Sermons on Premature:

How To Grow Through Testing Times

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

He learned that all of our rights, times and possessions ultimately belong to the Lord and are to be yielded completely for His purposes. Only then are we able to see how testing, tears and temptations can be used for a greater good. How to Grow

How to Grow Through Testing Times - I Cor. 10:13 Illustrations: DISAPPOINTMENT is a major temptation for all of us. Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cultural Reality & Spiritual Carnality

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003

Men and women, head coverings, improper use of communion - Paul tackles these and other controversial subjects in this chapter - we look at the one key verse that makes it all make sense.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com There are three things that we need to keep in mind as we read this chapter. 1. It’s all about being like Jesus 2. Paul is talking about conduct in public worship 3. There were cultural realities in Corinth that do not necessarily ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Commercial Babylon Under Fire

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 21, 2006

This is a very revealing study that shows how the Apostate religious systems will come to an end during the Great Tribulation.

COMMERCIAL BABYLON UNDER FIRE Revelation 18 The last chapter shows the awful ending of the satanic religious system that we refer to as “The Great Harlot”. Now we will be observing the fall of the same system, but in a different facet. The political, the commercial, and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

What's All The Hoopla?

Contributed by Phillip Weaver on Apr 9, 2006

Everybody loves a parade, right? One of the most significant parades in history took place without big bands, clowns on motorbikes, or magnificent floats. In fact, this parade really only had one registered entry - a man riding on the colt of a donkey.

As a nation, we love to throw a party, don’t we? We don’t need much of an excuse to raise a little ruckus now, do we? There are a lot of ways in which we do that, too. Parties, pep rallies, and parades to name a few. Everybody loves a parade, right? On Thanksgiving & New Year’s, we sit in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Shut Your Engine Down! Keep It Running!

Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on May 6, 2010

Sometimes believers are faced with cruelty and acts of wickedness in its most vicious form. What do we do? We have the assurances of God in the scriptures that no matter the wickedness and

Don't Shut Your Engine Down! Keep it Running! Pastor Gbenga Shadare The time now is exactly 2.43am. The date is Tuesday, April 19, 2005. Am sitting, working on my laptop, while listening to and half watching TV. The TV noise comes alive in my consciousness from time to time. So I pick up the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

James: From Unbelief To Unreserved Devotion Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

Sermon examines life of James, the Lord’s brother, as author of the the Epistle of James.

James: From Unbelief to Unreserved Devotion James 1:1 4-6-08 Intro I want to begin this morning with a family conflict—a conflict that Jesus had with his brothers in John 7. The four brothers were named James, Joses, Jude, and Simon (Mk 6:3). Of course, they were half brothers since Joseph was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Finding Strength For The New Year

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 28, 2009

A message on finding strength during times of personal and national crisis and challenge. Given the last Sunday in 2009.

Finding Strength for the New Year Where do you find strength in times of personal and national challenges? Where do you find strength when a member of your family has a pre-mature death? How do you make it through hurtful experiences that are not justified? Last November I attended a church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

What The Recession Reveals About Your Confession

Contributed by Rick Mays on Mar 13, 2009

When recession hits home, it reveals the foundation you’re standing on and what you’re trusting in.

WHAT THE RECESSION REVEALS ABOUT YOUR CONFESSION James 1:1-4 Rev. Rick Mays, Pastor Trinity Temple Assembly of God Arkadelphia, AR 71923 There is nothing that reveals who a person is than when they face trying circumstances. The real person surfaces when the pressure is turned up and the fire ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope To Escape Sin's Sentence Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 22, 2008

THE BEGINNINGS OF HOPE, part 3 – We have been given favor with God. The lives of Enoch and Noah show us our certain hope to escape sin’s sentence of death. ---Listen online and find PDF of my sermon notes at www.praiseag.org

• Genesis 5-8 (selected verses) 5:1 This is the written account of Adam’s line. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. 2 He created them male and female and blessed them. And when they were created, he called them "man." 3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tis’ The Season

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 22, 2008

Painful. Dry. Taxing. Rewarding. Seasons . . . they are common to all of us. These truths will help us negotiate these phases of our life and journey in Christ.

Tis’ The Season I. Introduction It is during this time of the year that I often begin to think about seasons. Deer season, turkey season, basketball season, and yes . . . Christmas season. We often talk about seasons even when we don’t realize it. When we talk about the weather we are actually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counting The Cost Luck And Providence Luke 14__25-33 Philemon 1—25

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

From our position as disciples of Christ, we are not able to determine Good from Evil in the events that overtake us; we trust in God to make everything work together for good.

COUNTING THE COST Luck AND PROVIDENCE Luke 14__25- 33 PHILEMON 1—25 Luke 14:25-33 A poor aged Chinese farmer had a single horse on which he depended for everything. The horse pulled the plough, drew the wagon, and was the old farmer’s sole means of transportation. One day a bee stung the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

I Thought I Was Wrong, But I Was Mistaken

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008

Mistakes left uncorrected are like dominoes falling.

I Thought I Was Wrong, But I Was Mistaken July 20, 2008 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction Farmer Joe decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company (responsible for the accident) to court. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith Enoch Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 11, 2008

Third in the Heroes of Faith series from Hebrews, this sermon is about Enoch.

Chapter 2 Enoch It was by faith that Enoch was taken up to heaven without dying—“he disappeared, because God took him.” For before he was taken up, he was known as a person who pleased God. — Hebrews 11:5 NLT In the early chapters of Genesis, especially chapter five, the Holy Spirit chronicles a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5, Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Anger Is One Letter Short Of Danger

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 3, 2008

I want us to look at three angry men in the Bible and see what we can learn from each one.

“He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly” Proverbs 14:17 A plot to murder a third grade Center Elementary School teacher in Waycross, Georgia, was thwarted Friday, March 28th when a student told authorities about the plan just before the start of the school day. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:7

Denomination: Baptist

Build Your Memorial

Contributed by James May on May 25, 2008

The Centurion’s life became a memorial before God and brought about the salvation of his household. This sermon also has a Communion Service on the end.

Build Your Own Memorial Sunday, May 25, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May Tomorrow is a Memorial Day across the United States. The observance of Memorial Day for those killed in the line of duty, defending our country, began after the Civil War. The Grand Army of the Republic began honoring the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible