Sermons on Strength Of Israel:

What Is Sunday For?

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This sermon begs the question... "What should we do on a Sunday?"

Luke 13:10-17 10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, "Woman, you are set free ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Table Manners

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

Do we look to exhalt ourselves or humble ourselves?

Luke 14:1 NIV One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. 7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Onesimus

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This is a sermon about Onesimus. We should act out of love, not out of duty.

Philemon 1:1-22 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, 2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than Enough Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

More Than Enough sermon series week 1, for stewardhip.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than Enough 2 - Giving Stories Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

More than Enough Stewardship Sermon series, week 2.

“Giving Stories” First off, I want to thank everyone who submitted their own “Giving Stories.” It makes a huge difference and I’m glad you took the time. This next week, you have another opportunity to help with the sermon. The assignment is “Celebration Sunday.” We will be celebrating all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than Enough 3 - Celebration Sunday Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

More Than Enough Sermon Series for Stewardship, week 3

Nehemiah 8:9-12 9 Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to them all, "This day is sacred to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep." For all the people had been weeping as they listened to the words of the Law. 10 Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than Enough 4 - Jars Of Oil Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

More Than Enough Sermon Series for Stewardship - Week 4.

2 Kings 4:1-7 NIV The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, "Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves." 2 Elisha replied to her, "How can I help you? Tell me, what do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trick Or Treat - Reformation Sunday

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This is a sermon done on Halloween/Reformation Sunday. Dressed as a pirate. Oh joy!

1 John 1:5-10 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hidden Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2008

God always reveals Himself in personal ways. Three times "hidden" appears in Colossians: to show that there is meaning in our suffering, to demonstrate that transformation can come, to call us to personal commitment, all at the right times.

Every child loves to play “Hide and Seek”. And every grandparent loves to play with them. But the lesson I learned is that playing “Hide and Seek” is a delicate operation. It is a test of grandpa’s interpersonal skills. “Hide and Seek” is about more than using your powers of observation to find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2008

The Gold in life’s marathon is pleasing God. Too often we burden ourselves with a different focus which asks, "What’s in it for me?¨ Sometimes it’s not even about that but focuses on what everyone else expects or how he or she believes I should perfor

“When the odds are stacked against you” Scripture reading/text: Hebrews 12:1-3 VIDEO CLIP - ALIEN Last week Glenys spoke on “Clearing the Hurdles” - Perdita Felician: “I won’t quit until the final hour.” - Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs medalist raised by a single mom (two Olympians in this story) We learned ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

"My Grace Is Sufficient For You"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 8(B) - Our loving Lord declares: "My grace is sufficient for you." Believers learn that in weakness is God’s strength and in weakness is godly boasting.

“MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOU” (Outline) July 6, 2008 -- PENTECOST 8 -- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRO: Last week studied God’s truly amazing grace. Very simply stated: God’s grace is God’s undeserved love. In our wickedness and in our rebellion we deserve only eternal punishment and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Levantate

Contributed by Hugo Ramos on Apr 24, 2008

Levantate!!!

Levantate TEXTO BASE: ISAÍAS 60:1-3 “1Levántate, resplandece; porque ha venido tu luz, y la gloria del Señor ha nacido sobre ti. 2Porque he aquí que tinieblas cubrirán la tierra, y oscuridad las naciones; mas sobre ti amanecerá el Señor, y sobre ti será vista su gloria. 3Y andarán las naciones a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

Encourage Yourself In The Lord

Contributed by Nigel Graham David on Oct 20, 2010

There are times when we do not have anybody to encourage us, so we must learn to encourage ourself in the Lord.

Encourage Yourself In The Lord Introduction 1Samuel.30:1-6. “And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire.” 2: “And had taken the women captives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Holding Your Hand

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2008

We all face a variety of issues that threaten to make us stumble. Seeing the prosperity of the wicked caused the psalmist to question the goodness of God. But God squeezed his hand and reassured him that, given the judgment of God, the wicked do not reall

Opening illustration: One of the joys of being with kids is holding their hands. We do it to keep them safe while crossing the street, or to keep them from getting lost in a crowd. And whenever they stumble and lose their footing, we grab their little hands tighter to keep them from falling. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing On Your Faith

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 4, 2008

Our faith should not be for our generation alone, but, like those in the hall of faith, we must have something strong we can pass along.

Passing On Your Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 12/07/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:20-21 Key verse: Romans 1:17 - For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith. Premise: Our faith should not be for our generation alone, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-21

Denomination: Baptist