Sermons on Scattering:

What Constitutes 'joy In Heaven'

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 15, 2007

The three parables of Luke 15 reflect the Triune’s God seeking the lost

Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to what his friend said about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Shepherds With Compassion

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Mar 23, 2006

This is a message describing the care that both pastors and care group leaders within a local church are to give to those under their spiritual care.

THE COMPASSION OF A SHEPHERD Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:36 "But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd." ------------------------------------------------------ Let us take note of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:36

Ananias Sent To Saul

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

Ananias is here ordered to go and look after him, to heal and help him; for he that causeth grief will have compassion.

Ananias is here ordered to go and look after him, to heal and help him; for he that causeth grief will have compassion. A native of Damascus; for it is said <Acts 22:12> that he had a good report of all the Jews who dwelt there, as a devout man according to the law; he had lately embraced the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Run The Race Pt. V Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This is the fifth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How To Run The Race (Pt. V) Sermon – August 21st 2005 As children of God we are called to live our lives on a higher plane than the world around us. The world goes by the tangible things that one can touch – we are told to walk by faith and not by sight. The world will tell you that you need to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From The Golden Calf Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 7, 2012

This sermon addresses how we can lose our passion for God and how we can get it back.

Text: Exodus Chapter 32 Title: Lessons from the Golden Calf Introduction Exodus chapter 32 tells us about one of the darkest moments in the entire history of Israel. The people of God changed who they would worship Read text… “When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

Finding God's hope in places you wouldn't expect.

LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

An Authentic Life Part 1: James 1:1-8 Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader in the early church. In the letter written by James he speaks to specific issues in the church. Those issues are timeless for this books still speaks to us today.

Tonight we begin a journey in the book of James… The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James is a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 11, 2010

The Parable of the Lost Sheep reminds us that God is looking for us daily. He chooses us not we him

Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man - who had been raised as an atheist – was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence that had ever come into his life was that of an outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

A Powerful Display Of God's Plan Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 10, 2013

Difficulties are not designed to destroy us. God's plan is to glorify Himself. Whether that includes suffering or success or significance is up to God. It is up to us as how we respond to what we face.

Intro: When Trouble Strikes (Our Daily Bread) Dave Dravecky had pitched with remarkable success for the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants baseball teams. But his pitching arm developed an unusual soreness. Medical tests identified the problem--cancer. Surgery and months of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Divided Kingdom

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 10, 2013

To reign victorious in the kingdom of God is to understand the dynamics of this spiritual warfare that is before us.

In a football game, you are on one side or the other, not both. You do not play on one side in the first quarter and then switch sides for the next quarter. Your side is well defined. Also, when playing football, you are playing football. What if one team was playing football and the other team was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Serving God Or The World???

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Nov 22, 2012

Choose what and/or who you are going to serve

Serving God or the World?? Matthew 6:33 I believe that here at True Believe that we are serving God….and when God loving, fearing, shouting, praising, people show up…God shows up and God shows off…..Then serving God can be compared to a bug being drawn to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Invest In God's Kingdom

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 2, 2013

To be a good steward we must not waste what has been given to us. We must invest what has been given to us and must show a return for it.We are given resources according to our individual abilities. We are all different. It is a fact that some people are

INVEST WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN To be a good steward we must not waste what has been given to us. We must invest what has been given to us and must show a return for it. Matthew 25:14-22 - "For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-22

Denomination: Charismatic

A Graveyard Of Bones

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 28, 2010

God is able to restore dead and dried up bones. He is also able to give hope to the hopeless. He is the giver of life.

A graveyard of dry bones Ezekiel chapter 37:1-14 Introduction- Turn to Ezekiel chapter 37:1-14. Old Testament between Lamentations and Daniel. I want to talk to you about the dry bones of Israel. Before you think you know where I am going with this, I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lord Dwells In Zion Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 6, 2011

This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

Joel Pt7 The Lord Dwells in Zion Introduction/Review Continue with our study of Joel- look at v3.1-21. Chap 1- locust plague- God’s judgment Chap 2- military invasion- God’s judgment Chap 1/2- God calls for a corporate response End- chap 2- a picture of God’s restoration v2.18-32- we saw the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Rebuilding The Walls - The Plan

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 17, 2011

Nehemiah's rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem can teach us much about the steps to personal revival.

Rebuilding The Walls The Plan Nehemiah’s background We can learn about revival from Nehemiah’s rebuilding the walls 1. Nehemiah was aware of the PROBLEM. 1:3 “The wall of Jerusalem is broken down and its gates are destroyed by fire.” He was not just aware that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist