Sermons on Precious Oil:

More Than Enough 4 - Jars Of Oil Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

More Than Enough Sermon Series for Stewardship - Week 4.

2 Kings 4:1-7 NIV The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, "Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves." 2 Elisha replied to her, "How can I help you? Tell me, what do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Suppose You Show Up At The Banquet With No Oil?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2023

The experience of God is transcendent, in a sense more real than anything we’ve felt or smelled or seen. It is an experience of ultimate goodness, awesome beauty, and absolute truth.

Thirty-Second Sunday in Course 2023 Every human being yearns for true happiness. The problem with us as we grow up, however, is that our earliest experiences even before birth start us off in life as materialists. After conception, we are either growing or we are dying, so we are nutrition hogs; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:2-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Incense & Anointing Oil (Exodus 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 8, 2024

How do incense and anointing oil picture the Christian life? Let's look at Exodus 30.

Are our prayers trivial to God? Does God treat our prayers as pleasant incense? If God considered the anointing of the priests to be sacred, how do we treat the spiritual leaders in our churches? Let’s consider Exodus 30. How was the altar of incense to be constructed for the tabernacle? You are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Need A Josiah

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 23, 2012

Josiah turned back to God

2Ch 34:31 And the king stood in his place, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his heart, and with all his soul, to perform the words of the covenant which are written in this book. 2Ch 34:32 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

A God Who Is Consistent

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 17, 2020

If we are going to search out the Precious Promises; I would like to see that what God says He in fact has done and will do.

Seeking The Precious Promises Of God “A God Who Is Consistent” Genesis 2:4-7, 15-17 1-19-2020AM If we are going to search out the Precious Promises; I would like to see that what God says He in fact has done and will do. I said the first Promise was the promise of Redemption but that is not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Of John Barclay Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 11, 2021

“Precious” that an unusual word to use at a memorial service. And in fact, I don’t think I ever heard it used at a memorial service. Now in the hospital, in the birthing unit, “precious” is a probably a common word choice. But not at a memorial service!

INTRODUCTION DESCRIBE HOW GOD VIEW'S DEATH AND HOW WE VIEW DEATH. At a memorial service, you may hear people talking among themselves or to the family members whose loved one has passed, and you might hear them saying such things as it was quick and unexpected, or he lingered a long time in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

To Die Is Gain (Funeral Service For Rose Mary Stevens)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2022

None of us likes to think about death. Many times when the thought of a loved one dying or of us dying, we put those thoughts aside for another time.

Illus: Doris Day that lovely woman and a great singer was so afraid of death she forbid anyone to talk about death in her presence. But today we have to deal with this subject of death. Since we are forced to deal with death today, let’s deal with it on the basis of God’s Word. WHAT DOES GOD ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

One Life To Live

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 28, 2025

This sermon tackles the question how we should live the only life we have. It reminds that amid the busyness, we should not squander the gift of life.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, I want to talk to you about a profound truth that each of us knows deep down but often forgets in the busyness of life: we have only one life to live. This life is a gift from God, a sacred journey filled with purpose, opportunities, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Children Of The King

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 18, 2015

The moment you come into a covenant relationship with our almighty God, you become blessed, protected, nourished, cherished, cared and pampered!

Children of the King! Exodus 6:8”I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. I will give it to you for a possession. I am the LORD.'" Mary, daughter of a domestic servant, studies in our Abide School along with her brother Moses; she joined as a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

Second in a series on Matthew 24 & 25. This message focuses on the theme of being prepared for Christ’s return since we do not know when it will be.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Prepared - Matthew 25:1-13" A well known Christian wrote, "the last days are upon us. Weigh carefully the times. Look for Him who is above all time, eternal and invisible." That was not written by a modern prophecy expert. It was written by a man named ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plug Into Power Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009

this is a look at the vision of Zechariah-where is shown two olive trees connected to an oil lamp, as the angel explains its significance. We are shown the source of power for the Christian Life in this ancient prophetic vision.

Plug Into Power! Introduce the cast of characters and the scenario: Ezra (Scribe), Nehemia (Engineer), Haggai (rugged outspoken prophet), Zechariah (Prophetic Priest) Joshua (High Priest) , Zerubbabel (Governor of Judah). Zechariah 4:1-10 Now the angel who talked with me came back and wakened ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Sea Of Blood

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

Lessons to be learned from the Gulf Oil Spill

The Gulf Oil Spill: A Sea of Blood July 11, 2010 Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A God is a God of miracles, signs, wonders & He knows what is doing. 1 For example: a The eggs of a potato bug hatches in 7 days, *canary 14 days, *barnyard hen 21 days, * ducks/geese in 28 days, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:3

Denomination: Baptist

Which Virgin Are You?

Contributed by Boniface Simiyu on Feb 4, 2022

Jesus gave us a clear description of the characteristics of two distinct types of Christians. By the characteristics mentioned which one are you?

1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Christians are so used to not reading their bibles that they quickly fill up their heads with many versions of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Cup Overflows Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 11, 2023

This psalm is a psalm of trust. The psalm 23:5 gives three important acts of God for a believer. God prepares the Table, God Anoints the believers. God bless the believer with Abundance.

Theme: My Cup Overflows Text: Psalm 23:5 "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23:5. Greetings: The Lord is good and His love Endures forever. Introduction: Setting the Psalm: David began his carrier as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Methodist

Precious In The Sight Of The Lord Is The Death Of His Saints

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 27, 2004

Funeral for a believer who passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral Service for ______________ Psalm 116:15 We are gathered here today to honor the life of ____________. It was my joy and privilege to serve as her pastor for the years that the family lived in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist