Sermons on Selective Hearing:

The Trinity And Salvation Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Jan 22, 2008

This second message of the Trinity explores the united work of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit in salvation

2 CORINTHIANS CH 13 V 14 INTRODUCTION The story’s told of a beggar who stopped a lawyer on the street in a large American city and asked him for a quarter. Taking a long, hard look into the man’s unshaven face, the lawyers asked, ‘Don’t I know you from somewhere?’ It turned out that the two men ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taming The Beast Within Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 15, 2013

Despite all the high qualifications David already possessed, God is going to train him. So God causes David's skills to be recognized & brings David from the sheep fold into the king's court to further development his God given calling. God will then fur

The Life of David: David's Early Years 1 SAMUEL 16: 14-23 TAMING THE BEAST WITHIN Let me quickly give you some background as we get started on the early years of David, a man after God's own heart. David has just been anointed Israel's king because Saul had shown himself unworthy of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Esther Becomes Queen

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 27, 2018

God worked no miracles but worked through the seemingly unremarkable circumstances of life to accomplish His extra-ordinary purpose!

“Esther Becomes Queen” Esther 2:1-23 We sometimes hear statements like; “As fate would have it” or “It just so happened” but in reality they reveal a basic lack of under-standing about the sovereignty of God. God is at work in every area of our lives; without violating our ability to choose and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Opportunities & Purpose

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 27, 2017

God has a great plan for our lives which He wants to see fulfilled. He is watching to see that His Word concerning our lives is fulfilled (Jeremiah 1:12). The devil doesn’t want to see this plan actualized. The way he comes about this is to get us to mis

Introduction Our lives matter to God. There is a purpose behind your existence… Ephesians 2: 10 tells us that there are good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. Those good works are God’s plan and purpose for our lives; what He created us to do. God doesn’t wait for you to be an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experiencing The Glory Of God

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Feb 1, 2021

This sermon will help you understand what the glory of God is and how to experience it in your life. Christ in you means from one level of glory to another level of glory. It means experiencing His glory here on earth, to experiencing the greatest dimension of His glory in eternity.

Introduction There is a difference between knowledge and experience. You may know about the fastest car in the world, that doesn’t mean you have experienced what it is like to be driven in the fastest car in the world. You may know about the tallest building in the world, but you haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2, John 11:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Return To Civility: 9 Do Not Lie Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2024

lies, distortion, exaggeration. They are all they same. This message looks at why we lie and the damage those lies can cause to others and to us.

I think that if we were honest today, we’d all agree that there is a feeling of violation that happens when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take almost anything except deceit. It was Friedrich Nietzsche who said, “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sisters

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 16, 2007

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost Mary and Martha

8th Sunday after Pentecost July 22 Proper 11 C Lectionary 16 Luke 10:38-42 "Sisters" Luke 10: 38* Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house. 39* And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithless Gideon Part 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a conqueror? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we are more than conquerors, more than Gideon. IV. TEXT: Judges 7:10-11 (Amplified Bible) But if you fear to go down, go with Purah your servant down

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a conqueror? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we are more than conquerors, more than Gideon. IV. TEXT: Judges 7:10-11 (Amplified Bible) But if you fear to go down, go with Purah your servant down to the camp And you shall hear what they ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Servant Leaders Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, there must be servant leadership.

Servant Leaders Selected Scriptures I. The Pattern of God in using Human Instrumentation A. Moses - Exodus 3:7-10 READ B. Paul – 1 Cor. 3:6-7, “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God-Sized Vision Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, there must be a God-sized vision.

God-Sized Vision Selected Scriptures I. A Vision Defined A. Proverbs 29:18 (NIV), “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;” 1. Revelation – “Word from God” 2. The nation or church that ignores ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Maturation Of Believers Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, there must be the ongoing maturation of believers.

Maturation of Believers Acts 11:25-26; Selected Scriptures I. Antioch (Acts 11:25-26) A. After growth came discipleship B. Discipleship is an ongoing process (1 year) C. Believers were 1st called Christians after the 1 year of teaching D. Antioch believers shared ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our High Priest

Contributed by Keith Butler on Oct 24, 2005

A description of the position of high priest, and how Jesus relates to that position today.

JESUS OUR HIGH PRIEST Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Key Verse and Theme: “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15) 1. The honor of being a high priest. A. No one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going For Gold Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

A picture of what Christ has done for you and the response He desires from you. We should never give Jesus anything less than our best.

I. Christ is the SUPREME High Priest for you. A. The Father SELECTED Him. B. He SACRIFICED Fully. C. He SUFFERED for you and with you. D. He SYMPATHIZES with you. II. He wants you to set your SIGHTS on the Gold of Heaven. A. OBEDIENCE = LOVE. 1. Who do you spend time with? 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"To God Be The Glory"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 24, 2004

Based on Max Lucado’s book, "It’s Not About Me", this message deals with God’s passion to receive glory in EVERYTHING that He does.

“To God Be The Glory” (based on Lucado’s book – “It’s Not About Me”) INTRODUCTION: We live in a “me-centric” world. i.e., everything revolves around ME … my happiness … my wants … my pleasure … ME! Up until 450 years ago, everybody believed that the universe, and the sun, and the planets ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

All God's Children Got A Robe

Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001

Thesis: The people who “put on Christ” are God’s children.

Title: “All God’s Children got a Robe” Text: Galatians 3:23-29 CIT: The Galatians who “put on Christ” became God’s children. Thesis: The people who “put on Christ” are God’s children. Major Objective: Evangelistic Specific Objective: That they will “put on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Baptist