Sermons on Port Royal:

Jesus Prophesied As King In The Prophets Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Today, we can look back and see how the prophesies concerning Israel’s Messiah were accurately fulfilled in the Person of Jesus Christ. By looking at those prophesies, we can get a better understanding of who Jesus is and what He came to do.

1. Jesus’ royal Person prophesied (11:1) 2. Jesus’ royal power prophesied (11:2) 3. Jesus’ royal purpose prophesied (11:3-5) ISAIAH 11:1-5 Statistics say that if you or I was to list one hundred things predicting what a person was going to be like— It would take two hundred billion earths as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Survive A Shipwreck

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Paul sails for Rome. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 27 verses 1-22: Ill: • Many Christians use car stickers to witness (bad drivers – God gets the blame!) • Many non-Christians also use car stickers displaying messages. • Some advertise a club or society e.g. scouts, caravan club. • Some tell you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

Preventing Spiritual Identity Theft Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 26, 2023

Do you know who you are? Do you know you're identity in Christ? Might seems like a small matter, until you are stripped of it. Then it can make all the difference in the world.

It’s not often that the start of a New Year just happens to coincide with a new series. But it’s January 1, 2023, and as the Lord would have it, that is exactly what has happened. We recently finished our study in the Book of Romans, and we will proceed this morning right through the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Romans 8:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Paul And Barnabas - Sent Servants

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 20, 2004

Paul and Barnabas are sent out from Antioch.

Paul and Barnabas – Sent Servants Acts 12:20 – 13:13 Jeff Hughes – August 24, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland Introduction The United States Marine Corps has a slogan that they have used for quite a while. I’m sure you’ve heard it. “We’re looking for a few good men.” But, did you know that God is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Temple 1 Cor 3 Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 2, 2008

We are the Temple of God because His Spirit dwells within each of us who are “Born Again” and sanctified. We need to make sure that we build up our temple by the ways of God and not destroy this precious residence of the Spirit.

“God’s Temple” Summary of the last two messages from 1 Cor. Chapter 1, 2: Thesis: We are the Temple of God because His Spirit dwells within each of us who are “Born Again” and sanctified. We need to make sure that we build up our temple by the ways of God and not destroy this precious residence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah’s Journey Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 18, 2016

1) Jonah’s Commission (Jonah 3:1–4) 2) Nineveh’s Confession (Jonah 3:5–9) and 3) God’s Compassion (Jonah 3:10)

If you are a fan of classic comedies, you are probably a fan of the classic: “Ground-hog Day”. In this 1993 comedy, “a weather man (played by Bill Murray) is reluctantly sent to cover a story about a weather forecasting "rat" (as he calls it). This is his fourth year on the story, and he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Other

Racism Is Sin Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 17, 2017

We must love regardless of a person's race, creed or socio-economic status.

Racism Is A Sin Text: James 2:8-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: I heard about an African-American who tried to attend a church. Sadly, the church wouldn’t even let him attend a service. The pastor said, "You just need to pray about it." About three weeks later the pastor saw him and asked, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Defile Yourself

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 6, 2020

Jerusalem was besieged; people and articles were taken to Babylon. Among those that were taken were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, there names were changed to Belteshazzer, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. 9 Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel, 10 but the official told Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Look For In A Leader Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

The most effective leaders are compelled by a PURPOSE that is GREATER than themselves.

What To Look For In A Leader Acts 27:1-44 We are only 19 days from Christmas, which is exciting. But did you know we are only 11 months from the presidential election? How exciting (NOT!) That means 11 months of political ads, debates, polling data, and pundits pontificating about potential ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

From Saving And Managing To Redeeming Time

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Nov 15, 2000

We tend to focus on saving and managing time, but God calls us to redeem time.

FROM SAVING AND MANAGING TO REDEEMING TIME In a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights Eight months opening junk mail One year looking for misplaced objects 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls 5 years waiting in line 6 years eating 21 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Methodist

Of Signs & Traps

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 29, 2009

Fist Sunday of advent, exhortation to watch and pray

Of Signs and Traps Aim To Alerts the congregation to the signs or the return of Christ& to encourage them to avoid the traps on the way To introduce Advent Introduction – Advent Happy New Year. That may sound like a strange thing to say just before Christmas, but the season of Advent is the start ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Anglican

The Love God Hates

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Sep 17, 2012

A seven year old boy asked me a question when he saw the caption in our bulletin, " Does God hate love Pastor? What does this mean?" I just told him to listen to my sermon so that his question will be answered.

The Love God Hates 1 John 2:12-17 Just before I preached one Friday morning a seven year old boy asked me a question when he saw the caption in our bulletin, " Does God hate love Pastor? What does this mean?" I just told him to listen to my sermon so that his question will be answered. Actually, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Unlikely Vessels

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

God often uses the least likely to succeed

Unlikely Vessels Mat 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Mat 1:2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; Mat 1:3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Les Fonctions De La Musique Dans L'adoration Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Sep 1, 2010

Toward what goal is used the music in the Church?

II. LES FONCTIONS DE LA MUSIQUE DANS L’ADORATION Quel est le rôle du musicien d'église ? La question peut être répondue en regardant d'abord la nature de le chant de l'église. A. Un chant de Louange Le chant de l'église, particulièrement pour des protestants, est le plus évidemment un chant ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Simon Of Cyrene - The Unexpected Cross

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Mar 12, 2012

This is a narrative sermon that shares a story about Simon of Cyrene. Several points of observation are at the end of the message. Rightfully utilized, the "story telling" methodology is an effective format for communication.

THE UNEXPECTED CROSS (Sermons2012: Simon of Cyrene Narrative) 3/11/2012 a.m. Mark 15:21 A theologian said the cross of Jesus is like a diamond because the more angles you can look at it the greater your appreciation. Over the next two weeks we are going to look at the cross from different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21

Denomination: Baptist