Sermons on Strangers Pilgrims:

Abram's Trouble With Lot Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 4, 2009

In the story of the initial strive between Abram and Lot once returning to Canaan, we can see the way that we should handle adversity and problems in life today.

Abraham: Following In The Footsteps Of Faith ABRAM’S TROUBLE WITH LOT Genesis 13:5-13 Intro: For Abram, everything isn’t smooth sailing! After his return to Canaan from his disastrous trip to Egypt, there arises a conflict between himself and his nephew Lot. It was a conflict that had serious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Nov 29, 2010

Thankfulness should be the hallmark of a Christian. The lack of thankfulness shows a heart in need of mending, instruction, and direction. Paul puts is simply like this: it is God’s will for you to be thankful. So let us examine what it is to be thankful.

Introduction It is that time of year again. Now I don't believe in preaching to the season, but follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and this time the Spirit is leading me to preach on Thankfulness. Our concept of Thanksgiving comes from the thoughts of first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When He Came Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2010

Short Exposition of Heb 10:1-7 regarding the incarnation of Christ

Text: Hebrews 10:1-7, Title: When He Came Into The World, Date/Place: NRBC 12/19/10, AM A. Opening illustration: In England there is a place called The Pilgrim Way. It is one of the many footpaths throughout the country, but it is unique in that it was the path that Christians, for hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Shoot My Kids!

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008

Happy Father’s Day. Sometimes our kids do drive us crazy, but if we keep our focus as dads, the day will come when we will launch them out into the world. Let’s give them a good shot!

I want to shoot my kids!!! Bring arrows Introduction In honor of Father’s day today I would like to take a look at Psalm 127:1-5 So if I am reading this correctly as fathers we should all want to “Shoot our children!!!” Now I know that can be understood several different ways and I don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Vineyard

Put Not Your Trust In Princes Or Political Parties Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 2, 2010

God does not call us to take political power, but to witness to the Gospel of truth, goodness and beauty, and to keep together our worship, law and ethics.

27th Sunday in Course October 2, 2010 Sacred Liturgy Series Last Sunday, a number of evangelical pastors mounted the pulpit and endorsed candidates running in the current elections. By doing so, they thumbed their noses at the Internal Revenue Service’s rulings against 501-c-3 ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Why Didn't My Mountain Move Part 2 Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 26, 2005

Some mountains in life are to be climbed, some are to be conquered, some are to be commanded, and some are cordoned off.

Why Didn’t My Mountain Move pt. 2 Intro: Part 2 of a series of messages on: WHY DIDN’T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? TEXT: Exodus 19:20 And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses [up] to the top of the mount; and Moses went up. KEY PASSAGE FROM TEXT: the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Condeming Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 24, 2005

A look at Pilate and the rolehe played in handing Jesus over to be crucified.

“God and Human Hands” “Condemning Hands” March 13,2005 ***Intro: Video of Jesus before Pilate from “The Passion” Pilate was the Roman Procurator of Judea from 26-36 AD. Judea was an imperial province which meant it was under the control of the emperor, Tiberius, directly. Pilate would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Church, The Mission, The Presidential Election

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2008

What shall the Church’s response be to the disaster of 2008?

Dedication of St. John Lateran Sunday, Nov 9 2008 In case this feast is somewhat confusing, let me just say that it has nothing to do with bricks and mortar. It has to do with being the Church. In the midst of the most divisive political season I have witnessed since the sixties, our Archbishop ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Catholic

Raised With Christ Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 22, 2008

Easter is a celebration of Christ the Victor over the powers of sin, death and evil. As batpized Christians, we share in the death and resurrection of Christ.

Easter Day Yr A, 23/03/2008 Col 3:1-4 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Raised with Christ” A grouchy husband made it into heaven along with his wife. However he was still rather ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Angels And Shepherds

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013

No person is an 'untouchable' to God: and the things revealed that first Christmas are such that 'angels desire to look into...'

ANGELS AND SHEPHERDS. Luke 2:8-20. To be a shepherd was not necessarily considered to be one of the higher occupations in the Judean province. This is surprising, since some of Israel's great leaders had been shepherds. Abraham had his flocks, as had Isaac. Jacob kept the flocks of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost: Power To Change

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 3, 2017

The Holy Spirit is the power of Christ manifest in the Believer; how are you using that power?

American revivalist Charles Finney often spoke of how God gave him mighty infillings of the Holy Spirit. At one point, he wrote of infillings …that went through me, as it seemed, body and soul. I immediately found myself endued with such power from on high that a few words dropped here and there to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Other

The Priority Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 21, 2016

Thankfulness is a critical tool in the believers toolbox, one highly valued by God Himself. It should become an addiction.

The Priority of Thankfulness (Ephesians 5:18-20, Colossians 3:16-17) 1. The idea of being Thankful is often left open-ended in our day. TO GOD. 2. Harriet was an atheist. One morning she & a Christian lady-friend stepped out into the glories of a beautiful fall morning. As Harriet saw the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Catch Up With That Star

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 23, 2012

God will lead you, if you will look up and step out. Real worship is not cheap. God will take you places you have never imagined and by routes that you never had planned; but don't despair, plod on.

On Course all the Way to the Finish---Determination Faithfully Following without Fanfare Mt. 2:2,9,10 Rev. 22:16 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. (KJV) 16 Yo Jesús he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where God Commands The Blessing - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Nov 11, 2011

We are born to win but most of us are programmed to fail (there are a few exceptions). Do you ever feel like your life is like a maze and you’re trapped in that maze? You know in your heart there is a plan and purpose for your life if you could only find

Psalm 133 (New Living Translation) A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. 1 How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! 2 For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Day

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

Celebrate the Lord’s Day!

The Lord’s Day September 2, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Celebrate the Lord’s Day! Focus Passage: Exodus 20: 8-11 Baptist Faith and Message says: VIII. The Lord’s Day The first day of the week is the Lord’s Day. It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist