Sermons on Perfect Balance:

The Prescription For Assistance

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Prescription For Assistance

The Prescription For Assistance - Isaiah 40:9-31 (1) The Primary Procedures - 40:9-11 (1)) We Are To Behold Our God - 40:9 Behold your God! (2)) We Are To Behold Our God's Rule - 40:10 Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand,and his arm shall rule for him (3)) We Are To Behold Our God's ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-31

Denomination: Holiness

Living The Bold Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2015

Our words and actions have consequences for both ourselves and others.

Psalms 1:1-6 “Living the Bold Life” INTRODUCTION The Bible often talks about joy and happiness. Jesus talks about being happy, or blessed, in the Sermon on the Mount. One of the fruits of the Spirit that Paul lists in his letter to the Galatians is “joy.” Psalms, like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prayer Of Jabez: Ask For His Protection Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 24, 2001

This is the fifth and final lesson in my series based in I Chronicles 4:10.

ASK FOR PROTECTION I Chronicles 4:10d INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, "Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask." She put him up in the cart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Backward, Looking Forward

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Psalm 40 leads us in reflection on the past and a vision for the future. This was a new year’s sermon.

Looking Backward, Looking Forward January 2, 2005 Intro: (Calvin and Hobbes) Looking Backward: Are you glad the old year is over? As you look back over 2004, are you glad it’s done? For some of us, that answer is a big YES! We look back and see lives uprooted by floods in basements and all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Prayer Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 20, 2003

Principles of healing: 1) Reality 2) Complexity 3) humility 4) Simplicity

Healing prayer James 5:13-18 WBC 23/11/03am Chance to come & bring your testimony in a minute. - plus PLEASE interrupt me (and say something. Agree. Disagree) Not presenting a formula - all bear hurts/scars of o reality o lost ones o false promise… hopes - all look with caution on a lot of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Family - Yours To Discover!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2008

Families are not always fun. We tend to be quite dysfunctional! But families are God’s design and we need to value it, work at it, and celebrate families!

FAMILY – YOURS TO DISCOVER! Scripture reading: Ephesians 1:3-6 (New Living Translation) - Festival – an event that focuses on a specific aspect of a community - Types – Jazz Fest, Film Fests, Food Rodeo, Strawberry! - This weekend – Family Fest – an event that focuses on the specific aspect of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

When Your Marriage Is Sick

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

The marriage institution was created by God. It is a very senior serious divine institution. It is even senior to the church. It is something from the heart of God and because of that, God was the first officiating minister of a wedding.Therefore, marr

This week, in our message titled, "When your marriage is sick," we would be looking at reasons why marriages become sick, signs of a sick marriage and the ways of dealing sucessfully with a sick marriage. Genesis 2:18 says, “And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fan Into The Flame Your Gift

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 26, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH PAULS LETTER TO TIMOTHY REMINDING HIM THAT WE HAVE A SPIRIT OF BOLDNESS NOT OF TIMIDITY.

HFL FEB. 20, 2011 2 TIM. 1: 3-7 3I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Powerful Spirit

Contributed by Dale Miller on Oct 2, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH PAULS SECOND LETTER TO TIMOTHY. I DISCUSS THE FAN INTO FLAME THE SPIRIT.

HFL FEB. 20, 2011 2 TIM. 1: 3-7 3I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extolling The Work Of God Series

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Sep 5, 2011

Worship of our Lord

Ps. 8:1 - 9:1 INTRO: This holiday called “Labor Day” we often have heard messages on labor lifted up, careers considered, rest rehearsed, work weighed, busyness balanced and duty dignified. Today, however, I would like to look at the work God has done and extol (exalt, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

They Never Saw It Coming

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 21, 2009

God sent Someone on a secret mission. The operative’s arrival had to be kept a secret from at least three groups of people or all of humanity could be in jeopardy. Yet the secret was let out to a select few. Who were they and why they were told of the mis

(WWII resistance snuck into France—they must arrive undetected) It is an ordinary evening in Palestine. Whether December or April, it doesn’t matter. Skies are dark and hearts darker. Though the people can’t see it, a blanket lies over the land called “Beautiful.” Were it visible, the people would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Bible Way Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 4, 2016

Let us purpose our hearts to give Gods word the Bible the proper place in our lives and in our homes and let us pray the Lord will bless us as we make it the light we follow as we make our way along the path the Lord has called us each to walk

The Bible Way 2 Timothy 3:14 -17 KJV 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8, Deuteronomy 6:9, 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Discreet Messiah Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2013

Jesus served, he served gently, and he served people unlike himself. He calls us to do the same.

The Discreet Messiah (Isaiah 42:1-9) 1. At Vacation Bible School, the teacher stacked a bunch of apples on one end of a table with a sign saying, "Take only one apple please - God is watching." On the other end of the table was a pile of cookies which an overly-generous mom brought over. Her sign ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Aids To Worship Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 17, 2013

Seven suggestions that will hopefully help us to worship the Lord in a more personal way.

AIDS TO WORSHIP Psalm 42:1 Introduction Today, we will wrap up our series THE DYNAMICS OF WORSHIP Thus far we have looked at • What Worship is • What God is like (13 Characteristics) • Why Corporate Worship is Important This morning, as we strive to give God our best in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Faith: Sometimes Now, Sometimes Later Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2018

Faith is focused on God’s Kingdom work and doesn’t mean you get it all now, but it does mean you are rewarded in eternity — and sometimes faith is rewarded in this life!

Faith: Sometimes Now, Sometimes Later (Hebrews 11:32-40) 1. Faith, hope, and love are the big three Christian virtues. Hebrews 11 has been focusing on faith, and that focus will continue some as we get in chapter 12. 2. Faith, however, needs to be Biblically defined and should be distinguished ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible