Sermons on novel: showing 571-585 of 2,442

When The Brook Runs Dry

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

I. God sends us out to confront and counter the sins of our nation II. God tests us through His guidance III. God tests us in our hiding place IV. God tests us when the brook runs dry

Introduction One of the new terms of our day is “virtual reality.” We live in a day and time filled with imaginary stories, characters, and scenes. These transport us into unreality, a world of make believe, even a world of science fiction that catapults us into another world. We go to an IMAX ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

How Can I Live The Bible? Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012

You can’t master the Bible, but the Bible can master you. This sermon encourages people to join the Bible Reading Revolution and describes how to spend 10,000 hours with the Bible in your lifetime.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For Heart Trouble

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 10, 2019

The Cure For Heart Trouble - John chapter 14 verses 1-6 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). One key Principle (vs 1). ‘Personal faith in a personal God brings personal strength!’ (2). Three Guarantees of Jesus: • Guarantee #1: "I GO" (vs 2) – that speaks of a place. • Guarantee #2: "I WILL" (vs 3) - that speaks of a promise. • Guarantee #3: ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

War And Peace.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 26, 2023

'War & Peace' - Isaiah chapter 11 verses 1-16 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A vision of the saviour (vs 1-5) A picture of peace (vs 6-9) A story of power (vs 10-16) SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you google the words, “War & Peace.” • The suggested pages it brings up relate to the novel by Leo Tolstoy. • Which is one of the longest and most famous books ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

Because He Lives

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 16, 2022

On Easter Sunday we celebrate the central event of the Christian faith, the resurrection. We can live now and forever because He lives!

Because He Lives I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: When It Was Dark I’m not quite sure how to say this. Many in the church have said that our faith is based on verifiable historical facts. It was a faith built upon evidence. Scholars like Josh McDowell wrote books like "Evidence That Demands A ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Monday - Cursing Fig Trees And Cleansing Temples Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2022

On Monday of Jesus' final week of earthly life, he cursed the fig tree and cleansed the temple. Both activities symbolized God's judgment on the fruitless religion of Israel. As disciple of Christ, we must be faithful and fruitful, and not cause others to stumble.

A. Years ago, I decided to “edjumacate” myself by reading all the classic novels. 1. I decided to start with Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby Dick. 2. I didn’t get very far, because I just couldn’t take long chapter after long chapter describing the whaling harpoon – you can only say so much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19, Mark 9:42, Titus 1:10-11, Romans 16:17-18, John 15:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ We Rejoice In Victory

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 5, 2024

Who wouldn’t rejoice over a prepared place called Heaven and a promised return by our Lord?

IN CHRIST...WE REJOICE IN VICTORY John 14: 1 – 6 A couple walked into a pet store and while they were there looking around, they saw a parrot. The parrot looked at the man and said, “Hey, mister!”. The guy said, “Hey, what?”. And the parrot replied, “You’re stupid and your wife’s ugly.”. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conditions That Make Revival Crucial

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 13, 2003

There are some conditions in the life of the individual Christian or church that indicate the crucial need for revival.

Conditions That Make Revival Crucial Text: Ps.85: 6 Intro: There are probably few Christians attending church regularly, who are unfamiliar with II Chron.7: 14, which says: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

"The Four Lucky Lepers"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

This is a day of Good News--how can we keep silent?

“The Four Lucky Lepers” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Aramean (Syrian) Army, led by Ben-Hadad, is waging a siege, a blockade against the city of Samaria. Cut off from all sources of provisions, the Jewish city is suffering and things are getting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-10

Denomination: Congregational

Getting Ready To Go!

Contributed by Patrick Doherty on Sep 24, 2002

Letting the Christian idea of death change the way we live.

Getting Ready to Go! Letting death change the way you live! Six frogs are on a lily-pad and four decide to jump off, how many are left? There is a huge difference in knowing something and letting affect your actions. According to a newspaper report a private school was have a unique problem. A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#2 A Secret To Tell Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003

The mystery (secret) of the Gospel of Jesus Christ reveals the heart of God to love and redeem his people. This is a secret we must tell others about.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever been entrusted with a secret that you had a hard time keeping to yourself? Sometimes it is hard to keep a secret. I have found that young children have a particularly hard time keeping a secret. That reminds me of two incidents in our family. The first one happened ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"I Ran Away But I Couldn't Stay" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 26, 2003

That fish gets all the attention, but this book contains a message about the character of God. In these few pages we find a story that reveals to us the power and compassion of God...and along the way, like Jonah, we learn that obedience isn’t optional.

Jonah—A Sermon Series by Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline of Jonah: Ch 1, The Prodigal Prophet Ch 2, The Praying Prophet Ch 3, The Preaching Prophet Ch 4, The Pouting Prophet Message #1, “I ran away but I couldn’t stay” -chapter 1:1-3 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Congregational

His Needs, Her Needs, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

Why should we even worry about trying to meet each other’s needs?

Does God care how I get along with my wife? We know that God cares about: world events, the lives of powerful and important people. But does he care about my life, even down to the point of caring about our relationships? Yes. Most definitely yes. Because He isn’t just a God out there. He is a God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Curing Leprosy

Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2002

Like Namaan, we all suffer from leprosy. Ours is leprosy of the spirit and soul. Both result in death and both have only one cure.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Strategy For Being #1 Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Oct 26, 2001

I talk about God’s strategy for being #1 which is humility.

God’s Strategy For Being #1: Humility Illustration: A coach and his recruiter were talking about the upcoming football season. The recruiter asked, “What kind of players are you looking for this year coach?” The coach replied, “you know the player who gets knocked down and doesn’t get up?” The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist