Sermons on Pestilence:

I Can't Hear You!

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 4, 2007

Since the majority of the church spends so little time in intercessory prayer, it is essential that not only the quantity of our prayers increase, but also the quality.

I CAN’T HEAR YOU! Have you ever been ugly to someone and when you try to talk to them or ask them for something, they say, “I can’t hear you!” The key to answered prayer lies within your relationship with God. James 5:15-17 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changing Our "Why's" Into "How's"

Contributed by John Petty on Jan 11, 2008

Much of our time and energy is spent on trying to figure out "why" things happen, when we need to focus on "how" to make it through it.

2 Chronicles 20:1 (NKJV) 1 It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, "A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Supreme Value Of Human Life

Contributed by John Raulerson on Jan 15, 2008

Human life is sacred in the eyes of God and should be protected from the self-serving sin of abortion.

SANCTITY OF LIFE The Supreme Value of Human Life Psalm 139:13-16 Illustration for Introduction Several years ago a fragile young woman expecting her first child was under the care of Dr. Joe Wheeler. About a month before the baby was due it was discovered that the baby was in a breech position ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Reason To Give Thanks

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 11, 2007

Give thanks because God’s love for us is eternal. It didn’t have a beginning and it will not have an end.

Two attitudes toward thanksgiving: • Blessings are seen as coming from US, not GOD. Bart Simpson’s Thanksgiving prayer: “Dear God, we paid for this stuff ourselves, so thanks for nothing.” Prayer by the character Charlie Anderson (Jimmy Stewart) in the movie Shenandoah: “Lord, we cleared this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Baptist

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 25, 2007

In recent years, events around the world have raised many questions in the hearts and minds of both believers and non-believers alike. We can look at some of the most horrible and devastating events to have occurred in decades. But what does that mean t

Matthew 24:3-7: Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?’’ 4. And Jesus answered and said to them: "Take heed that no one deceives you. 5. "For many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dedication Of Temple And Ourselves Before The Lord!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 30, 2008

This outline can be used for the dedication of a building or people. It brings out how important the church is in our lives. In a big world, the small church has remained intimate. In a fast world, the small church has been steady. In an expensive world,

THE DEDICATION OF TEMPLE AND OURSELVES! John 10:22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Courageous Living Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 16, 2008

The right kind of courage is an indispensable part of the Christian life.

Courageous Living Griffith Baptist Church – 5/18/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 31 Main Verse: Psalms 31:24 - Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. The Introduction “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.” - Mark ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Overcome

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 26, 2008

We are to lean on Christ and live an overcoming life, in the midst of the troubles of this world. For the Lord is reigning upon His throne and sovereignly in control.

We have just finished the messages to the seven churches in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. And I was all ready to move away from Revelation. • I was thinking about what to preach. I sat down on Thursday night and received through the email a newsletter from SermonCentral, which I subscribed to. • ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responses To The Resurrection: Confusion

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 5, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Confusion Luke 24:1-35 It all happened so fast! The arrest, the trial, crucifixion, the strange testimonies of Jesus’ resurrection – it all came with a flurry – it was like a time warp. And then there were moments of lucidity; followed yet again by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Is The Soon Coming King Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 27, 2011

The signs of the times in the world around us point to the reality that we are living in the last days. Jesus is our Soon Coming King, and our job is to get ready for His return!

VISITATION #13: JESUS IS THE SOON COMING KING INTRO TO TOPIC: Are we living the last days? When people watch the news or read the newspaper, they hear of wars (like what’s happening in Libya right now) and rumors of wars, and famines, earthquakes and tsunamis (like most recently in New Zealand and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-24

Denomination: *other

Aftershock

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 14, 2010

The earthquake in Haiti measured 7.0 – the death toll will be measured in the tens of thousands – but character is measured in our response to tragedy. 5 WAYS TO RESPOND. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

AfterShock Matthew 14:22-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AfterShock.html How do we respond? What should our reaction be? When our world shakes, when we are in shock – after it happens – after shock has gripped our being – what we do next is absolutely vital. The earthquake in Haiti measured ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Mathew Seven- Seven People (Part 3)

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 16, 2010

Seeking Jesus Christ everday will turn lives around and cure a lot of problems in our life.

Mathew Seven- Seven People (Part 3) Seek And You Shall Find Mathew 7:7-8 Pastor Ken Crow 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Running Into The Arms Of God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 15, 2012

Are you running into the arms of God with passion and excitement, or are you running into the arms of the world?

Running into the Arms of God Topic: God is our refuge and strength Where are you going? Do you know the way? Why are you not there? Have you been distracted along the way? We all are running from something, We don’t want our past catching up with us, or we are trying to leave something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Under An Open Heaven Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2010

Do you ever feel like you’re prayers are just bouncing off the ceiling? God wants us to live under an open Heaven, where we have free access to His abundant blessings!

THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #6: LIVING UNDER AN OPEN HEAVEN (Aug. 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING: Discuss excitement about and vision for the new school year. “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-13

Denomination: *other

Receiving From The Lord

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

How to receive from the Lord

1Co 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14Amplified Bible (AMP)But the natural, nonspiritual man does not accept or welcome or admit into his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal