Sermons on Prayer Of Elijah:

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 28, 2008

Where is your hope this Christmas? If your hope is in Jesus, you’ll never be disappointed. The true hope of Christmas is for yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Well, Thanksgiving is over. The table is cleared and everything’s gone except the leftovers. You know what that means, don’t you? I know what it means in my house. It means Christmas time is in full swing. Miranda loves Christmastime. For years, if it was up to her, we would have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Knocking Off Rough Edges Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Sometimes as Christians we have rough edges that Jesus needs to knock off us including unbelief, pride, competition, judgmentalism and self interest

“Knocking off rough edges – Luke 9:37-62” Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/3/06 am S1 - Most people think that we are pretty good Christians and that Jesus is lucky to have us on his side. The disciples thought this also There was once a man named Tom who was promoted to vice president of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-62

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back And Moving Forward

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

A Sermon for a church standing on the brink of a new era.

“Looking Back and Moving Forward” – Josh 1:1-11 Gladstone Baptist Church – 19/11/06 am S1 - Standing on the brink of something new is scary – there is uncertainty & fear. Have you ever been faced with something new and been scared? I can remember when Deanna and I were thinking about moving ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Through Our Works Of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

A short sermon on how we can minister for God

Through Our Works of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Gladstone Baptist Church - 5/6/05 During experiments aboard the space shuttle “Columbia,” scientists discovered that there are twenty-six lakes underneath the Sahara desert. It’s heartrending to think of the people who are starving and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Authenticity & Courage – Marks Of Greatness Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

We need to fear God who sees all things, yet we have an assurance of Christ standing up for us.

“Authenticity & Courage – Marks of greatness” – Luke 12:1-12 Gladstone Baptist Church – 7/1/07 am S1 - We all have hidden secrets - OOPS Show a Video Clip from the Wizard of Oz (The Wizard is caught out and exposed as a fraud. He has put on a mask and fooled everyone, but he is a hypocrite and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Godly Children In Godless Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 7, 2009

This message, using the example of Moses’ mother, encourages parents to raise godly children in godless times by treasuring thier children, caring for them, teaching them, and releasing them to God’s care.

Raising Godly Children in Godless Times (Exodus 2:1-10) Kathy Ratcliff was participating in a parenting class at her church when she explained to her 6-year-old daughter, Kayla, that she was taking a course to help make her a better mommy. The next Sunday, after church, Kayla became upset and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Weapons Of Righteousness - Spiritual Warfare Part 6 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

Spiritual Warfare (SW-06) Weapons of Righteousness 1 Peter 5:8-9 While most Christians would not deny that spiritual warfare exists, the truth is that many have, for all intents and purposes, disengaged. They no longer live as though there were at war. Rather, they are content to have others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: *other

The Provision Of God To A Complaining Israel Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jan 8, 2010

God provides for Israel, and for us, in ways that demonstrate his glory and our reliance on him.

Exodus 15:22 – 17:7 Cf John 6:25-59 There’s a number of different types of students at school that I find annoying. Am I allowed to say that? Well, I suppose I just did! But there’s a number of types of annoying kids. There’s the hyperactive ADHD types – you can ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

How Patience Is Developed Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2010

We are not to expect to have life easy & comfortable. Our great expectation is the blessed hope of Jesus' return. That event brings our eternal rewards. We must patiently endure hardships & heartaches until Jesus returns.

JAMES 5:7-12 HOW PATIENCE IS DEVELOPED [Matthew 5:10–12 / 1 Peter 4:12-13] From addressing abusive rich non-believers James turns again to restless suffering saints. Learn endurance was his counsel at the beginning of his letter (1:1-5). Be patient and endure is his continued counsel as his ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12, James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Palms Or Passion?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 12, 2008

Two thousand years ago the crowd desired Jesus to do something spectacular in Jerusalem. There are many today who would want see Jesus do something awesome or miraculous, maybe raise a dead man before taking a step to acknowledge Him as their King and Lo

Illustration: “Hey sanna, ho sanna, sanna, sanna, hey sanna, ho sanna sanna sanna , ho sanna, hey sanna, Hey, hey JC, JC won’t you smile at me. Jesus Christ, if you’re divine, turn my water into wine. Prove to me that you’re no fool. Walk across my swimming pool. Hey sanna, ho sanna, sanna, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctify Yourselves Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Mar 12, 2008

Based on Josh 3:5, we explore sanctification, address sin and addictions head on, and encourage the Church that God will do wonders among us.

Sanctify Yourselves Grant van Boeschoten March 9, 2008 Joshua 3:5 (NKJV) And Joshua said to the people, "Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you." The people of Israel were about to meet the destiny that God had created them for. They were about to enter and possess ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5

"God Hears The Repentant Word" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2007

Sermon #11 (and final) in a study in Hosea

1 Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for you have stumbled because of your iniquity. 2 Take words with you and return to the LORD. Say to Him, “Take away all iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips. 3 “Assyria will not save us, we will not ride on horses; ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

Events 10 To 6 Days Before The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 27, 2010

At least nine outstanding events are reported relating to Christ showing His courage as He was about to experience the crucifixion and He responded so unselfishly He demonstrated His love for lost man over and over again.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Matt. 20:17&ff. 2. Do we have anyone present that has ever ridden a donkey? (1) Maybe Heather Walton! Or maybe Joshua or Caleb or Paul? I think that they are the only ones that own donkeys. (2) Misty used to ride a barrel racing horse. Most of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-34, Matthew 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rejection Of Messiah Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 28, 2010

Many people see Jesus and want to be like Him, but simply refuse the surrender and sacrifice neccessary to be Christlike in their lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 27, 2010 Date Preached: March 28, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Approaching the Resurrection Sermon Title: The Rejection of Messiah Sermon Text: John 12:20-36 [ESV] Introduction: Walter Jerry Payton is considered by ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-43

Denomination: Baptist

The $$$$ Of Following Christ

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007

Following Christ may $$$$(cost) you the dearest thing you possess

A modern day Rip Van Winkle fell asleep and woke up in the year 2076. Immediately, he rushed to a phone booth to call his brokerage firm. They found his portfolio and reported, “Your Walmart stock is worth $50 million. Your AT&T stock is worth $62 million. And your Microsoft stock is worth $120 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist