Sermons on Radical Obedience:

Securing The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 24, 2017

Solomon heeded David's advice to devote himself to keeping God's Law and deal with the threats to his Kingdom.

The transition from one ruler to the next is not always a smooth one. • We see that in the election of a new president, in USA or Taiwan, or a new governor in Jakarta. It’s very political. • We see a different kind of transition in 1 Kings 2. David called Solomon and gave him very good advice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Excuses For Missing Church

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Excuses for Missing Church

Excuses for Missing Church Why I stopped going to ball games: 1. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. 2. The other fans don't care about me. 3. The seats are too hard. 4. Coach never visits me. 5. The referee makes calls I don't agree with. 6. Some of the games go into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Foursquare

Shiphrah And Puah!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 27, 2013

We are going to explore about two women whom most of you would not have heard: Shiphrah and Puah!

Shiphrah and Puah! Exodus 1:17”But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive.” Hey guys, I have set out to write this message which I just preached in the church this morning! I wish the same anointing pours down on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Service: 3 Reasons To Serve The Body Of Believers Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

Serving the body of believers is a primary function and responsibility of every believer. Here at 3 reasons to serve.

OIntroduction: For the past three weeks we have been learning about our core values: unity of faith, evangelism, discipleship, and finally today we confront our forth core value: service. I. Serving is Essential for the Function of the Church (1 Corinthians 12:7) “But the manifestation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:37-40

Denomination: Friends

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

What it means to trust in God.

Perhaps some of you recently received an email similar to the one I received that urged me not to accept any of the new one dollar coins being minted by the U.S. government. The reason? According to the email they no longer contain the words “In God We Trust” which is due to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Boats!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2013

Our lives are cluttered with electronic gadgets, agendas, projects, seminars and entertainments that many have seldom quiet time with Him. No wonder we have lost the fizz in our life!

Empty boats! Luke 5:2”Jesus saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets.” When Jesus looked at the empty boats and the fishermen who had gone away to wash their nets, He knew it was a hopeless situation! Boys had closed shop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rock And The Hard Place Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 29, 2014

Part seven focuses on the question "Is God Waiting On You?" We say we're walking in faith but how can that be if we're following what He is telling us.

The Rock And The Hard Place Part 7 Is God Waiting On You Scriptures: Exodus 13:3, 14, 16; 6:28-30; 7:17-20; 8:5-6, 13, 16-17, 28-31; 9:8-10, 18-24, 29; 10:3-6, 12-14 18-19, 21-23; 11:4-6, 10; 14:10-16, 21-22 Introduction: Two weeks ago in part six of this series, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 29, 2013

We are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ. A true disciple displays various traits and qualities that reflect the love and grace of Jesus Christ.

It was Saturday, March 23, 2002. The following Monday my wife, Kim, and I would be celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary. I’ll have to say that year Kim made it very easy for me. She told me up front and very clearly what she wanted for our anniversary. She didn’t ask for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leadership Lessons From A Serpent's Siege Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2013

Saul, discouraged after the sonsos of Belial reject his kingship, returns to life as a farmer, until the people of Jabesh Gilead need him. Then he demonstrates leadership Qualitites we can apply.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA  90278 LESSONS FROM A SERPENT’s SIEGE TEXT: I Samuel 11 VERSES 1-3 The name, Nahash means Serpent.  It is related to the Hebrew Word which refers to the serpent in Genesis 3 which means something along the line of “The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Living Close To God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 15, 2013

This Psalm brings together belief and be behaviour in an unbreakable partnership. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Question Asked (vs 1) • Who may dwell in your sanctuary? (1a) • Who may live on your holy hill? (1b) (B). The Question Answered (vs 2-5) • Right Conduct (vs 2a) • Right speaking (vs 2b-3) • Right relationships with others (vs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Brethren

Build Your House On The Rock

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 17, 2013

A profession of faith apart from obedience is worthless.

Scripture One of Jesus’ best-known sermons is coming to an end. Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is one of the most important sermons in his early ministry. Jesus opened his Sermon on the Plain with a description of the blessings that belong to those who have entered the kingdom of God, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Experience The Joy Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the living Word, you are able to experience His joy through His Word.

Nehemiah 8 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Nehemiah 8. Have you ever completed a major project at home or at work, a project that seemed humanly impossible at best to complete? And then with an overflowing thankful spirit you wanted to fellowship with God? That is what is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation Precedes A Blessing

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Preparation always precedes a blessing from God

Intro: - Jesus had to be announced before He could come (John 1:19-23) - Naaman had to wash seven times before he could be healed (2 Kings 5:10) - Before fire could consume the burnt offering barrels of water had to be poured on it. (I Kings 18:33) - Jesus had to go out into the wilderness before ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff..

Matthew 9:35-36 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:10-11

Denomination: Foursquare

“ The Running Prophet “

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

Running Away, To, With and Ahead

Jonah "Running Away From God" (chapter one) "Running To God" (chapter two) "Running With God" (chapter three) "Running Ahead of God" (chapter four) Jonah 1:1-17 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Foursquare