Sermons on Philip Gulley:

Improper Priorities

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 9, 2007

This message focuses in on the important contrast between Abraham and Lot.

Improper Priorities Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Foolishness Of Hidden Sin

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 9, 2007

Sin has a devastating effect on the conscience. No matter how carefully covered, it will ultimately be exposed.

The Foolishness of Hidden Sin John 15:22 John 15:22 -- “If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.” Ps 19:9-14 -- “The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.” “More to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wrestling In Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 21, 2007

There are times that much wrestling is required in prayer. Epaphras was an excellent example of this.

Colossians 4:12-13 KJV Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. [13] For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Peril Of Inconvenience

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 21, 2007

Inconvenience is often what God’s demands. If one does not embrace the inconvenience it will be a spiritual peril to him.

Acts 24:24-27 KJV And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. [25] And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer At The Pillar

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007

This message is to inspire those who have made some mistakes in the past to get back up and be useful to God.

THE PRAYER AT THE PILLAR TEXT: Judges 16:25-30 Judges 16:25-30 KJV And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:25-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Size Of The Soul

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007

A man must have a vision that is bigger than all the obstacles that persists in his life.

THE SIZE OF THE SOUL TEXT: Judges 14:6-15 Joshua 14:6 15 -- “Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadesh barnea.” “Forty ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Permitted But Not Blessed

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007

Sometimes God will permit us to do things that are detrimental to us. Spiritual discernment is a must in our relationship with God.

PERMITTED BUT NOT BLESSED TEXT: Numbers 22:20-22 Numbers 22:20 22 -- “And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men come to call thee, rise up, and go with them; but yet the word which I shall say unto thee, that shalt thou do.” “And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Rid Of The Leaven

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007

A strong call to holiness is our walk and worship as we move through this world.

GET RID OF THE LEAVEN TEXT: Exodus 12:15-20; l Corinthians 5:7-8 Exodus 12:15 20 -- “Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Values And Our Values: Challenges To A Contemorary Way Of Life

Contributed by Philip Gill on Oct 3, 2007

As the lives of the rich man and Lazarus are reversed by their experience of the Kingdom so our contemorary values are challenged by the call to discipleship.

In the gospel passage this morning there is a great reversal of fortunes for the rich man and Lazarus the poor beggar. Lazarus, after enduring great suffering is taken into heaven, into the bosom of Abraham. This end suggests that he led a faithful life while the rich man is depicted in typical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Want To Be Truly Healed? Include Gratitude!

Contributed by Philip Gill on Oct 16, 2007

To give thanks, to show gratitude is crucial for our wellbeing and our proper relationship with each other, with nature and with God.

Want to be Truly Healed? Include Gratitude. This morning’s gospel story presents us with two basic needs that can sometimes be in competition. One is that we need to be satisfied with our lot if we are to be in the least bit ‘happy’. The other need is to be able to look beyond that same situation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Lessons From The Eagle's Nest

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

Some very valuable lessons learned from the traits of the eagle.

SPIRITUAL LESSONS FROM THE EAGLE’S NEST TEXT: Deuteronomy 32:11-12 Deuteronomy 32:11 12 -- As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings: So the LORD alone did lead him, and there was no strange god with him. l. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Underneath

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

God’s greatness supports us no matter what pressure point we find ourselves in.

UNDERNEATH TEXT: Deuteronomy 33:27 Deuteronomy 33:27 KJV The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. l. INTRODUCTION – THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY & MOSES -If you read carefully, if you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing The Unseeable

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

Sometimes our spiritual "eyes" have to be "opened" to see the "real" situation.

SEEING THE UNSEEABLE TEXT: ll Kings 6:8-18 II Kings 6:8 18 – “Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.” “And the man of God sent unto the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Troubled Waters Are The Sure Sign Of A Miracle

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

Trouble in life is the best time to start looking for a miracle!

TROUBLED WATERS -- SURE SIGN OF A MIRACLE TEXT: Psalm 69:1-2; Psalm 89:8-9 Psalm 69:1-2 -- Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. Psalm 89:8-9 -- O LORD God of hosts, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running On Empty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

It is imperative for those in spiritual leadership to spend time in personal prayer.

RUNNING ON EMPTY TEXT: Amos 4:4; 5:4-6 Amos 4:4 -- "Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years:" Amos 5:4-6 -- "For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:" ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal