Sermons on Public Profession Of Faith:

"David - A Man After God's Own Heart" Part 1of 12 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 16, 2003

We’re going to begin a new series on one of the most interesting person in the Bible, a look at the life of David.

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, May 11, 2003 “David – A Man After God’s Own Heart” Part 1 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Throughout the Bible we see many individual characters, some good and some bad. I’ve always loved biographies – we’re going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:6-14

Denomination: Bible Church

The Golden Lampstand

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 10, 2003

The purpose of the vision of the golden lampstand is to show the people that the Lord would, by His own power complete the rebuilding and replenishing of Jerusalem though the assistance given to the project by its friends even though they were weak, and t

The purpose of the vision of the golden lampstand is to show the people that the Lord would, by His own power complete the rebuilding and replenishing of Jerusalem though the assistance given to the project by its friends even though they were weak, and the resistance to the project even through it ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Believing Outside The Box Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

Open the eyes of my heart Lord, I want to see you; I want to see you. Do we really mean the words of that song? Do we really want to see God? Do we really want to see Him for who He is, and what He expects and what He’s doing? Do we really want to see God? I’m convinced that one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me? David Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 9, 2018

David will face a WHY ME moment, what can we learn from his moment?

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP- Apollo 13 • SLIDE #1 • Can you relate, you are in outer space, and for no particular reason, something starts to go wrong. • Today as we continue with our series WHY ME, we are going to examine a part of the life of David where David will face one of those WHY ME ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Historical Books Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2019

We can use the Historical Books of the Old Testament to understand God’s faithfulness, his loving discipline, and how our obedience to him can draw others to faith.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we began our series, Binge Reading the Bible, by examining the Pentateuch. • We learned that the Pentateuch is the foundation of what we know about God, and it is the foundation of our faith. • We should have noticed that God’s desire for people to love and to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marvelous Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 7, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 23

September 4, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 14:25-33 The Marvelous Cost of Discipleship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This is Labor Day weekend. Typically, we think of Labor Day as the last big holiday of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Keep God On Our Side 2 Kings 18:1-7

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 29, 2024

Many people claim God is on their side in politics, religion, and even sports. God is on the side of humanity, for God so loved the world he gave his Son.

HOW TO KEEP GOD ON OUR SIDE 2 Kings 18:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. Many professing Christians believe God is on their side in religion, politics, and even in sports. B. God is on the side of his creation (John 3:16), but it is up to his creation as to whether we keep him on our side (Isa ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would Jesus Say To Regis Series

Contributed by Rob Cordrey on Jun 29, 2001

What would Jesus say to the popular television personality Regis Philbin?

WHAT WOULD JESUS SAY TO REGIS? - Have you ever wondered what it would be like for Jesus to live in America in the 21st century? - What would He wear? Would He be a golf shirt kind of a guy or a t-shirt kind of a guy? - Would He wear Nike or Reeboks? - Would His hair be short or would He let it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kept By The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000

Three biblical reasons for the saints security in their salvation.

“Kept By the Power of God” Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church Emil Lucas’ parents immigrated to the United States from Germany and settled in Northeast Oklahoma about the time the Indian Territory became a state. Emil never married and after his parents passed away he stayed on ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Kissing Jesus

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 17, 2007

Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss. Many people today are merely "kissing Jesus" instead of loving and serving him.

I have a thing about names. When I was a young boy, my dad would make my brother and I memorize different things while we were riding in the car from Dallas to Kansas City to visit my grandparents. One of the things he taught was that we were named after all of our uncles, older male cousins, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

Why Must We Die? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 26, 2010

God decrees the death of his Son for the death his people deserve to die.

Scripture Introduction One way to get at the significance of the story of redemption is to observe the contrasts which God builds into Bible events. For example, as the hours wind down to the crucifixion, we see the bent of the human heart: face-to-face with an innocent man, men plot his death ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Armor Of God 8 Of 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Many times when it comes to preaching on the armor of God, some preachers will stop with verse 17, but that is a mistake.

WHY IS THAT A MISTAKE? Because when you talk about putting on the whole armor of God, you need to include the weapon of PRAYER in verse 18. In our study of the armor of God we have seen that we must ... • TAKE THE GIRDLE OF TRUTH • TAKE THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS • PUT ON THE SHOES OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Responding To The Question, Who Is This? Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 23, 2023

Do you seriously believe this is a king? He doesn’t look majestic. Where is he from? The answer to this question, “Who is this Jesus?” is still the most important question to answer.

Sermon: Responding to the question, Who is this? Matthew 21:1-11 “ As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2 “Go into the village over there,” he said. “As soon as you enter it, you will see a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1, Zechariah 14:4

Denomination: Methodist

Defending The Faith Sermon Iii: Focus On Grace And Truth Evidenceed In The Word Incarnate Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of crisis when our Christian Faith is attacked by unbelievers and scoffers, mature Christians stand firm and stay focused on grace and truth evidenced in the Word that was in the beginning and became flesh.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE - FOCUS ON GRACE AND TRUTH EVIDENCED IN “THE WORD” INCARNATE John Arthur, my three-year-old great-grandson, calls me Paw-Paw. We call him Art. When Art comes to our house, he plays with toys Mee-Maw keeps in a bottom dresser drawer so he can get to the toys ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18, John 18:36-38

Stewardship (4 Of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

This will be our fourth and final message in this series on stewardship. So far we have talked about our being stewards of INFORMATION GOD HAS ENTRUSTED US WITH and our being stewards of MONEY GOD HAS ENTRUSTED US WITH.

In this message we want to turn our attention to that part of God’s Word that reminds us we are stewards of our TIME and TALENTS. One of the things the Lord has promised us, if we are faithful stewards of these things He has entrusted to us, is that He will bless us. Look at Rev. 22:12. We read, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Baptist