Sermons on Preserves:

Christmas Messengers

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010

When we think of the Christmas story, we often think of Christ, of Mary and Joseph, of the shepherds and the wise men. But this message is dedicated to the most overlooked character(s) of the Nativity (Angels) and to their message!

When we think of the Christmas story, we often think of Christ, of Mary and Joseph, of the shepherds and the wise men. But this post is dedicated to the most overlooked character(s) of the Nativity: Gabriel and the angels. Angels appeared at least six times in the few months surrounding the birth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

To Prosper Or Not To Prosper (Part2) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jan 3, 2010

What does God really want for His children, to experience abundance? or just to barely get by?

This is the 2nd part of our series entitled “To prosper or not to prosper” Our goal today is to see what does the word of God says, about prosperity. What does God really want for His children, to experience abundance? or just to barely get by? Just for review from last sunday: "save" in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Four Amazing Little Evangelists 1. The Ant Series

Contributed by Jerry Martak on Nov 6, 2010

Ants, Conies, locusts, and spiders. Four of the most amazing little evangelist’s heaven ever employed to deliver a very personal and eternal message to all of us here.

Prov. 30:24-28 Ants, Conies, locusts, and spiders. Four of the most amazing little evangelist’s heaven ever employed to deliver a very personal and eternal message to all of us here. Prov 30:24 There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: {1} they are all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons In Apologetics #3: Experientialism & Evidentialism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 2, 2010

Lessons In Apologetics #3: Experientialism & Evidentialism

The next methodology is experientialism. Though fideism strives to make faith alone the justification for religious knowledge or belief, Geisler observes that this faith is ultimately justified in terms of an experience had by the individual (65). To the experientialist, God or the Ultimate is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unified In Our Commission Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 7, 2010

The Church must be unified in it's commission to reach the lost.

Intro. God used a wicked king and removed Vashti to put Esther in as the Queen. For that time, just in time. Think about it! God knew exactly what part of history in which Esther needed to be born. And in chapter 2, she became the Queen! To understand the appeal in our text, we must begin ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Push Beyond Your Limit Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 14, 2010

An assurance that every believers have been empowered by God to do what he does and even greater things...

“Push Beyond Your Limit” Introduction: Whenever we struggle in our walk with God there’s always a tendency for an immature believer to entertain the option of quitting. The easiest thing to do is to quit but of course all of us know that this is not the best solution. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven’s High Standard

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 10, 2010

Matthew shows us Jesus as the preacher of the kingdom of heaven. He shows us just how high heavens standards are and how to properly understand the law. Be perfect, like your Father! That’s the whole point.

Matthew seems to have been written to a Jewish community under fire for their faith. He talks about the kingdom of heaven in ways that suggest how hard it is to enter. The beatitudes begin and end with words that describe hardship and persecution. Why? Probably because that is what those were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Is Holiness So Important?

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The question is asked today by many people, “Why is holiness so important?” Why do we talk about holiness and sanctification and John Wesley all of the time? Many have become disillusioned by all of the talk of John Wesley and have begun to think that t

IMayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army ntroduction: The question is asked today by many people, “Why is holiness so important?” Why do we talk about holiness and sanctification and John Wesley all of the time? Many have become disillusioned by all of the talk of John Wesley and have begun to ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pathways To The Next Level

Contributed by Festus Adeyeye on Apr 8, 2011

Seven biblical principles that will enable a believer to embrace his/her next level and to be sustained in such level.

PATHWAYS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. By Pastor Festus Adeyeye Deuteronomy 28:13 There is nothing God has in plan that does not have a procedure to experiencing it. There is always a due procedure to follow any of God’s blessings for your life. Many know that they are meant for the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13, Deuteronomy 28:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eight Habits Of Maturing Christians

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

It is never God’s will for believers to remain childish in their understanding and behaviour (I Cor. 14:20). We must all grow and mature in Christ, but sadly that is not instant. Our passage reveals eight habits we must develop if we are to spiritually ma

Intro: It is never God’s will for believers to remain childish in their understanding and behaviour (I Cor. 14:20). We must all grow and mature in Christ, but sadly that is not instant. Our passage reveals eight habits we must develop if we are to spiritually mature. We must: 1. ALWAYS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-23

Denomination: *other

Leavin' Town- But Not On A Jet Plane! Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 28, 2011

Once again, God give Ezekiel a dramatic presentation in order to communicate the fate of King Zedekiah and the nobles in Jerusalem. Ezekiel obeys and THEN is given the meaning of his visual aids.

VERSES 1-2: How to ruin your Spiritual Vision God begins this prophetic cycle with a reminder that the people Ezekiel is ministering to are rebellious. Further, their lack of response to Ezekiel’s message is based on their spiritual insensitivity which was brought on by their rebellion. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 12:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Most Heinous Robbery In History

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009

Sunday Night Memory Verses

MOST HEINOUS ROBBERY IN HISTORY 9/13/09 Malachi 3:6-10 1. Sermons proportionate to Scripture a. 500 Vs. on prayer b. LESS THAN 500 VERSES ON FAITH, c. 1 of 10 Vs – Gospels-288 subj. of money. d. 16 of 38 Parables money or possessions e. MORE THAN 2000 ON MONEY & POSSESSIONS! 2. pastor of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 22, 2009

We anxiously await the coming of the Lord, but, in the meantime, we have a message, "be reconciled to God," a mission to the entire world, and the motivating love of Christ to compel us.

Ambassadors for Christ Christian roles series 03/21/04 AM Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 INTRODUCTION Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hosea - God's Redeeming Love (8:1-10:15) Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

we shall continue our survey of Hosea by noticing God’s warning of punishment that is to befall Israel, chapters 8-10..

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Hosea - God’s Redeeming Love (8:1-10:15) INTRODUCTION 1. Thus far in our survey of the book of Hosea, we have seen... a. The analogy of Hosea and Gomer, illustrating God’s experience with Israel 1) Israel’s rejection symbolized, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

People With A Mission Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 2, 2009

Jesus gives his disciples and his church one mission--to love God with all our heard, and to love our neighbor. This is a mission lived daily--that takes a lifetime to fulfill.

Mark 12:28-34 “People with a Mission” INTRODUCTION I used to think that I was the only Kevin Ruffcorn in the United States and perhaps the world. Several years ago, to my surprise, I learned that there was another Kevin Ruffcorn in Texas. About that same time I received a copy of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Lutheran