Sermons on Pearls To Hogs:

Favored But Fruitless

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

A crying shame in the church today is to be the favored and the blessed of God and yet be spiritually barren.

MAT.1:20 1 SAM. 1:1-11, 19-20 Ephraim,=.double fruit, fruitfulness, to bear fruit. To be or make fruitful to grow increase) Elqanah-Elkanah = "God has possessed" or "God has created"; God has obtained KJV-- Hannah. from 2603;= favored: Peninnah = Jewl ( Pearl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11, Matthew 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reformation

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 31, 2007

Parallels between the Jewish ’reformation’ of Ezra’s day and the Protestant Reformation which began in the 1300’s, culminating in the life of Martin Luther.

The ’reformation’ of the Jewish people in Ezra’s day reminds us of the glorious Protestant Reformation. There are four interesting parallels worthy of our attention: 1. TWO REGENTS Cyrus and Henry VIII. When William Tyndale was burnt at the stake he offered up a prayer that the Lord would open ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

Abraham, A Man Challenged #8 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

Growing Faith

Abraham, a Man of challenge, Faith, Promise Growing Faith Reading: Genesis 15:12ff Abram has spent all day, in the heat and the sun, defending what God had told him to do. It would seem that the vultures had been persistent in their attempts to feast upon what God had told Abram to do, and thus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Gift!

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 25, 2007

A Christmas Eve sermon reflecting on the greatest gift given to humanity.

A re-writing of I Corinthians 13 from a Christmas perspective (source: online) If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strings of twinkling lights, and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I am just another decorator? If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Sharing Your Faith: 101 Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Feb 22, 2002

Any questions about sharing our faith is answered by the Master faith sharer in His interaction with the Woman at the well

JVP Emphasis: Sharing Your Faith: 101. John 4:1-27-38 I. Make yourself aware of your opportunities to share. (v. 4-7) A. First, making two points about “opportunity.” 1. “I would share more, I just don’t see the opportunities.” a. Opportunities are there if we can just make ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-38

Denomination: Baptist

"A Glorious Picture Of The Work Of God"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

God wants us all to be artists of His Glorious work. I wonder, what kind of portrait are we painting?

"A GLORIOUS PICTURE OF THE WORK OF GOD" By. Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 9:1-41 9:3 Jesus said,"the works of God should be made manifest." 9:3 SHOULD BE MADE MANIFEST 5319 phaneroo fan-er-o’-o (fon-i-ra-o): to render apparent (literally or figuratively):--appear, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Prayer For Enlightment

Contributed by Alexander John on May 19, 2005

paul praying for the ephesians that they may see the spiritual realities

Prayer for enlightenment Ephesians 1.15-23 Paul desired the Ephesian Christians to understand what great wealth they had in Christ. In the prison prayers of Paul Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jihad.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 20, 2005

Jesus spoke as much about Heaven as He did about Hell. What I would like to do is a little comparison of the Truth of the Bible over the Lies of The Jihad, as the Muslim Nations try to dominate the world with their false religion.

Jihad. Jesus spoke as much about Heaven as He did about Hell. What I would like to do is a little comparison of the Truth of the Bible over the Lies of The Jihad, as the Muslim Nations try to dominate the world with their false religion. Islam believes that the world will eventually convert to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Apolitic Nature Of Revelations Pt.3. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 26, 2005

Revelations is a book of many things, prophecy, symbolism, joy, terror and mystery. It captivates people because it is the only book in any religion that gives specifics on the coming end of the world.

The Apolitic Nature of Revelations pt.3. The next question that we will look at is, 5. Why are so many interested and captivated by the Book of Revelations ? ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Principles Of Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jan 22, 2005

Some principles of the Kingdom of God.

THE PRINCIPLES OF SOWING AND REAPING *Psalm 126:5,6 ?Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.? God has a PLAN for you to increase. I.Four Anologies of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

what it takes to be a disciple

The Costs of Discipleship Matthew 8:18-34 July 20, 1997 Intro: Did you ever hear about the pig and the chicken who got together one day on the farm. They got to talking about how nice their farmer was, and that they should do something nice in return for him. The chicken made the suggestion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trick Or Treasure

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Oct 26, 2014

Trick or treat is the mainstay slogan of Halloween season. We have to remember Jesus is not in the tricking business. Jesus is in the truth business. Satan is called the father of lies and is the original trickster. Watch out for tricks and treasures!

Trick or treat is the mainstay slogan of Halloween season. We have to remember Jesus is not in the tricking business. Jesus is in the truth business. Satan is called the father of lies and is the original trickster. What are the things in which Satan is tricking us? What are the treasures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chasing Bubbles? Chasing Rainbows?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

Can we see the difference in the Holy and the Profane? Are we looking for the land of OZ? Come to real people, hurting people?

PROFANE VS HOLY... CHASING BUBBLES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ARE EXPERTS AT CHASING RAINBOWS... GARTH BROOKS WAS ON TV, HE WAS ASKED HOW DOES IT FEEL TO HAVE MADE IT BIG... HE WAS NOOW A NATIONAL MUSICAN AND ENTERTAINED THE PRESIDENT. OZ IS ONLY OZ TO THOSE THAT LIVE OUT OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Can't Afford To Turn Back Now

Contributed by James Roberts on Oct 12, 2012

There are some things we cannot afford to turn back from that in fact we need to be doing.

WE CAN’T AFFORD TO TURN BACK NOW Acts 13:13 INTRODUCTION: Story of John Mark, young brash, brave. Maybe thought it’d be cool to go with the great Apostle Paul on his Missionary journey. Yet it says he turned back. We do not know why. Perhaps it was: Too rough Too hard Too much ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

The In-Gathering

Contributed by Ambrose A Bellair on Jun 27, 2012

The children of the light, are made aware of that DAY, How ?.

Many today are not aware of the truth contained in the teachings of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. My people die daily from the lack of knowledge. The heavenly manna provided for the body, that is the meat that the Disciples new not of, when asking Jesus where he got the food he ate, has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: *other