Sermons on Palace Intrigue:

Being Still Among Shaking Circumstances

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 27, 2008

How do you handle stress? What strong points do you value in your life, that keeps you going in a situation that you are unsure of? Examine how Daniel stood still among his shaky circumstance he was about to face.

Youth Challenge: Who Is It? Each player writes down a little known truth about himself that perhaps the rest of the group doesn’t know. The paper slips are handed in and read aloud one at a time. The players guess who they think wrote that slip. After everyone has guessed, the truth is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contentment

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

To see how we can be content no matter what the circumstances

SBC Philippi 5/15/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Contentment Phil 4:10-13 Primary Purpose: To discuss the secret of being content no matter the circumstances. There is a story about millionaire William Randolph Hearst who invested a fortune in collecting art treasures from around the world. One day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sactification

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Sanctification Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God. Romans 12 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto

Sanctification Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God. Romans 12 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 24, 2005

Sermon on the events that occured in Bethlehem at Christmas time.

The Little Town of Bethlehem Matt. 2:1-11 INTRO.: Maybe you heard about the quiz show contestant who was asked, "Where was Jesus born?" He first guessed "Pittsburgh." When told he was wrong, he tried Scranton, then Harrisburg. When he was finally given the answer, Bethlehem, he said, "I knew it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need Pentecost

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 17, 2014

Sermon describes why we need Pentecost because we are attracted to self centeredness, we need light bearers, we need Pentecost because of what Pentecost births.

WE Need Pentecost Again Acts 2:1-21 We need Pentecost because there are lights that attract 1. One light of attraction are Houses of Ill Repute or Houses of Disorder-ness In Dayton Ohio at a Seminary less than 1 mile there was a small city of Neon, Purple, bright lights that attracted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Buried Alive

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 16, 2012

The meaning & purpose of baptism.

The Unbaptized Arm Ivan the Great was the Tsar of all of Russia during the Fifteenth Century. He brought together the warring tribes into one vast empire--the Soviet Union. As a fighting man he was courageous. As a general he was brilliant. He drove out the Tartars and established peace across the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

This Changes Everything

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

A Sunrise service

This Changes EVERYTHING!!!! Matthew 28:1-9 I can only imagine how hollow and numb Joseph must have felt. By his side walked the equally numb and subdued Nicodemus. They walked without saying a word. In his hand, Joseph carried a letter; Nicodemus carried a bag, large and heavy. They walked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Influential Faith

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 12, 2012

we all have influence.

Hebrews 11:23-29 Influential faith Intro: everyone has influence 1: think of yourselves a) each person has influence on another person b) parents have influence on their children c) good and bad d) The most influential people in the world are not senators or congressmen, or pro athletes or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Other

03 The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 21, 2014

The Way to Happiness is dealing with my attitude. Ridding my pride and breing filled with His New Wine

03 The Way To Happiness Mt. 5:3 (NEWSER 9/3/12) – The price of stubborn pride: Men waste $3,000 in gas over their lifetimes because they won't ask for directions when lost, a study says. British researchers determined that men drive an average of 276 unnecessary miles per year trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On The Anointing - Manuscript Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 14, 2009

Full message on Grandparents Day about passing on your testimony/heritage to your children.

Title: Passing the Anointing Text: 2 Kings 18:17 - Theme: Introduction This was the end of the ministry of two of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament. Between them there were 42 miracles worked. It is amazing to think how God used them to bring forth miracles in a land that was doing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Invoking The God Of The Eleventh (11th) Hour!

Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Oct 20, 2009

Spiritual significance of November, the eleventh (11th) month of a year in the affairs of men.

Anchor Scripture: Matthew Chapter 20: Verse 6: “And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith to them, ‘Why stand ye here all the day idle?’” Every year, my family celebrates the eleventh month as the month of mercy and favour, based on the scriptures quoted ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pleasure Or Joy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2010

To understand our duty to ourselves and God, we must distinguish between seeking pleasure and seeking joy.

Third Sunday in Advent Dec 12, 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy–Sunday Series The haunting strains of chant mode 1 set the admonition of St. Paul in the Introit of today’s Mass, in both the ordinary and extraordinary form. The Church looks at the world through rose-colored vestments, not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Big Show (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 25, 2011

Have you ever watched a magician on T.V. and they did a trick and it look so real, but you know that it was not real, it was a illusion. That’s the way it is with some peoples lives, their life is just an illusion!

Matthew 7:21-23-“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Setting It Right

Contributed by Earie Madius on Oct 12, 2011

What is your priority in life?

The story of Balaam is well-known and often quoted in jokes, such as, “If God could talk through Balaam’s donkey, then He could surely talk through anything.” In one sense, however, there’s nothing really funny about this story. Though it can be read on various angles, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Leaders Can Serve Those They Are Called To Lead Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

Christ was the ultimate leader. He was the greatest servant leader. But exactly HOW did he serve his disciples. We will look at this today, and encourage you to emulate him.

How leaders and pastors can serve others Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Philippians 2:1-5, Matthew 20:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal