Sermons on Seclusion:

The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus revealed in glory

16. Who is Jesus? December 05th, 2010 The Transfiguration God made man to exist in community with Him. Out of His love for us He desired to be loved in return. Love cannot be forced it has to be chosen. So God knew that in order for us to love Him we had to be able to choose not to. Sadly we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: *other

How To Become Wise Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2008

Jesus went to the temple & called people to make serious, studied judgments, & not simply snap decisions based on surface appearance. He points out if anyone is really earnest he can know whether Jesus’ teaching is of divine origin or not, by commiting t

JOHN 7: 14-18 HOW TO BECOME WISE Have you ever heard of the great con-man Frank Abagnale? His story has been told on the movie screen by Leanardo Caprio and Tom Hanks in the movie “Catch me if you can.” Catch Me if You Can was inspired by the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., the youngest ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Won't Answer Prayer

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

Prayers in order to be heard, must not be hindered by sin in our life

James 5:17-18  17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.  18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. Ok what sport ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Prophet

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

God calls us not to do what we want, but what He knows will build His kingdom. The question is, will we do it or run like Jonah?

First Baptist Church The Prodigal Prophet Jonah 1:1 - 16 July 7, 2002 When I am told to do something I don’t want to do, you know what I do . . . I rebel. I do everything but what I’m supposed to do. I see that all the time with Joshua and Zachary — Joshua go to the bathroom, Joshua get your ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking, Yet Questioning

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

Another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds.

Last Sunday evening we looked at how to overcome any mocking or unbelief when it comes to us being Christians. We looked specifically at the response of Jesus’ half-brothers. Tonight we look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds including both ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Redemption, salvation, forgivenss, covenant

ZECHARIAH’S SONG Luke 1: 67-79 (p724) December 11, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our look…or better yet, our listen…into the songs of Christmas…and our first song came from Mary’s lips…A Song that celebrated God’s plan…A song that worships ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Is Your Son…

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 26, 2017

Reflections on Jesus’ words to Mary and John from the cross

At the cross her station keeping, Stood the mournful mother weeping, Close to Jesus to the last. Through her heart, his sorrow sharing, All his bitter anguish hearing, Now at length the sword had pass’d. Oh, how sad and sore distress’d Was that mother, highly blest Of the sole-begotten ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Episcopal

Prayer Under Pressure

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 15, 2017

This sermon teaches how the Master responded to His worst bout with pressure.

Almighty God, Our Father; I thank You, for giving Your Son to die for us. I can't imagine the depth of Jesus dying in our stead. Your Love for us is without measure. Jesus, bore the nails that we should have borne. He hung upon the cross so mercilessly. His body was scourged without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Cave Of Refuge And Find Rest

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 23, 2018

Let's come to the Lord Jesus out of the camp of religion and find rest. The same example, could be seen the life of all who came to David in the cave. Life is transformed in the cave

Message: Turn Your Life into a Testimony Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:8-39 More readings: Are you in distress and despised by your friends? Are you in seclusion and rejected by your friends and called names you can’t even bear to hear? Or do you consider yourself a failure because of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loss Is Gain Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 7, 2018

While serving the Lord and walking with Him, we learn a great paradox - genuine gain often comes through loss. We must lose certain things in order to gain what the Lord desires for us.

Loss is Gain Matthew 16: 24-26 1 Tim.6:6-7 – But godliness with contentment is great gain. [7] For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. Many in our world today are fixated on material wealth and social status in this life. The majority of their energy is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Principles For Recovering The Fire Of God

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 17, 2014

The fire was necessary for the people's Survival because the fire came from God.The fire changed the people's perspective.

Principles For Recovering The Fire of God Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39 1 Kings 18:36-39 "And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recovering The Fire Of God

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 24, 2014

GOD WAS STILL GOD BUT THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL HAD FORGOTTEN FOR THE MOST PART. ELIJAH STOOD BETWEEN THE ISRAELITES AND GOD. THE FIRE WOULD FALL.

RECOVERING THE FIRE OF GOD 1 Kings 18:21-18:39 1 Kings 18:36-39 "And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dedicating Our Children To The Lord

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We share in Mary and Joseph's desire to give our kids the best possible spiritual foundations

I want all of us who are parents to think back to a time when you presented one of your children for baptism. What was it that you were asking God to do when you brought your child for baptism? Grandparents, if it’s fresher to think about your feelings at the birth of a grandchild, do that. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

It's New Years Eve, Have You Discovered Your Destiny? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 28, 2017

The final sermon in the series on Discovering your Destiny. Your destiny, my destiny, starts with God’s will and purpose for our lives. It’s not about what you or I want our destiny to be, it’s all about seeking the destiny God has planned for us.

It’s New Years Eve. Another year is almost over. As the clock strikes midnight this evening we will be in 2018. Our preaching theme for 2017, has been Discover your destiny, discovering our destiny. This morning will be the last sermon in the series and I want to ask you a few questions: Have ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 44:6-8, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Search For A Queen (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2021

God's people were bound in captivity, but they were not forsaken. The Lord was working behind the scenes, orchestrating events that would benefit and prosper them. We see His sovereign hand at work in the selection of Esther as queen of Persia.

The Search for a Queen (Part 1) Esther 2: 1-9 As we studied chapter one, we discovered a detailed picture of what life was like within the Persian Empire. King Ahasuerus was a man of great wealth and power. He sought to expand the kingdom, and nothing was off limits in his pursuit to do so, not ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist