Sermons on Slow Resolution:

The Will Of The Lord.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 28, 2003

Good people differing about the will of God.

The will of the Lord. Acts 21:1 -- 14. 01/12/03 I want to talk to you about the will of God for your life. The Lord Jesus said in his prayer, “not my will but thy will be done.” In our text this morning, Paul is convinced the will of God for his life is to go up to Jerusalem. It is also that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Close To The Kingdom

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 23, 2002

An examination of a biblical character demonstrating the need of a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and not just a respectable alignment with a popular religious understanding.

CLOSE TO THE KINGDOM Scripture: Mark 12:28-40 Jesus had skilfully answered the Pharisee’s questions and avoided their trap. (v.13) The scribe in today’s lesson was quite pleased with the answers and stepped forward with some questions of his own. Scribes were professionals whose occupation was to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34, Mark 12:28-40

Denomination: Holiness

As A Man Thinks...

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

A man is not what he SAYS at church on Sunday! We ARE what we BELIEVE!

As A Man Thinks in his Heart… Proverbs 23:7 Intro.: A man is not what he SAYS at church on Sunday! We ARE what we BELIEVE! Let’s dive into the heart of things: what do we really believe about God in secret? We are lulled into a false sense of security because we have read the Bible or can quote a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Send Not To Know For Whom The Bell Tolls

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2010

Ash Wednesday gives us what may be our last Lenten opportunity to repent and turn back to God.

Ash Wednesday Homily 2010 2 Cor 5:20 - 6:2 The great bell called St Ferdinand at our diocesan cathedral tolls solemnly several times each month. Many years ago I heard the toll as my father’s casket was slowly pushed out toward its ultimate resting place. Each day the low sound of bells ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Godly Living In Light Of Christ’s Coming Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

In order to live the life we ought to be living in light of Christ’s return we must bring the influence of our old nature and life under the subject of our new nature and life received at salvation. The text before us this morning gives us some important

GODLY LIVING IN LIGHT OF CHRIST’S COMING Getting In Tune With Our Nature GALATIANS 5:16-26 INTRODUCTION: In order to live the life we ought to be living in light of Christ’s return we must bring the influence of our old nature and life under the subject of our new nature and life ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Inner Strength

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 24, 2014

Filling your mind and heart with God’s Word and promises takes away fear, angst, anger and worries.

Strength! Ephesians 3:16”that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man..”(Memorize) 1 John 4:4”….the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Want To See"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 31, 2015

Todays text shares with us that Jesus is always looking, listening, leading, and saving.

“I want to see” Mark 10:46-52 Some thing I noticed in the text 1. Jesus is always looking to help in times of crisis • I think Jesus when he left Jericho he was looking for Blind Bartimaous 46 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist

"This Thing Doesn't Work"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 26, 2011

We are talking about News Years resoultions. If you really want to change it takes discipline to get into the word of God but the benefits far outweigh the effort.

Now that the New Year is right around the corner there are those infomercials that tout great fitness. It seems that each year the machines get weirder. Hang upside down, spin 360 degrees then throw up. That loses about 5 lbs. Then there are those that bend you like a pretzel while listening to Rap ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Running To Win In The Race Of Faith

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Writing the Corinthian believers who lived just 10 miles from the famous Isthmian Games, Paul challenged them not merely to join the race of faith but to be serious about it and run to win. God wants winning believers! In our present sports-crazed world,

Intro: Perhaps the most remarkable scene in sports is the marathoner’s last lap at the end of a tough 26-mile race. As the exhausted runner presses to the finish line, the crowd in the Olympic stadium cheers him on. With eyes focused on the finish line, the runner fully exerts whatever remaining ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

Adapt The Delivery, Not The Message Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013

The stark message of the Gospel must be delivered in ways that will be heard by modern humans.

Monday of 3rd Week in Lent Gaudium et Spes Adapting the Delivery, Not the Message Those commentators who are not very familiar with the documents of Vatican II, but who count themselves experts on the “spirit” of Vatican II frequently see the Council as creating a break with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Yeshua- God Saves Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 30, 2018

This is the 21st sermon in the series "Knowing God".

Series: Knowing God [#21] YESHUA- GOD SAVES Isaiah 12:2 Introduction: On this last Sunday of 2018, I want us to look at 1 more name of God. A couple of Sundays ago, I asked that you pray for me as I prepare for a new Sermon Series beginning in 2019. Part of the plan for 2019 sermons is that we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

National Day Of Prayer

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on May 7, 2015

National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. In 1775, the Second Continental Congress ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Foursquare

You Are Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 17, 2019

We are blessed to help others in need

In the movie, "Radio," Coach Jones and Radio’s mom have tea. She asks why Coach has spent so much time helping Radio. He responds that it’s the right thing to do. She replies that there’s a whole lot of right out there that needs to be done, but people don’t do it. God places an innate ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:13, Esther 4:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Start In This New Year

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 1, 2020

we need to approach this new year leaving all the garbage behind and live into the love that God has given us

Last week we heard about a New Year’s resolution – one that encourages us to not compare ourselves to others. We need to recognize and revel in the growth in ourselves. Jesus told us, “I came so you can have real and eternal life, more and better life than you ever dreamed of.” (John 10:10, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Isaiah 43:18

Denomination: Episcopal

Uniting The Body

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 7, 2021

We need to stop the dividing of the Body for carnal reasons. You cannot believe that Jesus is pleased with our dissecting His Body for our selfish agendas.

For those who follow me, you know every morning I listen to the pastor of Times Square Church in NYC. The congregation of over 8K are from 100+ nationalities. That is deemed impossible by common consensus of church people who say we need seeker churches adapted to various subcultures and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Romans 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist