Sermons on Petitioning:

Breaking The Shackles Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 5, 2016

We ask that the Lord protect and deliver us from evil. We do this not fully understanding the extent to which evil has enslaved us.

Matthew 6:13; Mark 5:1-15 “Breaking the Shackles” INTRODUCTION We come to the end of our reflections on The Lord’s Prayer. We started off realizing that when we pray for God’s kingdom to come and God’s will to be done we are praying that we will live in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Nature Of Prayer Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019

Prayer is relationship. Essence of Christianity is our relationship with God. Prayer was a defining necessity of Jesus. He prayed at all times, in all places, with all methods, about all topics, for all reasons.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is commanded, “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). 2. Jesus’ example of prayer. “Christ . . . is your example, you must follow in His steps” (1 Peter 2:21, NLT). 3. Disciples wanted to learn prayer from Him. “Once Jesus was in a certain place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Choices

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2020

The choices they made had serious consequences, some good and others not so good. Although we have the power of choice, we are not free to choose the consequences.

Learning to Make the Right Choices The Psalmist poses a thought-provoking question in Psalms 25:12. “What man is he that feareth the Lord?” Ponder his question for a moment…Then ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Study Of Psalm 31 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 2, 2018

David writes, “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.” Will we submit to God and be faithful, or continue to do things ourselves? Our calling is to be faithful to God, to love Him because of what He has done.

A Study of Psalm 31 Psalm 31 Introduction - Good evening … short intro on new format - Open to all, may allow more to attend due to busy schedules - Comments can be seen by all, questions can be asked through them - Invite: Advent series on SUNDAY mornings – 1 left w/ communion - Looking at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blind Bartimaeus Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 10, 2018

He believed that this could be his only chance to see again, and he was determined to meet the only one that can make him see again. He had to get Jesus’ attention, so he yelled as loud as he could, “Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

Saturday, October 27, 2012 Jericho (38) Blind Bartimaeus Healed Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. Jericho which was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Hues 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 15, 2018

If we understand the different types, slants, and hues of prayer — and we incorporate them when appropriate — our prayer times will be more varied, more interesting, and more effective.

Prayer Hues 2 (topical) 1. There are a lot tricks when it comes to prayer. 2. The temporary Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn't quite remember it. Finally she went to the pastor's study and asked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Revelations Has To Say To The U.s. Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2020

Do we have anything in common with the first-century church of Ephesus? Unfortunately, yes we do. Too much have we abandoned the love of Christ we had at first.

Monday of 33rd Week in Course 2020 In this penultimate week of the Church year, the Church gives us snippets from the Book of Revelations, the last and in some ways most difficult book of the New Testament. You see today the style of the letters; the ones we have this week are written to churches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4, Revelation 2:1-5, Psalm 1:1-6, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Catholic

All For One And One For All

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Jun 2, 2020

There are four essential elements to being a healthy and effective church. This sermon can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MWq-cbFXYs

Today’s scripture tells the account of God establishing His church, but much happened to lead up to this point. >Back to the beginning – God made man male & female. >God’s command, “Be fruitful and fill the earth.” Then sin entered the world and corrupted man & God got fed up so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42, 1 Corinthians 12:4-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chosen To Pray

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Sep 5, 2013

Prayer is one of the greatest contributions we can make to advance the Kingdom of Christ. Feel the power of prayers and be blest.

"Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…" (Jeremiah 1:5) – since the Almighty being our creator knew us before we were even formed, why do we have to pray to Him submitting lists after lists of our needs & necessities? If God knows what we need, why do we have to bring our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anxiety

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2013

A sermon on stress, anxiety and worry (Seed thought from Todd Hunter's book, Our Favorite Sins, chapter 4 Anxious Annie; Outline and material adapted from Mark Copeland at: http://executableoutlines.com/top/anxiety.htm)

HoHum: A. In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ranged from "Eat a chocolate chip cookie" to "Have a stiff drink." But Don Betz of Oakdale, Minnesota, offered his own unique solution. Every ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:64-67

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Hear The Prayers Of Sinners?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 29, 2013

DOES GOD HEAR THE PRAYERS OF SINNERS? In this sermon outline we look at John 9:31 where the healed blind man says that we know that God does not hear sinners. Is this so? We point out that the answer true only to the point that God hears only one prayer

DOES GOD HEAR THE PRAYERS OF SINNERS? In this sermon outline we look at John 9:31 where the healed blind man says that we know that God does not hear sinners. Is this so? We point out that the answer true only to the point that God hears only one prayer from the sinner. Everything else before ...read more

Scripture: John 9:26-31

Think Fast!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 24, 2020

Fasting is a rewarding discipline in that it brings us closer to the "face" of God.

1. FASTING TOGETHER: THE MINNESOTA GRASSHOPPER SWARM In Minnesota, during the summer of 1876, there was a swarm of grasshoppers destroying the crops. There was a fear that the grasshoppers would return, so Governor John S. Pillsbury proclaimed a day of prayer and fasting on April 26, 1877, urging ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Affliction Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a witness for God and it touch others.

In verses 1-3: The story of Ruth happens at some point during the time of the judges. These were dull days for Israel, when "every man did that which was right in his own eyes" (Judges 17:6, 21:25). Regardless, during those dim and fiendish occasions, there were still some who followed ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Flows From Within.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 6, 2023

Our outer life has its source in what is going on inside us.

WHAT FLOWS FROM WITHIN. Matthew 15:10-28. I). The War Against Sin. Matthew 15:10-20. MATTHEW 15:10-11. Jesus turned away from the Pharisees and summoned the crowd to Himself. “Hear and understand,” He taught. Despite what the Pharisees might teach, “it is NOT that which goes into the mouth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mammon Of The Prophets.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2023

They may as well cover their lips since they had nothing to say from God.

THE MAMMON OF THE PROPHETS. Micah 3:5-12. Jesus said, ‘Ye cannot serve God and Mammon’ (cf. Matthew 6:24). Yet this was what “the prophets” of Prophet Micah’s day were trying to do: they would preach “Peace” to those who fed them, but would “prepare war” against those who “putteth not into ...read more

Scripture: Micah 3:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational