Sermons on Rivers Of Babylon:

What Side Of The Jordan Are You On?

Contributed by David Petrash on Aug 17, 2010

A look at Joshua 1:10-18 - Comfort versus risking for our faith.

Joshua 1:10-18 Which Side Of The Jordan Are You On?: Good morning and welcome to Grace Point. It is so nice to see everyone today. Did you all have a good time at the cookout yesterday? I hope so – I know I did. It is always a pleasure and a blessing to be able to fellowship together ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:10-18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Jesus Conflict

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

When we are reallly tempted, what do we do? How do we respond? Jesus has the answers if we just listen to Him.

THE JESUS CONFLICT New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN 8-22-10 with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: MATTHEW 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Many of us have played the game of life this week and lost. We made the wrong decision, we were tempted and gave in, we were knocked down and did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Getting A Free Refill On His Promised Return Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 29, 2010

Some people fear the end of the world. Others (even preachers) don’t believe Jesus is coming back. Why do some "Christians" think like this? And how should we feel when we think about Jesus’ 2nd coming?

There are days that can be scary. The sky gets dark, the wind whips through the trees and there is a feel of danger in the atmosphere around you. Have you ever seen a day like that? Back in the Spring of 1780 the Connecticut House of Representatives was in session when suddenly the sky overhead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Collection

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 16, 2012

A talk on principles and specific instances that apply to giving in a believer's life.

Text: 1 Cor 16:1-4, Title: The Collection, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/12, AM Opening illustration: Sometimes he would take me and my little brother Steve to the Thursday morning Bible study. George, an elderly gentleman, would split his donut with my little brother. One Sunday my brother came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 2 - Roadblocks Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011

Developing a Spirit of Expectancy is very important in the life of a Believer but there are certain roadblocks along the way. I have chosen to address the roadblocks of inner vows, bitter roots and unforgiveness.

The Spirit of Expectancy The Spirit of Expectancy Roadblocks to Expectations Part 2 of a Series TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Here is a short review to renew, reboot ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Hard Work And Providence Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 18, 2011

It is funny how we think God should work. For some reason we seem to think that since God is the all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present Creator of the universe – and anything else in existence – that he should do everything on a grand scale.

Hard Work and Providence Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI June 5, 2005 I am going to tell you one of my favorite stories this morning because it illustrates perfectly how many of us think about the relationship between what we do and what God does. Many of you have probably ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Make A You-Turn

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 10, 2011

A sermon about making personal and spiritual changes both as an individual and a church as a whole.

“How to make a YOU-turn” “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward that which is ahead, I press on for the mark for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 3:13-14 Intro: In 1964 Guy Willis and the Willis Brothers released a record single of an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Keys - Forgivenss

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 14, 2011

Forgiveness enhances our prayers. Forgiveness enhances our faith. Forgiveness enhances our battle with doubt. Forgiveness enhances our fruitfulness. Forgiveness is powerful.

Prayer Keys - Forgiveness “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Mark 11:25 In the last few days there was an item on the news about residents in a local neighborhood finding a bobcat in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

God Offers The Best For Free

Contributed by James May on Jul 24, 2011

The Gifts of God are free but they won't be of any value to the one who does not take them and apply them to his/her life.

God Offers the Best for Free Sunday, July 24, 2011 – AM By Pastor James May The Spirit of God is calling out this morning. He is calling out to every man, woman and child in this world. God is reaching out, with open hands that are filled with good things; and it’s all for the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2011

Loving those who are unloveable and unloving.

Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Enemies” Matthew 5:43-48 Matthew 5:43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Provisions

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 1, 2011

Feeding of the 5000-Our nothing is enough

The Lord’s Provision John 6:1–14 Faith Is Expectant Obedience (6:1–15) When Jesus is in charge of a situation, available human resources are irrelevant. Chapter 6 of John begins with hungry people, perhaps some of them living in poverty, but all of them expecting to eat. The ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The First Shall Be Last

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 7, 2011

Jesus and the rich young ruler - Mark chapter 10 verses 17-31. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Mans qualities: He was Enthusiastic (vs 17) He was humble (vs.17) He had courage (vs 17) He showed discernment (vs 17) He was spiritually aware (vs 17) He was moral (vs 20) He was religious (vs 19-20) (B). The Mans failure: He loved his possessions & riches (vs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Luke 13:30

Denomination: Brethren

What Is Love

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 15, 2011

This message looks at the biblical Standard, Test, Example and Application of AGAPE love.

WHAT IS LOVE? George Matheson was only fifteen when he was told that he was losing what little eyesight he had. Instead of giving up, Matheson immediately continued with his plans to enroll in the University of Glasgow, and his determination lead to his graduation at age nineteen. But as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christmas Told By The Prophets Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This message looks at the Old Testament prophets predictions about the birth of Jesus and teaches how God had a plan and still has a plan.

Christmas as Told by The Prophets Matthew 1:18-24 -Today we are going to start a sermon series building up to Christmas. We really don't know when Jesus was born, but the tradition of the church is to celebrate it on December 25th. Even though we don't know the exact day when Christ was born, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Jesus, The Teacher Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

When Jesus taught, he did so in parables. Now this was not unique in Jesus’ day for most rabbis or teachers taught in parables. The Greek word for parable means “thrown along something else.” Parables are about comparisons.

Jesus, the Teacher Mark 4:1-20 For the past several weeks, we’ve been looking at the Gospel of Mark through two questions: “Who is Jesus?” and “What meaning does he have for our lives?” We’ve learned that Jesus came to preach that the kingdom of God is near, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Methodist