Sermons on Obvious Characters:

Answering The Call: The Life Of Samuel Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Discovering what it means to serve God is best illustrated by examining the commitment of those who do serve, like Samuel.

What chance for great honor does God give us? The chance to influence a group of people That’s the greatest honor God gives one of His servants We must serve if we want to honor God. God’s Servant: I Is Known as God’s Possession 1 Samuel 3:20 And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3, 1 Samuel 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Softening The Blow Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Since we may minister to people who are hearing bad news, examining Samuel’s heart while he acts in this way provides keys we can remember if we too need to serve in this uncomfortable way.

Softening the Blow Selections from 1 Samuel Introduction Part of Samuel’s ministry was working with people who were in difficult or unusual circumstances. With His Own Family -His mother (2:18-19) Tell Bad News from God -Eli (3:11-14, 17-18) -King Saul (13:11-14; 15:24-31) Serve with those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:11-14, 1 Samuel 15:24-36

Denomination: Baptist

Plan The Job Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Preparations for Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem

Introduction: Book of Nehemiah One of my favorite books along with the Book of Acts, Man’s faith and God in action. Resume of Book: Nehemiah’s prayer Neh.1 Artaxexes send Nehemiah to Jerusalem Neh.2 1-10 Nehemiah inspects the walls of Jerusalem Neh.2 11-20 Builders ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Exploit The Circumstances Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Nehamiah exploits his circumstances

II. HE EXPLOITED THE CIRCUMSTANCES Neh. 2:1-9. God often prepares people for a work by putting them in the right place. Nehemiah had an opportunity to present his request. He was probably, under the exile Jews in a unique position to do so effectively. Character: i) Obviously had a good ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Perseverance In Adversity Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Nehemiah persevered when the chips were down

III: PERSEVERE IN ADVERSITY Neh. 2:10 & 19 & 20. Sanballat the Horite and Tobiah the Ammonite opposed him. Both non-Jews. Not part of the OT covenant. Jealousy and fear of the consequences. Nehemiah would become powerful. Note Nehemiah rebukes them, not by name calling but merely by ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10-20

Denomination: Anglican

Preparation For Reconstruction Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Do your homework!

IV. PREPARATIONS FOR THE ACTUAL RECONSTRUCTION Nehemiah: a) He "cases the joint" Neh. 2:11-17 In God’s Work it is important to see what you are being called to do and to see if you are prepared to do it. we are not robots. we are called to take an active interest in the Life the lord has called ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-17

Denomination: Anglican

Let's Go Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Having done the groundwork, Nehemiah rebuilds the walls up in 52 days

V. THE ACTUAL RECONSTRUCTION 1. Allocation of the Work. Neh. 3 Nehemiah doesn’t do all the work himself. HE DELEGATES. As Christians leaders we need to learn to delegate - especially the work with the greatest kudos. Remember in the Kingdomn of God, it is the leader that should be servant of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Beginning To Rebuild Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

How Nehemiah begins to re-build the walls of Jerusalem.

Introduction In this morning’s text, we will look at how Nehemiah begins to re-build the walls of Jerusalem. I think that the state of walls of Jerusalem / is not a bad picture / of the state of some of our parishes in England today. Perhaps the state of repair of the walls will not epitomise ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

"The Prayer Of Jabez"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

The Prayer of Jabez assures us we can enjoy a fuller life as we become aware of the direction God is moving in our life.

Sermon.994 The Prayer of Jabez” First Chronicles 4:9-10 Are you ready for an adventure that will get you a better life, protect you and not cause you any pain? That sounds like those old time sideshows of the elixir sellers who would peddle their medicine that was believed by the people who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Four Bible Saints"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

Moses, David, Samson, and Peter all sinned, yet each was a mighty and powerful man who was used by God to accomplish His work.

Sermon.986 See Sermon # 538 "Four Bible Saints” I John 1:5-10 Moses, David, Samson, Peter The word "Saint" is defined as one who has led a good life and accumulated many good deeds, then years after that person’s death the church hierarchy elects that person a "Saint." In the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of A Hard Heart Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2001

Pharaoh’s four responses to God when he is commanded to let the Children of God go, illustrate the consequences of a hard heart.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 7 “The Consequences of a Hard Heart” Exodus 7-10 Dr. John R. Hamby Proverbs 29:1 states the biblical principle, “He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 17, 2001

Pharaoh’s stiff-necked rebellion against God is also exhibited in America today. Four things we can learn about the judgment of God.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 8 “Facing the Judgment of God” Exodus 11 and 12 Dr. John R. Hamby It seems appropriate that on the Sunday following perhaps that greatest tragedy in American History, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Cain's Sacrifice Is Rejected Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Why was Cain’s offering rejected? We reproduce Cain’s sin when we allow sin to control us and try to produce our own righteousness.

Genesis 4 - The Sin of Cain Genesis 4:1 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, "I have acquired a man from the LORD." 2 Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in the process of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12, Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Giant

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

In life we face many situations and often we run away.

Facing the Giant Today I want to take the time to cover a small piece of history. As I read this it became clear to me that this battle is still being fought today by many, and lost as well. I am not talking about a physical fight, but rather a spiritual one. Today we are going to be reading from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Lies Beneath

Contributed by Ed Doss on Oct 24, 2000

Satan's efforts to steal faith

What Lies Beneath Ed Doss Sunday July 23, 2000 Rev. 12:7 The Bible says that there was a great war in Heaven. ~ Satan and his Demons fought against God and his Angels ~ But he was not strong enough and the Bible says that he was hurled down to Earth and there was rejoicing in Heaven ~ But woe ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational