Sermons on Stand Firm In Faith:

The Creator's Mark Is Everywhere Series

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Nov 10, 2008

This is a sermon on becoming the creative people God has made us to be and learning to give thanks for God’s mark of creativity upon all of creation.

Four Psalms of Thanksgiving Psalm 104 – God’s Mark is Everywhere November 9, 2008 ____________________________________ Reading of Psalm 104, using designated readers in the congregation (use video loop of creation scenes): • Verses 1-4 • Verses 5-13 • Verses 14-18 • Verses 19-26 • Verses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Encouragement 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2008

Exposition of Acts 18:1-17 about the encouragement Paul got from God in Corinth

Text: Acts 18:1-17, Title: Divine Encouragement, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the saints that experienced depression and discouragement: Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Job, Elijah, Jeremiah, Spurgeon, and Luther—talk about his wife telling him God is dead. B. Background ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Communion: A Time To Refocus

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Feb 15, 2012

It is not without purpose that the Lord gave us the ordinances of the church. Communion offers us a special time to refocus the inner man.

Title: Communion: A Time to Refocus Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 Date: February 19, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. Revival & Communion A. The Table is spread 1. What were your thoughts? 2. Will you stay? B. Every communion ought to bring personal revival 1. Jesus said, “do this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Art Thou Or What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do

Contributed by D. Walls on Feb 15, 2012

Saul had questions that could not be answered except by the Lord.

WHO ART THOU, LORD? OR WHAT WILT THOU HAVE ME TO DO? B.R.: ACTS 5:34-39; ACTS 9:1-16; TEXT: Act 9:5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. Introduction: The mind of Saul was in pain as he traveled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-39

Denomination: Holiness

John And The Lord Of Life Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To introduce Jesus as the source of abundant life.

[S] My wife and I were talking on the porch the other morning about some of the trips we’ve taken to our childhood homes and how different they were compared to what we remembered. The house I grew up at in Downers Grove Illinois was a large three story brick home with a large separate two ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Methodist

Ruth Chapter Two: "Open Your Mind" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 21, 2012

If we are going to see our lot in life improve, we must open our minds to consider what God would have us do.

As we mentioned last time, the book of Ruth is a love story. Not just in the sense of telling about the relationship between Ruth and Boaz, but a love story from the standpoint of God’s love for His children. Chapter one tells how life had become bitter for Naomi. She had lost her home in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Ruth 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

#19~seventeen~ Bible Number Meanings Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 23, 2012

Seventeen is found in our KJ Bible TEN times, seventeenth SIX times, all through God’s Word, both the Old and New Testaments, SEVENTEEN is revealed as bearing the meaning of "vanquishing the enemy" and complete victory in Christ."

#19~SEVENTEEN~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 2-25-12 The numbers SEVENTEEN signifies "vanquishing the enemy" and complete victory in Christ. Seventeen is found in our KJ Bible TEN times, seventeenth SIX times, all through God’s Word, both the Old and New ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Expiry Date Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 24, 2012

This is Part 1 of a series of 3 titled "God's Expiry date"

I found a bag of garlic hiding in the refrigerator the other day, but I couldn't recall how long they'd been there. And I couldn't find an expiration date. Now, I know garlic can last a long time but not forever! We get used to thinking everything has an expiration or "best by" date, and we have ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

‘ojt’ – On The Job Training Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 9 verses 1 through 6

Luke 9: 1 – 6 ‘OJT’ – On The Job Training Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. 2 He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3 And He said to them, “Take nothing for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Family Supper

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

It's easy to be concerned about where we fit into the Kingdom of God, but we need to trust that God has prepared a unique, marvelous room for us.

I. Introduction a. Any identity thieves? i. Jon Mark Lipka ii. Born XXXX iii. Moved to xxxx iv. Moved to xxxx. v. Ordained deacon September 20, 2003, and priest June 2, 2007 vi. Married…oh, wait, not yet! vii. That’s where I’ve come from. b. Where I’m going, who knows? ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

‘u’ See What I’m Say In Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2012

A study in the Gospel of Mark 4: 33 – 34

Mark 4: 33 – 34 ‘U’ See What I’m Say In 33 And with many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were able to hear it. 34 But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples. There were two other Gospels ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:33-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Day Like No Other

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 17, 2012

Lent 3: A narrative sermon from the perspective of a seller of doves and pigeons. It is based on the account of Jesus first cleansing of the temple.

[Note: This is a narrative sermon told from the perspective of, Yoseph, a seller of doves and pigeons at the Temple on the day that Jesus came and threw out the sellers and money changers. I put on a ‘costume’ as I changed into the character of Yoseph. The message begins with a brief ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Field Trip Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 23, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 6: 7 – 13

Mark 6: 7 – 13 Field Trip 7 And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. 8 He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts— 9 but to wear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Palm Sunday - King Of Mercy

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 31, 2012

Palm Sunday is a day of stark contrast. An all powerful King enters on a colt, is rebuked by sinners who think themselves saints, and weeps over the city that is about to join in his execution.

Dakota Community Church April 1, 2012 Palm Sunday King of Mercy Today is Palm Sunday the day on the church calendar when we traditionally mark Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem beginning the final week of His life and leading up to the crucifixion on Good Friday followed by the glorious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Mennonite

Strange Witnesses

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Apr 7, 2012

This sermon asks why Jesus chose strange witnesses to the miracles of his life and the reality of his resurrection, and encourages us to share witness this ourselves.

Introduction Mary Magdalene is stooped at the entrance of the tomb where the body of Jesus had been interred. Mary had seen that the seal had been broken because the great stone at the entrance had been rolled back. Mary had run home to tell the others this distressing news and there’d ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18