Sermons on Predicament:

A Little Goes A Long Way

Contributed by C Vincent on Mar 22, 2010

Giving your all to God's service; he rewards those who give.

A Little Goes A Long Way JCC 07.02.10 pm John 6:1-13 The odds were 5,000+ to five ‘small’ loaves and two fish With Jesus the odds don’t count These people would not normally be in Galilee but on their way to Jerusalem because it was Passover time Why were they here? They had seen ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's More Important Than Baked Beans!

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 2, 2006

A message emphasizing the importnace of the Gospel to people’s lives.

Introduction When you go shopping you have a choice – you could go to Sainsburys, or perhaps you prefer the Coop, you might like the trip to Asda or like us you may be spend you’re your hard earned cash at Tesco. Consumerism is alive and well – relax I’m not going to give one of those messages ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The Way To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

We have seen that Jesus is The Way to a better life, even here on earth; but, much more importantly, Jesus is the way to forgiveness for our sins! The purpose of this message is to help us to better understand why we need forgiveness and how Jesus provide

Jesus Is The Way To Forgiveness Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction: We have seen that Jesus is The Way to a better life, even here on earth; but, much more importantly, Jesus is the way to forgiveness for our sins! The purpose of this message is to help us to better understand why we need ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Failure Is A Step Toward Success Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 29, 2006

Sometimes it must get worse before it gets better; short-term failures can be steps to long term and greater successes. We must aim toward a long term vision, not merely achieving short-term goals.

When Failure is A Step Toward Success (Exodus 5:1-7:13) 1. Misunderstanding can lead to creativity. "Bell was inspired to start development of the telephone when he read an account, written in German, describing an invention which he thought had the function of a telephone. After demonstrating ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Handling The Power Encounter

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

As Paul and his team went out into a dark world, it was no surprise that there were times when the light came smack up against the darkness. These "power encounters" are inevitable. How do we handle them?

Passage: Acts 16:16-41 Intro: When we hear the word power, certain pictures come to mind. 1. huge guns, bombers, nuclear warheads. 2. human beings are obsessed with power, we love to be the ones with more. 3. every Sunday in the Fall, teams walk onto the football field for a “power encounter,” to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 5, 2006

Examines the freedom we enjoy as Christians and the responsibility we have to share that freedom with others. Expanded outline.

FREEDOM This week we celebrate Independence Day, the 4th of July. On that day 230 years ago, the founding fathers of our nation signed the Declaration of Independence. In that document, the founders of our nation said, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

Names Of God - Devotion No.2 - El-Roy - The God Who Sees (By Ron Botha) Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 10, 2006

The Title “El-Roy” or the God who Sees was given to God by an Egyptian slave woman named Hagar. In Genesis 16:1-13 the familiar story of the tension between Hagar, Abraham’s servant, and Sarah, has all the ingredients of a modern day Hollywood soapie.

NOTE TO THE READER: --------------------- This meditation was written by my ministerial colleague, Ron Botha. Ron is Director of Kingdom Ministries International, a covering body for churches and ministries and is based in Cape Town, South Africa. If you have been blessed by this meditation, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Co-Dependent Upon Undependable People

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 14, 2009

The text indicates that all of these people we all of these different issues were at the mercy house and had not the desire to help a fellow bretheren out. It is my position, that many of our ministries are a clear representation of this particular incide

Co-Dependent upon Undependable People John 5: 1-8 After athis there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus bwent up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem cby the Sheep Gate a pool, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 3) Pastor's Appreciation- Pastor Conard Profitt Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

Some Pastors pick themselves as a minister, but God must give the gift to lead the church.

PASTOR'S APPRECIATION- Pastor Conard Profitt Introduction MINISTER'S ULCERS Nearly every businessman complains of at least one ulcer. Think how many ulcers the poor businessman would have if he worked under the same circumstances as the average minister! "Just suppose, Mr. Businessman, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Hope"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2015

A sermon about putting your hope in Christ, despite the temptation to despair.

"The Gift of Hope" Matthew 1:18-21 As an adult, there are a lot of things I like about Christmas. I like the lights on the houses and trees. I like some of the Christmas music played on radio stations and in department stores--though, I must say I do get tired of it. What I like most about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ethiopian Ambassador

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Philip preaches on Isaiah 53.

THE ETHIOPIAN AMBASSADOR. Acts 8:26-40. Many centuries ago, long before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah foresaw the suffering of “the Servant of the LORD” in dramatic language which hid nothing of the horror and the power of the vision which was disclosed to him. This same prophecy has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Of Jonah

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 6, 2013

The life of Jonah gives us many lessons that we can learn and apply to our own situations.

The Life of Jonah There are many stories in the Bible of people who were called by God and we can learn so much from their lives. It becomes very clear that when we obey God, the blessings of God are released on our lives. But when we go against the will and ways of God, things do not go ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

That We Might Live

Contributed by Monty Roark on Jan 25, 2013

Funeral sermon depicting Jesus’ call to life.

As we gather today to remember I wish to share with you God’s marvelous strategic plan that He’s made available to everyone who hears and responds to His offer. The information and instructions of this plan are given in the Bible. First of all we are experiencing the loss of a son, nephew, mentor, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Trust Factor

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 2, 2021

In every aspect of life there is a Trust Factor

November 28, 2020 In every aspect of life there is a Trust Factor: • I trust that when I close my eyes at night, I will wake up in the morning. • I trust that the battery will not be dead when I go to start my car. • I trust that when I go through an intersection, I will not be T-boned by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, John 8:28-30, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

In Spite Of My Issues - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021

A certain woman which had an issue

MARK 5:25-34 (v.25) “IN SPITE OF MY ISSUES” – PART 1 A) “A certain woman, which had an issue.” * She was separated and alone, day after day, month after month, year after year, with no physical contact from another human being. * Her very presence caused some who knew her condition to shun ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist