Sermons on Nicene Counsel:

Thanks For The Suffering

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

This message looks at the though of "being thankful in the midst of suffering".

THANKS FOR THE SUFFERING 1 Peter 4:12-19 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Will Of God

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 19, 2009

Knowing the will of God is difficult.

Knowing the will of God Topical Sermon Introduction: Eccl. 1:2 – Meaningless Solomon was in sin and out of God’s will. 1. Why do we need to know His will for our lives? a. Frustrations comes being out of His will b. Incompleteness c. Lack of peace 2. God desires and commands us to know the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recognizing The Works Of The Enemy

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 27, 2009

We must gain an understanding of who the enemy is and how he works.

Recognizing the Works of the Enemy. I. Review of our enemy. A. Why does the enemy oppose you? 1.You are a source of pleasure to God. Rev 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. KJV 2. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Church Of God

"Blessed And Highly Favored"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Mary magnified the Lord and her spirit rejoiced in God her Savior.

14 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Mary, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, Magnified the Lord, and her spirit rejoiced in God her Savior. REFERENCES: Third Sunday of Advent; (JAG) Joy, Admiration, and Gratitude; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:42-55

Denomination: Pentecostal

Challenges For The Church

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 22, 2007

This message was birthed out of a heart to evangelize our community for God.

Challenges for the Church by: Donny Granberry Acts 20:27-32 NIV For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. 28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's All About Choice Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

Our motive for service proves our choice of master. Paul reminds us that if our motive of service proves Christ to be our Master, then the results should be a life of bearing fruit.

INTRODUCTION In our study last wee, taken from the 1st chapter of Philippians a verse 15, we found that “others” (15) were sharing “Christ”. Some of these were brothers whom Paul had earlier influenced and they had become more courageous and fearless in their spread of the gospel. **WOULDN’T IT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Stubbornness Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

Part two of a series dealing with things that hinder our prayer life

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------------ LESSON #2: STUBBORNNESS TEXT: ZECH. 7:11-13 REVIEW: What was our lesson last week? Disobedience What is disobedience towards God? Sin What does sin do? It separates us from God What is the danger of allowing sin into our ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Pep Talk Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 26, 2008

Sometimes in the face of difficulty we need some encouragement to stay the course. That’s what Paul gives us as we prepares for a very difficult time in his life.

I dislike performance evaluations. (Performance Evaluation Dictionary). Giving or getting employee evaluations are a little like going to dentist, but without the Novocain. I like coaching better. I took golf lessons as a youngster. I really liked it when the coach would come over and put his hands ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Me? Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 17, 2010

When storms of life strucks us, we often ask the question WHY ME? WHY MY FAMILY? WHY GOD?

Many times in our lives we have asked this question; WHY ME?. And so often we do not have an answer for it. I mean, yes! there are not many answer out there that can satisfy our questions, it reminds me of a famous song; "there are more questions than answers". When a loved one dies, we loss our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who Really Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2011

Who Really Killed Jesus? - 1. Is Satan Behind It All? 2. Was It Judas The Betrayer? 3. Could the Disciples Have Helped Prevent this Evil 4. Should The Religious Leaders Be Responsible? 5. Maybe the People Who Were Turned Into A Mob Killed Jesus 6. Pi

Pope Benedict XVI has made a sweeping exoneration of the Jewish people for the death of Jesus, tackling one of the most controversial issues in Christianity in a new book. - In excerpts from "Jesus of Nazareth-Part II" released Wed. Mar. 9, 2011 In it Benedict explains biblically and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To Nebuchadnezzar

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

NEBUCHADNEZZAR'S TESTIMONY

Daniel 4:1 -3 & 19 - 37 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO NEBUCHADNEZZAR I. THE POWER OF KING NEBUCHADNEZZAR Ch.1:1-2 1 ¶ In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

When Jesus Shows Up

Contributed by Dj Thomsen on Apr 8, 2021

Everyone thinks they know what's possible; until Jesus shows up.

I just wanted to take some time this morning and let all of you know that I’m not supposed to be here. And I know that this may come as a shock to many of you because here I am standing up front in my dress and I’ve got my little folder here and it sure looks like I know what I’m doing but in ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

1 Corinthians 13 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 1, 2021

The Excellence of Love

Corinth was destroyed about 146 BC and was rebuilt by Julius Caesar in about 46 BC. They’re a mix of Italians, Jews and Orientals. Latin was the official language, but koine Greek was spoken. It was a maritime city, and was famous for bronze and tile as well. About 600,000 people lived there, which ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Behavior Of Believers Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 28, 2019

Having warned of false teaching, Paul revealed the great benefit and result of sound, biblical teaching - it would serve to build and sustain Christian character within the body of Christ.

The Behavior of Believers Titus 2: 1-10 Following Paul’s instruction for Titus in regard to dealing with false teachers, he offered a strong admonition to remain faithful to sound doctrine. Titus 2:1 – But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. Such faithfulness to sound doctrine would ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Married Singles

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Apr 13, 2012

What it means to be Complete in the Lord

There are numerous mysteries, with the help of the Holy Ghost, which the Christian has to unravel. One of these is the Mystery of being a married single. What does this mean? It is a pointer to the fact that though you may be single from the perspective of the world there is a spiritual marriage in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal