aren’t state sponsored. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

It Was Just A Little Mistake - That Ain't Right Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 24, 2005

A young prophet dies because he broke his fast... but he was lied to! He was deceived! Why should he pay such a harsh price for such a little mistake?

OPEN: As raw recruits were preparing for their first jump from a C130 aircraft at 1200 ft., the sergeant explained what to do if the main parachute didn’t open: “Snap back immediately into a tight body position,” he said. “Then pull the rip cord of your reserve chute and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of Contentment

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005

Paul addresses the contentment he finds in his spiritual blessings as opposed to materialism. This is a lesson of great importance to we who belong to a nation obsessed with material things.

We have been studying this letter written by the Apostle Paul to the congregation at Philippi. We find ourselves in the last chapter and, in the passage under consideration, we finally learn what led Paul to write this letter to begin with. The Philippian brethren learned of Paul’s imprisonment ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Once Bitten, Twice Shy Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 4: "Jehoshaphat"

ONCE BITTEN, TWICE SHY (2 CHRONICLES 17:1-19:11) The week heading into my 45th birthday was a rich and sweet experience, in more ways than one. Four days before my birthday I was invited to an all-you-can-eat seafood and steak dinner. I ate four helpings, five pieces of chocolate for dessert and a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

40 Days 6 – Made For A Mission – Evangelism Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #6

Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 6: You Were Made for God’s Mission - Evangelism By Doug Fields Gladstone Baptist Church 21/5/04 Arrive on Stage taking off Mission Impossible’s Ethan Hunt – this is the voice over of the recorded message - Good morning Mr Elvery. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Unlovely Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at how we should treat unlovely people

Our attitude to the Unlovely – Luke 5:27-32 Gladstone Baptist Church – 19/9/04 “It was a beautiful Sunday morning and people were filling the church to its fullest capacity. As they filed in, each were given a bulletin filled with announcements, a sermon outline, etc. At the end of the line ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

God Can't Want Your Worst Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at things God can’t do - God Can’t want your worst.

5 Things God Can’t Do – 2) God Can’t Want your Worst. Luke 15:15-24 Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/1/05 pm (Adapted from “Things that are impossible for God, Part 1 – It’s impossible for God to Want your Worst” by Doug Fields) Last week we started this series on 5 things God Can’t Do. Last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Nativity Story: The Hope Of The Wise Men

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 30, 2006

The Magi followed the directions of God’s Word to Jesus and submitted to Him as their King. We should follow in their footsteps!

THE HOPE OF THE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 The Main Idea The Magi followed the directions of God’s Word to Jesus and submitted to Him as their King. We should follow in their footsteps! Outline GOD IS THE SOURCE OF HOPE The Magi were looking forward to the coming of the King of the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dirty Little Secrets Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Deals with the dangers and some helps regarding pornography

1. Title: Dirty Little Secrets 2. Text: Proverbs 7:21-27; Matthew 5:27-28; Job 31:1; et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2006, 6th in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the dangers and prevalence of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Original Ghost-Buster Ii

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 13, 2006

The enemy of our souls is out to destroy us. How can we defeat him? Find out from a man possessed.

The Original Ghost-Buster II November 12, 2006 Last week I spoke to you about a ruthless, cruel underworld system that wars against everything we value… our families, our health, our joy, and especially our eternal destinies. It’s an invisible system, but it’s no less real. And just because you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan