Sermons on Pearl Harbor:

Let Jesus Pilot Your Boat

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

In our voyage through life, we will encounter both smooth sailing and tempestuous seas brought on by raging storms or trials. We must realize that the Captain, Jesus Christ, is the only One who can pilot our boat safely into harbor.

The first line of a well-known hymn says, “Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to Thy bosom fly. While the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high: Hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past. Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last.”(1) Charles Wesley ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

When God Hides

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 3, 2017

We all have times of dryness in our relationship with God, and it could be for a variety of reasons. But sometimes it's because we harbor unconfessed sin our life. Isaiah gives us a path forward, a way to renew our relationship with the Lord.

Isaiah 64:1-9 When God Hides Have you ever had a winter season of faith? You pray, but your prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling? You wonder if you really know God, or if God knows you? Philip Yancey, in his book, “Reaching for the Invisible God,” writes: “I experienced the sense of abandonment ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:20-21, Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Peace Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

A message on bringing racial harmony, based on Ephesians chapter 2.

God’s Plan for Peace Ephesians – Our Riches in Christ Ephesians 2:11-3:1 Turn your bibles to Eph. chapter 2. Eph 2:11-22 NLT 11 Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders by birth. You were called "the uncircumcised ones" by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships That Work!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003

Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s love.

Relationships that Work! Thesis: Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42, Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Contagious! Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 30, 2007

Expository sermon on Ephesians 1:3-14, illustrating and applying the spiritual blessings we have "in Christ" that make us contagious with the Good News.

Remember when we were kids how our mom used to tell us that we could catch a cold if we went outside without our coats and hats and got too cold or especially if we got our heads wet? Truth is, germs, not cold weather, cause colds. The reason we catch more colds in the cold winter weather is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Never Change

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 19, 2011

Though things in this life are changeable - our great God never changes - a sermon examining the immutability of God

10 Years Later: Some Things Never Change TCF Sermon September 25, 2011 In the days surrounding two weeks ago today, September 11, we were bombarded with several days of remembering what happened 10 years ago on that date. You couldn’t turn on a TV set, open a newspaper, turn on the radio, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 10, 2013

A sermon on the meaning and importance of communion.

Today, we are back at the start of the new month and we are looking at the value again of worship. The type of worship that we practice is what we would call Christ-centered worship. Christ is the center of our worship experience. Today we are going to talk about what I would consider one of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Respond To God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

When we experience suffering and pain our first reaction is usually one of striking out, but Job teaches us how we are to respond to God during the trying times of our lives...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 22, 2010 Date Preached: January 31, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: How To Respond to God Sermon Text: Job 42:1-6 [HCSB] 1 Then Job replied to the LORD: 2 I know ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Through Prayer Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2019

We are instructed to pray to God because this brings great joy – we can do it at any time and at any place – in any and every place, situation or condition and we can be assured that He hears our prayers.

Series: Find Joy in The Journey Through Prayer Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord. Prayer is connected with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8, Romans 12:12, Proverbs 15:29, Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Grief?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 13, 2023

A sermon from Lamentations about how God can give hope in the midst of grief.

Good Grief? Lamentations Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-12-2023 Kimmy’s Gone She called me Jeff and I called her Kimmy. Unless, she was mad at me and she would call me Jefferson and I would respond with Kimberly. December 12, 2014, 13 days before Christmas, seemed ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 41 - The Power Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 26, 2023

If we harbor hatred or bitterness in our hearts, it leads to disharmony, dissension, bickering and slander amongst brothers. God’s word teaches us how to root out bitterness and be reconciled to one another so there is perfect peace and harmony amongst us.

Esau reconciled with Jacob We read in Genesis 33:4, “When Esau saw Jacob, he ran to meet him. He put his arms around Jacob, hugged his neck, and kissed him. Then they both cried.” (ERV) The above mentioned verse portrays what transpired between Esau and Jacob who were twin brothers, when they met ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:4, Genesis 27:41, 1 John 3:12, Numbers 16:15, 1 Corinthians 9:14-15, Matthew 5:9, Luke 15:20, 2 Corinthians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Field Of Dreams Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 3 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! From the parable of the field and the parable of the pearl we learn that the kingdom of God is valuable and costly. But the question is, "What makes the kingdom so attractive and desirab

FIELD OF DREAMS Matthew 13:44-46 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 19:16-26 (NIV) 16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look For The Greatest Treasure

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 11, 2005

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value he went away and sold everything he had and bought it” Matthew 13:45-46.

Theme: Look for the greatest treasure Text: 1 Kings 3:5-12; Rom. 8:28-30; Matt. 13:44-52 Jesus often taught using parables. A parable is simply a story about familiar and material things that is used to reveal eternal and spiritual truths. Jesus Christ, the best teacher the world has ever known, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light Me Up!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 7, 2021

Light me up Lord and no matter what the costs give me the hope, courage, and strength to go out into the world and tell them how utterly amazing the Treasure and Pearl within my heart truly is!

Light me Up! Philippians 2:12-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “The Workout” Let me tell you a story of Tony Evan’s trip to the gym. I was in the gym here at the church and a lady came in to work out and she had it going on. She was looking like somebody who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Message Of Daniel, 4. The Syrian Wars Begin Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 5, 2015

Here we enter into some little-known but well-documented history, given in advance by Daniel the Prophet of God. In between the classic days of Greece and the Roman Empire, between the end of Malachi and the beginning of Matthew, lies a great pearl...

3. The Syrian Wars Begin 11:5-10 11:5a “Then the king of the South shall become strong” He is a boyhood friend of Alexander the Great, son of a Macedonian named Lagus. Taken into Alexander’s army he slowly rises within the ranks, in the general group of the “king’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God