Sermons on Separation From Sin:

The Neighbours From Heaven - Christmas 2001

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 10, 2001

A sermon that in story form looks at the events and simple transforming message of Christmas.

Christmas Day. Sermon/story. I "test drove" this story by putting it on sermon central - the response was luke warm - I have altered this as a sermon and am interested in readers ongoing response particuarily as I am considering sharing it this christmas. If you would like to comment to me ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Insights From The Christmas Story

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 25, 2001

This sermon is about the spiritual lessons that we can learn from the Christmas Story

SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS FROM THE CHRISTMAS STORY OUTLINE 1.TIDINGS 2.TURNAROUND 3.THANKSGIVING 4.TIMING 5.TENSION 6.TESTIMONY 7.TESTAMENT THE MESSAGE SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS FROM THE CHRISTMAS STORY 1.TIDINGS Luke 1: 11-20 Luke 1:26-38 Luke 2:8-12 Matthew 1:20-24 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are Good People Exempt From Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Dec 25, 2000

This is the first sermon in a series entitled, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse"

We are beginning a new series this morning based on the book of Job. Even though the book of Job is probably the oldest book in the Bible, it is still very relevant for today. In fact, it will always be relevant as long as there is suffering in the world. You see, this book tackles one of life’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Yourself Free From Discouragement Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 17, 2001

David shows us a model of how to deal with discouragement

SETTING YOURSELF FREE FROM DISCOURAGEMENT 1 Samuel 30 (Selected Verses) July 2, 2000 Introduction I. James (quick) Tillis A. Tillis moved to Chicago 1. Chicago was a better area for boxing than Tulsa 2. He dreamed of becoming a heavy weight boxer B. Tillis stops at Sears Tower 1. Puts his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Keys To Deliverance From Difficulties And Problems

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the Keys that will help a beleiver to be delivered from his problems and difficulties.

KEYS TO DELIVERANCE FROM DIFFICULTIES AND PROBLEMS OUTLINE 1.PERSISTANCE 2.POSITIVE ATTITUDE 3.PROGRESSIVE THINKING 4.PATIENCE 5.PRACTICAL APPROACH 6.PLANNING 7.PLEASING BEHAVIOUR THE MESSAGE KEYS TO DELIVERANCE FROM DIFFICULTIES AND PROBLEMS. 1.PERSISTANCE. Luke 18;1-7 , ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of Restoration ; Studies From Isaiah

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

This sermon is a message of hope to the beleiver that God will restore whatever he has lost in his life and this restoration will cause him to live a life of blessing and happiness.

THE PROMISE OF RESTORATION ; STUDIES FROM ISAIAH OUTLINE 1.REFINING 2.REJOICING 3.REBUILDING 4.REPULSING 5.REPUTATION 6.REMOVING 7.RECOVERING THE MESSAGE THE PROMISE OF RESTORATION 1.REFINING Isaiah 48:10 The Lord promises to refine us and purify us by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:8, Isaiah 49:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Success Apart From God's Blessing Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

THE SUCCESS OF ANY ENDEAVOR DEPENDS ULTIMATELY ON THE GIFT OF GOD’S BLESSING

BIG IDEA: THE SUCCESS OF ANY ENDEAVOR DEPENDS ULTIMATELY ON THE GIFT OF GOD’S BLESSING INTRODUCTION: There are many ingredients to success. The psalmist is not demeaning the value of hard work, of diligence, of ambition, etc. But there is one essential ingredient for success. I. (:1) 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Neighbours From Heaven Mark 2

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 18, 2002

An update and revision of a sermon i wrote last year and is also on Sermon central. It is an attempt to help those who feel that they would not be accepted by God to see that even a clumsy person like - Mr Bean or Dumb and dumber can be accepted by Christ

Christmas Day. JN 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. JN 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From A Storm Pt. 1

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Jan 13, 2003

This sermon is designed to provide instructions to belivers about dealing with difficult situation that develop in life.

MT 14:22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a considerable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Storm Pt. 2

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Jan 13, 2003

This sermon is designed to encourage believers to respond positively when we face the difficulties of life.

Into: The storms of life are liken unto a grain sifters, it matters not what you start with it but rather it is all about what is left when the shaking stops. Many of us are going through a lot of shaking, and some of the people we thought would be left when the shaking stops are gone. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: Lessons From Her Life

Contributed by Robbie Boyd on Oct 21, 2000

Lessons from the story of Esther.

1. King Xerxes and Queen Vashti a. King throws a wild party where he gets drunk. He demands that the Queen be brought so he can parade her beauty before his friends. b. She refuses i. Possibly pregnant at time ii. Wasn't proper iii. King was drunk c. King is very angry. Talks to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Saving And Managing To Redeeming Time

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Nov 15, 2000

We tend to focus on saving and managing time, but God calls us to redeem time.

FROM SAVING AND MANAGING TO REDEEMING TIME In a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights Eight months opening junk mail One year looking for misplaced objects 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls 5 years waiting in line 6 years eating 21 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Methodist

Facing A Difficult Assignment From God

Contributed by Rick Johnson on Dec 1, 2000

When God calls a leader He equips him to be successful in the task.

Joshua was facing the greatest crisis of his life. It was two-fold: (1) following Moses as the leader of the nation - 1:1, and (2) facing a great task in leading the people - 1:2-4. The former dealt with possible rejection and the latter with personal inadequacy. God will stretch you in your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Lessons From Hurricane Katrina Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 16, 2005

From the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina we can learn some important spiritual lessons.

Intro: From the events surrouding Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath, we can learn some important spiritual lessons: I. THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT IS ONLY TEMPORARY *There is coming an end to this world. Just as weather forecasters predicted the coming of Hurricane Katrina, GOD has ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Baptist

Worshiping From Our Lazy-Boys

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2005

This sermon unpacks the physical expressions of our worship and the reasons we’re often so backward.

- Worship is supposed to be spiritual (John 4:23-24), but that spiritual worship, if real, is undoubtedly going to express itself physically. Some people think that what we do or don’t do with our bodies during worship doesn’t really matter, but that’s just not true. - Ex. Your kid does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist