Sermons on Oil For The Lamp:

Filled With The Fragrance

Contributed by David Green on Nov 1, 2007

Like Isaiah in the temple - the home at Bethany is filled with the fragrance of Mary’s anointing

FILLED WITH THE FRAGRANCE JOHN 12 12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Why Don't You Do Something

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2007

As we stand at the foot of the cross it is easy to demand of God how could you allow this happen, why don’t you do something?

How many times have we asked ourselves the same question that Jesus asked as he hung dying on the cross? “God why don’t you do something?” Surely if we had of been standing by watching as this man of peaces, as the Son of God was humiliated in a sham of a trial, as he was scourged and beaten in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Careful How You Get What You Want Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hailey Sr on Sep 19, 2007

This Sermon deals with the issue of self induced suffering, and God’s forgiveness toward His people.

Suffering Series #1 “BE CAREFUL HOW YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT” II KINGS 5:15-27 PASTOR BENJAIMIN T. HAILEY SR “UBC” Union Baptist Church of Allentown 7-2-2006 “Be Careful How You Get What You Want” – II Kings 5:15-27 Introduction: The person of God must develop a healthy understanding that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Blessing Blocker Or Blessing Bringer? Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 21, 2007

It’s time for the church to check its motives for being.

September 23, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Haggai 1:1-15 Subject: Sowing and Reaping Title: Are You a Blessing Blocker or a Blessing Bringer? You live in the most blessed nation in the world. You have more freedom to do as you like. You have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Calculating Character

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 22, 2007

Integrity marks the lives of those who may be trusted in all things.

Title: Calculating Character Text: Luke 16:1-13 Thesis: Integrity marks the lives of those who may be trusted. Introduction A pastor was walking down the street when he came to a group of about a dozen boys between 10 and 12 years of age. The boys surrounded an old dog. Concerned that the boys ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How And Why Does God Heal? Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 25, 2007

An exploration of how and why God heals based on covenant relationship with his people

I once had a colleague who talked about how she had broken her ankle and asked God for healing and received it, instantaneously and miraculously. Another gentleman was diagnosed with cancer and genuinely believed God would heal him. Several months later I attended his funeral. Healing is another ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Just One Little Problem

Contributed by Matthew Morine on May 15, 2007

Hezekiah is a great king, with great talents and abilities, but he has one weakness--pride. Pride is not totally bad, is it? Look at Hezekiah, he was successful. So what is the danger in pride?

JUST ONE LITTLE PROBLEM TEXT: 2 KINGS 18-20 THEME: THE RISE AND FALL OF PRIDE IN LIFE. Mike Duncan was the coach of Corey Brewer of Portland, TN. You might know Corey Brewer. He won two national championships with the Florida Gators in the last two years. It is predicted that Corey will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#2then God:the Answer Is Hidden In The Need! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2007

Then God. When we do all we can, we have to trust God to help us reach beyond our limitations!

*#2 THEN GOD! THE ANSWER IS HIDDEN IN THE NEED! YOUR PROBLEM WILL NOT CATCH GOD BY SURPRISE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is the second part of a two part lesson, I do this part in two parts. I. NOTHING TAKES OUR MIGHTY GOD BY SURPRISE. A. God is the Creator. B. Today many of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Color-Blind Series

Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on May 21, 2007

A look at how money "colors" or shapes our interior lives and why Jesus has so much to say about its use.

This represents the first in a 5-part focus on how money affects our interior (heart)life, and is derived from a 3-part series given by Brad Powell of Northridge Church, Plymouth, MI. With Brad Powell’s permission, I adapted his material to its present format. Message #1: Color-blind, The Color ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have I Got Something For You!

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 1, 2007

Many think that the laying on of hands was for the early church only. I believe that God is still working through ministers to impart His blessing on His people

June 3, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Acts 19:1-7 Subject: The Anointing of God By the Laying on of Hands Title: Have I Got Something for You! I’ve shared with you before from one of my favorite book series – The Chronicles of Narnia – and I want to begin today by telling a story from the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 20, 2003

Whenever we wonder if it is possible to cope with life’s problems we only have to look to the Lord, our Shepherd. Too many needy people look to themselves, the world or to others when they are afraid, distressed or dissatisfied, besides the Shepherd. Dav

The Lord is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need (Psa 23:1-6) Song: "You are More Than Enough" You are my supply G/B C My breath of life Am7 D2/F# Still more awesome than I know G C D You are my reward G/B C Worth living for Am7 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Belonging To God's Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 3, 2004

Every person has two basic universal needs: “To love and be loved” and “to understand and be understood.” Those two basic needs are best met in a loving caring community of believers.

Belong to God’s Family Background Scripture: I John 1:7 - Acts 2:42-47 Do you remember the fun times you had in your family growing up? One of the things I remember is the times we drove to visit relatives. When visiting my grandparents in Kansas City, Kansas I remember sliding down the long ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Mission Of The Servant Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 4, 2004

This is the 2nd of 5 Servant Songs in Isaiah. This one expresses the mission of Christ to restore the Children of Israel; and to serve as a light to the Gentiles

February 8, 2004 Title: Servant Songs of Isaiah: Mission of the Servant Text: Isaiah 49:1-6 Introduction 1. A couple weeks ago, we introduced the Servant Songs of Isaiah... In the book of Isaiah, there are 5 "songs" that speak about Jesus... and some aspect of His ministry. 2. We’ve looked at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sins Of Favoritism

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

The church does not and should not have a caste system. The church is not a place of racism nor classism, yet why are we not growing?

The sins of Favoritism James 2:1-13 (Instruction: Come in dressed well) Jesus Christ is the Lord who left the glory of heaven and came to this corruptible world to save sinners like us. He humbled himself, laid aside His position in heaven, and became like us. He was born is dire ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Blessings

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

In Christ we have obtained an inheritance and a responsibility to unite heaven and earth: we also believed in him and were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until heaven and are are united.

Ephesians 1__1-14 Proper 10 B SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS Amos 7:7-15 This is what the Lord God showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand. And the Lord said to me, “Amos, what do you see?” And I said, “A plumb line.” Then the Lord said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-14

Denomination: Anglican