Sermons on Standing In The Gap:

The Soil Of Slander - James 4:11-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

Are you guilty of judging God's law?

James 4:11 Brothers, do not speak against one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges his brother speaks against the law and judges the law. When the law you judge, you are not a doer of law but a judge. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

What Kind Of Person Do You Want To Be? (James 1:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 19, 2022

James encourages us to be all-in for God, responding "in faith" to testings, and steadfastly live in faithfulness toward God and people.

Who do you want to be? (James 1:1-12) Today, we begin a new series on the letter of James. The sort of weird thing about teaching on James, from my perspective, is that I've done this before. Maybe 10 years ago, I preached through James in two little churches in Kulm and Medina. I'm ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Jacob’s Trouble

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 26, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 30: 1 – 24

Jeremiah 30: 1 – 24 Jacob’s Trouble 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 “Thus speaks the LORD God of Israel, saying: ‘Write in a book for yourself all the words that I have spoken to you. 3 For behold, the days are coming,’ says the LORD, ‘that I will bring back from ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In Christ: The Real Life

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

The completed work of Jesus as our Christ gives us the life God intended in the beginning.

IN CHRIST: THE REAL LIFE 4-28-02 I Peter 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The Apostle Peter wrote primarily to believing Jews who were dispersed throughout the Roman Empire. They were not citizens where they live… but resident aliens. They had no rights as citizens… consequently they ended up on the short ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Missing A Chance To Be Together

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2003

Are we loosing the art of being together? God would like us to BE TOGETHER!

HEAR THE INVITATION TO BE ---- WITH /TOGETHER/  knit together! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com MISSING A CHANCE TO BE TOGETHER? Matthew 23:37 O, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, HOW OFTEN WOULD I HAVE GATHERED THY ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2, Matthew 23:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel Is All That Matters Series

Contributed by Kamal Weerakoon on May 24, 2003

Why do we have so little impact on our world? Why are we so much like the world, and so un-like our heavenly Father? The second half of Philippians ch 1 challenges us to get our priorities right - the Gospel is all that matters!

Introduction Imagine this. You’ve become a missionary. You’ve gone to a foreign country that hasn’t heard the Gospel. You try not to be a foreigner, you try and fit in with them. You take on their customs and habits. You wear their clothes, eat their food, learn their language. You love ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faithful Fathers

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Abraham

Abraham, a picture of a Father, Genesis 22 Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ, June 16, 2002 Three boys were bragging about their fathers. The first one said, "My father runs so fast he can fire an arrow, start running, and get there before the arrow!" The second one said, "That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Lamb: Advent 2001 Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 27, 2001

Shows the Jesus is the Lamb sent to take away the sins of the world (Part of an Advent Series)

"Jesus the Lamb: Advent 4 2001" John 1:29-35 and Isaiah 53 Robert Warren December 22nd, 2001 John 1:29-35, The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Would God Vote For You? [candidates For Revival]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2004

The election is over, and now the Church’s focus should turn to where our true hope is: NOT THE WHITE HOUSE/STATE HOUSE/COURT HOUSE, BUT GOD’S HOUSE, AND YOUR HOUSE, AND MY HOUSE!

WOULD GOD VOTE FOR YOU? [Candidates for Revival] EZEKIEL 22:30 [This will be presented over several weeks...] [much of outline courtesy Life Action Ministries.] Introduction God chooses to use ordinary people who are yielded to Him to accomplish His purposes in this world that we live in. We ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget Your Change Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 14, 2008

Communicate clearly the truth of the Bible

DON’T FORGET YOUR CHANGE WE NOW HAVE GOD’S TRUTH Romans 1.16 S: Bible C: Evangelism Th: Never the Same Again Pr: CLEARLY COMMUNICATE THE TRANSFORMING TRUTH OF THE BIBLE. ?: How do we accomplish this communication? KW: Practices TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four practices that will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Stones To Faith: Diligence

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The sixth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’ (Mother’s Day 2008)

(Slide 1) Last Sunday during the bridal shower that was held here after worship, I thought that it would be a very helpful thing to have several married men take the groom-to-be out to lunch and share with him some important advice we had learned from our marital experiences. So we did… four ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Church Of God

When The Pastor Makes A Hard Decision

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 14, 2010

Pastors have a difficult job in many ways, contrary to the 'He only works on Sundays' mindset many in the church have. Spiritual stress is unlike stress of any other kind. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

When the Pastor Makes a Hard Decision 2 Corinthians 7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HardDecision.html Pastors have a difficult job in many ways, contrary to the 'He only works on Sundays' mindset many in the church have. For one thing, spiritual stress is unlike stress of any other kind, and it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Gifts Did The Magi Give? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2006

Wise men came late to the party... but at least they showed up. Then - as now - many are too busy to bother. Why would so many people seek something else to focus on during the Christmas season?

OPEN: It was almost Christmas Day, and the mother of a 3 year old boy was furiously running from store to store trying to get her last minute shopping done. Suddenly she realized that her son’s pudgy little hand was no longer in hers. Frantically she began to look around and then not finding him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Witness

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 18, 2006

Be a walking witness, not a talking witness. How beautiful are the feet... Student ministry PowerPoint format.

Be a Walking Witness 14How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

#2divine Appointments: The Darker The Night, The Greater The Light.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 7, 2007

What would I do today, if I knew tomorrow would be my last day? When darkness is pressing us on all sides, God has a light. Remember Divine appointments.

#2 DIVINE APPOINTMENTS, THE DARKER THE NIGHT, THE GREATER THE LIGHT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two. I. WHAT IF WE COULD UNDERSTAND WHAT LIES BEFORE US? MOST OF US WOULD SET OUR FACE TO THE WALL, EVALUATE OUR CHOICES, AND CORRECT OUR ATTITUDES. A. The other night my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God