Sermons on Riddle Of Life:

P.r.a.i.s.e.s. More Than Mere Lip Service

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 11, 2008

Acronymn for ’Praises’ - More than mere lip service. Our Praises to the LORD must be Personal, Real, Alive, Instantaneous from our innermost being, Sacrificial, Everyone needs to know, So Speak-Sing-Shout it out…to the LORD!

P.R.A.I.S.E.S. 4/13/08 William Akehurst, HSWC Our Praises to the LORD must be Personal, Real, Alive, Instantaneous from our innermost being, Sacrificial, Everyone needs to know, So Speak-Sing-Shout it out…to the LORD. Psalm 107:2 Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So Psalm 107:8 Oh that men would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power In Weakness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 29, 2007

My weaknesses cause me to rely on God, who supplies me with sufficient strength.

“When I am weak, then I am strong.” The Big Idea: My weaknesses cause me to RELY on God, who supplies me with sufficient STRENGTH. Three questions: (1) What kind of “weakness” is Paul talking about? (2) What is the source of our weaknesses? (3) What is the purpose of our weaknesses? I. What ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Outside The City Gate

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 17, 2007

A Communion Sermon

OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE Hebrews 13:8-13 * Special Thanks to Randall Denny of Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene for the Sermon idea Sermon Objective: A Communion Service A couple taking a cruise on a transatlantic ocean liner awoke one morning and saw dark, threatening clouds on the horizon. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Judgment Vs. Discernment

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007

A sermon on the importance of exercising Biblical discernment.

Judgment Vs. Discernment Barriers That Block The Cultural Power Of The Cross Text: Matthew 7:1-6 NKJV "Judge not, that you be not judged. (2) For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. (3) And why do you look at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Missions Is Our Primary Orientation Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007

A sermon on missions and the local church.

Missions is Our Primary Orientation Series: First Things Acts 13:1-3 Intro: We said that the Bible is our ultimate authority. Therefore 1. we will trust it and teach it as absolute truth. 2. we will submit to it and evaluate our thoughts and plans, our behavior, words, and church (in all its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Catch Series

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Jun 5, 2007

The fourth sermon in the Lenten Series "The Signs of John." In this sermon we look at the fishing trip the disciples took after the resurrection and focus on how Peter’s reaction illustrates the change in his and Jesus’ relationship.

Large Catch of Fish I. Introduction A. I’d like to start out this evening with a passage from another Gospel that recalls a similar incident between the disciples and Jesus B. Luke 5:1-8 On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Divine Supply

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

There is much eveidence of the love of the Lord for his people in His provision for them - The Divine Supply was not only for the Biblical characters, but is our today.

THE DIVINE SUPPLY Philippians 4:19 • (NIV) And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. • (BBE) And my God will give you all you have need of from the wealth of his glory in Christ Jesus. • (DBY) But my God shall abundantly supply all your need according ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Controversial

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007

We need to be controversial at the appropriate times. Can God count on you to take the stand?

Being Controversial Acts 4:1-4 I am not sure what you thought when you heard the title of the message tonight, but I feel that it’s some that we need to do in the right place and in the right time. Illustration: Jerry Falwell While I was on vacation, a great man of God was laid to rest. Say what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Children Our Heritage: Nurture Them

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Jun 19, 2007

Children are very important to God and form an integral part of our family system. Children are indeed our heritage and we must indeed nurture them

Sermon title: Children our heritage: nurture them Date: Sunday May 28, 2006 Jordan Road New Testament Church of God TEXT: Psalm 127:3-5; Mark 10:14; Ephesians 6:4; Ephesians 6:1; Deuteronomy 4:9; Proverbs 22: 6, 23:13, 29:15 Introduction Children are indeed our heritage and we must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Boldly Going #1 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A sermon designed to move people to do missions.

MISSIONS SERIES BOLDLY GOING MATTHEW 28:18-20 IN THE MID-1960’S, A PHENOMENON WAS UNLEASHED. IT WAS A PHENOMENON THAT HAS SURVIVED UNTIL THIS PRESENT DAY. THE PHENOMENON WAS CALLED STAR TREK, AND IT REVOLUTIONIZED THE SCIENCE-FICTION WORLD. THE MOST MEMORABLE PART OF THE STAR-TREK EXPERIENCE FOR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Independance Day, 2007

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 29, 2007

Celebrating the freedom you have BECAUSE of Jesus!

Independence Day, 2007 Romans 13:1-7 Introduction Today we take a break from our study in Revelation to focus on preparing to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day. As many will attest, the 4th of July comes with several mixed celebrations all across the country. From bar-b-ques to fireworks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewed By Grace

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 29, 2007

A sermon on the transformative power of grace in our lives and the church

“Go back home and report all that God has done for you.” (Luke 8:39a NJB). This is the command that Jesus had for the man at Gerasenes. It’s a command that speaks across time to all who have been saved from their own personal demons. This man, the Gerasenes, had been afflicted by not just one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:36-39

Denomination: Methodist

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Jul 6, 2007

Your situation should never determine your joy.

In Everything Give Thanks 1 Thess. 5 The book of 1 Thess. was likely the 2nd of Paul’s letters, written @ 52AD, after Timothy had returned to Paul at Corinth, relating to him the state of the church at Thessalonica. This church is believed to have been made up of primarily Gentile people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 10 - Jesus' First Miracle Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

A look at Jesus’ first miracle, why water to wine? Why six clay pots? This sermon explains that He is the potter, and we are the clay, and the water (Holy Spirit) that is placed in us by His Word (command to the servants) will also turn to Wine at His W

The Commission Part 10 – Jesus’ First Miracle Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus is Baptized in Jordan by John the Baptist † Jesus receives the Holy Spirit † Jesus is tempted in the wilderness † Jesus calls His Disciples, Andrew, Simon ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

What Is The Church?

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 14, 2007

Why is it that people in Canada today are interested in God and spiritual things, but they aren’t going to church? It’s time to take a new look at the church, and go back to the Bible and make sure we’re doing church the way God intended!

WHAT IS THE CHURCH? INTRO TO TOPIC: This morning I want to talk to you about something I dearly love and cherish. THE CHURCH. Do you remember the rhyme we learned as children? “Here’s the church, here’s the steeple, open the doors and see all the people." If we were to write that song today, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other