Sermons on Stunted Desert Bush:

A Divine Appointment

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 5, 2007

A divine appointment with Jesus brings about a dynamic alteration.

I have often been intrigued with the incidences in the Bible when people have, what appear to be, chance encounters with God. God is always at work in our world and He invites us to participate in what He is doing. Think about Moses on the backside of the desert. One day, he encounters a burning ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is The Pursuit Of Relationships. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 18, 2014

Love is the pursuit of relationships. There is much to know about how vast God's love is and how our love for one another and others can be.

There was as we know a Hui held last Saturday here at the hall. This was a time of interaction, a time of looking at how others answered questions that were asked and answered by all present. One thing that came out of the day was that The Salvation Army in Dunedin is still in the practise of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Framed - Pt. 1 - Mind Games Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 1, 2012

You are shaped by these forces. They determine your outlook, actions, and habits. Are you framed correctly?

Framed Pt. 1 – Mind Games There are many influences that have bearing on who you are. Your environment. Your education. The region in which you were raised. However, I believe that when it comes to defining you and determining the type of individual you will be there are a couple of factors ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Our Faith Blind ? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 27, 2016

Conversion stories, answered prayers in the form of miracles, creation and the ongoing existence of the persecuted church; is all evidence that God exists!

IS OUR FAITH BLIND – PART 2 Atheists Question: Isn’t our faith in God blind. After all, what evidence is there that a God you cannot touch or see actually exists? We began by examining the veracity of the Bible (a personal love letter from God in which our history, intimate details ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

When God Whispers.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 1, 2021

No one is immune from loneliness. Even godly men and women sometimes experience loneliness in their pilgrimage through this world. This message helped many in our church body.

When God Whispers. 1 Kings 19:1-4NKJV Introduction: A fifty-five-year-old woman threw herself from her fourteenth-floor apartment to the ground below. Minutes before her death, she saw a workman washing the windows of a nearby building. She greeted him and smiled, and he smiled and said hello to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Belonging In The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022

One of the most sought-after things in the Christian life is the will of God. What is God’s will for my life? How do I know that I’m in the will of God? What if God’s will for me is something I really don’t like? These are common questions, and maybe you have asked them yourself.

WHAT GOD'S WILL IS NOT 1. God’s will is not something that you find For some reason we tend to have this idea that we must discover God’s will for our lives. That’s not how it works. God is the one who finds YOU. Abraham did not choose God; God chose Abraham. David did not choose to become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Pitfalls And Discoveries- Wisdom Of Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017

the wisdom we can find in God's Word concerning our trials and temptation is life-changing.

Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries Wisdom with Trials and Temptations James chapter 1:5-1:18 Introduction- Good morning everyone, today we continue our study of the pitfalls of life and the discoveries that can be found to help us avoid them. Last week we looked at un-forgiveness as the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Any Excuse Will Do!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 26, 2007

We all give excuses. but when we give one to God, He knows the truth. An excuse is a reason not to do something. If you do that with God then any excuse will do!

Any Excuse will do! Luke 14:16-14:24 This morning we are going to talk about excuses. We all have made them. Some excuses are better than others. Some are more valid than others and some are just plain lame. I have heard that some girls when asked out on a date, and they did not want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Congregational

Simon's New Name Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 27, 2005

4th of 7 messages on the transformation of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the blessing and responsibility of confessing Jesus as Lord.

Simon’s New Name Ricky vs. Richard. My mother wanted Ricky. My dad wanted Richard in case I grew up to be a minister. Now that I’m a preacher I prefer Rick – or maybe “Flash”. Just kidding! That was Charlie Brown’s secret desire – to be called “Flash” by his friends and of course Lucy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#2the Greatest Man I Never Knew? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2005

Reba McEntire has a song about her Dad, The Greatest Man I never knew? We ponder not recogninzing God’s Presence among us.

#2 THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is #2 of a 2 part series, The Greatest man I never knew. REVIEW FROM THE PREVIOUS LESSON. It can be possible to be religious in form and not really know Jesus in a real personal way. We must KNOW HIM AND THE ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Generous Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 21, 2008

There are two ways to approach life, with a clenched fish or an open hand. A clenched fist person says: “All I have, I have gained on my own.” An opened hand person says, “All I have, God has provided and blessed. I am just a manager of all God has gi

Living a Generous Life Exodus 4:1-5 It took God speaking to Moses from a burning bush to get the attention of Moses and make a life-changing impact on Moses. Moses was about 40 years old when he left Egypt and fled to Midian and there he worked as a Shepherd 40 years for the Priest of Midian, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Getting Your Fight Back

Contributed by John Gaston on May 18, 2015

Hebrews 12:3 warns "lest you be weary and faint in your minds." This is a possibility for all, even great saints. Let's look at how Elijah became discouraged and the 5 ways God restored his fight.

GETTING YOUR FIGHT BACK 1 Kgs. 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some things seem to get bigger and bigger. 2. A Texas farmer went to Australia for a vacation. He met an Aussie farmer, who showed off his big wheatfield. The Texan said, "Oh! We have wheatfields at least twice as large." 3. Then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming The World

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 16, 2022

The theme of this week’s morning message what it takes to be overcomers in this world we live in. In our study we’ll get a clearer view of what is this world we must overcome, what prevents us from overcoming, and then what and who helps us become overcomers.

Overcoming the World 1 John 5:4-5 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iY0xWf7KuQ In the desert we’re not accustomed to creeping vines, but over the years we’ve seen our share. I remember living in Las Vegas that had a shaded part in the front yard next to the house, that had not only bushes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Follow The Leader Series Pt. 1 "The Invitation” Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

As kids we played follow the leader. As Children of God, who are you following?

From Genesis to Revelation God has being calling for man. God called to Adam in Genesis and in Revelation the Bible says Re 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, James 4:8

Wilderness, Wild Beasts & Waiters

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

Like Jesus, the road we are called to follow is sometimes dry and sometimes dangerous. But God ministers to us and renews us to continue on.

Walkin’ with Jesus: Wilderness, Wild Beasts & Waiters Scripture Text: Mark 1.9-15 BODY Today, we’re not following Jesus up another mountain. To-be-honest with-ya, …I wish we were! Climbing a mountain is a test of strength and will and determination. Climbing a mountain is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Nazarene