Sermons on Slumber:

Hating In The Name Of God

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 10, 2011

This message focuses on how we choose to hate and justify it by thinking God approves of it.

Hating In The Name Of God Scriptures: Matthew 5:43-44; 22:37-40; 1 John 2:9-11; 3:14-16; 4:7-21 Introduction: Ten years ago on this day I left my home early in the morning to drive to Wichita, KS. When I came through Emporia, I called a friend at her job to chat. When she was not at work, I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 3, 2011

The relationship of the shepherd and the sheep is much deeper than many of us realize.

It’s interesting that the 23rd Psalm is one of the most loved and familiar passages in the Bible and yet so many people live their lives as if the version that I just read is true rather than the one in the Bible. We can live with such a wonderful sense of denial about the things of God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hope, Help And Happiness

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2009

I want us to think about three thoughts, which most people seek after or focus on in life: hope, help and happiness.

INTRO.- ILL.- A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under an eight-point buck. "Where’s Harry?" he was asked. "Harry had a stroke of some kind. He’s a couple of miles back up the trail." "You left Harry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankful Sheep

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 19, 2009

We should be thankful today because we have a Good Shepherd who provides for us in every way.

Thankful Sheep Text: Psalm 23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little boy offered up a Thanksgiving Day prayer for the family and prayed: "Dear God, this is Jimmy. Thank you for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all of the holidays. Thank you for the turkey and dressing and Mom and Dad and even for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Riches Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 9, 2014

This sermon discovers the six greatest advantages to having wisdom.

Did anyone see this story this week? A Texas woman said a burglar stole up to $1 million worth of designer bags and accessories from a treasured room in her Houston-area house — her closet. Theresa Roemer, an entrepreneur and former Mrs. Texas United America, recently displayed her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Foursquare

God’s Ultimate Excellence For Us - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2013

How can we have the excellent life God wants us to have? 1. By trusting in God’s goodness (vs. 1). 2. By trusting in God’s grace (vs. 2-3). 3. By trusting in God’s guarantees (vs. 4).

God’s Ultimate Excellence for Us - Part 1 2 Peter 1:1-4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 3, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Tonight we begin a study of 2 Peter, and as I was thinking about this short book, the word that came to my mind was "ultimate." This book speaks to us about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Boldness..of "Hope"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 24, 2014

The kind of Hope were talking about this morning, is “a hope that springs from the heart of God,” It's the ULTIMATE HOPE and He is willing to back it up, with His unearned, unmerited Favor that He freely gives to His children,through Jesus His Son...

The Boldness of Hope Romans 5:5 NKJ 5Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Hope defined: the feeling of wanting something to happen and thinking that it could happen : a feeling that something good will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming Crisis Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 4, 2014

Preparing for the coming crisis as set forth in Luke 12:49-59 teaches us to settle our eternal destiny before it is too late.

Scripture This is the second Sunday of Advent. Advent is the season of the Christian year in which we remember the first coming of Jesus and also anticipate the second coming of Jesus. In our study of the Gospel of Luke Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only had a few months left ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Real Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2014

Don’t waste your life in secret, cheap acts designed to get the praise of people. Instead, give it all away in exposed, expensive, extravagant acts of devotion to our Lord, because that is what real worship is all about.

Did you ever have trouble staying awake at church? Mr. Bean did. Take a look (show Mr. Bean Falling Asleep at Church; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1V1PFsyho). The congregation stares blankly straight ahead, and the preaching drones on in a nonsensical blah blah blah monotone that is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Hope Is All There Is Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 9, 2014

When Hope is all there is, it is all we need.

“When Hope Is All There Is” Ps. 42 Alexander Solzhenitsyn spent part of his life in a Soviet Siberian prison. At one point he was so physically weak and discouraged that he hoped for death. The hard labor, terrible conditions, and inhumane treatment had taken its toll. He knew the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Midst Of A Darkened World Somebody Prayed For You.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013

Somebody was concerned enough about you, that they took the time and prayed for you. That is God's love in action.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – October 28th, 2012 Let us Pray Welcome.. This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the Lord's Day, a good day to be alive, and so we will rejoice and be glad in it. In our Bible Class last Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am Obligated

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 8, 2013

We are obligated in many ways in this life as Christians. 1- We are obligated to men 2- We are obligated to preaching 3- We are obligated to faith

INTRO.- ILL.- One day, when one of his secretaries suggested dropping work for a diversion which he knew would appeal to President Woodrow Wilson, he replied, “My boss won’t let me do it.” “Your boss?” questioned the friend, wondering who could be the boss of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17, Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2013

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gult from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Arise And Build Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jan 1, 2014

Rise up by faith, build, and reposition yourself, you will see success. Yes, you are going to receive it this year – Pressed down, shaken together, running over, arise and build. Reposition yourself. Your best is yet to come.

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Scripture: Nehemiah 2:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Know Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 7, 2014

Paul said confidently that we know certain things about our relationship to Christ. 1- We know that God works for our good 2- We know that God conforms us to be like His son 3- We know that God glorifies us in Christ

INTRO.- Old preacher Van Havner once said, “I feel like the American humorist Josh Billings who said, ‘I’d rather know a few things for certain than to be sure of a lot of things that ain’t so.” ILL.- Havner said, “My wife and I were taking a bus trip through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ