Sermons on Predica:

The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011

This is a part 1 of a powerful series dealing with a human heart and developing a sense of expectation concerning the destiny of God in our lives.

The Spirit of Expectancy Part 1 of a Series TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Most of us are familiar with this scripture. It is a really great verse that can be applied to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of A Godly Man Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 23, 2009

Stephen set us a good example of a committed, Spirit-filled evangelist who has a unwavering trust in God.

True life examples are inspiring because they are real and they show us what is achievable; it is not something fake and unreal. • So we are going to look at Stephen today. He was chosen as one of the first deacons of the Church, and given the responsibility of overseeing the “daily distribution ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessings Involving The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 27, 2010

How we are kept by the Holy Spirit

A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm Branches to honor him, so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Leave Without Me Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 1, 2009

Just like Joseph was not left behind in Eqypt when Moses led Israel out, the bones of believers will also not be left behind at the Rapture.

Intro. How do I close out this series? I have attempted to go different directions as we see the last thing in the life of Joseph. We must not forget: When Daddy Changed - Joseph- raised by a changed man, he could face the future. Life took and Unexpected Turn - When his brothers sold him into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

My Hiding Place

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 1, 2009

Life is filled with problems,small and some great. Many instead of going to the Divine Hiding Place simply go to pieces. They need not. Psalm 91 is an expression of the child of God’s confidence in God’s protection and deliverance.

My Hiding Place Psalm 91:1-8 Introduction: Life is filled with problems, some small and some great. There are many "Jigsaw Christians" in the world today: every time they are faced with problems, instead of going to the Divine Hiding Place, they go to pieces. They are looking at their problems ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Of The Overlooked Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009

The God of the oppressed is also the God of the overlooked and that God’s love is encompassing, God’s love is embracing, and God’s love is enduring.

God of the Overlooked Luke 2: 8-15 Luke 2:10 “I bring you good news of great joy” Over thirty years ago, Dr. James Cone, Professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York, wrote a breakthrough book in Black Theology called “God of the Oppressed.” This book catapulted Dr. Cone to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Being More Than Status Quo

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

Being more than just a normal everyday Christian.

Matthew 9: 36-38 A typical housewife was going through her normal day, except she had a daughter who was sick with a fever. She knew the fever was getting worse as the day went on. She called a babysitter to watch her daughter so she could go get some medicine. Speeding to the store and rushing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Holiness

Firm Foundation

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008

Where tradition strays from Scripture’s teaching then tradition must give way and change.

“ Firm Foundation” Galatians 1:6-9 Before we read to day’s text let me lay a little groundwork for this message, Most of us have heard of Martin Luther, Born in 1483 in Eisleben Germany, He became fully immersed in the traditional Catholic faith. His great intellectual bent ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Living With A New Heart

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jun 8, 2008

God is waiting to love us......and his love creates a new heart in us.

Some of you may know of Fiona Coote. At the age of 14 she became youngest heart transplant recipeant in Australia. However Fiona has another claim to faim, She has received not just one heart transplant but 3. On 3 occasions she has been given a chance to live. On 3 occasions she has been given a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Tending The Fire

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jul 7, 2008

This sermon discusses three threats to our personal devotional life.

Tending the Fire Leviticus 6:8 -13 We have an altar in the human heart, on which burns a fire, kindled by the grace of God. On this altar rests the deepest allegiance of a life given to God. What ever else may be deferred, keep the fire burning. The flame must not go out. There is a passage from ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Israel Series

Contributed by Doug Lyon on May 11, 2008

How to handle a "Red Sea" (difficult) experience in your life.

Hebrews 11:29 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Israel Introduction • In a pinch • In a pickle • In a jam • In a corner • In a squeeze • Up a tree • Between a rock and a hard place • Behind the eight ball • Driven to the wall • Hard-pressed These are all expressions used to describe a situation with no easy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Me Lord? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

The problem with grumbling is that it’s contagious. Like a virus it was spreading through their camp…it spreads through families, it spreads through churches … it is highly contagious. Look at v. 2. “then the whole congregation of the children of Israe

“Why me, Lord?” Exodus 16 Take a look at this picture. Have you seen it before? (Picture is of a man eating a bowl of soup and a piece of bread and bowing in thanks) You will find this picture hanging in many homes as a reminder that we should always be thankful for our daily bread. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Years Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 20, 2012

What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis?

Let's consider what Jesus might have learned: What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis? The New Testament provides only brief glimpses of Jesus’ youth and training. One such glimpse is found in Luke 2:40, where we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Iv: Be Right And Do Right Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 22, 2019

Most folks want to live in peace with God and others, so Jesus taught us that such a life can be had and enjoyed if we put into practice a desire to be right with God and do right toward others.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:6

"getting Ready For Christmas: Whose Child Is This?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2018

A sermon for Advent with a focus on the mercy shown by Joseph.

“Getting Ready for Christmas: Whose Child is This?” Matthew 1:18-19 There can be no doubt that the story of Jesus’ birth begins with a Scandal. Matthew is straight and to the point: while Joseph and Mary were engaged to be married, Mary became pregnant and Joseph was not the father! Can you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: United Methodist