Sermons on Rulers Of Israel:

Set Free To Serve

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 13, 2001

Our freedom in Christ calls us to be servants to God.

“Set Free to Serve” I Peter 2:11-17 Freedom… we champion our freedoms in our country. The freedom of speech, the freedom to bear arms, the freedom of religion… As Christians, we champion our freedoms as well: · Our past, as painful as it may have been, · The attachment to the things of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where To Go Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 4, 2002

The people of God pray with perspective.

WHERE TO GO Daniel 9:4-19 S: Perspective in prayer Th: Live a Prayer Life (Prayer: A Passion for His Presence) Pr: THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAY WITH PERSPECTIVE. ?: How? How do we pray? KW: Direction TS: Using Daniel’s prayer as an example, we will find three directions to take enabling us to pray ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

But We Were Hoping

Contributed by Rob Bailey on Jun 25, 2004

The hopes of the disciples on the road to Emmaus died when Jesus was crucifed. Oor hope must be based on the foundation of Jesus and not our own expectations.

BUT WE WERE HOPING Rob Bailey - New Life Church of God pastorrob01@aol.com Luke 24:13-21 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15So it was, while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Oop's! Theres A Fork In The Road!

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Feb 5, 2005

Narrow way/Broad way---Comparing two Old Testament men of God Joseph and David who came to the same fork in the road with a decision to make. I use a lot of Country/Western lingo as we are a country style church.

Oops !!! There’s a fork in the road !!! Matthew 7:13-14 * 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: * 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

There is Power in the Name of Jesus

Power Sunday March 25, 2001 Matthew 28:16-20 16 Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them still doubted! 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given complete authority ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Lord Lifts Up The Downcast

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 1, 2005

PENTECOST 11(B) - Our Lord lifts up the downcast: in the midst of despair God’s strength delivers.

OUR LORD LIFTS UP THE DOWNCAST 1 KINGS 19:3-8 - July 31, 2005 - Pentecost 11 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: How was your week this past week? At times some days are better than others, and at other times the days seem to be worse. Of course, we all had to struggle with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

It's All About Jesus, It's Not About You

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

Much of our Christianity is concerned about me. Christians emphasize my forgiveness, my answered prayers, my blessings, and my spiritual gifts, and my Christian service. But at Easter, Peter had to learn, "It’s about Jesus, it’s not about you."

“IT’S ALL ABOUT JESUS, IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU” By Jerry Falwell Matthew 16:13-23 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some [say that thou art] John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 2, 2004

1. We are in the midst of a spiritual battle. 2. You must choose sides. 3. The battle must be fought with courage.

Jennifer Hoes will get married on her birthday, May 28, 2004. It will be an elaborate affair: a unique wedding gown, a ceremony in the wedding room of the City Hall of Haarlem in the Netherlands. Jennifer will be both the blushing bride and the dashing groom. Family and friends will gather to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Membership Is Not An Option

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

“Lost people” have done a cost-benefits analysis and have determined that they do not get enough positive benefits from church participation to merit their continued involvement.

MEMBERSHIP IS NOT AN OPTION Why do some people who have grown up in the church or having started out so well after being saved as adults run aground or drift away from the Lord? What lures them away? What compels them to leave the church? And why is it the Church in America is having difficulty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16, Exodus 28:15-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Christ - Master Military Strategist

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 6, 2003

We need to trust Christ’s "war plan", even when it seems the battle is going against us.

Over the past couple of weeks, since the war in Iraq began, we have been subjected to a barrage of television commentators expressing their views on the conduct of the war. Every channel has their own set of talking heads – retired generals arguing about whether we have enough troops and tanks on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

On The Road...again Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 2, 2002

Though shattered, Jesus can put us back together again. A message for Easter based on the story of the Emmaus road.

His Name Is Jesus – Part 5 Easter - March 31, 2002 INTRODUCTION Just about everyone I know loves a good story. Well, have I got a story for you! To tell it best I need you to pick up a Bible and look at Luke 24. Just so happens that we have some in the racks under the pews. Page 1047. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right Or Wrong? - Once Saved, Always Saved? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2002

You cannot lose your salvation, but can you walk away from it?

OPEN: While visiting the Oregon Caves National Monument, a couple had hoped to get some rock samples -until they heard the following introduction by a cave tour guide: "I hope you enjoy our trek through the caves. I must ask you not to destroy or take any of the rock formations. Actu-ally, we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Come To Bear Witness To The Truth

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 21, 2005

Sermon 7 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

John 18:37 I Am Come To Bear Witness To The Truth Woodlawn Baptist Church August 21, 2005 Introduction Today as you consider this message, the last of seven messages that have tried to answer the question, “Why did Jesus come to earth?” I trust that you have had the opportunity to get a better ...read more

Scripture: John 18:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

Be Intentional #6-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 22, 2003

First in a two-part series on prayer.

Be Intentional #6 - How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 1) Philippians 4:6-7 February 23, 2002 Introduction Today we are beginning a 2-part series on prayer. I assume that all of you understand that prayer is extremely important. But too often we don’t really think on why it’s so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Life That's Focused

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 12, 2003

Focus on God’s joy goes a long way in our troubled times.

A life that’s focused Phil.3:1-16 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we who are the circumcision, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free