Sermons on Spiritual Tenacity:

The Glory Of The Coming King - Part 2

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 11, 2009

John saw what Isaiah yearned for when he cried, "Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down"

“And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war. 12 His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many diadems; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself. 13 He is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Orthodox

When Hope Is Almost Gone

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 21, 2009

Since hope is an assured expectation with a belief in the possibility that something will happen, it is sad when this is gone.

WHEN HOPE IS ALMOST GONE Job 17:1-16, 7:6 Proposition: Since hope is an assured expectation with a belief in the possibility that something will happen, it is sad when this is gone. Objective: My purpose is to give hope to those who have lost theirs. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IF GOD HAD VOICE ...read more

Scripture: Job 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Where True Wisdom Is Found

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 26, 2009

True wisdom is more than knowledge, it is the right application of knowledge, especially a reverential awe and fear of our awesome God.

WHERE TRUE WISDOM IS FOUND--Job 28:1-28 Proposition: True wisdom is more than knowledge, it is the right application of knowledge, especially a reverential awe and fear of our awesome God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to know and experience the true wisdom of a ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

What's Next? What Will We Do In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What happens after we die? What’s Next? What will we do in Heaven? Part 4 of 7

INTRODUCTION 1. (eg) What will we do in Heaven? Harps and Halos? • Is Heaven just playing harps all day, singing hymns all day, everyday, forever and ever and ever? • If it’s a harp – I want mine to be an electric harp… 2. (eg) In a "Far Side" cartoon -- A man with angel wings and a halo sits ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Deal Part 3: How To Deal With Broken Dreams Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009

Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

How to Deal Part 3: How to Deal with Broken Dreams Key Scriptures: Genesis 50:15-21 Icebreaker: We are born dreamers. We all have heroes – people that we look up to and want to be like. As a kid, I especially loved to dream of being a sports hero. Out in our driveway, I’d dream out having 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Pray? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

James’ encouagement toward prayer is examined with emphasis on the meaning of the statement "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."

Why Pray? James 5:13-18 8-23-09 Intro Have you ever felt like your prayers were not accomplishing anything? There have been times while praying that this thought crossed my mind, “This is a waste of time; nothing is going to change; go do something else.” Is there anybody here that has experienced ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Dying For The Cause

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 2, 2009

The name Smyrna comes from the word for myrrh…which is known for releasing its wonderfully delightful fragrance…when crushed! This suffering church is symbolic of the 10 Great Persecutions from the 1st-3rd C. Link inc. to text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Dying For the Cause of Christ Rev. 2:8-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DyingForCause.html Many years ago, when communism still held the Soviet Union in its iron clench, a little group of Christians met behind closed doors in the underground. This was a secret ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Woe, Woe, Woe - Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

3 More things Jesus Condemned the Pharisees for.

“Woe, Woe, Woe - Part 2 – Luke 11:37-55” Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/11/06 am S1 - We love to condemn the Pharisees. OOPS I lived in Tasmania for 3 years before coming to Gladstone and I loved our time there. I’d go back any time. But you know what I’ve noticed … we love to pick on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-55

Denomination: Baptist

"Legacy Of The Unapplauded Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 27, 2008

Sermon 18 (and final) in a study in Colossians

“As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information. 8 For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts;” Have you ever spent ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Orthodox

Dare To Discipline

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Samuel, Pt. 2

DARE TO DISCIPLINE (1 SAMUEL 2:12-36) In Virginia several years ago, Elisa Kelly made what she thought was a smart parenting decision. Her son Ryan asked her to buy beer and wine for his 16th-birthday party at the family's home, promising that no one would leave until morning. Kelly agreed, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Born From Above Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Explains Jesus’ command to be born again in order to draw the unsaved to faith and repentance and the believers to thanksgiving and surrender to God.

2. YOU MUST BE BORN FROM ABOVE OBEYING EVERYTHING JESUS DEMANDS John 3:1-15 Objective: Exalt the Triune God by preaching the gospel of NEW BIRTH. People who listen for the first time will be drawn to God in repentance and faith; and those who have been born-from above will lift their lives up to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Take This Job And Love It Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 15, 2008

56th in a series from Ephesians. Job satisfaction comes from taking Jesus to work with me.

In 1977, country singer Johnny Paycheck recorded the hit single “Take This Job and Shove It”. The chorus of that song began and ended with these well-known words: “Take this job and shove it, I ain’t working here no more.” Apparently, that song really struck a nerve with people, becoming his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Commitment Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 19, 2008

Make a Commitment to the Lord’s work

Make a Commitment Making a Commitment is Good. It helps us focus It shows our love Make a commitment to Submit to God’s Word Make a commitment to Stay Pure in our relationships Make a commitment to Sabbath rest Make a commitment to Support the Lord’s work Support it systematically Support it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Exchange Of Destiny Series

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Sep 21, 2009

A lot of people have lost things that rightly belong to them to the enemies. They have lost the plan, the thoughts and every good thing that the Lord has given to them as a result of the works of the enemy. The Bible says that a thief, that is the enemy h

EXCAHNGE OF DESTINY Text: I Kings 3:16-27 Then two women who were harlots came unto the king and stood before him. 17And the one woman said, "O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house. 18And it came to pass the third day after I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:6-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: Our Focus For Real Life Change Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Sep 22, 2009

Any hope of transformation requires us to focus on Jesus: see only him, hear only him. The disciples learned on the Mount of Transfiguration that there is only one Lord, and he required their complete attention. His presence and our obedience will bring

I have a hope and a dream. I have an ideal of myself, my life, my family In that dream, I am a dad who does not get angry or blow his cool. I am a father who is gentle under all kinds of pressure with his children. I am caring and spend many hours laughing, playing, being carefree with them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ