Sermons on Sabbath Of Return:

Being Watchful Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 9, 2014

Are you watchful, attentive and careful with the words you speak to others? In this message, we will learn from the life of Jacob on how to improve our Christian character for the better to be a good testimony to others.

BEING WATCHFUL Text: Genesis 31:24 (NIV) "Then God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night and said to him, “Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.” Do you know that many times, we are not aware of the destructive and harmful words that we say to people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Nazarene

The Man And His Destiny Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 16, 2014

At some point of life, we had to ask ourselves the questions: Where am I going and what do I need to do in life? In this message, we will look at the life of Jacob and how he curved a successful destiny.

THE MAN AND HIS DESTINY Text: Genesis 32:1-2 " Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. 2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim." Genesis 32:1-8 New International Version (NIV) Jacob also went on his way, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

When Hope Arises Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014

Today we gather around the event that has influenced human history more than any other…and changed more lives than any other. We gather around the resurrection of Jesus…known as the Christ…which means the anointed one.

When Hope Arises Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014 – Brad Bailey Intro Today we gather around the event that has influenced human history more than any other…and changed more lives than any other. We gather around the resurrection of Jesus…known as the Christ…which means the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want Some Patience—now! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

A discussion of three important truths about patience: What it is, why it's so hard to have, and how you can display it.

INTRODUCTION We’ve come now to the fourth fruit of the Spirit, Patience. Remember, there is one fruit, and it has nine flavors. We read about the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Like all the other flavors of the fruit of the Spirit, faithfulness is not something we have to manufacture ourselves. It is part of the character and nature of our God.

INTRODUCTION This is the seventh message in the Fruit of the Spirit series I'm calling “Gracefruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Let’s look at our key passage again. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Grace For The Disgraced Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

The Bible is full of stories about spiritual superstars who fell into sin and disgrace. So what should be our response when this happens today?

INTRODUCTION This just in…recently released secret documents indicate that spiritual terrorists have infiltrated the church. These secret agents have joined our churches to disrupt our fellowship. But don’t worry, these agents have been identified and photographed. See if you recognize ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revival In Our Time? Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Sep 11, 2013

Revival starts with the church, and then affects the world. The world does not need revival, the church does. The world needs evangelism. Evangelism does not bring revival, but revival always brings evangelism.

For more resources related to this sermon, go to go.harvest.org. ******* Let’s look now at one of the largest revivals in human history. It’s the story of the spiritual awakening of one of the wickedest cities ever—Nineveh. Because of its wickedness, Nineveh was on God’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking According To The Spirit Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013

Walking according to the Spirit is a matter of setting our minds on the things of the Spirit.

Recently the gym where Mary and I have been working out for the last several years decided to close down at the close of business next Sunday, which meant that we had to look for a new gym. We found that there were really three options available to us. One of those options is a gym whose business ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Idol Feasts & The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 6, 2014

Idol Feasts & The Lord’s Supper - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Command (ch 10 vs 14) • (2). The Reasons (ch 10 vs 15-22) • (3). The Objective (ch 10 vs 23 to ch 11 vs 1) SERMON BODY: • While waiting for his train, a man was talking to the station-master; • As they spoke an express train went by a ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

In The Wilderness

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 1, 2015

In man's heart and in his mind, there is the love of God that gives us the strength to resist all temptation campaigns launched by Satan to draw us further and further away from God, our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.

IN THE WILDERNESS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 29, 2015) "The Lord knowest how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished (2 Peter 2:9 King James Version [Temptation]). Greetings In The Holy Name of Jesus, My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Friends

Ishmael, Jesus, Ecumenicity, Persecution, Conversions To Islam Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 13, 2015

A series of important considerations regarding Islam and Muhammad before we get into the actual text of Koran.

Lesson 4, Isaac and Ishmael, in the Bible and the Koran The book of Genesis records a delightful story of one who is the father of all the faithful ones of all time. This man, Abraham, is promised a son who will carry on his line and be a blessing to all humanity. Trying to help God out, Abraham ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Answer To The Question Of Divorce

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Apr 16, 2013

"Jesus' Answer to the Question of Divorce" is an exposition of Matthew 19:3-10, where Jesus responds to questions about divorce and remarriage. It explains the Lord Jesus' explanation of the proper grounds of divorce.

Matthew 19:3 states the occasion of the text: And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for any cause?” The Pharisees were the moral examples, religious leaders, and theological scholars of the day. With few exceptions, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Up From The Grave

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 25, 2016

1) Praise for the Resurrection (Psalm 30:1-5), 2) Prayer for the Resurrection (Psalm 30:6-12)

We come to this weekend to mourn. And then we celebrate. But celebrating seems difficult, if not impossible, when Brussels is in mourning. Ankara has suffered a similar fate. Yemen is in flames, while the long, desperate strangulation of Syria and Iraq continues. How can we celebrate in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Other

Are You Auto-Correcting God?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 31, 2016

Smart phones have an auto-correction function that changes what you type even when you don't want it to. Christians often act like smart phones when they choose to believe something other than what God believes.

Today we’re going to look at a warning related to altering the gospel. But this message will be just a little different and I hope to present it in such a way that it will cause you to think about it the next time you send a text message from your smart phone. Our society places a great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Crumb From The Master's Table

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 2, 2016

This sermon will present four reasons as to why we don't experience or see many miracles today.

“A CRUMB FROM THE MASTER’S TABLE” Acts 12:1-9, NIV For the Live Sermon go to: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There are so many promises in the Bible that we as Christians can ask for and will receive miracles in our lives. Jesus says “anything you ask ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist