Sermons on Samsons Father:

God's Affirmative Action Plan

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2004

The 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan: Reason, Reconciliation, Revelation, Reality and Response

When I was young my grandmother used to speak to me about the importance of the 3 R’s. When I was old enough to spell I pointed out that from Reading, writing and arithmetic only one was actually spelt with an R! Today I want us to think about the 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan – and they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Be A Dad?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004

This is a Father’s Day message that examines 3 reasons to be a dad.

“WHY BE A DAD?” Prov. 23:22-25 INTRO – Paul Harvey – “What are fathers made of?” “A father is a thing that is forced to endure childbirth w/out an anesthetic. A father is a thing that growls when it feels good – and laughs very loud when it’s scared half to death. A father never feels ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

It's Coming!

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004

You have been waiting for some things from God for a long time now. Waiting on your blessing, waiting on your answer to prayer, waiting on your miracle...I have a word for you! It’s Coming!

It’s Coming!!! Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Ever waited on something to come to pass? Or ever asked for anything and then had to wait for it. Maybe you have dreamed of something and now you are expecting for that dream to come to pass. I know many of us have prayed for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Key To Happiness

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jul 6, 2004

The key to happiness is resting in the fact that God never changes. I give 3 areas most Christians put there happiness and how it leads to dissatisfaction. I also give 3 areas where God does not change and how that leads to true happiness.

Title: The Key To Happiness Text: Psalm 102:25-28 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - God never changes! He remains the same. And with that knowledge there should come to the believer a sense of joy and contentment. - It should bring a sense of security and peace to the believers heart. - It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:25-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Unshakeable Kingdom"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 9, 2004

We have received and been brought into a Kingdom that cannot be shaken. It is in us, and we in it. What security!

“Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire.” Chapter 19 of Exodus begins with the statement that the children of Israel were now in their third ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Orthodox

Sonic Whisper

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 9, 2004

This sermon looks at mistakes we make and hints we can find from Elijah’s experience in listening to God.

Sonic Whisper Learning to Listen to God I Kings 19:9-13 Have you ever been in a spot where God was hard to find? Where you just wanted answers but no answers seemed evident? Have you ever been in a spot where you just needed to hear from God? Well Elijah was in just such a predicament when we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-13

Denomination: *other

Nine Steps To Improving Your Personal Devotions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 23, 2004

(Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth to Believe - Something to praise and thank God about). I Corinthians 13

Nine Steps to Improving Your Personal Devotions (I Cor 13:4-8) Illustration:"I have met many young mothers who are discouraged by their inadequate devotional life. The term "quiet time" only reminds them how little "quiet" or "time" they have for Bible reading, prayer, and meditation. When my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Fatherhood Memories

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 20, 2005

We all build memories in the lives of others and especially, our children.

INTRO.- Building fatherhood memories. How does a father do this? How does a father build good memories of him in his children? First, let me tell you about my father. It’s natural for me to remember my father on Father’s Day. Why not? Isn’t this what Father’s Day all about? A time to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Waste Your Time

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 20, 2005

A sermon for Father’s Day identifying several things that men do not need to waste their time on doing.

Sermon for 6/19/2005 Don’t Waste Your Time Ephesians 4:19- 5:21 Introduction: Rules to Help Women Understand Men: 1. Learn to work the toilet seat. If it’s up- don’t come tell us about it. Put it down. 2. Don’t make us guess. 3. If you ask a question you don’t want an answer to- expect an answer ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aiming Your Kids

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 20, 2005

A parent’s responsibility is to aim their kids in the direction they should go and then willingly release them when the proper time comes. However, parents must first have a proper relationship with God because they cannot share with their kids what they

AIMING YOUR KIDS Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever considered shooting your kids? Maybe I should rephrase that! Have you ever considered that you as a parent have the responsibility to shoot your kids in the direction they should go–similar to a hunter shooting an arrow in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Going To Get?

Contributed by David Richardson on Jun 23, 2005

What have you done? How have you responded to God’s kindness? How have you responded to God’s invitation of abundant blessings and riches found in God’s kindness, tolerance and patience?

Title: What are you going to get? Scripture: Romans 2:4-6 Romans 2:4-6 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you toward repentance? 5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jun 28, 2005

Understanding that Grace is a Gift granted by God

Grace defined: getting what we do not deserve. An unmerited or undeserved favor from God. Grace is a gift. A gift is not something given to somewhat because they are deserving. That would be considered a wage. A gift is something given by someone who loves the recipient. Understanding ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Your Children To God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 1, 2005

Abraham’s offering Isaac as a sacrifice teaches us to offer our children to God as a living sacrifice in accord with rom. 12:1

Giving Your Children to God Heb. 11:17-19 INTRO.: Tell the story of Abraham’s test from Gen. 22:1-12 this seems like a strange story. It must have been a time of great growth for Abraham and his son. This occurred during a time God was preparing a nation through which He would send a Savior for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Perfect

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 5, 2005

A look at how God has the perfect plan for us because of His perfect love for us and his perfect wisdom of us.

HE IS PERFECT 1 John 4:7-13 I. PERFECT LOVE (1 John 4: 7-13) A. Sovereign. Deut 7:8; 10:15 1. above all other love 2. Fuller than all other love B. Unfailing. Is 49:15,16 1. Regardless of our worthiness 2. Regardless of our reaction C. Everlasting. Jer 31:3. II. PERFECT WISDOM A. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Help! My Church Isn't Growing

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jul 7, 2005

What does the Bible say about why a church isn’t growing and how it can be corrected.

Help! My Church Isn’t Growing In many ways pastors and churches are judged by whether or not their church is growing. It becomes painful to admit to the brethren that we haven’t seen growth in a church we pastor - whether addition by baptism or transfer. What does the Bible have to say about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist