Sermons on Shame And Reproach:

A Father's Failure

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 10, 2002

Why did David lose his son Absalom?

Text: 2 Sam 18:33b "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son" King David Question: Why did David lose his son Absalom? I/ FIRST, NOTICE THE REALM OF DAVID’S FAILURE 1. Not as a warrior - 1 Sam 17:32&45 (Goliath) 2. Not as an adopted son - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:33

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will For Tomorrow

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002

It is good to have goals but goals will disappoint you if you leave God out of them.

God’s Will for Tomorrow James 4:13-17 13 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit"; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace

Contributed by Scott Mcgowen on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: What is this thing that we call Grace? An unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or salvation.

Introduction: What is this thing that we call Grace? An unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or salvation. Grace is being let free from the barriers of our sinfulness. Ephesians 2:8 say, For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:9-10

The Be-Attitudes - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 14, 2002

A closer look at the Beattitudes. Blessings for those who mourn.

Matthew 5:4 (NASB) Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Each of us will face a time to mourn. Our sorrow comes in many forms: Physical Emotional Spiritual Physical loss comes from the loss of tangible things. These may include: People Places Things The person you used to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Triump

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 20, 2001

As He is Victorious over death, hell and the grave, we are victorious in Him.

The central and all important facts of our Lord’s history, according to my text today, are these two: He became dead, and He is alive forever more. Emphasis should be placed on v.18. We are thankful for the many things that Jesus did like, giving cleansing to the Leper, hearing to the deaf, sight ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate Pursuits

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 15, 2004

This message is meant to encourage believers to have a life completely focused on Jesus.

Passionate Pursuits April 18, 2004 Intro: Passionate about things in life: hobbies, sports, work, etc. Some interesting Passions: 1) International Hedgehog Assoc. www.hedgehogclub.com 2) Squirrel Fishing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of God

Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004

In order for a Christian to know and do the will of God, we must first give God two things.

“The Will of God” Romans 12:1-2 Introduction · “There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why.” William Barclay · As you sit here today, can you say with 100% certainty, that you KNOW why you were born? Why God continues to allow you to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Downfall Of A Strong Man

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Feb 20, 2004

The Bible account of the life of King Uzziah is a tragic example of unguarded success.

The Bible account of the life of King Uzziah is a tragic example of unguarded success. His glorious entrance into the stage of success was highlighted by the Lord, but his disgraceful exit was a fruit of his reckless attitude triggered by pride of man. The spiritual message we get from his life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Story Of Christmas

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 26, 2004

There is a real story of Christmas. To the Bible characters who played an important role on that first Christmas day, it was not necessarily all peace and joy and love. If we were to analyze carefully their situations, we will agree that theirs was a sad

(This is an excerpt from my sermon compilation) Introduction It would be difficult to imagine Christmas without lights, good food; without new clothes, new shoes, new toys for the children, without parties; without merrymaking. Since childhood we have known Christmas in the Philippines to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When People Are Big And God Is Small

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 14, 2005

What happens when we fear men more than God? Sounds silly doesn’t it. Why do people buy stuff they can’t afford, Why do we lie, Why don’t speak up agains wrong and the list goes on and on. Many times it is because we fear what someone will think of us.

WHEN PEOPLE ARE BIG AND GOD IS SMALL Jeremiah 17:5-8 Intro: When people are big and God is small we face continual defeat in our lives. When God is big and people are small we will have victory over satan. Even true worshipers can have what the Bible calls “the fear of man” “FEAR” in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Father's God

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jul 15, 2005

Have you ever wondered what you would want to say to your family or your loved ones if you knew the time of death were near. This message gives us a great example of what would be important to say to our loved ones.

Many times in life,I have been called to the bedside of the dying to comfort the grieving family that is soon to be left behind. I recall times when family members have said, "I wish I had told them how much I loved them". I also remember times when sons and daughters stated, "I never heard dad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making A Memorial To Our God

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 28, 2006

Man has always made a great deal of memorials. A walk through any cemetery will illustrate the fact that people want to be remembered and people want to remember them. We need to make a memorial to our God.

MAKING A MEMORIAL TO OUR GOD. Exo 13:3 And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: . A. Man has always made a great deal of memorials. The Pharaoh of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Joy Where You Are

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

How to maintain your join where you are.

How to Have Joy in the Place I am In By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Philippians 1:1-30 1. Avoid bitterness that can spoil Three ways we can give in to bitterness: • Striking Unfairness “so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Other Side Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 7, 2004

Part 1 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! There is ANOTHER SIDE OF CHRISTMAS. To the Bible characters who played an important role on that first Christmas day, it was not necessarily all peace and joy and love.

Introduction It would be difficult to imagine Christmas without lights, good food; without new clothes, new shoes, new toys for the children, without parties; without merrymaking. Since childhood we have known Christmas in the Philippines to be a day of fun, festivities, that is almost impossible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growth In Christ

Contributed by John Nayadley,jr. on Sep 17, 2002

How we can grow through Christ .

GROWTH IN CHRIST Romans 8:28 “ We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. “ What does it mean to be called by God? Is it like when one of our children are down the road or at a neighbors house and we call them home? No it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ