Sermons on Occupying A Position:

“be Ready” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 16, 2012

Malachi speaks of the day when God will bring justice to the earth.

The prophet now addresses the few people in Israel who had remained faithful to God but who were lamenting the perceived lack of action on God’s part to bring appropriate judgment upon the rebellious among them. They had wrongly concluded that God was unwilling to judge sin. Malachi speaks of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus At The Pawn Shop

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 18, 2012

It is not that God cannot do it without you, but there are times that He borrows from us to work His will and do His deeds. He will make you a deal that can't be beat.

When Jesus asks You for a Loan Prov. 22:7 7 ¶ The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. {the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth} (KJV) 7 El rico se enseñoreará de los pobres; y el que toma prestado es siervo del que presta. (RVG04) "On loan from God"---Rush ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Living True Way

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 15, 2012

In John 14:6, Jesus Christ made a profound statement that asserts the exclusiveness of the Gospel. In three simple words (way, truth, and life), Jesus made it very clear that He, and He alone, is the answer to man’s greatest need.

The Living True Way John 14:6 In John 14:6, Jesus Christ made a profound statement that asserts the exclusiveness of the Gospel. In three simple words (way, truth, and life), Jesus made it very clear that He, and He alone, is the answer to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Church Persecution

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 27, 2014

It’s important to understand, we too have an inner working of the Holy Spirit that provides us power to persevere against fears of persecution.

INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Act 2:17-18

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 16, 2014

“That I will pour forth of My Spirit on all mankind; and your son and daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall dream dreams, even on my bond slaves, both men and women, I will in those days pour forth my Spirit and they shall prophesy.”

INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

Scripture: John 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Needs Your : Presence / Time Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 6, 2014

This series is based on the pledge we make as united Methodist to support the church with our Presence , Prayers and Gifts. Todays Sermon gets us focused on the importance of spending time with Jesus

The story at the beginning of this sermon is not mine but it is all over the internet so I don't know who to give credit to. Key verse Matthew 25:14-30 Today’s Verse Luke 10: 41-42 Satan called a Meeting with his evil angels one day. This is what Satan said, "We can't keep the Christians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tearing Down And Rebuilding Worldviews Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tearing Down and Rebuilding Worldviews

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tearing Down and Rebuilding Worldviews Luke 15:1-10 July 26, 2009 I want to talk to you today about worldviews. A worldview is the lens with which you see, understand, and interpret the world. In this passage, Jesus addresses two different groups of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tearing Down And Rebuilding Worldviews

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tearing Down and Rebuilding Worldviews

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tearing Down and Rebuilding Worldviews Luke 15:1-10 July 26, 2009 I want to talk to you today about worldviews. A worldview is the lens with which you see, understand, and interpret the world. In this passage, Jesus addresses two different groups of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palace Or The Pasture

Contributed by Thomas Custer on Mar 17, 2014

what made David who he was, was not developed in the fanfare of the palace, but in the isolation of a pasture... long before he played for Saul, he played for God. Before defeating the giant, he practiced on trees, targets, bears and lions.

Palace or the Pasture 1 Samuel 16:11 KJV [11] And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. Gene Edwards, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Tackle Tough Jobs Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Feb 13, 2015

Giving people wisdom for living daily and for the Kingdom through the life of Nehemiah.

HOW TO TACKLE TOUGH JOBS! NEHEMIAH 2:1-9 February 8, Dr. Jim Bohrer It’s amazing how much we forget as we get older. I guess it’s true that if you don’t use it, you lose it. A popular gameshow hosted by Jeff Foxworthy asked ordinary adults to test their smarts with a series ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Donkey Is The Key

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 26, 2015

The Donkey is the key to understanding that Palm Sunday didn't just happen but the=at it was carefully planned to stop Judas interrupting with his betrayal until the time was right.

SERMON : The donkey is the key This morning’s Gospel reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem - which happened at the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. Resume. Jesus decided to go into Jerusalem, even though it was a dangerous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Anglican

What Is Our Identity As Christians

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 26, 2014

If we are Christians our STANDING irrespective of how we fall REAMINS that of a Child of God. Hallelujah!! However our STATE may change when we make wrong choices and refuse or neglect to follow Jesus.

Who am I in Christ Intro: When Maddy and I led a pilgrimage to Israel in January this year, we met a Roman Catholic priest at the Parable house in Taybeh, the only Christian village in the Occupied Territories. The priest started his talk to us by saying: I am, first of all, a Palestinian I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Turn Around

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 29, 2015

The need for and meaning of repentance

Before I moved to Oregon I use to consider myself a fisherman. I got my license each year and spent many afternoons and days off with a string in the Walker River or Lee Vining Creek. One of the few times I fished here was in my first few years and I went out to the Sandy near Troutdale. Steelhead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Introduction To Romans Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

This is an introduction to the Book of Romans

An Introduction to the Letter to the Romans August 6, 2006 Pray INTRODUCTION The Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Romans. The Letter to the Romans was written in the winter of 56-57, not 1956-57, but the year AD 56. The Letter to the Romans is so important to Christianity; it was the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: The Fulfillment Of Hanukkah

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

In the middle of the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah), where the people remembered the Most Holy Place being reconsecrated, Jesus says He is consecrated and set apart by the Father just like the Most Holy Place and just like the Temple.

Intro It is now winter. The fall harvest complete, the skies are now a darker hue, and the festivals are over. The Israelites have kept God’s ordained festivals and now the long, cold wet winter descends until the spring festivals begin. We can easily lose our focus on God during this time ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-39

Denomination: Lutheran