Sermons on Prospect:

Joy In The Christian Life # 6 - Defining Joy

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 30, 2005

This was a message in a series on "joy in the Christian life" from Nehemiah & Philippians

Some might think it a bit strange that I’ve called this Sunday morning series - "Joy in the Christian Life" = Because this is the 6th message in the series - And this will be the first week that I’m really dealing with the idea of joy - But the only joy available in the Christian life is Christian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipating His Return

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 28, 2008

The anticipation of Christ’s return is a vital encouragement to live holy and seek to do God’s will.

ANTICIPATING HIS RETURN Text: John 14:3, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." Intro: (Per Sandra Jean Pathik) ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeing The Invisible Future Series

Contributed by Js Collins on Jan 13, 2012

Hebrews 11 is called the hall of faith, because it shows men and women off faith who has been victorious . These have vision in the use of their faith.

Seeing the invisible future Scripture Text Hebrews 11:13-16 13. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14. For those who say such things declare ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Matthias Mystery

Contributed by David Wilson on May 2, 2012

Was choosing Matthias as a replacement for Judas really God's will?

Acts 1:12-26 The Mystery of Matthias Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries confronting us in regards to the work of the early church regards the selection of Matthias as a replacement for Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Christ. Was this an appropriate action on the part of the early church or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Put Me In The Middle

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 11, 2019

Who will stand in the gap?

A. THE CHALLENGE IS COMING JUDGMENT “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. So now I will pour out my fury on them, consuming them with ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Pressure At Gethsemane

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 23, 2019

On the last day of Jesus' time with his disciples before the Triduum, Jesus accepts the journey God has given him

(John 13:1-17) O Lord, we pray, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by the words of my mouth and in the thoughts we form. Speak, O Lord, for your servants listen. Amen. At the gate at the entrance of Jerusalem you can look up and see an ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-15, Luke 22:19, John 13:1-17, Luke 22:39, Luke 22:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

In Fellowship With Christ And Others

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

If we have no fellowship with others we cannot have fellowship with Christ

A pastor went to visit some prospective members—a husband, wife and their son. At the beginning of the visit, it was a typical visit. They were getting to know each other, what they had done in their lives. Finally, the woman said, "I can’t stand it anymore. I’ve got to say something! My husband ...read more

Denomination: Other

A Short Personal Example Of The True Gospel Message

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2016

The true Gospel message is everywhere in the bible, yet most church goes cannot see it. They cannot see the wood for the trees. This short sermon hopefully summarises this message in a way that relates to people.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th September 2016. (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow & Dumfries) Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33 Prayer: Loving God, Father Son and Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal

Final Thoughts

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 21, 2016

It’s important for us to look above what’s here on earth and to know where our treasures are. It’s also important for us to be true witnesses for God by showing others that we serve someone greater than us.

hat would you say to someone if you knew you were speaking to them for the last time? What advice would you give? These same questions were likely on Paul’s mind when he wrote his second letter to Timothy. Paul wrote this letter from a prison cell in Rome, and he knew that he would soon be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:6-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Father God Chose For His Son

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

I believe it’s a significant thing that even as God chose Mary to be the one who would give birth to the Son of God, that it’s also important God also chose Joseph to be a FATHER to Jesus and to raise Him into manhood. Mary and Joseph were chosen together to be parents.

THE FATHER GOD CHOSE FOR HIS SON Matthew 1:18-25 I believe it’s a significant thing that even as God chose Mary to be the one who would give birth to the Son of God, that it’s also important God also chose Joseph to be a FATHER to Jesus and to raise Him into manhood. Mary and Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

If A Man Die, Shall He Live Again?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

If a man die, shall he live again?

Job 14 v 1 - 15 14 If a man die, shall he live again? I. THE PASSING OF LIFE Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. Life Is :- A. Like a Flower of the grass 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: B. Like the Fragrance of the air 2 he fleeth ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon X: Encouragement Epitomized By Barnabas Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians may be called on to help stabilize unsettling situations as was Barnabas whose encouraging words and acts of love changed fearfulness to thankfulness.

BARNABAS EPITOMIZED ENCOURAGMENT (Acts 11:19-30) Barnabas was the New Testament witness we all have a chance to identify with. Whether we adopt the Barnabas approach to witnessing depends on our willingness to be encouragers rather than ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Put Me In The Middle

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

The challenge is coming judgment.

A. THE CHALLENGE IS COMING JUDGMENT “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. So now I will pour out my fury on them, consuming them with ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Alive For A Purpose

Contributed by John Ingham on Mar 25, 2012

A messaage of encouragement to a Men

Alive For A Purpose! Mathew 24:7-14 (Taken from the Message), “Famines and earthquakes will occur in various places. This is nothing compared to what is coming.” (8) “They are going to throw you to the wolves and kill you, everyone hating you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alive For A Purpose

Contributed by John Ingham on Mar 25, 2012

A messaage of encouragement to a Men

Alive For A Purpose! Mathew 24:7-14 (Taken from the Message), “Famines and earthquakes will occur in various places. This is nothing compared to what is coming.” (8) “They are going to throw you to the wolves and kill you, everyone hating you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal