Sermons on Safety Valve:

Christian Courage

Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001

Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Follow Thou Me"

Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001

The Master’s Instruction carry with it specific Implications that we must follow

“FOLLOW THOU ME” John 21:18-22 Introduction: 1. This command was meant primarily to call Peter to another locality. 2. As evidence of this, John followed the two. 3. In later life, Peter gave it spiritual significance a. 1 Peter 2:21-24 4. It is in THAT LIGHT, that we shall consider the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-22, 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Nov 22, 2006

When Jesus compares us to sheep, it may not be flattering, but it is apt.

Sheep don’t have a very good image, do they? If I asked what your favourite animal was, I doubt very much that any of you would say “sheep”. Our view of sheep is somewhat negative. We don’t say positive things like “Oh, he’s as strong as a sheep” or “She’s as wise as a sheep”. How about “as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Double Deliverance - Plus One

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006

This passage teaches that I have been delivered, that I am being delivered, and that someday I will be delivered.

"DOUBLE DELIVERANCE - PLUS ONE" II. COR. 1:10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us ; DEF. OF DELIVERANCE: De – from - libera – to set free Greek "huromai" to drag out of danger A. THE TITLE: This passage teaches ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Mid-East Crisis And Bible Prophecy

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 13, 2006

Many in the Islamic world will not be satisfied unless Israel is annihilated. But their evil desire will never come to pass because God has His own agenda for Israel.

THE MID-EAST CRISIS AND BIBLE PROPHECY Isaiah 41:9-10 Whenever hostilities erupt in the Mid-East affecting Israel, many question whether the Battle of Armageddon is soon to occur. The answer to that query is “No”. The “Rapture” of the Church described in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, will occur seven ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Trading Silver Spoons For Sandals Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Aug 17, 2006

A look at the characteristics of Moses faith that include him in the "Faith" chapter.

TRADING SILVER SPOONS FOR SANDALS Big Faith Series-Part 5 Hebrews 11:23-28 Sunday, August 13, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction George W. Bush, in an airport lobby, noticed a man in a long flowing white robe with a long flowing white beard and flowing white hair. The man had a staff in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Throught The Eyes Of The World Series

Contributed by Craig Lee on Nov 1, 2006

What the world saw when Jesus was born!

Christmas Trough The Eyes of The World Luke 3:15, Matthew 2:1-3, Luke 2:8-20 The past two weeks we have taken a look at Christmas from the prospective of Jesus’ parents. For Mary a precious child was born, the very Son of God. Joseph, chosen to be the father to protect and love Mary, raising ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Walking By Faith Or Are You Walking By Sight

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on the essential of walkng by Faith in our life.

Are You Walking By Faith Or Are You Walking By Sight 2 Cor. 5:1-21 I hope that everyone had a great afternoon. Some of us got a nap, some got to visit with family and friends. And some simply got to sit and watch T.V. and relax. How many of us made plans about what we are going to do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006

This sermon explains the reasons Jesus is the good Shepherd of everyone.

JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10:1-39 The “I AM” statements represent a particular relationship of Jesus to the spiritual needs of men. 1. Bread of life – source of provision for life. 2. True Vine – source of vitality and productivity. 3. Resurrection & Life – ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Take Heart! Take Courage!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 20, 2006

Sometimes we can get passive and expect blessings to be given to us. It is high to arise and TAKE WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY OURS!

TAKE HEART! TAKE COURAGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE ARE GOING TO ALWAYS WALK IN DEFEAT IF OUR OUT GOING IS MORE THAN OUR INCOMING! A. YOU CAN NOT ARISE IN PUBLIC BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE IN PRIVATE. Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

After The Fall Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006

Part 4 in a 4 part series on the temptations we face and how to deal with them.

AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 4, “After the Fall” May 21, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Do you ever wonder if you have sinned too much or too badly for God to forgive you? Tell the story of David and Bathsheba from 2 Samuel 11 At what point did David’s temptation become sin? Think ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mystery

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Apr 12, 2006

Everybody loves a good mystery. The Bible speaks of a mystery that will bring joy and excitement to your life. In fact if you grasp this mystery, your life will change from glory to glory/

The Mystery Ephesians 3:2 – 5 The word "MYSTERY" is used 27 times in the New Testament. It come from the Greek word "musterion" and means "a hidden secret". I do love a mystery story. It would seem that every mystery story that I have ever read has certain elements which are true of all of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, You Want Me To Do What???

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Feb 20, 2009

HAS GOD EVER TOLD YOU TO DO SOMETHING THAT JUST BOGGLED YOUR MIND? MOST OF US WILL ANSWER NO TO THIS QUESTION, BUT MANY HAVE BEEN TOLD THINGS BY THE LORD THAT SEEMED IMPOSSIBLE. TO US IT MAY BE A HUGE, EVEN IMPOSSIBLE TASK, BUT TO GOD IT IS JUST EVERYDA

LORD, YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!! CBC 2/09 TEXT: Matt 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. WITH GOD, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. HAS GOD EVER TOLD YOU TO DO SOMETHING THAT JUST BOGGLED YOUR MIND? MOST OF US WILL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Pull Together

Contributed by Marlon Henderson Sr. on Jan 18, 2009

This sermon deals with having unity in the body of Christ.

Introduction: Our hope pulls us in one direction, while our fears pull us in another direction. Our dreams pull us up, while our failures try to pull us down. In social clubs, one committee wants to do it one way, and another committee wants to do it their way, when they should be doing it the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Four Truths About Death

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 2, 2008

Death is certain

FOUR TRUTHS ABOUT DEATH 8/24/08 John 8:21-24 Hope Baptist Church 1. Death Subject most try to avoid a. All who are going to die – Pls Stand b. all who know the day/month/hour – pls be seated c. all who want to die right now remain standing! 1. PEOPLE DIE A. Scriptural 1. 3xs in 4 Vs. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-24

Denomination: Baptist