Sermons on Sister:

Preservation In The Midst Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 26, 2002

The Church at Smyna

PRESERVATION IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION REV. 2: 8-11 I. INTRODUCTION WHEREVER WE GO AND WHATEVER WE DO, EVIL IS ALWAYS LURKING IN THE VICINITY. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, PERSECUTION IS PREVALENT AND PRESENT. THERE ARE THOSE OF THE WORLD WHO SEEK TO DISHONOR, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Cripple Folk Come To Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

Healing

WHEN CRIPPLE FOLK COME TO CHURCH TEXT: ACTS 3: 1-8 INTRODUCTION: TO BE CRIPPLED IS TO HAVE A CONDITION THAT IMPEDES ONES LIFE IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS THEM FROM FUNCTIONING IN WHAT SOCIETY HAS CLASSIFIED AS A NORMAL CAPACITY. THESE CRIPPLING CONDITIONS MAY BE VISIBLE OR INVISIBLE. THEY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Bubble Gets Busted

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

Lifes Detours

WHEN YOUR BUBBLE GET’S BUSTED ESTHER 1:1-12 INTRO. ANGER, MALICE, DEPRESSION, DESPONDACY, AND RETAIATION, ARE OFTEN THE RESULTS OF HAVING OUR BUBBLES BUSTED. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, IF WE ARE HONEST, WE CAN ATTEST TO THE FACT THAT WE HAVE HAD OUR BUBBLES BUSTED AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. WE ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When God Opens A Door For You

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

Blessings

WHEN GOD OPENS A DOOR FOR YOU ESTHER 2:1-7; 16-17 INTRO. BY OUR OWN MEANS AND INGINUITY, THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS THAT WE CANNOT ACCOMPLISH: THINGS THAT REQUIRE THE DIRECT DIVINE INTERVENTION OF ALMIGHTY GOD. AS I ROLL BACK THE TABLETS OF MY MIND AND SHARE WITH YOU THAT IT WAS MAY 10TH, 1999, THAT ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Superiority Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

NO COMPARISIONS TO OUR CHRIST

THE SUPERIORITY OF CHRIST HEBREWS 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION: THE JUSTICE SYSTEM OF THESE UNITED STATES, WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER COUNTRIES IS BY FAR, SUPERIOR. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM IS NOT WITHOUT FLAWS AND SHORT COMINGS. LADY JUSTICE WHO STANDS WITH SCALES IN HER HANDS AND ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

An Eye For An Eye Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so boring.” With that his sister turned and said, “It’s supposed to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Does Want Humans To Be One In Mind And Heart Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2014

Faith gives us a heightened respect for nature so that we "discern in it a grammar written by the hand of God." God's Fatherhood makes it possible for us to live together with one heart and one will.

Thursday of the 11th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei Where did we get the idea that God is our Father? Surely the definitive statement of God’s fatherhood is in this prayer we learned from Jesus, the Son. Still, we didn’t fully know what a father is until Jesus came and established ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Death Watch Him For Me Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 23, 2011

Death does not have the abiliity to hold what God has already spoke to.

Death Watch Him for Me John 11: 1-15 1Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put It To The Test Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". We are to take our salvation very seriously and put it to the test.

Series: Are You Real? [#4] PUT IT TO THE TEST 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction: In a time when the theory is, “It’s easier to ask for permission than forgiveness”; many people have times in their lives where they question their salvation. They ask themselves questions like, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Perfect Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 10th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". Through the power of Jesus Christ you can be perfect.

Series: Are You Real? [#10] BE PERFECT 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction: Have any of you after messing up, said this phrase- “I’m only human. I’m not perfect!”? Does the Bible ever excuse sin because we are human? 1 John 3:6 (NIV) “No one who lives in him keeps on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Just Shall Live By Faith

FAITH IN ACTION GEN. 12; 1-4 1. INTRODUCTION. DEAD FAITH NEEDS TO BE BERRIED AND EULOGIZED. THERE ARE MANY PERSONS IN THE CHURCH WHOS FAITH HAS WITHERED AND DIED, AND AS A CONSEQUENCES THEY ARE LOST AND CONFUSED ABOUT THE THINGS OF GOD, THE WILL OF GOD, THE WORK OF GOD, AND THE GRACE OF GOD. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

This Valley Is For Me

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

It would be wonderful if we could always be on the mountain top, but life has its valleys and we must pass through them.

THIS VALLEY IS FOR ME Psalm 84:5-9 A. It would be wonderful if we could always be on the mountain top, but life has its valleys and we must pass through them. B. Baca means "weeping." It was a valley of bushes and thorns in Palestine which could not be passed without labor and tears. C. It's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

No –isms Here!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

there are no ISMS' in God's Kingdom

In this election year, we have constantly heard mean, nasty, degrading speeches as part of the Republican debates and primary election ads. We have heard: • women reduced to human incubators by removing their ability to make decisions about their own bodies, • candidates accused of infanticide ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Funeral Service: Step-Up

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 5, 2022

“Had I given up in that season of the loss of my first wife, had I given up and thrown [away] [God’s] strength and just started to living into addictions and living into my feelings and going out and living how I wanted to, I would not be living in the promises that I’m living today.”

The spiritual step-up is increasing one’s faith and prayer life and service to God when a tragedy or trial hits you, like the death of a loved one. Admittedly, when life gets too heavy, it's hard to step up, so Jesus invites us to lighten our load so we can take a step in faith. And, Anna, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36

Denomination: Catholic

"Love Lifted Me"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 27, 2015

The sermon shares the world takes, Jesus gives, and love lifted me.

1 John 3:16-24 “Love Lifted Me” 1. The world lives to take : • The world Takes Jesus says remember Cain he took life12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? his own actions were evil ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Methodist