Sermons on Renewing Conviction:

Finding New Strength In The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 4, 2017

Where do you go when you feel weak, powerless, and defeated? Isaiah gives us hope by sharing with us 3 truths to restore hope and be strengthened by the Lord.

FINDING NEW STRENGTH IN THE LORD Isaiah 40:28-31 This prophecy of Isaiah is during a very dark time in the nation of Judah. God had delivered them from the Assyrian Army decades ago, but Judah has continued in sin and been judged. Isaiah had prophesied and it is now happening that Babylon has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Wait. Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 7, 2018

The flood is sent to destroy us, whether a flood of hurtful words or events that overwhelm us. But God will rescue those who wait on Him.

Revelation 12 v. 13 and I saw the dragon which had been thrown to the earth, he persecuted the woman who had given birth to the male v. 14 and the woman was given two wings of a great eagle in order that she might fly into the desert, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:13-17

Denomination: *other

Genuine Faith Aligns With The Word Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 14, 2018

There is no godliness without a vibrant relationship with the Word of God.
 Alignment empowers!

Genuine faith aligns with the Word 1:19-27 A legacy is not a list of accomplishments. It is the imprint you leave on the future. Brian Dodd There is no godliness without a vibrant relationship with the Word of God.? Alignment empowers! To align with the Word, we must: (build) ?1. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does God Fit In? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011

As we approach Christmas we need to keep asking, "Where does God fit ion?"

“Questions of Christmas: Where Does God Fit In?” Ps. 80; Mk. 13:32-37 One Christmas season a schoolteacher in England supervised the construction of a manger scene in a corner of her classroom. Her pupils were delighted to set up the model barn and cover the floor with real straw and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daily As Needed Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011

WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR DAILY REGIMEN WHAT CAN WE BE DOING TO PROMOTE OUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH?

Daily as Needed January 9th, 2011 If you were to ask people what they could change in their daily regimen to improve their health, most people would have some very good basic ideas. For instance. . . Regular Exercise -- Just walking more promotes better thealth. Eating better, increasing our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

“reviving The Bonfire”

Contributed by Karl Popke on May 28, 2010

The Fire of the Holy Spirit was never meant to go out, but to be fanned and rekindled in our hearts.

Reading - Acts 1: 8; 12 - 14; 2: 1-4 After this, Peter, full of the H.S., addressed crowd with gospel message. Reading - Acts 2: 37-38 and …. vs. 41 I. The Fire of H.S. Was Never Meant To Go Out. In one community -- the Village atheist was not a bad man. He just didn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Bethel

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 2, 2010

Just like God called Jacob back to Bethel, so should we hear and respond to return to our place of spiritual birth.

Return To Bethel Genesis 31:13 The life of Jacob is an interesting read for many reasons. Almost every type of person imaginable can find something in common with Jacob (even if it's nothing but being a parent). Let me recap a little of his life. Jacob & Esau were twin boys of Issac, the son of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:13

Denomination: Baptist

Clothe Yourself With The Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2011

We need daily renewal, and reminding that we belong to God.

Today is September 11. Where were you 10 years ago on September 11, 2001 How did you feel that day? There are other tragedies that have gone on and that are going on right now all around the world, I know. However, in modern memory there is no other single day that stands out like September 11. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I’m Still Standing Only Because Of God

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

Life can be... is hard.

Hebrew: Hebrew is written and read right-to-left. Psalm 119 = (136 verses [22x8]) • The Hebrew Aleph-Bet (alaphbet) has 22 letters. • Psa. 119 is an Acrostic. (There are several of them throughout the OT). • Paleo (Ancient)-Hebrew was pictographical. o Aleph = Ox Head o Bet = ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

As A Man Thinks In His Heart So Is He

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2016

To prove that GOD looks in the heart and knows our heart that it's evil before Him, but He chose to reside in it.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your heart right before GOD? Yes. because of JESUS John 16:10 (Amplified Bible) About righteousness (uprightness of heart and right standing with God), because I go to My Father, and you will see Me no longer; II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Positive Thinking

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 12, 2016

Although there are many self-help publications with this title, if an author doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thought and ability it’s not something I’ll read. The power doesn't come from channeling some unknown energy it comes from God.

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING INTRODUCTION: Although there are no doubt many self-help publications with this title, this sermon is not based on any of them. If an author writes a publication with a title such as this one and doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thinking ability ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fresh Encounter

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2013

All of us need a Fresh Encounter. Without any apology, Richard Blackaby was my inspiration for developing this message. Everyone needs a "First Encounter" with Jesus followed by a "Fresh Encounter"...It's life-changing.

Fresh Encounter Jerry Watts John 12:1-11 * Have you ever had an experience which you would call an ‘encounter?’ Encounters are those events in your life which you ‘remember!’ I’ll never forget the time I almost stepped on a cotton mouth moccasin. I’ll never ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

On The Wings Of Eagles Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2013

We need reminders to wait on God, to hope in Him. When we do, our strength will be renewed. By our own resources we will never achieve satisfaction or serenity. Trust in God produces confident expectations and a meaningful life.

In a Peanuts cartoon, Charlie Brown has a moment of reflection after losing a baseball game: “When I am down and out, I lift up my head and shout, ‘I’M DOWN AND OUT’!” People without God, who see life as a cosmic accident, have no Higher Power when life hurts. W ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Congregational

Something New Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 29, 2013

Bound by traditions and laws, Jesus breathes new life and love into an old religion and the lives of God's people.

Luke 6:1-16 “Something New” INTRODUCTION I think that one of the great joys in life is to be able to give a gift and then watch the recipient enjoy the gift. As a grandparent, I love giving a gift to my granddaughters and then watch them play with it. I can’t imagine what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Build The Right House Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 11, 2013

God calls us to refocus our priorities and not become content with a life which is not highly interactive with God.

You can listen to the full sermon here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/haggai/ Message Today we are going to star on a series of three sermons on the book of Haggai. Put up your hand if you are confident that you can find the book of Haggai without help from your index? That ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist