Sermons on Pillar Of Cloud:

"Letters From Prison" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004

A general challenge to look at the way Paul initially challenged the church of Philippi and to respond to it

“Letters From Prison” Philippians 1:3-11 PHP 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Knew Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006

God’s grace - same yesterday today tomorrow

He Knew Aug 13 Ex 24:3-11 † In the name of Jesus † Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Is it a paradox? Sacrifices “commanded” and 1 Samuel 15:22 Sacrifice a “term” of covenant THere seems to be an idea out there, that God’s grace is different in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Penitent

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 27, 2007

Pharisee/Tax Collector - which one had the right attitude to prayer?

OR/NR 24-10-04 Parable of the Pharisee & Tax Collector - Lk 18:9-14 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Lot Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Another sermon about people who had a lot to say yet little is said about them.

Title : Lot Theme: Text: Genesis 19 A few chapters back we read of the parting of Lot and Abraham. It seems that there two live stock had gotten so big that there was no way they could dwell in the same land. There was just not enough grazing land for the both of them. They had to part ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Promises Made - Promises Kept

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 19, 2001

As fathers we have made a promise to our family, now is the time for us to keep that promise.

Promises Made -- Promises Kept 1 Kings 1:28-35 1 Kings 2:1- Intro: Merrit Issues call to arms in defense of family, souls. http://bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=11083 Illustration: “Big Sissy” http://members.lwol.com/blwilliams/illsissy.htm “The Big Sissy” One summer evening during ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:28-35, 1 Kings 2:1-4, 1 Kings 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

His Gentleness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We consider the fruit of gentleness and how we struggle with this. Moses show us what gentleness is.

1. It had been a tough couple of days for Moses. It was not easy to lead such a large group of people. 603,500 men over 20 years of age, plus their wives and families. 2.They had just complained about their hardships and that had angered God. He showed His anger by sending a fire that consumed ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Workman

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 19, 2006

While it is true that we are saved by faith alone and not by works; it is true that God has saved us for the purpose of perform acceptable works or service to God. Ephesians reveals the mandate, the method, and the means of serving the Lord.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. His Workmen Ephesians 2:8-10; 4 Introduction: The very minute that a person attempts to add works or self effort in any form to the salvation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Repent - The Call Of A Prophet

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 8, 2005

The call of John the Baptizer still rings true in the 21st century. Our culture seeks to do away with sin by calling it a "privacy" issue. The scriptures call our acts of disobedience againts God and our fellow man....sin.

In Jesus Holy Name December 3, 2005 Text –Mark 1:1-4 Advent I – Redeemer Lutheran “The Call of the Prophet—Repent” Christmas is coming! People are shopping! Decorations are being hung. Christmas trees are purchased. Dinners are being planned. In the early part of the 19th ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Church Organization Charge

Contributed by Bruce Allen on May 31, 2007

The "Purpose of the Church" - an Organization Charge brought to Friendship Baptist Church - New Albany, IN

Friendship Baptist Church Organization Charge The Purpose of the Church Acts 16:6-10 6 Now when they [Paul, Silas, and Timothy] had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Expectancy

Contributed by Claude White on May 20, 2013

Sermon encourages us to live with the expectation of the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

“Living With Expectancy” 1 Peter 4:7-11 I recall growing up, when my parents would leave the house for a while and they would leave certain responsibilities for me and my siblings, to be done by the time they returned. How cognizant I was to make certain that everything they asked me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fight

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 21, 2015

When left with no other recourse than to fight---fight to save yourself and fight to escape because God's battle is an on-going war.

FIGHT by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 21, 2015) “Then said Samuel, Bring ye hither to me Agag the king of the Amalekites. And Agag came unto him delicately. And Agag said, Surely the bitterness of death is past. And Samuel said, As thy sword hath made women childless, so ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Amos - 10 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

Although opposition will arise to the proclamation of judgment; there is one thing we may be certain of: Ultimate fulfillment of justice

Dakota Community Church June 27, 2010 Amos 10 1. God¡¦s warning ¡V locusts, fire, a plumb line & ripe fruit 2. Mercy triumphs over judgment 3. Human opposition to God as judge and to His messengers of judgment Although opposition will arise to the proclamation of judgment; there is one thing ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Hannah: A Model For Many

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 11, 2011

The characteristics that are worth emulating from Hannah's life and character.

Hannah: A Model for Many (I Sam. 1,2) 1. Brokenhearted: Hannah was barren since the Lord had closed her womb. Her rival, Peninnah, would provoke and irritate Hannah bitterly for many years. Only when the Lord allows us to become so broken are we fully able to realize how utterly dependent we are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Election Debrief 2008

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 9, 2008

The presidential election is now over. As Christians, how do we respond to the election of a new president.

Opening A president met w/president elect- gave him 3 numbered envelopes w/instructions to open when great difficulties arise. After- new president- in office for a short time- economic crisis arose- He opened envelope #1. The note said, “Blame me.” Which he did. Some time later- domestic crisis ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 9, 2008

To live the christian life

TAKE UP YOUR CROSS Matthew 16:24-27 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 25 "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 26 "For what will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran