Sermons on Opulent Adoration:

Standing In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Prayer is the calling of every believer

Standing in Prayer Ephesians 6:18-20 August 19, 2007 Morning Service Introduction John Hyde is one of the most well known missionaries to India. One of his chief characteristics was an amazing prayer life. Early in his ministry he had an itinerant schedule and traveled from village to village. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Just Ask Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 3, 2007

Having studied prayer, the act, importance of persistent prayer, we need to learn how to ask. Here is just one example. Jabez is remembered as one who prayed. Not a warrior or hero, but 2 verses depicting his life. He prayed and God answered.

"JUST ASK" PRAYER Part 5 ASK – Prayer of Jabez, by William Akehurst, HSWC 12/2/2007 Having studied persistent prayer, the importance, the act of prayer and prayer of thanksgiving, we need to learn how to ask. Here is just one example. Jabez was referred to as the one who prayed. Not a warrior or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Picture Of Grace! Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 22, 2008

This section from the life of David perfectly illustrates God’s grace toward us.

1. Illus. of horse thief • Back in days of old west, a man was accused of stealing a horse. • His lawyer said to him, “Don’t worry, I’ll see that you get justice in that courtroom. • With a guilty look on his face the man replied, “Mister, I don’t want justice, I want mercy!” 2. Isn’t that what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't You Need A Revival?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

Shows the need every Christian has for a Revival.

DON’T YOU NEED A REVIVAL? ACTS 19:18-20 January 31, 2001 (WED) PARKERSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH INTRODUCTION: QUESTION—IS EXPECTING THE FULL SUPPORT FOR A SERIES OF REVIVAL MEETINGS ENTIRELY TOO MUCH FOR MOST CHURCH MEMBERS? IS THE ATTITUDE OF MOST MEMBERS, I’LL TRY AND MAKE IT ONE SERVICE, BUT DON’T ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Fully Man Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 7, 2009

We must have a human Christ,... one of real flesh and blood too; one to whom we can talk, one with whom we can walk, one who is so intimately connected with us in ties of blood...

Dakota Community Church November 1, 2009 Christ is Fully Man Series: Incomparable Christ -2 Partially Adapted from a Sermon by C.H. Spurgeon From “The First Sermon in the Tabernacle” - Delivered on Monday Afternoon, March 25th, 1861 Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Turns Our "Boohoos” Into "Yahoos!”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 23, 2009

Jesus Turns Our “Boohoos” Into “Yahoos!” 1) By cleansing our hearts 2) By calming our hearts

Have you ever dreamed of being that kid who comes off the bench at the end of the game and hits the winning homerun, or is the person who safely lands the plane after the pilot has had a heart attack? Sure, who doesn’t want to play the part of hero some day, and to be cheered by adoring crowds for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Trinity Is To Be Worshipped

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 31, 2010

Trinity Sunday

Concordia Lutheran Church Trinity Sunday, May 30, 2010 The Trinity Is To Be Worshiped! John 8:48-53 † IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT † As the day of Christ approaches, my you be blessed through His word, and may you treasure its content, as it tells you of the grace, the love ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Out Of The Overflow

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2007

At the Last Supper, Jesus spoke out of the overflow of His heart, which had been building toward this moment.

Do you know what it is to overflow? When you overflow, maybe you say more than you intended to say. Your feelings ran ahead of your thoughts, and blam! There it is, you said it. And you can’t take it back. You spoke out of the overflow. Or maybe when you overflow, you say less than you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

Slow Down

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jan 23, 2012

Slow down

SLOW DOWN!!! It’s good to be home this morning. I want to thank each of your for allowing us some time off last weekend. We were not able to visit my side of the family in North Alabama during all the holidays. And it was good to get away and see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Worship And Bow Down

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2011

Let us worship and bow down to the LORD because of who He is, and let us avoid doing it in an improper way, from Psalm 95.

Psalm 95:1-11 “Let us Worship and Bow Down” Addressed: - Why should we worship God? - Who is this God that we worship? - How shouldn’t we worship God? - What is worship? Proposition: Let us worship and bow down to the LORD because of who He is, and let us avoid doing it in an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Are You Looking For?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 12, 2011

A sermon about living life to the full through following Christ.

John 1:29-42 “What Are You Looking For?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com (Many of the ideas from this sermon came from a sermon by Brett Younger) How would your life be different if you were not a Christian? For some ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Hide And Seek

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 9, 2011

Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.

Hide And Seek II Timothy 2: 1-26 (I Timothy 3:7). "Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil Psalm 38:12 “Those also who seek my life lay snares for me; those who seek my hurt speak of destruction, and plan deception ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Pure Religion

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 4, 2012

A sermon about the contradiction between vain and pure religion.

“Pure Religion” James 1:22-27 Scripture Reading James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Our Souls Magnify The Lord Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

As we look at Mary - do we see her Magnificat as our song as well

Concordia Lutheran Church The Fourth Week of Advent, December 20, 2009 Our Souls Magnify the Lord Luke 1:36-59 † IN JESUS NAME † For you, there is God’s grace, mercy and peace, as we await the return of His Son, our Savior! The Mary Dilemma In today’s gospel, we see a young Mary, sent to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:36-59

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 7: Look Out For The Culture Of Celebrity Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 25, 2010

Is there such a thing as the celebrity pastor? Is that a good or bad thing? How should I look at a church to make sure I will be fed as a believer?

As we’ve seen in looking at the problems of the Corinthian church, the members of this congregation had expended a great deal of energy putting certain leaders up on pedestals and then aligning themselves with that leader and claiming their leader was better than theirs. In the first part ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel