Sermons on Sail Into Italy:

The Charge

Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009

There is a charge on our lives to recognize God’s calling. Once we recognize this calling we will be grateful that he was merciful to us when we were sinners.

“THE CHARGE” I Timothy 1:12-20 January 28, 2009 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: I. THE TRUST(vs. 12-14) (Be thankful) A. Jesus enabled me 1. I give thanks for His power 2. He enabled me to preach His Gospel 3. His grace was abundant and overflowing with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Pretzels To Prayer: Children's Sermon

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 5, 2008

This sermon was used to emphasize the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Children’s Sermon From Pretzels to Prayer Hebrews 13:3 Sermon Objective: To emphasize the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Sermon props: A small bag of Pretzels for every child Hello everyone! I am so glad to see you. I have something special in my treasure box today. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Nazarene

Joseph's Precarious Path To 'providence'

Contributed by Paul Ray on Jul 22, 2013

please enter a brief summary Is there a once cherished dream that comes to mind? Between the dream dreampt, and the dream realized, life happens. Like Joseph, during the in-between time, we have the choice to be faithful or write the dream off.

September 16, 2012 “Joseph’s Precarious Path to ‘Providence’ ” Genesis 37:1-28; & 50:15-21 Joseph was born to Rachel, the true love - favorite wife of Jacob, but only after many long years of childlessness. Immediately doting Jacob starts showing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Congregational

Dead And Alive! Volcanic Rock And Coal! Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Feb 3, 2009

The difference between volcanic rock and coal is a parable of the unbeliever and the saved by grace.

DEAD AND ALIVE, VOLCANIC ROCK AND COAL! I’ve got two contrasting objects to show you (show). Here’s a piece of volcanic rock and here’s a piece of coal. They’re both minerals but so different! One is burnt out but the other is alive! When I went to Italy on holiday, one of the tours was to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Guides Your Tomorrows

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

A message to youth from proverbs 3:5-6.

God Guides your Tomorrows - God has a Plan for Your Life- Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight (or will direct your paths)." How does a person find God’s will? Random ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Mystery Babylon:, The Protestants, America, Mexico, Vatican I Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 20, 2015

Babylon is dealt a heavy blow as people begin to stream out of her, fight against her, and even discover a new world free from her influence (at least at the beginning). How will she respond to all of these changes?

FORTY-THREE: PROTESTANTISM This book is not meant to be an endorsement of "Protestantism" over Catholicism, though you may be shocked to hear me say it. It is not quite that simple. For example, "Protestant" England comes about in part as a result of the love-life of Henry VIII. Henry refuses to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dungeons And Dreams Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 6, 2017

When life is uncertain, be certain that God is still in contrtol and that God still cares.

There is a little church in Galena, Kansas, where it is customary for people celebrating birthdays to come to the front of the sanctuary. There, they give a special offering while the congregation sings “Happy Birthday.” On the other hand, if you’re a little shy, you can give your offering to an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Avoid A Shipwreck

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 5, 2009

Five things when ignored can cause a ship wreck

On April 10, 1912 the. Titanic left her harbor in Southampton, England. This was the maiden voyage for the 882 foot long ocean liner that had been billed as unsinkable. She carried with her 2,228 passengers and crew. Most of the passengers had paid thousands of dollars to sail on that great luxury ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message compares the lifelessness of religion to the power of being in a relationship with God.

Scripture: Luke 11:37-12 Title: “Religion vs. Relationship” Introduction: It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelations; Truth & Misconceptions.part 1.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 29, 2005

The Book of Revelations is one of the most, if not the most, misunderstood books in the Bible. There are many Theologians and Ministers that believe and teach that Revelations is fulfilled.

Revelations; Truth & Misconceptions. The Book of Revelations is one of the most, if not the most, misunderstood books in the Bible. There are many Theologians and Ministers that believe and teach that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where It All Began Series

Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005

The 1st in a series of message on the power of the Holy Spirit and when the Church of Jesus Christ actually began.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 1 “WHERE IT ALL BEGAN” Introduction: Over the next few weeks I’m going to be preaching a series of messages on the Power of the Holy Spirit in Believer’s lives. How do we get that power? How do we walk in it? What benefit is it to us individually and collectively? Are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

Religion has been replacing a solid relationship with God ever since Satan has been in business and too many Christians are not aware of it.

Scripture: Luke 11:37-12 Title: “Religion vs. Relationship” Introduction: It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: A Lion's Tale

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Dec 2, 2005

A sermon about Aslan from CS Lewis’ The Lion,The Witch and the Wardrobe

A Lion’s Tale He was the most unlikely person to write a children’s novel. He was a 50 year old professor who had not married and had no children. He determined he would write a kind of fairy tale. Yet he had never even read a fairy tale until he was an adult. It was really unlikely he knew how ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

P.r.a.y. / A = Ask

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 23, 2007

God always has the right answer to our requests.

There was a pastor who had a very spiritual parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray. Let’s pray.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. One day he learned that one of his deacons also owned a parrot. The deacon’s parrot was not so spiritual. It would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Visions And New Insights

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 9, 2015

We need to run to the waters of baptism and drown our old sin-filled lives. We need to be raised from spiritual death and filled with a passion for the Gospel, because it will make one helluva difference in our world.

The events we just heard about in Acts 10:44-48 occur as part of Peter’s first sermon to the Gentiles. Peter had received a vision from God. In that vision, a sheet unfolded from heaven. On that sheet were animals of all kinds, including animals that were unclean under Jewish law. God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Anglican