Sermons on Old Vessel:

Saul's Transformation

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 16, 2003

Saul is stopped on the Road to Damascus.

Saul’s Transformation Acts 9:1 – 9:9 Jeff Hughes – June 14, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. As we begin our study today, not only are we starting a new chapter of Acts, but we are seeing a transition period in the early church. In Acts chapter 1 verse 8, we see Jesus telling the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The God Of New"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 28, 2006

A sermon for the New Year

“Do not call to mind the former things, Or ponder things of the past. “Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” Well, here we are, at the end of another year. And I mean really the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Ordinary Day Breakthroughs

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 3, 2019

Sermon thesis: The LORD uses our ordinary days to develop our character, our faith and our spiritual strength so that we may be able to reflect His glory and live an Abundant Life here on this Good Earth. How we handle ordinary days can lead to extra-ordinary days!

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10; Jeremiah 18:1-4 Title: Ordinary Day Breakthroughs Sermon thesis: The LORD uses our ordinary days to develop our character, our faith and our spiritual strength so that we may be able to reflect His glory and live an Abundant Life here on this Good Earth. INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10, Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Honoring God’s Investment-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2014

1 of 3. Paul reminded Timothy of the significance of God’s investment in us. When do we honor the gravity of God’s investment? We honor the gravity of God’s investment when we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for His...

HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-I—1Timothy 1:12-17 Attention: Thanksgiving place-setting ideas: ‘If you could invite anyone for Thanksgiving dinner, Who would it be? & Why? What would they discover about you? What are you most thankful for this year? 5 things for which you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Season Of Hope! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 24, 2017

Our writer shares with us how His Hope in God leds Him to: 1. A Call for an Divine Intervention 2. A Call of Confession 3. A Call of Co-Mission with God

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:24-37 Theme: Hope Title: The Season of Hope Our writer shares with us how His Hope in God leads Him to: 1. A Call for an Intervention 2. A Call of Confession 3. A Call of Co-Mission INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Handle A Shipwreck Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2016

In this sermon, we explore Paul's shipwreck and learn lessons for our life about the anchors God provides in the storms of life.

Introduction: A. When I was growing up, one of my favorite TV shows was the silly comedy “Gilligan’s Island.” 1. Every episode opened with the catchy theme song that introduced the plight of the group. 2. “Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, A tale of a fateful trip, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is God Saying? Part 5 Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on May 2, 2002

As we look into this historic/prophetic book, God is not only speaking to an exiled Judah. He is speaking to us today. This is the fifth message in a series of, "What Is God Saying?"

SIX THINGS "GOD IS SAYING" IN DANIEL CHAPTER 5 ------------------------------------------------------- 1. “DON’T BE BLINDED BY THE PARTY.” (v 1-2) (A) THE FALSE SECURITY OF THE GREAT KINGS PARTY The king had invited 1,000 of his nobles. These were renowned people in his kingdom. The rich, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Ship Of Dreams: Titanic Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

Although, stereotypically, we think that young women are looking for romance from films, while men crave for adventure, in fact all of us, if we are honest, long for both.

--note-- 1997, 20th Century Fox Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet - - - - - I wasn’t very keen to see Titanic when it first came out. A few particularly bad experiences of sea sickness in small boats, miles from land, coupled with thoughts of how terrifying it would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1

Denomination: *other

Mary And The Little Lamb

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 16, 2004

Mary’s HUMILITY, PURITY, AVAILABILITY. Jesus was a SUBSTITUTIONARY, SUPERNATURAL, SPECIAL, SACRIFICIAL, and SPECIAL LAMB, and He SHOULD be a SOUGHT Lamb. Powerpoint at website.

Mary and the Little Lamb Luke 1:26-38; John 1:29 Formatted text, audio/video, and PowerPoint are at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LittleLamb.html I suppose one the most familiar nursery rhymes is the poem, Mary had a Little Lamb. The lamb in the nursery rhyme was pure and sweet. Surely, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

To Tame The Tongue Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 28, 2005

7th message on James. The ability to control the tongue is a test of character for all Christians. James concern is to tame the tongue, a small organ that can indicate the temperature of your soul.

Winston Churchill rallied the Free World against the threat of totalitarianism by the power of his speech. During those same days, Adolph Hitler, mesmerized the German nation with his oratorical skill, and led the Axis war machine to enslave much of Europe. Churchill and Hitler demonstrate the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

The Anchor

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2013

God fashioned an anchor of hope for us, so that we can ride out our storms. We’re going to look at the purpose of this anchor, what it’s made of, how we hold onto it, and how it holds us.

THE ANCHOR Heb. 6:16-20a INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Husband/Wife Follies 1. A husband asked his wife about what she wanted for her birthday. She answered, "I want something that's bright and shiny, and can go from 0 –150 in 3 seconds; That's what I want for my birthday!" So He got her a bathroom ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Book Of The Law And The People Sprinkled With Blood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 26, 2014

To show that all the activities of Moses was done also on the New Covenant but with a twist.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been sprinkled with the blood of JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all the activities of Moses was done also on the New Covenant but with a twist. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:19 (Amplified Bible) 9:19 For when every command of the Law had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desperate For A Move Of God

Contributed by Kent Meeler on Jan 26, 2013

Many churches are barren as our nation and world dies in sin. We are desperate for a mighty move of God.

A DESPERATE NEED FOR A MOVE OF GOD 1 SAMUEL 2:22 Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. 1 SAMUEL 3:1–3 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:22

Denomination: Church Of God

Koran Burning And All That!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 24, 2012

To trust God to mete out justice when facing persecutions!!!

THE BURNING ISSUE Want to become an international celeb in a jiffy? Go no further than aping the dubious, provocative style of “Pastor” Terry Jones of Dove World Outreach Center Gainesville who was hell-bent on burning Koran on Sept 11 (for obvious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

From Persecutor To Propagator- Paul (Saul) Meets The Christ! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 11, 2011

We need to seriously examine whether we are in a position to hear God's voice and to obey His commands to us, and to understand that God is able to get our attention if necessary and it may not necessarily be a pleasant experience if we are not in a posi

Act 9:1-20 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal