Sermons on Storm Clouds:

Trials Dissected

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Everyone, at this very moment is in a trial, heading for a trial, or just coming out of one. What we do with that trial is solely up to us.

Trials Dissected James 1:1-12 Introduction Everyone, at this very moment is in a trial, heading for a trial, or just coming out of one. What we do with that trial is solely up to us. I. The Purpose of Trials (vv. 1-6) a. JOY i. Trials (peirasmois), describes things that put a person to the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of Small Things Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 30, 2006

wHILE SOME ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO THOUSANDS, OTHERS ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO A FEW. IRREGARDLESS OF YOUR CALLING, DO NOT DISCREDIT IT, RATHER WALK IN IT.

SCRIPTURE: JOHN 6:1-15 SUBJECT: THE GREATNESS OF SMALL THINGS (ANDREW) MERRIAM-WEBSTER DEFINES OXYMORON AS: A COMBINATION OF CONTRADICTORY WORDS. CRUEL KINDNESS LITTLE BIG MAN TIGHT SLACKS PRETTY UGLY OLD NEWS IN A REAL SENSE TO SUGGEST THAT SOMETHING SMALL – GREAT . . . HOW CAN SOMETHING ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beautiful Face

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 2, 2007

The face, form and fame of the Lord Jesus.

"Many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men: So shall he sprinkle many nations". 1. THE FACE OF THE LORD JESUS The Psalmist often referred to the face of the Saviour e.g. Psalm 27:8 "When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:14-15

Community Of Impact

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 29, 2007

salt, light, impact--

Intro: what if you met someone who gathered a handful of people together and began to talk about this group making an impact on the entire world. What if He made statements like, this message will be told everywhere, even to the ends of the earth. Jesus did exactly this: He said, His church would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Life Of Constant Triumph

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Mar 1, 2007

God’s will for our lives is for us to live in constant victory. Choose to live ahead of your contemporaries. Choose to live above your circumstances. Choose to live beyond your capabilities.

INTRODUCTION: Paul gave us the reason for thanksgiving.God’s will for our lives is for us to live in constant victory. In spite of this and other scriptures, why is it still a difficult task to convince many of us that God wants us to constantly live a victorious life? I. CHOOSE TO A LIFE OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strong Faith

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008

I want to turn to the subject of Faith and how to develop strong faith. We look at Abraham our father of faith as we study this. Our aim will be to develop strong faith that will cause us to be successful in life.

Introduction: We have been talking about signs of faith and being filled with the Holy Spirit for these signs to accompany us. Today I want to turn to the subject of Faith and how to develop strong faith. We look at Abraham our father of faith as we study this. Our aim will be to develop ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-22

Denomination: Charismatic

A Woman Of Grace Series

Contributed by Craig Hale on Apr 16, 2008

Introduction: What would be your best definition of a friend you might want to analyze it in this way what does a friend look like how do they act. In the bible Jesus is our best and closest friend. I have heard it said many times that a true friend

A. TRUE FRIENDSHIP HAS A COMMITING HEART v10,” “No they said to her. “We will go with you to your people. 1. From verses 1-10 Naomi is in the worst of times she is a widow and back in those days widows where not considered or no longer welcomed in the community Naomi’s sons later had died ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation, Part 39 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 29, 2008

Study of the Book of Revelation

Heaven is final, Part 1 Revelation 21:1-27 Two parts to this final message in Revelation – Heaven is revealed to you and I Heaven is controlled and given by one, and always will be - God created the world (Gen 1:1), and He sustains it to the very end – there is no other - His delivery of this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parade Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 14, 2009

To some Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was triumphant. According to Philippians, it was an act of obedience by Jesus on his way to the cross.

Philippians 2:5-11 “Parade of Obedience” INTRODUCTION [Picture of hag and beautiful lady] We can see by this image that though people look at the same image, they do not always see the same thing. Looking at this picture some of you will see an old hag, while others will see a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

An Oasis In The Desert Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009

Someone once said that you and I might be the only Bible someone ever reads, so we need to be something worth reading. Are you available to be that shelter for a non-believing friend?

An Oasis in the Desert by Otis McMillan The word “oasis” has a refreshing sound to it, does it? It means a retreat, a haven, or a sanctuary. Read and meditate on these verses from Isaiah 32. "And a man shall be as a hiding place from the wind, and a shelter from the tempest, like streams of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Left Behind Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 2, 2006

At the death of a loved one we can feel left behind. God tells us - He will never leave us behind if we trust in Him.

Left Behind There is no gathering that tugs at our heartstrings the way that a funeral service does. Something about being left behind stirs our emotions and brings a profound sense of loneliness to our hearts. In the twinkling of an eye, a loved one passes from life to death. From the temporal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Prophets

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 1, 2013

Satan wants the believers never to grow spiritually but believe in his lie. Beware!

False prophets! Jeremiah 23:15”…..For from the prophets of Jerusalem Profaneness has gone out into all the land.” Because the daughter was falling sick often, the parents (who are Christians) changed the name of their daughter from Sindhu to Mary, because the word ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clamp Your Mouth!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 23, 2014

We live in a competitive world of one-up parenting; however, Mary treasured up all these things in her heart!

Clamp your mouth! Luke 2:19”But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” Imagine the news being told to Mary by the shepherds, that a baby would be born and He would be Savior, who is Christ the Lord! Mind boggling! We live in a competitive world of one-up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prowling Lion

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 28, 2015

Satan tries to destroy us, but God prevails.

The Prowling Lion January 25, 2015, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Satan tries to destroy us, but God prevails. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 5:8-10 Supplemental Passage: Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. (James 4:7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

"The Benediction"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jun 14, 2015

This benediction (composed from various songs, scriptures and traditions) encourages believers to bless God and asks God's blessings upon them. This is shared in honor of my birth church - The New Metropolitan Baptist Church - where it was composed.

The Benediction Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! - Why? Because: God and God alone created everything we call our own; From the mighty to the small, the glory of them all, is God’s and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist