Sermons on Stretching:

Extraordinary God Of Ordinary Man Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 13, 2002

God’s majesty and love is a comfort to those who feel unimportant or insignificant.

I recently read about an old man, walking the beach at dawn, who noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked what he was doing. T His answer was that the stranded starfish would die if left in the morning sun. "But the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Other

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003

A children’s sermon illustrating our need to be rooted and grounded in Christ.

Children’s talk: Ephesians 3:14-21 Prop: Small Oak tree in a pot. Can anyone tell me what type of plant is in this pot? (Oak). Not that long ago, this little oak was just a small seed. Can anyone tell me what the seed of an oak is called? (Acorn). There’s even a well known proverb which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Contentment A Priceless Possession Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 7, 2006

True contentment depends not upon what we have but where we are -- In Christ (God)

PowerPoint Codes +New Slide, >Transition Mental Detectors — Ps 46 Everybody Is Searching For Something What Are You Searching For? + 1 in a series Contentment a Priceless Possession + Wisteria is the name of a lovely twisting vine with beautiful cascading blossoms. This flower of the pea family ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Firstborn From The Dead

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

If others came back to life before Jesus, then what does this phrase “firstborn of the dead” really mean?

INTRODUCTION Colossians 1:18 “And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.” Revelation 1:5 “and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Church Of God

By Him

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 13, 2006

Reminds us that true fulfillment and true victory comes not by our own works but BY HIM.

BY HIM Heb 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. BY HIM In myself I never had any good thing to say, or hope to look to, but when I confessed by sins and gave my life to him, I found ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Our Little World

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 11, 2003

Adam and Eve living in their little world.

LIVING IN OUR LITTLE WORLD 1 John 1:8 To read about the Garden of Eden, it seemed everything was wonderful and beautiful. Adam and Eve were living in their little world. I like to think the garden was like this time of the year, spring time. It was a time when all the birds were singing; a time ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Fairh Iii Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 15, 2007

The Life of faith is lived byfollowing an unseen God into unknown territory

The Life of Faith III Hebrews 11: 8-10, 17-19 I. Faith Answers the Door The implication in the original language is this; he answered the call while it was still ringing in his ears He gives up all in faith upon the invisible God He loses all to gain all A. Regardless of Human Circumstances Leaving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Great Grace!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 17, 2006

Are these the same men who ran from Jesus’ crucifixion? Many times we place a high emphasis on our faith, and what we can receive, but your grace and your faith is all about Jesus!

13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. 14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Weak Have Power

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006

We have power through God. Short Wed. Night Devotional.

Glenn Branham -Chapter 40 is the beginning of a new section in the book of Isaiah. It is the first chapter which looks beyond the captivity of Israel and on to the brightness of the future God has in store. This is one of the better known texts in the book of Isaiah. It is well-known because it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-29

Denomination: Holiness

The Adventure Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Going to the End with Faith guiding you there.

Sermon The Adventure of Faith Scripture: Exodus 14:10­22, especially verse 15 Introduction: Faith is an adventure, a way of life that involves interactive steps and crucial decisions. Faith often begins with a vision or revelation from God. It usually induces excitement and enthusiasm. However, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

It is mind boggeling to think God could love us even a little bit, nevertheless with a love that endures forever.

The Mystery Eph 3:14-21 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

The Poor Wise Man

Contributed by Terry Hagedorn on Dec 1, 2007

THe fourth WIse Man is the most important of all.

The Poor Wise Man Pastor Terry Hagedorn Calvary Baptist Church Reedsville, WV There was another wise man. There were not just three wise men! Tradition says that there were three because the wise men brought three kinds of gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh. (Gold speaks ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers Shield Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

The believers shield is his or her faith, our faith can be weak or strong, our faith needs to be anointed, the Holy Spirit energizes our faith

Eph 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Above all in this respect: It is through and by faith that we live the Christian life and war the Christian warfare. Eph 2:8 We’re saved by faith Acts 26:18 We’re sanctified by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

When We All Get To Heaven Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 12 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 12 “When We All Get To Heaven” Date: August 28, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 4:4-11 Introduction Since we did not have any music tonight let me begin by reading this Hymn (#514) Chapters 4-5, the church is in heaven and these chapters describe what is taking place ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson From The First Family

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 7, 2002

When it comes to His purpose in life, Jesus is no carpenter’s son.

A Lesson from the First Family 1. Possible, even probable, people see you in several different ways. May see as patient, some as hot-head. Only you know truth. Why don’t we recognize true nature of other people? Maybe simply forgetting. Mary upset with Jesus for staying behind. Angrily ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed