Sermons on Possessing The Land:

God's Errands

Contributed by Terry Spriestersbach on Jun 14, 2021

Henry Ward Beecher wrote, “Difficulties are God’s errands and when we are sent upon them, we should esteem it a proof of God’s confidence.”

GOD’S ERRANDS Who runs most of the errands at your house? Who is the one most likely to take that “short journey” to deliver something or pick up something? It seems as if a number of the errands one might run are often for someone else. We can spend more than half of our free time out running ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, John 3:18, John 3:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

21 The Divine Deliverance Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 24, 2020

This devotion is about the deliverance the Lord brings to Jonah after he is thrown into the sea. This is the 21st of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

Jonah 2:10 - So the LORD spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land. “So the Lord spoke to the fish” The words, “So the Lord spoke to the fish,” might seem fairy tale-like or present day cartoon movie-like where people speak with and have relationships with animals, birds or fish, but ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:10, Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Freedom Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Man is in a greater bondage than that which man can make. He is in bondage to sin, Satan, and his own fallen nature. What can set him free from these tyrants is the greatest freedom.

The battle for freedom of some kind is being fought around the world. Here in our own land there are constant battles for freedom of religion. Minorities all over the world are fighting for freedom. Years ago Heine said, "Freedom is the new religion; the religion of our time." The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Negativity Bias: I Have Fallen And Can't Get Up...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 22, 2020

12 spies, 10 negative, 2 immediately say: WE ARE ABLE TO DO THIS! Let us consider NEGATIVITY BIAS... Could we tend to operate on the negative side? This is a trap!

NEGATIVITY BIAS: HELP, I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP? 10/22/20 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Do you remember the commercial where and old lady fell in the floor? I really felt sorry for her. She raised up her ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-33, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revealing Redemption Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 7, 2015

Bethlehem becomes the hometown of Ruth. Because of her faith and character, God brings her into the nation of Israel. She will become the ancestor to David and Jesus. Things of God are revealed in and to Ruth as she experiences redemption by His hand.

1. A Ph.D. candidate at the University of Southern California, was eager for the title of "doctor" - until one newly degreed professor shared his story. He said: A friend had called his home and asked, "Is the doctor in?" The Professor's 10 year old son replied, "Yes, but he's not the kind that can ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consecrate Youselves

Contributed by David Mende on Feb 29, 2016

Many Christians want to receive miracles from God, but they are not willing to obey him. However, we need to first consecrate our lives in order to see wonders from God. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. How many of you want to receive blessings from God? I’m sure all of us want to be blessed. However, very few Christians are willing to live the way God wants us to live. They like to listen to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Have Forgiveness, Comfort And Joy When You Can Have Condemnation?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 21, 2014

People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on …

Summary: People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on … This sermon was delivered to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Owl #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2021

God redeems language and people groups by sending scouts willing to take on the giants.

<The Tootsie roll owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:26, Proverbs 30:24-28, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Luke 10:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Where?

Contributed by Steven Strickland on Apr 13, 2020

I’m sure of one thing, no one jumps up and down when the Lord calls them to a place they have never been, or like me, you go scratching, clawing and crying to hang on to where you are

GO WHERE? Genesis 12:1-4 Now the Lord had said to Abraham: “Get out of your country, from your kindred from your fathers house, to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Father's Blessing - Genesis 48-49

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2025

In the story of Jacob, the father’s blessing spoken over his children greatly impacted their lives and the generations to come. As believers in JESUS, OUR HEAVENLY FATHER has spoken blessing in HIS WORD that can change our lives too.

2024.12.08.Sermon Notes. Genesis 48-49 THE FATHER’S BLESSING William Akehurst, HSWC ADVENT: PEACE. Pray for Peace in the world Scriptures: Psalms 71:18, Genesis 48:1-22, Ephesians 4:26-27, Ephesians 4:31-32, Genesis 49:1-33, Genesis 26:24, Ephesians 1:3, Matthew 5:3-12, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:18, Genesis 48:1-22, Ephesians 4:26-27, Ephesians 4:31-32, Genesis 49:1-33, Genesis 26:24, Ephesians 1:3, Matthew 5:3-12, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Psalm 103:1-5, Matthew 25:34, Psalm 112:1-2, Matthew 7:11, James 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Kill The Dreamer

Contributed by Steve Boyd on Aug 20, 2003

We all need dreamers amoung us and they have aways shaken the world around them...

Don’t Kill the Dreamer February 10, 2003 Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: KJV Perhaps one of the most trusted scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Inside-Out Faith... In Our Commitment Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 1, 2000

A call to base our lives on Jesus Christ and the salvation he offers.

- Growing up I was a beach bum. When summer rolled around there wasn't a week that went by that I wasn't throwing on my bathing suit, grabbing my towel and heading down to the beach. I love the beach, the smell, the sand, the water, the sunshine. And of course growing up, I loved to make sand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Living An Easu Lifestyle?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

What are your values and priorities? Do they lead you to be blessed by God in an abundant way or a rather skimpy way?

April, 2007 “Are You Living an Esau Lifestyle?” Genesis 25:27-34 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered why children in the same family who were brought up in the same way can turn out so differently? Maybe one becomes successful in school and the other drops out. Maybe one obeys the laws of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Year Of Powerful Prayers 1 What If ... Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2014

If, right now, God were to answer the prayer of your heart, what would be different?

Message: WHAT IF? This morning, as usual I start with a question: The question is simply this - What if? Our theme for 2014 is The Year of Powerful Prayers or Powerful pra YERS and what if this year, what if this month, what if today, what if right now, God were to answer the prayer of your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honoring Dad And Mom

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2012

Honoring God is closely followed by honoring parents. This is no accidental order in the Ten Commandments list. We do well to pay attention here and help our children follow this.

Don’t you enjoy watching your kids learn as they grow up? Think of all the things you teach your children: How to walk, talk, pray, trust God, follow Jesus, Bible characters, eat, clean up, tie shoes, dress, share, sit quietly in church, get along with brothers or sisters, and on and on. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ