Sermons on Seals Opened:

Christmas Time Is Fear Part 1

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

I wonder how many of us are fearful this season. How many of us are afraid of what the future holds, or afraid of how we can go on? I’d like to open up today with a quote by E. Stanley Jones, a famous missionary. He said, “I am inwardly fashioned for fait

CHRISTMAS TIME IS FEAR Part 1 TEXT: Luke 1:5-25 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Healing Rain Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008

When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak it in. We need to allow a cleansing rain to flow over our lives and our hearts. When we open up our hearts to the Lord a healing rain washes over the wounds of sin and make us

Healing Rain! Opening Video Illustration: Healing Rain by Michael W. Smith Thesis: When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak it in. We need to allow a cleansing rain to flow over our lives and our hearts. When we open up our hearts to the Lord a healing rain ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When In Romans…

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 2, 2011

Today I’d like to cover 2 main areas: 1) The setting of Romans so we can better understand what Paul was trying to accomplish when he wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and 2) Paul’s opening words in Romans 1:1-7 as he greets the believers at

When in Romans… Romans 1:1-7 -Today marks the beginning of a new series through the book of Romans. Romans gives us one of the most complete, yet concise presentations of the good news about Jesus (aka “the gospel”) that there is. -There have been many great people who have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ask, Seek, Knock

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 19, 2015

What if this verse read, “if you don’t ask you will get only what you can get on your own, if you don’t seek God you will never really find him and if you don’t knock the important doors will ever be opened to you.”

Matthew 7:7-8 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. What if this verse read, “if you don’t ask you will get only what you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Parable Of The Mustard Seed

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

To get a better understanding of what this story teaches, I am going to take this apple, cut it open, and take out the seeds. There are five seeds in my apple. Now, imagine that we planted these seeds and each grew into an apple tree. How many apples do you think each tree might grow/produce?

Parable of the Mustard Seed Mark 4:30-32 Living Bible (TLB) 30 Jesus asked, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story shall I use to illustrate it? 31-32. It is like a tiny mustard seed! Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, yet it grows to become one of the largest of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Revelation Of The Throne Series

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Jun 27, 2020

"Your throne Oh God is forever and ever" Those words will forever remain afresh in me. I want to introduce you into a revelation of that Throne today, as you walk with me thru the path of His word. I pray that the Spirit of God open your eyes to see His throne in Jesus name Amen.

Today I stand in the midst of His Glory, speaking to you these eternal words of power written from the golden dome of power, my secret place of prayer. I was right there basking in the spirit. Praying all night in tongues, suddenly about 3AM, the glory of God falls over me, wave after wave of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:19, Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Be Led By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 11, 2019

When we want to be led by GOD'S SPIRIT - the HOLY SPIRIT, we are open to His Leading, we choose none of our ways, that is sense and reason as outlined in Romans 8:6 - the two most deadliest tools of man ever invented are his common sense and logical reasoning without the HOLY SPIRIT.

Be Led By The HOLY SPIRIT Text: Romans 8:14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Amplified Bible Led here came from the Greek word ago (G71) which means to bring, drive, induce, carry, keep open, lead away. When we want to be led by GOD'S SPIRIT - the HOLY SPIRIT, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

In God We Trust

Contributed by Dr. Bruce Northam on Apr 17, 2020

More than just a motto on our currency, In God We Trust is a motto for life. No matter who you are, where you are, or what circumstance you find yourself in, He is available, and His arms are open wide to deliver hope, help, stability and peace. He receives everyone who runs to him.

In God We Trust Psalm 91 On July 30, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed into law a bill declaring “In God We Trust” to become the nation's official motto. Under the legislation, Congress further mandated that the phrase be printed, in capital letters, on every domination of U.S. paper ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Grace-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 12, 2023

Grace is God’s gift to us. Therefore, we can’t earn it because no one earns a gift. Instead, we need to receive and open it. We’ll be looking at three qualities of a grace-filled heart. These are gratitude, endurance, and the fear God. Join us as we look further into God’s Amazing Grace.

A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czOvASK0lSg In this series on a Christian’s heart, we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:6, James 4:6-8, John 1:17, Romans 8:1, 1 John 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Thank You Lord For All You Done For Me

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jan 2, 2024

BECAUSE AS WE OPEN THIS TEXT UP FOR A MENTAL INVESTIGATION AND HAVE A THEOLOGICAL DIALOGUE WITH DAVID HE GIVES US 1- THE INVITATION TO PRAISE HIM 2- HOW WE SHOULD PRAISE HIM 3-WHY WE SHOULD PRAISE HIM 4- WHEN WE SHOULD PRAISE HIM 5- THE REASON FOR OUR PRAISE

Psalm 100:4 (KJV) 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD NOW IF YOU REALLY LOVE THE LORD WOULD YOU DO ME A FAVOR AND JUST WAVE YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR AND WAVE THEM LIKE YOU ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Baptist

Got Grace? - 2 Peter 1:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 10, 2024

The Holy Spirit inspired them to say some form of “Grace to you” 31 times in the NT. If it’s that important for us to get more grace, why do we so seldom ask God for more grace in our prayers for ourselves and others? This message aims to open your eyes to the astonishing value of grace.

2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those equal to us in the faith they have received because of the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Introduction Wishing the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Curious Scriptures

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2019

There are certain Scriptures that seem to be unique. One of them is found in the crucifixion narrative in Matthew. What do we do with these especially when they seem to be out of the ordinary?

Curious Scriptures Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56, Matthew 27:60, Hebrews 9:19-22, 1 John 5:16-17, Romans 6:23, John 8:34, Romans 6:22-23, 1 John 3:4-6, Mark 16:9-20, Matthew 6:13, Mark 1:15, Isaiah 44:24, Deuteronomy 5:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Modern Day Prodigal

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 6, 2012

Open you’re Bibles this morning to the book of Luke 15…it is here that we find 3 of the Parables that Jesus taught on. Three main words come to my mind when thinking about these Parables…Lost…Found…and Rejoice. Jesus was preparing to share 3 stories tha

Welcome and Announcements… Slide #1 Prayer… Open our eyes Lord Open you’re Bibles this morning to the book of Luke 15…it is here that we find 3 of the Parables that Jesus taught on. Three main words come to my mind when thinking about these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

King Jesus

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 22, 2012

A sermon based loosely on Hosea 13:9-10 (Outline and much material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon called Theocracy at: http://www.spurgeongems.org/vols49-51/chs2848.pdf and opening from Sermons 4 Kids at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/christ_king.

HoHum: Have children come up front and do a children’s minute Needed: Firefighters hat, hard hat, cowboy hat, a crown One of the things I enjoyed most in school was a special day called "Hat Day." All of the students and teachers wore a hat to school on that day. You would see all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Puzzle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2018

The story in Acts 8, that tells of Philip's preaching in Samaria resulting in an Evangelism Explosion, contains 3 puzzles that many folks overlook. What are these puzzles and what can they teach us about our walk with Christ?

OPEN: People have created puzzles for centuries. There’ve been crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, Rubik's cube, and scads of others in all shapes and sizes. The better the puzzle, the more difficult it is to solve, and by that standard, one of the Holy Grails of such puzzles is this one: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:3-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ