Sermons on Sackcloth And Ashes:

Godless Religion

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

What does religion look like when God is not at the center? 1) It is empowered by rebellion. 2) It is based on human works. 3) It invariably leads to judgment.

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF GODLESS RELIGION GENESIS 10: 8-11, 11:1-9 1. Illus. of ecumenical church service • Religious leaders from a dozen different faiths held an Ash Wednesday service at United Nations Church Center Chapel in New York. • The front of the chapel included not only a cross, but also ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing Is Believing Series

Contributed by Tom Osterkamp on Mar 19, 2007

True faith doesn’t have to see it to believe it.

Hearing Is Believing John 4:46-54 Intro: The phone rang. A man put down his garden tools, wiped the sweat from his face and rushed into the house to grab the phone before its final ring. With his mind on his Saturday morning chores, he didn’t notice the sliding glass patio door was closed. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah: Cupbearer On Fire

Contributed by Byron Martin on May 9, 2008

Because one man repented and followed the leading of the Lord; Jerusalem was re-built, thousands of exiles returned to the city and there was a mass repenting from God’s people.

NEHEMIAH: Cupbearer on Fire Rev. Maj. Byron E. Martin for American Rescue Workers DC Corps April 27, 2008 Scripture reference: the Book of Nehemiah We could have ripped this book out of the Bible if Nehemiah had been rational ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Of Esther Pt 1

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 17, 2008

this two part series looks at the life of Esther and relates how we can begin to live as God intended thru the transforming power of the Holy Spirit

Esther 2:1-17 Life Lessons From The Life Of Esther: 1. SHE WENT FROM MYRTLE TO STAR! This man (Mordecai) had a beautiful and lovely young cousin, Hadassah, also known as Esther. Esther 2:7 Abihail and his wife (who would soon die and leave their daughter an orphan to be raised by her cousin ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fullness Of Fearing God

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 3, 2007

The Bible is clear that we should Fear the Lord, but where do we find the motivation to actually do that?

The Fullness of Fearing God Purpose: To lay out the reasons for fearing God. Aim: I want the listener to see the benefits of fearing God and strive to grow in their fear of God. INTRODUCTION: What Bible truth will do the following things?: - it will keep us from fear Proverbs 19-23 - it will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cancer Of Sin. (Why Do Christian Suffer?)

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 21, 2005

Cancer of the Spirit is a silent killer, resting in the body until one day it shows itself and by that time the body is already consumed, with no hope and no cure, death is inevitabile.

The Cancer of Sin. (Why do Christian Suffer?) We all at one time or another have seen many types of cancer, the cancer of the flesh and the cancer of the spirit. Cancer is a silent killer, resting in the body until one day it shows itself and by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sacred Name Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 25, 2006

The more we hallow (value)the name of God, the more love of God flows through us.

THE SACRED NAME (Exodus 20:1-7) If you have ever taken a “Dale Carnegie Course” on how to win friends and influence people, you know that one technique is to get the person’s name right: it’s pronounced Ione, not IonE or IonA; no Parry is spelled with an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

God's Scarlet Thread Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Show how God can change a destiny by salvation

Title: God’s Scarlet Thread Theme: Show how God can change a destiny by salvation. Text: Joshua 2:1-17, Hebrews 11:31, Matthew 1:5-6 Heb 11:31 NKJV By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace. Joshua 2:1-17 Mat 1:5-6 NKJV ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

When Pain Becomes Personal - Job Chapter Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 6, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter two.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #2 1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the Lord. 2 And the Lord said to Satan, "From where do you come?" So Satan answered the Lord and said, "From going to ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil Is In The Market For Another Soul

Contributed by Eric Smith on Jan 28, 2012

A short sermon that parallels a high school pottery class with our potential in life and how the devil tries to make us waste our time on this earth.

Matt 4:1-9 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic

Hannah: A Model For Many

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 11, 2011

The characteristics that are worth emulating from Hannah's life and character.

Hannah: A Model for Many (I Sam. 1,2) 1. Brokenhearted: Hannah was barren since the Lord had closed her womb. Her rival, Peninnah, would provoke and irritate Hannah bitterly for many years. Only when the Lord allows us to become so broken are we fully able to realize how utterly dependent we are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing To Receive The Gift

Contributed by Judith Hand on Dec 10, 2011

Preparing to be a witness and a voice in the world for the coming of Christ. Practical things to do while we wait for the promise of His coming again.

Preparing to Receive the Gift Most of us are preparing for Christmas right now and possibly the coming of family members to share the celebration. We are in the midst of decorating, shopping, cooking and cleaning. Somewhere in the background there is this nagging feeling that we have forgotten to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Methodist

You Are Evited Part 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Dec 12, 2011

Two-part series that looks at 5 invitations of Christ. An evitation is an online invitation that asks for a response. Christ's evitations ask for a response.

Last week we talked about how this door represents the door to WFA. When someone knocks on your door and you are a welcoming person like Mr. Rogers, you say…. “Come in”, “make yourself at home”, “welcome”. The way we live our lives, the words we speak to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Evited Part 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Dec 12, 2011

Two-part series that looks at 5 invitations of Christ. An evitation is an online invitation that asks for a response. Christ's evitations ask for a response.

Last week we talked about how this door represents the door to WFA. When someone knocks on your door and you are a welcoming person like Mr. Rogers, you say…. “Come in”, “make yourself at home”, “welcome”. The way we live our lives, the words we speak to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Servant Who Should Be Respected Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 6, 2012

We are to respect those in spiritual authority, and we are to respect those who pour themselves out for the Gospel. Paul deserved respect on both counts.

A Servant Who Should Be Respected 2 Corinthians 12: 11-18 1. With the disaster of Hurricane Sandy and the misery and grief it brought, we are reminded about how vulnerable we all are. 2. This life is filled with twists, turns, and uncertainties. The only real insurance is the assurance of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible