Sermons on Pleading:

The Broken Hedge

Contributed by Tunde Iyaomolere on Sep 21, 2017

This sermon describes the nature of the divine protection enjoyed by all believers, the reasons why God may remove the divine hedge around His children, the signs that the hedge has been broken or removed and how the broken hedge can be restored.

BIBLE TEXT: ISAIAH 5:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A hedge is a wall or fence built around a precious property or possession to prevent damage or theft. It is usually set up for the purpose of protection or defense. In the above text, all believers (God's People) were likened to a vineyard with precious vine. ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12, Psalm 105:14-15, Psalm 125:1-2, Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Emotions In Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

There may be souls of spiritual depth who presume in themselves a meager capacity for prayer because they find interior silence unachievable.

“Clearly, then, the idea we have of God can make prayer difficult, if not impossible. We block our way to God by every wrong notion of God. That can happen if we dwell too much on God’s transcendent mystery, if we look upon him as distant and remote, as a God without eyes. A God unavailable to our ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Day Of Deliverance

Contributed by John Gail on Sep 10, 2016

This sermon is from Exodus chapter 12 and is about the Passover, final preparation for the Exodus and the perfect sacrifice. Some of the ideas come from "Preach for a Year," by Roger Campbell and commentaries too numerous to mention. My thanks to all.

Day of Deliverance Text: Exodus 12:1-14 I. Introduction A. The Heart of Exodus 1. Moses at the burning bush looked to this day. (EX. 3:1 – 22) 2. The meetings with Pharaoh culminate in this day B. The Importance of the Day of Deliverance 1. For Jews: The Passover 2. For Christians: a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Jesus Say About The Father? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 20, 2022

Loneliness happens when we believe we have nothing in common with others.

God is … What Did Jesus Say About the Father? January 23, 2022 Luke 15:11-13 NIV “Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13, Luke 15:14-16, Luke 15:17-20, Luke 15:22-24, Luke 15:25-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conditional Prayer? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 10, 2020

We must never pray to God with conditions!

Let’s continue to worship our Lord by continuing to learn from the Book of Judges; open your Bibles to Judges 11……… I’ve asked Janet Hansen to read for us this morning…….. We will note today a very sad ending to a young girl……. Let us summarize the story and highlight notes for us. v1: Jephthah ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sabbath Controversy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 21, 2020

The LORD requires compassion rater than ritualism.

THE SABBATH CONTROVERSY. Matthew 12:1-21. This is an account of a controversy which arose from the actions of Jesus’ disciples one Sabbath when they were physically hungry (Matthew 12:1). The ever-vigilant Pharisees had been self-appointed guardians of the old laws and traditions for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Wisdom"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 25, 2016

Wisdom is always available, knows a thing or two, has a Deeping desire, and she speaks to our soul.

“WISDOM” Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 1. Wisdom is always available according to our text • 8Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? 2 Wisdom is available On the heights, beside the way, at the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-32

Denomination: Methodist

Sonship Membership

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message helps encourage the believer with trust in God for he has called us to be "Sons of God"

I. "BEHOLD WHAT MANNER OF LOVE THE FATHER HATH BESTOWED UPON US, THAT WE SHOULD BE CALLED THE SONS OF GOD" A. It is amazing and thought provoking to note that John's great and central theme in the Gospel and in the three letters is about love - the love of God: 1. "God so loved the world, that He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28, John 3:3-9, Hebrews 12:14, Luke 19:9, Luke 15:24, Hebrews 13:8, Galatians 4:4, John 1:14, Hebrews 2:14-17, Romans 8:31-38, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 11:2, Ephesians 2:10, 1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:7-8, John 17:26, John 3:16, 1 John 3:6, John 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hannah Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Hannah

A. INTRODUCTION: PRAYING IN FAITH 1. Hannah is the ideal image of motherhood who wanted children and prayed for them and raised them for God. 2. Elkanah, a compromising priest, i.e., polygamy. 3. The godly high priest Eli had wicked sons (1 Samuel 2:12, 17, 29). 4. Hannah’s great faith grows in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Winners... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 23, 2015

This is the 7th sermon in the series "God Is Here". How are winners supposed to behave?

Series: God Is Here [#7] WINNERS Esther 7:1-10 Introduction: Everyone loves a winner, right? We live in a time of 2 philosophies: Either, “Everyone is a winner” or, “Winning is the only thing”. Being a very competitive person, 2nd place is not winning. We have watched ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Judging Sinful Actions As We Accompany The Fellow Sinner Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 3, 2015

Someone good at accompanying others will not give in to frustration or fear

Thursday of 27th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel “The day that God will take action.” These words of the prophet Malachi are not about just any day. They distinguish from every other day the time called “the day of the Lord.” That’s the last day, the day of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

A Celebration Of God-Given Opportunity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 24, 2015

Hannah was seeing beyond the circumstance of the birth of Samuel to something of its significance.

A CELEBRATION OF GOD-GIVEN OPPORTUNITY. 1 Samuel 2:1-10. The Song of Hannah is a song of reversals. It was a celebration of a God-given opportunity through the birth of a child. Yet it is not only a personal response to one particular situation: it is a response which all of God’s people are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redeem

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 29, 2015

Redeem time for your troubles sacrificed in the Name of Jesus in the business of God.

REDEEM by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 28, 2015) “In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword...Or, Deliver from the enemy's hand? Or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?...Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles” ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Malachi Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 1, 2015

God addresses the men of Judah in regards to their marriages

Malachi Chapter 2 Before we jump into this chapter and all that it has to say to the priests of that day, we would do well to remember that under the new covenant, all true believers in Jesus Christ are also priests of God. A priest is someone who is qualified and commissioned to minister to God ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark 5:21-43 "A Father's Faith" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015

Verse by verse sermons through the Gospel of Mark

Mark 5:21-43 "A Father's Faith" (read text)-Recount the scene... Let's together look at "A Father's Faith".. I. His Humble Request a. Jarius-"Ruler of the Synagogue"-religiously, societally important man! Organized all affairs of public worship b. Probably a Pharisee! c. The fact he came to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational