Sermons on Settling:

The Prodigal Prophet Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 28, 2003

We can be so obsessed with what was going on inside that fish that we can miss seeing the drama inside Jonah.

Jonah, the Prodigal Prophet, ch 1:4-17 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We last saw Jonah boarding a ship headed for Tarshish. He pays his fare, gets his one-way ticket, and settles down in the hold--thinking he has made it impossible for God’s will to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Congregational

Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 24, 2003

If we are to make forward progress in our Christian lives and ministries, we must: (1) Fear Not, (2) Faint Not, (3) Fire Up.

Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress Text: Phil.3: 13 & 14; Isa.41: 8 & 9; I Kings 18: 38 Intro: The apostle Paul was a firm believer in forward progress. In our text in the book of Philippians, Paul vividly explained that he left the past in the past, and pressed forward toward the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-9, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Job Description Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 12, 2002

The basic truth of this message is that God is clear and concise in the mission of the Holy Spirit in the world. He is not confused about his purpose and plans.

John 15:26-16:9 NIV: John 15:26 “When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. 27And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning. John 16:1 “All this I have told you so that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Give Thanks

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 23, 2002

With Thanksgiving coming up this week and the Holidays approaching. It would be a good time for us to reflect on how blessed we are as a people.

Let Us Give Thanks HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 11-23-02 With Thanksgiving coming up this week and the Holidays approaching. It would be a time for us reflect on How blessed we are as a people. Especially in S. Calif. and here at Harvest House Blessed first, because we are saved and are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On Jesus Carrying The Cross Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Mar 27, 2003

After everything that had happen to Jesus, he still took time to talk and comfort those who cried out to him

Luke 23:27-31 Focusing on Jesus Carrying the Cross Introduction A. How many of you have been sick this winter B. I had a feeling of that, just about everybody has had or does have some sort of cold C. I don’t know how you respond when you are sick D. But when I am sick I am not exactly the most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What We Believe: The Bible Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 1, 2003

Learn why the Bible is the most relevant book to mankind

Let me begin this morning’s message by reading an excerpt from Calvin Miller’s book, AN OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE UNFINISHED SOUL (pg 51-52, "Scripture Man" - Scripture is another name for the Bible). The Scripture or the Bible has been so misunderstood and misused over the centuries, that many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

When You're Ready To Quit

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Apr 2, 2003

A message about what MOTIVATES us to KEEP GOING even when things seem to go wrong.

“When You’re Ready To Quit” Jeremiah 8:21-9:2 [THIS SERMON IDEA/OUTLINE CAME FROM Brian Harbour’s Book entitled "From Cover to Cover"] It is hard to read the book of Jeremiah and not feel sorry for him. He is called the “weeping prophet” and for good reason. He was under the constant strain of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With Sars And Wars

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 8, 2003

There’s a response for us in the midst of calamities.

WHAT TO DO WITH SARS AND WARS 2Messengers came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army from Edom is marching against you from beyond the Dead Sea. …” 3Jehoshaphat was alarmed by this news and sought the LORD for guidance. He also gave orders that everyone throughout Judah should observe a fast. 4So ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-12, Matthew 14:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Survival Instinct

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

Sometimes life gets demanding! Satanic temptations assail us! Before long, in moments of weakness we want to give up. That is when we need the Survival Instinct to press on in those pressing times!

"THE SURVIVAL INSTINCT" Mark McCool TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12; 2 TIMOTHY 4:5-8 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8, 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003

The first person to which we are introduced is the poor traveller. He had taken the road from Jerusalem to Jericho, which was notoriously dangerous. It descended nearly 3,300 feet in 17 miles, running through narrow passes at points.

SERMON—THE GOOD SAMARITAN—Luke 10: 25-37 The Good Samaritan. Familiar story. One researcher found in a survey that 49% of the people interviewed said they would be able to tell the story of the Good Samaritan if asked to do so, 45% said they would not be able to, and 6% were unsure whether they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25

Denomination: Methodist

Facing Me

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003

We need to look at ourselves - inward instead of outward.

Facing the Inside Matthew 26:20-22 Jeremy Farmer Pomona Assembly of God May 5, 2002 PM Service Matthew 26:20-22 “WHEN THE EVENING HAD COME, HE SAT DOWN WITH THE TWELVE. NOW AS THEY WERE EATING, HE SAID, ‘ASSUREDLY, I SAY TO YOU, ONE OF YOU WILL BETRAY ME.’ AND THEY WERE EXCEEDINGLY SORROWFUL, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Return To Bethel

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Mar 12, 2003

God is calling each of us back to our Bethel. In doing so it will impact us and others for God and His kingdom.

Return To Bethel Gen 35:1-3 [JAY cub] (a supplanter)-one of the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. The brother of Esau, he was known also as Israel (Gen 32:28). Jacob was born in answer to his father’s prayer (Gen 25:21), but he became the favorite son of his mother (25:28). He was nicknamed Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-3

From The Wilderness To The Mission Field

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003

When Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody He went into Galilee

From the Wilderness to the Mission Field Matthew 4:12-17 When Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody He went into Galilee not only for His own protection, knowing that the Pharisees in Judah were enemies as Herod was John’s and to build upon the good foundation John had laid. God will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Holiness

Be Transformed By The Renewing Of Your Mind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 6, 2004

Most of us have probably witnessed a TV show where a person consents to a complete make-over. Often times the results appear to be dramatic in the transformation of the individual’s appearance, but seldom produces long term changes in their character. Let

Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind (Rom. 12:2) Most of us have probably witnessed a TV show where a person consents to a complete make-over. Often times the results appear to be dramatic in the transformation of the individual’s appearance, but seldom produces long term changes in their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ascension Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 28, 2004

We can’t treat Jesus like Socrates, Gandhi or Confucius. The Ascension is the final proof that we are dealing with more than a man. All the Bible says about who Jesus is makes little sense without the Ascension.

“I Believe”—sermon series on the Apostles Creed The Ascension>>Acts 1:6-11, Eph 1:20-23 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Ascension means there can be no neutrality about Jesus. We cannot simply pick and choose from His teachings. We can’t treat him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Congregational