Sermons on Oliver:

You Shall Answer

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 12, 2001

TODAY WE WITNESS THE PROPHESIES BEING UNFOLDED, WE SEE MEN THAT ARE BOASTEROUS AND SELF - WILLED, AND THERE IN OUR CHURCHES TODAY HOLDING THE OFFICE OF A PASTOR. GRANTED THE NUMBERS ARE NOT THAT HIGH, YET, STAND POST YOU WILL WITNESS THEM GROW THE CLOSER WE NEAR THE END.

YOU SHALL ANSWER TEXT JEREMIAH 23: 1,2, IN OUR FACILITIES.IN THESE GOD GIVEN PASSAGES JEREMIAH MAKES HIS PETITION TO THE STIFFED NECKED LEADERS OF YESTERDAY. I MAKE THAT SAME PETITION TODAY. SIMPLY BECAUSE THERE ARE LEADERS WHO ARE REFUSING TO FEED THEIR FLOCK, REFUSING TO DEMONSTRATE THE ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-2, Ezekiel 34:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promises To The Man Of God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 15, 2003

The man God will bless, the prosperity He promises, and the blessing of a faithful wife and good children.

Promises to the Man of God Psalm 128 INTRO.: Father’s Day is observed on the 3rd Sunday in June. The idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Reaction Is Showing: Part One

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003

The true test of character is not found in your actions but your reactions.

Your reaction is showing. John 18:1 -- 11. Turn to John chapter 18 then look up here I want to tell you something. The true test of your character is not found in your actions but in your reactions. Have you ever gone to the doctor for a check up and the doctor gets out that little rubber ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Think About Jesus?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2003

Is he the King that you welcome into your hearts– like the crowds did that Sunday 2000 years ago. Or is he that uncomfortable person that you would like to get rid of, like the Jewish leadersdid 2000 years ago

Sunday 9th April 2001 Ferindune Old People’s Home, Faringdon This afternoon’s reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem which happened at the beginning of a week – in about AD 30 - that Christians remember each year as “Holy Week” or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 1, 2003

Is he the King that you welcome into your hearts– like the crowds did that Sunday 2000 years ago or Is he that uncomfortable person that you would like to get rid of, like the Jewish leaders did 2000 years ago.

Talk on Sunday 9th April 2001 in Ferindune This afternoon’s reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem which happened at the beginning of a week – in about AD 30 - that Christians remember each year as “Holy Week” or “Passion Week”. The week before Easter Resume. Jesus decided to go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Anglican

When You Eat And Are Satisfied

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Praising God in prosperity reminds us of our constant dependence on him.

Thesis: Praising God in prosperity reminds us of our constant dependence on him. Intro.: 1. Illust. Remember old TV show, "The Jeffersons"? About an upwardly mobile family in NYC. Dry-cleaning business. Had come a long way--"Finally got a piece of the pie." Episode where Geo. Jefferson opened a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

The Humble Life Of Jesus

Contributed by James Pless on Apr 21, 2006

Jesus not only taught us humility, He showed us humility by His life.

The Humble Life of Jesus Matthew 8:20 (KJV) 20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. Introduction: 1- One Solitary Life Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:20

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Word Of God

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

There are certain things we must do with God’s Word!

What to Do with God’s Word Nehemiah Chapter Eight I. Introduction There is no way to overestimate the power of the Word of God. It is a blessing just to read it. In the book of Revelation we are promised a blessing just from reading the book. Rev 1:3 3 Blessed is he who reads and those who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Manna Is All You Need!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 22, 2006

God’s all about purpose and destiny; however, many times our future and promise gets lost during the hardships!

Manna is All You Need! Text: Number 11:1-10 1The people soon began to complain to the LORD about their hardships; and when the LORD heard them, his anger blazed against them. Fire from the LORD raged among them and destroyed the outskirts of the camp. 2The people screamed to Moses ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sap Is Running!

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 24, 2004

As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this winter it is not uncommon for the vineyard to look wild and destitute, the fact is however that the vine is not dead but is resti

THE SAP IS RUNNING! Ian Johnson Aug 24, 2004 Recently I went into a vineyard and the man responsible for the pruning asked me to come and look at what was taking place. As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Never Saw A Calf Like This

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004

How do we get Golden Calves in our live? By that I mean how do we get idols or things not worthy of our worship in our lives? Cause once they get in, they are difficult to get out!

YOU NEVER SAW A CALF LIKE THIS Exodus 32:1-26 INTRODUCTION: In the Disney movie Dumbo, one scene finds Dumbo, caught in a tree. Timothy the mouse concludes that the only way he could have gotten up there is that he flew! This conclusion brings a hearty laugh from some nearby crows, and a song ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will Is Greener On The Other Side Of The Fence Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

We must learn contentment wherever God places us.

Today I am beginning a series which I have entitled. The Gospel According to Bruce Over the next 5 weeks the messages will contain video clips from the movie Bruce Almighty. For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, the story line goes like this. Bruce is a fluff news reporter for the local ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Methodist

Proclamations In Jerusalem

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Message is about the fulfillment of hope people saw coming down the streets of Jerusalem on the day of the Triumphal entry.

PROCLAMATIONS IN JERUSALEM Mark 11 Sunday, March 25, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction “Place Called Hope”, by the Gaither Vocal Band, tells the story of the Prodigal Son. His story illustrates the hope people long for…that maybe, just maybe, we can be accepted, delivered, rescued even ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Run For Your Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 12, 2008

As we continue in our study of Hebrews, we continue to look at the importance of faith in the Christian life as we run the race of life.

Run for Your Life Hebrews 12:1-3 Intro Throughout our study of the book of Hebrews, we have noted the emphasis on being steadfast in our faith; the warning against developing unbelief and the need for a faith that endures. This emphasis continues, with our own life of faith described here in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Ancient Paths

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 17, 2007

The modern Church has turned God into a vending machine. Prayer in ~ Blessing out. But we are missing the main point, the greatest blessing of all is the Lord Himself.

In the book of Jeremiah, the Lord spoke through the prophet to the people to seek the Ancient pathways. But they would not, to listen for the sound of the trumpet, but they would not. The people were at a crossroad, needing to choose the way of the Lord or continue in a form of religion that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal