Sermons on Starving:

Elijah: The Unpredictable Will Of God Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

We never get what we expect or deserve, we get what we need for spiritual growth, and we recieve grace and mercy.

Wouldn’t it have been easier if God just would’ve have simply killed Ahab and Jezebel and replaced them with a Godly king and queen? If I was advising Elijah on these matters that’s what I would have advised him to pray for. I mean a drought is a painful thing, no rain for 3 ½ years is bad. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Can I Be The Pencil You Use Today?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2002

I enlarge the thought of Mother Teresa on being a pencil in the Hand of God.

Lord, Can I be your pencil today? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Habakkuk 2:2 The Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision and make it plain... THAT HE MAY RUN THAT READS IT. Gal.6:9 And let us not grow weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Step Up To Blessings 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002

Part one of a two part message on the beatitudes.

21, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Step up to Blessings I Introduction: The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

I Dare You

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

You can’t outgive God

I Dare You 1. Prayer mtg. Preacher invited people to give testimony to their faith. Man tells story. Man lost job. Wife divorced. Living on street. Desperate, went into church, prayed. Put last $ into offering. 2. Man finished, congregation deeply moved, sat in silence. Woman in back row stood up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Uniqueness Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 21, 2002

Joseph, a unique character, with many challenges in his life can teach us how our uniqueness in Christ is not to be hidden.

Setting the scene: 17 year old Joseph is the favoured son of Jacob. His favour is acknowledged in his ¡¥richly ornamented robe¡¦. He is the 2nd youngest son of Jacob¡¦s favourite wife ¡V Rachel. He has 10 older brothers who envy him, even hate him. Joseph had been chosen by God in a dramatic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fathers Love

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 18, 2007

The love of God refelcted in teh Prodigal Son Parable.

“A Fathers Love” June 17, 2007 Me: My father turned 80 this week. Whenever he introduces us, no matter how old we are he says, “This is my boy.” He gets so excited whenever we go and visit. That’s the way parents are. John and Charles Wesley’s mother was asked which child she loved the most. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Behind The Fanfare Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is a living parable that carries a powerful message of what God’s kingdom and the Christian life is like

Luke 19:28-30 “Behind the Fanfare” INTRODUCTION Everyone likes a parade. We love the pomp, the colorful costumes, the loud music, the disciplined marching, the imaginative floats, and of course the smiles and the waves. Some parades are greater productions than others. Though I’ve never been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 12, 2008

Consider Your Ways. Are they wise? Are they truly profitable? Will they end well?

Consider Your Ways Haggai 1:6-7; 12 Intro People desperately seek to read the signs of the times. This is true in every area of life. People in every walk of life put forth an earnest effort to interpret the factors that contribute to either success or failure. They are eager to succeed in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Plan:complaining

Contributed by Steven Airey on Jan 7, 2006

GOD PROVIDED FOR THE ISRAELITES IN THE WILDERNESS AND JESUS PROVIDES FOR US TODAY

GOD HAS A PLAN: WITH REGARDS TO OUR COMPLAINING! When things are not the way we want them to be we have a tendency to complain-especially toward the leaders and then toward God. Exo 16:2 And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness: They ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-7

Denomination: Holiness

Prayer

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004

It is essential for believer’s to pray. The reason many Christians quit and give up is because of the lack of prayer.

Prayer Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC *December 01, 2004 1. Purpose of Prayer … one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us to pray . . .’ -Luke 11:1 Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a person’s life will suffer if he doesn’t pray, but I question ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Nov 22, 2006

When Jesus compares us to sheep, it may not be flattering, but it is apt.

Sheep don’t have a very good image, do they? If I asked what your favourite animal was, I doubt very much that any of you would say “sheep”. Our view of sheep is somewhat negative. We don’t say positive things like “Oh, he’s as strong as a sheep” or “She’s as wise as a sheep”. How about “as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Proving God With The First-Fruits

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

Understanding the concept of first-fruits and how to apply it

Proving God With The First-fruits Bishop David Ibeleme God wants to show Himself strong on your behalf – Zeph. 3:15ff. He wants to show Himself as El-Shaddai – The All Sufficient God. That’s why He said “Prove me with the tithes and offerings” – Mal. 3:7ff. He guaranteed certain things if we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Worth The Wait, Worth The Weight”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 6, 2018

From the cradle to the coffin, affliction and sorrow are the appointed lot of man. We all came into the world with a wailing cry, and we often leave with an agonizing groan. Compare these afflictions with the sufferings and sorrows of the God-Man...

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons About Relating

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 5, 2018

Much of life is about relationships. The more lessons we can learn from God’s Word about relationships —whether to others, to our leaders, or to God — the better.

Lessons About Relating (Ecclesiastes 4:9-5:7) 1. Christopher Cone has written a series of articles about the Japanese concept of Kaizen. It is a way of improving that is based upon a model introduced by Americans like W. Edwards Deming and consistent with Biblical principles. 2. He writes: ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choices . . . Choicesv . . . Choices Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

The future fulfilled in youthful squabbles

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Baptist