Sermons on Sacred Space:

Sanctification

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 1, 2016

A breif sermon on sanctification. Justification is the work of God FOR us Sanctification is the work of God IN us Regeneration the impartation of a new Nature Sanctification in the destruction of the Old Nature

Sermon Our Sanctification I Thes 4:3 Justification is the work of God FOR us Sanctification is the work of God IN us Regeneration the impartation of a new Nature Sanctification in the destruction of the Old Nature I. The Nature of Sanctification a. A consecrating I Chron 29:5 – i. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Midnight Prayer Is Unlocking God's Plan For Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 4, 2024

In today's message, we explore the transformative power of midnight prayer...

In today's message, we explore the transformative power of midnight prayer, specifically between 3am and 4am, and its connection to God's plan for marriage. The Significance of Midnight Prayer: Jesus taught us to pray in secret, and midnight is a sacred time for intimate communion with God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:62, Matthew 6:6

The Lord Our King Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

The LORD our King

Psalm 47: 1-9 The LORD our King God had moved against the Assyrians, killing 185,000 in the night. I. The Grace in His Provision - (1-4) A. Their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

I’m Outta Here Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 26, 2015

A study of the book of 1 Samuel 4: 1 – 22

1 Samuel 4: 1 – 22 I’m Outta Here 1 And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out to battle against the Philistines, and encamped beside Ebenezer; and the Philistines encamped in Aphek. 2 Then the Philistines put themselves in battle array against Israel. And when they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fetching The Ark

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 6, 2018

In Eli's day, Israel was in a low spiritual state. When they lost a battle with the Philistines, Instead of repenting and reentering the battle with God's favor, they used the Ark of the Covenant as a magical box to defeat their enemy. Didn't work!!!

Richard Tow 4.21.18 Background: Our story this morning begins with two children who grew up in a pastor’s home. These boys were born into a long line of preachers. They grew up hearing about the Lord every day of their lives. In fact, when they were grown they too went into full-time ministry. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Love Is Patient Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 18, 2020

In this message we will look at some very practical ways to develop our patience.

Love Is Patient Video Bumper - I want to know what love is I want to know what love is… Yeh, what a great song (a classic song from 1984)… AND – do you know what? It’s an even greater question. ONE – we began answering last Sunday as we kicked off our new series, AND UNDERSTAND - as I said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Scripture Helps Specify The Kind Of Behavior God Likes.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 14, 2001

Yera C. 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 October 21st, 2001

Title: “Scripture helps specify the kind of behavior God likes.” SECOND READING: 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 This passage highlights sacred scripture as a source, the source, for teaching, correcting and encouraging Christians to become all they can be, all God expects them to be. It exhorts Timothy, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Sacrifice!

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004

Does God want our sacrifices?

Sacrifice! Introduction…Baseball Illustration… Does anyone here today like baseball? I used to not care much about baseball at all. I think it all stems from some of my childhood memories concerning baseball. I remember ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

That Quitting Feeling Series

Contributed by Frederick Penney on Feb 7, 2003

God shows Elijah that his faithful presence is to be valued over manifestations of his spectacular power!

Title: 40 Days Of Running Series title: Experiencing God “Even Prophets Feel Like Quitting” Text: 1 kings 19:1ff the big idea God shows Elijah that his faithful presence is to be valued over manifestations of his spectacular power! Introduction: The story of God working in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Examined Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 5, 2006

The hard commands of Jesus are best understood as being directed to the church, which should be a Community of Grace. This sermon addresses Jesus’ teaching on lust, sin and adultery.

The Examined Life in the Community of Grace Our key scripture today suggested to me the sermon title, The Examined Life”. You may have heard of this saying by Socrates, an ancient philosopher: “The unexamined life is not worth living." It struck me that, in some very strong language, what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contending For The Sanctity Of All Human Life

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

How would you advise a mother who was pregnant with her fifth child based on the following facts? Her husband had syphilis. She has tuberculosis. Their first child was born blind. Their second child died. Their third child was born deaf. Their fourt

Contending For The Sanctity Of All Human Life How would you advise a mother who was pregnant with her fifth child based on the following facts? Her husband had syphilis. She has tuberculosis. Their first child was born blind. Their second child died. Their third child was born deaf. Their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Be Circumcised Again Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Preparing ourselves for a new year of service by circumcising our lives inwardly

Luke 2:21-26 – Time to be Circumcised - AGAIN With the new year now upon us, we enter an interesting time where people begin to think about making a new start. New Year’s resolutions crop up all over the place. Listen to these New Year Resolutions from a cat … Cat’s New Year Resolutions o I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Rules Are Made To Be Broken Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 27, 2006

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

RULES ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN Mark 2:18 – 3:6 Sermon #4 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the fourth sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Shop ‘Til You Drop” from Mark 2:13-17. We discovered ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Staying Married Is Not About Staying In Love, Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

There never has been a generation whose view of marriage is high enough. The chasm between the biblical vision of marriage and the human vision is, and has always been, gargantuan.

Between our more substantial sermon series I am taking up a few subjects that seem to me to be urgent. Marriage is always urgent. There never has been a generation whose view of marriage is high enough. The chasm between the biblical vision of marriage and the human vision is, and has always been, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Killing The Old Varmint

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2007

In this text, there are some strong, powerful reasons for killing the earthly nature in us. 1- Because God is angry 2- Because the new has come

INTRO.- ILL.- Two snakes were out for a stroll, when one turned to the other and asked: "Are we poisonous?" "Why no, we’re not", said the second. Again the first snake asked, "Are you sure we’re not poisonous?" "Yes, we are definitely NOT poisonous." Again the snake asked, "Are you sure we’re ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ