Sermons on Tender Mercies:

The Perfecting Power Of Patience

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 26, 2001

I saw a plaque recently that said, “Lord, give me patience, and give it to me now!”

James 1:2-4; 5:7-12 The antiquated train on a branch line was creeping slowly through the countryside when suddenly it came to a dead stop. The only passenger in the car, a salesman riding the line for the first time, asked the conductor why they had stopped. The conductor said, “Nothing to worry ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

His Goodness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

As we continue in series on the fruit of the Spirit, we consider fruit of goodness.

Introductory Considerations 1. It is a word that is used much more than it is understood. Parents tell their children to be good and when a daughter behaves a mother will say "Good girl". When things have gone well, we will say - "that was a good day" Perhaps we had a good vacation or saw a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Us Give Thanks

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 23, 2002

With Thanksgiving coming up this week and the Holidays approaching. It would be a good time for us to reflect on how blessed we are as a people.

Let Us Give Thanks HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 11-23-02 With Thanksgiving coming up this week and the Holidays approaching. It would be a time for us reflect on How blessed we are as a people. Especially in S. Calif. and here at Harvest House Blessed first, because we are saved and are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Celebration To Actualization

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002

The sermon is designed to get persons to move beyond an actual observance to actively participate in carrying out the meaning behind the observance.

Beyond Celebration to Actualization (1 Peter 1:18-21). Holidays are extremely important in our lives. During holidays we eagerly look forward to spending time with loved ones and friends. Today, we celebrate one of the more significant days in the life of the Christian faith. Yes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Truth About Christian Character

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 10, 2006

This sermon deals with our character and what we need to look for in it. and also what we can Learn from it.

THE TRUTH ABOUT Christian Character 2 Peter 1:1-10 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Defining The Puropse Of Praise Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006

what is praise?

“ Defining the Purpose of Praise” Danny L. Williams January 9, 1999 Psalm 103:1-5 Intro: Have you ever been in a praise & worship service and you didn’t feel like Praising? And then you begin to ask your self, “What is the Purpose of Praise?? SURE We may have been there, What is it in us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light The Candle: Jesus Has Come

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 24, 2008

For Christmas Eve, just prior to the lighting of the Christ Candle. When we take our light from the Light of the World, we will be changed and we will leave traces of that change behind us.

One of the world’s great natural wonders is Mammoth Cave, in my home state of Kentucky. In Mammoth Cave there are more than 300 miles of caverns, there are mineral deposits that supplied the American army during the War of 1812, there are fish that have no eyes and need no eyes since they live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Baptist

Compulsion Or Compassion

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 4, 2009

In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship addressing what ought to be the motive for all of our actions as believers. Compassion not compulsion should to be the rule of faith that governs our decisions and actions.

Compulsion or Compassion Philemon 1:1-25 Introduction: Though one of the smallest books in the Bible, Philemon holds a treasure trove of spiritual instruction in practical Christian living. In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship as he addresses what ought to be ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Ambition Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 6, 2005

Part 4 of a study of Philemon

Ambition of Forgiveness Philemon 19-25 Studying through this small book in the New Testament we have seen great truths and have been challenged as we all face opportunities to offer and possibly even receive forgiveness. · First we looked at “The Ability of Forgiveness.” During this look we ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Awake To God's Light Of Salvation

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2007

LENT 3(A) - Believers awake to God’s light of salvation as God uses alarming threats of law to wake us up and then uses the gospel as our glorious dawn.

AWAKE TO GOD’S LIGHT OF SALVATION (Outline) March 11, 2007 LENT 3 - Isaiah 42:14-21 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Not everyone likes the morning. It can take a while to get adjusted to the day’s activities after a good night’s sleep. BUT for the believer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Four Voices Of Christmas - Hope

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This sermon focuses on four characters in the Christmas narrative and what their "voice" says to us. It uses the acrostic H-O-P-E to illustrate that in the end all the "voices" proclaim HOPE to a lost and dying world!

Four Voices of Christmas – Voices of Hope Sermon – December 25th 2005 In Fridays Boston Herald I read a story about a school in the eastern part of the state where the children were informed, at the ire of many parents, that they could not sing songs with and religious references in them. They ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Visitation: Jesus Is The Saviour Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 20, 2010

Jesus came into the world as the Saviour to reveal God’s glory and to bring us freedom from fear, the joy of salvation, and peace on earth.

THE VISITATION #2: JESUS IS THE SAVIOUR ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters • Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred. • Dear Santa, I’m not going to ask for a lot. Here’s my list: The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Don't Forget God

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 8, 2013

God said I don't want to be forgotten. I want to be remembered. It has always pleased the Lord for people to remember Him. Throughout the Bible God has reminded His people not to forget Him. In a hundred different ways the Bible says, “don't forget G

Main Text: Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number. Jeremiah 2:32 Intro: God said I don't want to be forgotten. I want to be remembered. It has always pleased the Lord for people to remember Him. Throughout the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Psalm Of The Sowing Saint

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

THE PSALM OF THE SOWING SAINT

Psalm 126:1-6 THE PSALM OF THE SOWING SAINT Intro: From Psalm 120 and continuing to Psalm 134, these Psalms are called “Songs of Degrees.” Psalm 126 is the seventh of these fifteen. I. THEIR PRAISE v. 1 When the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Profit From Brother

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 23, 2013

To show that we can also benefit from a brother when they do favors for us in connection with CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you profit from a brother? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can also benefit from a brother when they do favors for us in connection with CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:20 (Amplified Bible) Yes, brother, let me have some profit from you in the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal