Sermons on Right Margin:

Adonai Series

Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Oct 30, 2006

God is the rightful ruler of the universe. This is revealed by one of the names God uses for Himself in Scripture: Adonai - Lord. It describes God as the Divine owner of all that exists, the master of Creation.

Title: Adonai Text: Genesis 15 Proposition: You must serve the Lord Interrogative: Why? He is Adonai Open Out of the night that covers me, black as the pit from Pole to Pole, I thank whatever god’s may be for my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced or cried ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Banquet Table

Contributed by Glenn Bleakney on Jul 23, 2008

The Lord has invited you to sit and commune with him at His banquet table right now. What does this mean? How will you respond? Teaching by Glenn Bleakney.

We have been invited to a Great Feast. At this feast there is a table spread before us. This Feast is not to be viewed as an occasion reserved strictly for the future when we dwell with the Lord forever. Revelation 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice and honor him. For the time has come for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Norton on Jul 24, 2008

Have we humbled our selves before God in prayer seeking his face. Then revival will come right? Wrong there is more to it. What? There is more oh yea.

REVIVAL (Part 2) 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. I want you to notice what God tells us we have to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2008

Paul summarizes 1) His authority (his right to speak), 2) His message (the truths he speaks), and 3) His motive (his reason for speaking).

For some time know, the world has been in anticipation of the current Summer Olympic games in Beijing China. One central issue surrounding these games has been the issue of freedom and human rights violations in China. Chinese Communist leaders have been heavily criticized for their crackdown on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

Financial Wisdom (Part 2) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #6 How can we develop financial integrity in our lives? Will we be a good steward of all God has entrusted to us?

INTRODUCTION: Do you remember your high school reunion? Many who attend the 5 and 10 year class reunions just want to impress each other with how successful they have become. By the 20th many have given up on impressing their friends and are just happy to survive. As you near the age of 40 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Time For Romance

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 16, 2005

A sermon on marriage right before Valentines Day. (Portions taken from Terry MaCabe and Steven Slack from Lookout Magazine http://www.lookoutmag.com/)

Sermon for 2/13/2005 No Time for Romance Introduction: Gail Ann Dorsey- No Time No time for talking, no time for walking, not time for loving you, Baby, I’ve got a lot on my mind. So much to do and too little time I got a lot on my mind, and I wish I knew where to draw the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hunger

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 18, 2005

Something is not right. There must be more to life than this. Nothing in this life brings satisfaction.This one is about that longing - THE HUNGER - and how we try to deal with it.

The Hunger Psalms 84:1-84:3 6, November 2005 Dakota Community Church The Hunger When do we first recognize it? Is it in our early twenties, late teens, earlier perhaps? That sense that something is missing, that there must be more to life than what we are experiencing. Quote: "All men ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

The Name Above Every Name Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 27, 2004

Specifically we’re going to take a look at the process that Jesus went through for us because there are certainly elements of His coming that don’t sound quite right.

Have you ever received a Christmas present that you didn’t really like? Here’s what you should say if you get a gift that underwhelms you. * Hey! There’s a gift! * Well, well, well… * This is perfect for wearing around the basement. * To think…I got this the year I vowed to give ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Excusing Ourselves Out Of The Kingdom"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jan 9, 2005

How often do we miss God’s blessing upon our lives because of our excuses. We excuse ourselves right out of the kingdom of God.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist January 16, 2005 “Excusing Ourselves Out of the Kingdom” Luke 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION: Jesus was talking with some Pharisees and one of them commented, “Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God,” referring to the marriage supper of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Methodist

Swimming Upstream Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 27, 2008

Do you ever feel like everything is opposing you? That is what the remnant was experiencing. The first step to facing our opposition the right way is to "know our enemy."

In our walk as Christians and in our work as a church… 1. We must stand against the persistence of our opposition (4:4-7) 2. We must stand against the pervasiveness of our opposition (4:8-10) 3. We must stand against the persuasiveness of our opposition (4:11-16) 4. We must stand against the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:4-24

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Authority?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 4, 2009

We live in a culture where vacuous celebrities are given amazing amount of authority. We need to look to the real authority, Jesus, who will lead us to right decisions.

Who’s the Authority? Deuteronomy 18:15-18; Mark 1:21-28 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 1, 2009 Introduction: Before I read the story, I’d like to explain a few things that will make the passage clearer. We’re still in the first chapter of Mark and we will stay ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Dare You! Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 18, 2009

Courage doesn’t mean we’re not afraid. It means we do what we know is the right thing to do even though we’re afraid.

What does “I Dare You!” mean? Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Whenever someone dares us to do something or be something, it means they want us to do something that’s hard for us to do. Story of “The Cat and the Mice” by Aesop… Mice had a problem… Q: Why was the young mouse’s suggestion a good ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:19-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Study Your Bible & Inductive Bible Study Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 30, 2018

Every person builds a foundation and every person experiences storms. Discover how to build on the right foundation with the Inductive Bible Study Method and prepare yourself for the storms of life.

Now, guys - I think one of the great things that men want to understand but don't know how to do is how to read their Bible effectively so that they can pull principles from it that they use in everyday life. I know this to be true because this is one of my great challenges, as I begin my journey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Side Effects Of Suffering

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Dec 27, 2012

Redeem your suffering by searching for understanding, asking the right questions, comforting others, developing a teachable spirit, identifying with Christ, and by becoming sensitized to other’s suffering.

The psalmist asked; Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain (Psalm 73:13-14 NLT). After shooting his mother in the head four times while she lay asleep, Adam Lanza dressed himself in black, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

In The Middle Of It

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 29, 2012

No matter what we are going through, God will be right there In The Middle Of It to care for us and take care of us through it all. There is great value to being In The Middle of It and lessons to be learned.

TITLE: IN THE MIDDLE OF IT SCRIPTURE: II SAMUEL 23:12 Late last year a song came out and quickly hit the top of the Gospel charts. The song is entitled IN THE MIDDLE. It reminds us of the importance of how we are to respond and behave when we are going through various trials this life has to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:12, 2 Samuel 23:12-13

Denomination: Baptist