Sermons on Tenderness:

Extend God’s Kindness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 30, 2012

God is the God of the second chance. Jonah got to see first-hand the remarkable grace of God, and come to a renewed understanding of His love and grace.

Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand Firm In The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show that the secret to standing firm in the faith is - FELLOWSHIP WITH THE BELIEVERS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you love the company of believers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the secret to standing firm in the faith is - FELLOWSHIP WITH THE BELIEVERS. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:1 (Amplified Bible) THEREFORE, MY brethren, whom I love and yearn to see, my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Continous Remembrance Before God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013

To show that we need to remember GOD. Remembering GOD acknowledges Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you always remember GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remember GOD. Remembering GOD acknowledges Him. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (Amplified Bible) Recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Teachers

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 3, 2013

The Scriptures cannot be interpreted correctly without the power of the Holy Spirits.

Introduction False prophets appeared in Israel during the day of the writing of the prophets spoken of. They were present in the first century church. Peter switched from writing about false prophets of the past to false teachers in the present actually their teaching was the same heresy. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's View On Slavery

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 3, 2013

Out of creation God perfectly designed us to be one with Him and all were equally with others

Introduction God reveals to us that he created man in his image, a spirit endowed with attributes resembling His own: to reason, to form rule of right, to manifest various emotions, to will, to act, and He gave man a body suited to such a spirit, that He created man “male and female,” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance - Finish Well Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013

It's not just how you start. You have to finish!

Perseverance: Finishing What We Start - Interviews - Anybody here serve in the military? Did you want to quit after the first week of basic training? At what time in your life were you most tempted to call it quits? As a Pastor, one cause of sadness is the failure rate among those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Basket, A Baby, A Mother’s Heart

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 15, 2012

Mother's Day

Introduction “The most important occupation on earth for a woman is to be a real mother to her children. It does not have much glory to it; there is a lot of grit and grime. But there is no greater place of ministry, position, or power than that of a mother.” “What can compare ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Grace At Work 14 - Pastor Teacher Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2013

Why combine the two terms, pastor and teacher into one category? What is the primary roll of the pastor and how is it to be accomplished? The Bible details high standards for those who would be elders or overseers in the church, who can meet these stand

Dakota Community Church February 17, 2013 Grace at Work - 14 Pastor Teacher The fourth and final gift listed in our passage is the gift of pastor-teacher. Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

At The Cross

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 26, 2011

Providing an opportunity for us to reflect on the cross of Jesus and of the Lord's table.

At the Cross August 7, 2011 John 19:17-42 Intro: I spent a good couple of hours last Monday floating down the Pembina river. It was a beautiful sunny day, the river was warm, and so we set out. If you’re not familiar with the Pembina, it is about an hour west, just past Wabamun lake, in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Gentleness (Gentle Love) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 4, 2011

Communion reflection from the Fruit of the Spirit on the character of Christ … specifically, gentleness.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: GENTLE LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Communion reflection from the Fruit of the Spirit on the character of Christ … specifically, gentleness. GALATIANS 5:13-26 SERMON As we prepare for communion we want to pause and shift our morning’s emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Bring It On

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 21, 2011

Too often, we run from challenges. Yet the people we love to read about in the Bible are impressive because they battled challenges. If God sends you on stony paths, He will provide you with strong shoes.

Opening illustration: A TV program on the History Channel featured the world’s most extreme airports. The one that caught my attention is no longer open, but it is one I had flown into. I agree that Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport was definitely a thrill ride for passengers and surely a challenge for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Those Who Find Them

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 16, 2011

God’s words are life to those who find them. So my question would be; what about those who don’t find them?

Proverbs 4:20 My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21. Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart; 22. For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh. Life and health sounds like a good way to go. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Predicted

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Looking at an advent story through Isaiah.

PREDICTED December 5, 2010 ISAIAH 40-55 I love surprises, but I don’t let anyone know that. Debbie could buy a present for me, tell me it’s in the next room, and I’ll shrug my shoulders and go about my business and I won’t go looking for that present. Why? Because ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wings Of Refuge

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2010

Funeral message, for Ekerete Akpaete, Nigerian, who died suddenly in the arms of his infant daughter.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, Dc, March 25, 2000 To experience great loss is difficult enough. To experience that loss in a far country, with few who understand, few who are close, is even more difficult. And when that loss means that those who depend on you will need you even more, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Arabian Nights

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 11, 2010

Paul trained in the desert of Arabia. It was a long night in his life. He now tells about those Arabian Nights and how they helped make him who he is. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Arabian Nights Galatians 1:11-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ArabianNights.html Where did you go to seminary? Or Bible college? This question is asked often of those in ministry. What they really mean, usually, is, "What camp are you in?" Paul trained in the desert of Arabia, and I'm sure ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist