Sermons on Strangers Pilgrims:

Letting God Be God In Death #1 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This is the first in a series of message dealing with Letting God Be God in all areas of our lives. This offering is an attempt to show how we can allow God be God God when we experience the pain and perplexity of Death.

“In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried.” On Saturday a week ago, I went to King’s Convenience Store across the way to procure some nutriment for my body, because I had become famished. And while I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

Anchor Points For Church Growth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 10, 2002

In light of a desire for church growth many abandon the anchoring points that bring God’s blessing.

ANCHOR POINTS FOR CHURCH GROWTH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty Men Of The King Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 1, 2003

A beautiful picture of those that come to Jesus, and those he desires to use.

“Mighty Men of the King” Sermon Series A Man after God’s Own Heart Part 3 Date: November 2, 2003 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 Introduction This morning we will continue in our study of the life of David. David although a sinner; a man who commits two of what we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

Hallmarks Of A Growing Church

Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008

The seed for this sermon came from one I copied and read from SermonCentral but I did not copy the contributors name and do not know who to give the credit

HALLMARKS OF A GROWING CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Up Before Your Dead Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 18, 2009

In the Christian life, we will all face times of lose. And with that lose we will grief, but what we do after that grieving period is crucial.

Following In the Footprints of Faith STANDING UP FROM BEFORE THE DEAD Genesis 23:1-20 Intro: We have been privileged to walk with Abraham through the peaks and valleys of a life well lived. We have seen him leave his homeland to walk with God by faith. We have witnessed his successes and his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"The Way Of The Wise” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 25, 2018

If we live according to the wisdom God gives, He will protect us and direct us.

When you go on a trip, do you prefer to go the direct route or the scenic route? A lot of what you prefer depends on your situation. As a kid growing up in Jal, NM, while my grandparents were alive, our family traveled to visit relatives in Pennsylvania every year. Dad got two weeks vacation, so, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Good Intentions

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 4, 2019

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 29: 1 – 30

1 Chronicles 29: 1 – 30 Good Intentions 29 Furthermore King David said to all the assembly: “My son Solomon, whom alone God has chosen, is young and inexperienced; and the work is great, because the temple is not for man but for the LORD God. 2 Now for the house of my God I have prepared with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

1 Peter, Ch.2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

Christians cannot stay the way they are, and Peter urges his people to do away with evil things and set their hearts on that which can nourish life.

Tom Lowe 4/3/2021 Text: 1 Peter, Chapter 2 (KJV) 1Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby: 3If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious4To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Staying On Track Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK

BIG IDEA: FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK IN THE RACE TO GLORY TO JOIN OUR SAVIOR, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Gromacki: "In this section, the apostle challenged the believers to experience the joy of maturity." I. (:15-16) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grounds Of Comfort

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

GROUNDS OF COMFORT. Text: "“Let not your heart be troubled” (John 14:1). 1. Jesus reassures us that those who put their trust in Him have a sure place in the Father’s house (John 14:2-3). Jesus has left us as the forerunner to search out a resting place for us. He is our passport home. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Israel Went Out Of Egypt.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 15, 2023

A defiant celebration of God's sovereign power.

WHEN ISRAEL WENT OUT OF EGYPT. Psalm 114:1-8. The exuberance of this Psalm is immediately evident. It is a recollection of Israel’s redemption story, beginning from when the descendants of Jacob made their exodus from Egypt. It is the prelude to the founding of what Stephen, the first Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 114:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is A Continual Adjustment Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 24, 2024

We have all seen many adjustments take place in our lives. Some fairly easy and some not so easy. If it were not for God and His Word, we would struggle to manage through.

Think with me of some of the changes and adjustments Ann has seen and experienced in her almost 82 years of life. 1. Household duties: Washing, ironing, heating, cooking, and bathing. 2. Transportation 3. Communication: mail, phones, computers 4. Ann has experienced her final adjustment. We, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

From The Flight Into Egypt To The Massacre Of The Innocents.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2024

A time to stand still, and a time to move forward.

FROM THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT TO THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Matthew 2:13-18. MATTHEW 2:13. Joseph was called into exile. It is important that we do not linger in the place where we have been, but continue to follow the leading of God in our spiritual walk. After all, wherever God places us we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Altogether Vanity Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 21, 2020

David knew that if ever a man deserved to be punished by the living God for flagrant sin, for abuse of privilege, position, and power, for high-handed wickedness, then he was the man.

January 15, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 39: Altogether Vanity (Part 1) A psalm of David. PART 1 DAVID’S PLEDGE (VERSES 1-3) Part 2 David’s Plea (verses 4-5) Part 3 David’s Plight (verses 6-11) Part 4 David’s Plan (verses 12-13) Psalm 39 (KJV) Part 1: David’s Plea (verses 1-3) 1 I said, I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remember What You’ve Got Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 28, 2020

Paul tells us that before we became Christians, we had nothing of value. What did Paul tell us we had that makes a difference in our lives?

OPEN: The year was 1905. There was a baseball game between the Rhyolites and Beattys in Salt Lake City. The batter stepped up to the plate and hit a ground ball toward First Base - but it struck a small rock and shot off at an angle. Fortunately the 1st baseman (William Giffiths) easily fielded ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ