Sermons on Ocean:

What Wealth Looks Like Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

Paul’s Description of True Riches

· This morning we considered the first of Paul’s request in Ephesians 3:14-21 1) Intense prayer seen in his posture 2) Based upon the fact of our relationship with God as His children 3) Packed with potential due to the nature of the one prayed to: RICHES of His glory. Paul prays #1 for STRENGTH. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-21

The Taming Of The Tongue

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 30, 2005

The theme of this sermon is surrendering your tongues to the control of the Holy Spirit.

THE TAMING OF THE TONGUE --James 3:5-12 by R. David Reynolds The Japanese give us two proverbs we should never forget. The first one says, “The tongue is but three inches long, yet it can kill a person six feet high.” The second one warns everyone: “The tongue is more to be feared than the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

Seeking A Love Affair With Jesus

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Nov 16, 2005

When people drink wine they become influenced by it in a bad way. We need the wine of God! Which is not wine in the natural but indeed the spirit of God.

Deep Hunger for God is difficult to put into words, Even when we come to a place where we can express our heart before God, the words can take us by surprise. The Psalmist used beautiful words to reflect a heart response to God PSALM 42:1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so I long ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s Wrong With Religion? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 21, 2010

Being religious for the sake of self-worth is detestable to God because God looks at the heart.

Please grab a Bible. This is how God directly speaks to us. Let’s start by looking at the Gospel of Luke chapter 21:1-4... Giving money to the church is the religious thing to do isn’t it? But what can go wrong with doing a religious thing?? Being religious for the sake of self-worth is ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Headline News

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

Repent before it is too late.

HEADLINE NEWS! "Whatever the LORD wishes he does in heaven and on earth, in the seas and in all the deeps. He raises storm clouds from the end of the earth, makes lightning and rain, brings forth wind from the storehouse" Ps 135: 6-7 God alone controls the weather and He speaks through natural ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:6-7

Denomination: Catholic

Power Of Determination Part 1 Series

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007

Determination is the strength that carries you through the path of success in the midst of obstacles. The word obstacle is a compound word derived from two words, obstruction and tackle. Every obstruction in life is to be tackled. Determination is the abi

The Power of Determination I am glad that you are here today to hear the word of God. I yield my self totally to Him to use me in bringing the “rhema” of God to you. God has created you with a purpose in mind. The purpose is your destiny. It is destiny that produces dream or vision that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep It Simple Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 23, 2007

This message focuses on the need for the church and the pastor to have a clear vision of where they are headed. Isreal was in a state of decline when the vision was given and this message offers hope for the church that may be in a state of decline as we

“Keep it Simple!” Habakkuk 1:5, 2:2-3, 3:19 In the OT we find a tiny book there called Habakkuk. In my Bible it only consists of 3 pages, but they are powerful pages. I want you to meet this man Habakkuk so I want to share with you several verses from this book that have great meaning for us ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 30, 2007

We have freedom in Christ as God’s people. Use that freedom, not for license to live selfishly, but to worship God completely… and love the people in your life unselfishly. Be free… be free to love.

Freedom, Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Introduction Atop the hill in Washington, D.C. stands the Capitol Building of the United States of America. The cornerstone was laid in 1793, but the crowning touch, is the statue on top of the rotunda known as the “Freedom Lady” that was placed there in 1863. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Reclaimed People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 12, 2004

5th of 5 - Easter. Jesus lays claim to your life and someday he is coming again to redeem his claim.

Resurrection Sunday Reclaimed People A Study of John 5-6 Jesus was Passionate Seven Times Jesus said “I AM” John 6 contains the first of seven great I AM statements recorded by John, statements that are found nowhere else in the Gospels. God revealed Himself to Moses by the name I AM (Jehovah) ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Tall: Et. Tu. Brutus Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on May 2, 2004

Betrayal and rejection are a part of life but it doesn’t have to be the commanding part of life

No one goes through life without experiencing rejection and/or betrayal. Its part of the result of being sinful humans that we reject others and as a result we end up on the receiving end of that rejection as well. In some ways this fear is the foundation for so many others. We’re afraid of what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Members Of Christ's Body Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 16, 2004

A sermon on the necessity of Christian unity, employing Paul’s "body of Christ" as the primary paradigm.

Sermon for 3 Epiphany Year C, 25/01/2004 Based on 1 Cor 12:12-31a By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Members Of Christ’s Body” As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be A Prayer Warrior

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 25, 2004

to teach the people the importance of being a intercessor

How To Be A Prayer Warrior Ephesians 3:16-19 Primary Purpose: To teach the people the importance of being a intercessor Back in 1993, I got sick with pneumonia. I was so wore out I would get short of breath talking on the phone. I remember a lady named Ruth who called me. She asked me how I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In God Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004

The inspired writer uses three historical events that illustrate for us the rest God has in store for His children.

REST IN GOD Hebrews 4:1-11 Two artists attempted to paint a picture of peace. The first drew a beautiful scene. He painted an ocean still as a pond, showing a graceful sailboat passing by. Overhead the sky was blue, flecked with light, fluffy clouds. And on the shore children played in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hope, An Anchor For The Soul Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 13, 2004

Our text for today describes the believers "hope" as an "anchor for the soul, both sure and steadfast."

HOPE: AN ANCHOR FOR THE SOUL Hebrews 6:13-20 Several years ago my parents and I lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Our neighbors had a beautiful 65’ yacht. His yacht was in process of being towed when a sudden violent storm came up. The neighbors entire family was on the boat. With the wind ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

S.t.o.n.e.s.

Contributed by Tim Hohm on Sep 16, 2004

The Bible is clear that we fight with weapons that are not our own. We can learn from David as he fought Goliath -- His head-on approach to dealing with a difficult moment allowed God to do another miracle in his life.

S. T. O. N. E. S. Central, August 29, 2004 -- Pastor Tim Hohm -- RevTim.com 1 Samuel 17:1-11 (NLT) The Philistines now mustered their army for battle and camped between Socoh in Judah and Azekah at Ephes-dammim. [2] Saul countered by gathering his troops near the valley of Elah. [3] So the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal