Sermons on Oppression:

Your Physical Provision—part 1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

Part 1 of 3 in the 2nd of a 5-sermon series describing God’s provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. This sermon deals with God’s provision for His people’s autonomy or self-governance.

YOUR PHYSICAL PROVISION—Part I —Joshua 15:1--19:51 The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a legacy for the children. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Absence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001

Explores the tension in our lives generated by the absence of Christ after his Ascension. There is, however encouragement and hope for us, both in the "already" of our present salvation and in the "not yet" of the coming consummation at Christ’s Return.

The Real Absence of Christ Part #1 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 1:1-11 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Defeat Of The Devil

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the people to understand how God has already determined how He will defeat the devil in the final days and throw him into the eternal lake of fire.

Unit 15 – Satan and His Demons Lesson 42 – God’s Victory Over Satan and The End of the Book – Gen. 3:15: Rev. 12:7-11; Rev. 13:1-10; I John 4:4; Rev. 20:7-10 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how God has already determined how He will defeat the devil in the final days and throw him into ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Your Balloons Sail Free

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 26, 2002

Seeing how God has acted to give us all we have and how He has kept His promises we’re moved to offer Him thanks and praise.

Pentecost 14 A Exodus 6:2-8; Romans 11:33-36 Let Your Balloons Sail Free! Based on Joachim Neander’s Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 08/25/02 “Hallelujah! Praise the Lord.” These are not expressions that ordinarily used in the Lutheran Church. Not because there’s anything wrong with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:2-8, Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond Human Imagination Series

Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 8, 2001

Nothing surpasses the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation.

BEYOND HUMAN IMAGINATION Luke 2:8-20 There are several reasons as to why the shepherds’ episode of the Christmas story could not have been a story of human imagination, or a man-made story. 1. If you or I were to make up a story about the birth of the long anticipated Messiah, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hold Up The Light

Contributed by William White Jr on Jan 20, 2001

It is a textual sermon for I only use the one biblical text I supplied to the congregation.

HOLD UP THE LIGHT-ISAIAH 49:3-6 I remember some three years ago I visited a nursing home with my mentor, Melvin Black. I was captivated by the singing, moving, and ongoings of the patients there but I took great interest in an African American man pushing himself in a wheelchair. After the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:3-7

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Let Blessings Turn To Curses

Contributed by Ralph Hill on Feb 20, 2001

Many of the people who shouted "Hallelujah!" as Jesus came into Jerusalem shouted "Crucify Him!" just a few days later.

“Don’t Let Blessings Turn To Curses” Luke 19:28-40 Ralph Edwin Hill, Greenwood United Methodist Church 18 February 2001 As they drew near to Jerusalem, the disciples knew that something was up. After securing a donkey in a most unusual manner, they led Jesus and the donkey down the hill toward ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Methodist

Independence Day

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

Declaration of independence - declaration of our freedom from the law and death

Independence Day This weekend many people will be celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Some people travel to see loved ones, and others just stay home with the family. There is a lot of BBQ going on all across the country. There are fireworks, parades and all kinds of celebrations ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Church Marching On Toward Its Destiny

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 3, 2005

God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many toda

Intro: God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many today will talk about the spirit moving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

God Is The Strength Of My Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 19, 2001

In the midst of a tragedy, return to God - our only true refuge. He is the strength of our heart.

Psalm 73 - GOD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART Terrorist attack on New York’s World Trade Centres and Pentagon, 11 Sep 2001. This is one of the most difficult week for all. Much worse for those in the States. We’ve come to see the truly ugly side of what human beings are capable of. In the face of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And The Pharisee Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

A look at what the call meant to Nicodemus to be "born again"

Introduction A man was preaching to a church in Australia. The congregation had big black Bibles and severe expressions... And they knew their Bibles, and were proud of that. It was a smallish group, so he decided to engage them in dialogue: ’Who knows who the Pharisees were?’ They did. ’The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Abounding

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 7, 2006

Grace contrasted with law as an answer to the evil of the world

We went to the zoo on bank holiday Monday. I was like a kid - excited at seeing all the differeent creatures. We saw kangaroos, girafes, leopards, lions and tigers, it was all very exciting. But one creature they had on display was easily missed, They had a little cage wiith the caption ’the most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

I've Seen The Light!

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

God and the devil are NOT equals battling it out for the souls of men.

I’ve Seen the Light! The electromagnetic spectrum is made up of radio waves, microwaves, infrared and ultra violet light, x-rays, gamma-rays and visible light. What we see with our eyes is a very small part, less than 10 percent, of the electromagnetic spectrum. There is a whole lot more flying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-2

Denomination: Catholic

Warnings Of Responsibility To The Wealthy Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 20, 2007

James talks about the danger of wealth used selfishly. We are called to be good stewards but God does send us warning sigs. (quotes from James Dobson)

In Jesus Holy Name March 11, 2007 Text: James 5:1-6 Lent III , Redeemer “Warnings of Responsibility to the Wealthy” The Book of James 9th in the Series Warnings. The little red lights on the dash board of your car are meant to be heeded. You see the temperature gauge, or the oil ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

"Intercessory Prayer" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 7, 2008

Third sermon in a three part series on prayer.

We’ve been looking at our Lord’s response to the request of His disciples to teach them to pray. Jesus shared a parable with them from which we discover three important truths about what kind of praying we must do. First, we learn that the kind of praying we must do is bold praying. Our prayers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist