Sermons on Providential Will:

A Very Special Mother

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 14, 2012

A Mother's Day sermon listing five reasons Hannah was a very special mother but those same reasons will make any of us better parents or Christians.

“A Very Special Mother” Text: 1 Samuel 1:8-11 I. Welcome II. Introduction In recognition of this holiday, I want our lesson to focus on a very special mother in the Bible. You have to love a woman who wants a son more than anything else in the world. Hannah was such a woman and one of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Price Of Freedom

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 25, 2012

We must understand that Christ paid the ultimate price for our freedom from sin and the clutches of Satan. The price of our freedom from sin was paid in blood. How do we respond to that sacrifice will ultimately determine our eternity too!

Opening illustration: When I talked to some young men shortly before D-day during Gulf War II, I observed that they were scared. None of them wanted to die. However, the vast majority expressed their conviction that the cause for which they were fighting was right and worthy of the risk. Queen ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leap Year

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 14, 2012

This morning I want to let you know that this is Leap Year. God is doing something right now in our midst, and when He is done working it out for you, your life will never be the same. This will truly be a Leap Year for you.

TITLE: LEAP YEAR SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 1:41 This is a text that is ordinarily preached during the Advent Season or Christmas Holy Day period. However; the text is powerful and makes for dynamic preaching anytime during the year. I must admit when the Holy Spirit began to deal with me in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:41

Denomination: Baptist

Heb. 9:24-28 +10: The Finished Work Of Jesus

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 5, 2012

During the first century Jesus announced that he was the fulfillment of scripture, meaning O.T. and the prophecies to do with the coming Jewish Messiah, also meaning the Christ.

Heb. 9:24-28 +10: THE FINISHED WORK OF JESUS 4-7-12 Today Lord willing we’re going to think on and talk for a little while about the most important happening that has ever been recorded and that is "THE FINISHED WORK OF JESUS" * But first I want to give us some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Response Of Saving Faith-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2012

5 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-V—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges We indeed bring something of value to the table when we are saved! Need: The Hebrews writer sought to encourage & exhort his readers(hearers) by recounting the very practical responses which faith had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Meant (The Peirasmos) Part 9 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

"That defining moment" the peirasmos-the trying of Jesus

What Jesus Meant (the peirasmos) Part 9 Let no man be sorry he has done good, because others have done evil. The encounter in the desert with Satan is what we would call "That defining moment" the summing up of a whole process-the spiritual quest during His adolescence and young manhood. The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Of The Unexpected

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2012

Jesus reverses people's fortunes. We're shocked that God loves us, has wonderful plans for our insignificant lives,and isn't limited by the options that limit us. In one minute, everything in this man's life changed. God wants to do it for you!

GOD OF THE UNEXPECTED John 5:1-9, 14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David, a second-grader, was bumped while getting on the school bus & suffered a two-inch cut on his cheek. 2. At recess he collided with another boy and two of his teeth were knocked loose. At noon, while sliding on ice, he fell ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Payday Is Coming! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 28, 2011

God will examine our hearts as well as our actions, and will judge us fairly based on how we lived this life. So let’s look at these verses in Romans 2 and see if we’re ready for Payday.

Payday Is Coming! Romans 2:6-16 Intro: A pastor of a small church once received the following letter signed by “A Faithful Member”: Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss Sunday worship ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:6-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joshua: A Token Of Grace Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 11, 2010

Sermon 6 in the series. Alliterated exposition of Joshua 2. Chronologically, the events in chapter two were already completed before the events in chapter 1. Joshua had said, Prepare to go in three days. These spies were in Jericho three days, so they had

A Token of Grace! The Sending of the Spies CBC Joshua Series #6 Joshua 2:1 - 24 INTRODUCTION: • Chronologically, the events in chapter two were already completed before the events in chapter 1. • Joshua had said, Prepare to go in three days. • These spies were in Jericho three days, so ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Rewarding Treasure

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

Seek God, not things! Fasting is an investment that brings spiritual dividends. Thoughts on hunger, reward, and treasure.

The Most Rewarding Treasure Matthew 6:16-21 Intro: Aunt "Emma" was married to a tightwad who was also a little strange. He made a good salary, but they lived frugally because he insisted on putting 20 percent of his paycheck under the mattress. (The man didn’t trust banks.) The money, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Promises For The Faithful Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 27, 2008

Our future depends on our past & present attitude & actions toward God. Yet even if we have thwarted God’s purposes in our past, He is willing to restore us, for God is a God of redemption. He holds out gracious promises to those who turn to Him.

ISAIAH 48: 17-22 PROMISES FOR THE FAITHFUL [Jeremiah 50:4-8] Had Israel responded to God in their past, their present life and circumstances would have been considerably different. Instead of being enslaved and going into exile they would have walked in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is About The Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

JESUS IS TRULY WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT

THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2: 1-16 Christmas, though it has been much corrupted and commercialized over the years, is still a pleasant time at the end of the year. It’s a time when people seem to focus on others a little bit more than at other times of the year. Christmas has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Respectable Sins - Pride Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 6, 2008

Pride is the most subtle of all sins because it feeds on our good points, normally!

Respectable Sins – Pride What are you most proud of? Do you take pride in your work? Are you proud of your children? Pride comes into so many areas of our lives and yet very few of us would like to overhear someone say of us: “They are a proud person.” You see Pride really is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Musings Of A Seed Picker 3 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2008

Exposition of Acts 17:26-28 about how God has dealt with man in general from a big picture perspective

Text: Acts 17:26-28, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 3, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/26/08, AM A. Opening illustration: maybe the quote from What is a Healthy Church Member re: knowing major biblical themes and storylines of redemption B. Background to passage: Again this is the continuation of Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

From Sadness To Singing Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 22, 2008

Discover how God can change sadness into singing when you face trials.

Have you ever been sad to the point that it showed on your face? All of us have faced sadness. All of us have been discouraged. All of us have experienced down times. The important thing is that we find strength to pull us out of those dark moments. God will give strength to change sadness into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist