Sermons about Pillars Of Hercules

Where God's Justice And Love Come Together

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 16, 2003

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God’s love and God’s justice come together in the cross. That is how we are forgiven

It seems like everyone in the south is kind, even the Policemen. Tearing out of Spring Hill, TN in my little Saturn, I saw the blue and red lights flashing behind me. The officer was very polite. He gently asked me that dreaded question which has no good answer: “Sir, do you realize how fast ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54

Denomination: Lutheran

Avoiding The Bite Of Spite Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 6, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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Those who endure ill treatment from others for their faith will experience royal treatment from their Father in heaven.

Living in the Father’s Favor: Avoiding the Bite of Spite Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jacob Wrestles With God (Genesis 32:24-30)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 28, 2007

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Jacob, our Father in the fight, squares off against the Almighty on the field of combat....

"Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. (25) When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. (26) Then he said, "Let me go, for the day is breaking." But Jacob said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

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We’ve convinced ourselves that “God helps those who help themselves.” Many people believe that’s even in the Bible. It’s not. In fact, I can’t think of anything more unbiblical.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) What an awesome healing story in today’s Gospel! I’m not referring to the cure; I’m referring to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

12 Steps To Recovery Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 17, 2008

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Step four focuses on our taking an moral inventory of ourselves.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 4 Scripture: Nehemiah 9:34-38; 2 Corinthians 7:8-11; Revelations 20:11-15 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first three steps in the twelve step process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob Wrestles With God - A Reflection On Genesis 32

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

based on 19 ratings

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Father Dave’s Sermon on wrestling with God. Real growth experiences always involve struggle and pain. And so Jacob, at the turning point of his life, wrestles all night with a dark and shadowy figure by the river Jabbok. He struggles. He fights. He is wo

"Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. (25) When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. (26) Then he said, "Let me go, for the day is breaking." But Jacob said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Revelation Chapter 10 And An Examination Of The Rainbow Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 9, 2022

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The rainbow is a special symbol of God as it surrounds His throne. Also it confirmed the covenant with Noah. Chapter 10 of Revelation is Christ revealed, and this message looks at the rainbow, the glory of Christ and the way the rainbow has become perverted.

REVELATION CHAPTER 10 AND AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAINBOW THE PERSON OF REVELATION 10:1 {{Revelation 10:1 “I saw another strong angel coming down out of heaven, clothed with a cloud, and the rainbow was upon his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire,”}} This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1, Revelation 7:2, Acts 1:9, Matthew 24:29-30, Revelation 1:16, Acts 26:13, Daniel 10:5-6, Revelation 4:3, Genesis 9:11-15, John 1:9, John 1:4, Ezekiel 1:27-28, Revelation 10:2-6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Birthing A Promise

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 20, 2008

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All the people involved in our story have speaking names and meaningful stories behind them: "David" means "the beloved one", "Gabriel" means "my master is God", "Joseph" means "The Lord shall increase", "Mirjam" means "out of the water", "Israel" means "

Birthing a Promise Luke 1:26-38 Two stories: The Kingdom of David and the Virgin Birth of Jesus The Kingdom of David - "David" means "the beloved one" - said to be the author to many of the psalms - story of a shepherd becoming the greatest king - Birthing a promise: that little kid can achieve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Congregational

Where Jesus Builds His Church Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

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The very foundation of the Church, and of a relationship with Jesus begins with the fact that Jesus is indeed the son of God, the King, the Christ.

Some peoples’ surnames come from a vocation once held by their family – names like Smith, Porter, Baker, Carpenter. You can figure those out. There are some even more interesting names of real people where their name really fit their vocation…only maybe not on purpose. I want your help this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persecution--Coming To A Church Near You? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2021

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We have two challenges: to make faith in Our Lord known and to so act that Americans turn back to Christ and the Church and repent and are healed. And at the foundation of that effort, we must pray, pray, pray.

Feast of St Agnes 2021 Saint Agnes was martyred in the persecution of Diocletian, right about the year of our Lord 303. Now we in the United States tend to think in terms of four to eight years, the length of a presidential administration. But just imagine what life was like in the last half of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12, Hebrews 7:25-28, Hebrews 8:1-6, Psalm 40:7-17

Denomination: Catholic

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

based on 27 ratings

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The Lord responds to those who cry out to him for help. We must admit God is our only source of help; without it we are sunk.

INTRODUCTION This is the fourth message in the series “No, that’s NOT in the Bible!” We’re examining ten popular statements people think are in the Bible, but they aren’t found in scripture. There are millions of Bibles in America, yet there is an alarming level of biblical ignorance. George Barna ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Is So Special About Jesus?

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 14, 2014

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The incarnation is essential to our salvation.

Title: What’s So Special About Jesus? Text: Matthew 1:18-23 Truth: The incarnation is essential to our salvation. Aim: I want to persuade them of the truth of the incarnation and its necessity for salvation. INTRODUCTION It must be difficult to be an atheist at Christmas. Maybe one hides ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Calling, Will You Answer?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

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There are times when we know something is important.

For example: - YOU KNOW WHEN the telephone rings at three in the morning, more than likely someone has an emergency. - YOU KNOW WHEN the sheriff’s department calls, it is important because more than likely your wife was caught speeding again! - YOU KNOW WHEN the boss calls, more than likely it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

That All Humans Be Saved Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 19, 2019

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It is the will of God that all humans be saved, which was a crucial teaching of the Church all the way back to St. Paul.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course 2019 St Francis de Sales Jesus, our Lord, constantly had His mission from the Father in mind during His time on earth. That mission is to teach and heal, and to suffer and die for our salvation. It was the Father’s will that the Son should live as a real human being, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:7-17, Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Promise Of Pentecost

Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010

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Jesus promised that his disciples would receive Power when the Holy Spirit came upon them.

The Promise of Pentecost Acts 1: 1 – 8 The forty days between the resurrection of Jesus and his ascension to the right hand of the Father must have been strange days indeed. They began with the disciples behind locked doors in an upper room in Jerusalem, hiding, we may assume, for fear of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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