Sermons on Tent Maker:

God Is In Control Of The Nations Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 16, 2014

Does God create nations for His purposes? Does God destroy nations for His purposes? Does God relent of His intended punishment if a nation repents and turns to Him? These and other questions need to be answered in this world of nations in turmoil.

God is in control - or is He really? Last Sunday we took a look at - is God in control of the earth, planets, stars, etc., basically, all of nature Next Sunday we'll be looking at - is God in control of you and me Today - is God in control of the nations So, is God in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lord Keeps Me Alive

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 28, 2014

To show that the LORD keeps us alive and preserves our lives from all evil.

I. EXORDIUM: Who keeps you alive? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD keeps us alive and preserves our lives from all evil. IV. TEXT: Psalms 121:7 (Amplified Bible) 121:7 The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life. V. THESIS: Praise, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham's Third Test: Bitterness Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 18, 2013

Lot is in a "lot" of trouble if Abram has any bitterness.

Show video “Rebuilding” My mom died last Sunday. I had promised her that I would perform her funeral. There were quite a few loved ones concerned that it would be too much for me to handle. But I experienced the Holy Spirit in a way as I never have before. The beginning of the year ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Come To The Well Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 28, 2013

The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. It can be a difficult decision to discern whether God wants you to be a confronter like Abraham or peacemaker like Isaac (God can/does bless both approaches)

Come To The Well Part 1 of 2 Gen. 26.18-26 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. 1 In about 2091 B.C., God told Abraham to leave Haran & go to Canaan, promised ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Pentecost: A Pouring Out” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 17, 2014

The pouring out of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost was promised and portrayed in the Old Testament.

"Pentecost: A Pouring Out” Acts 2:14-21 OUTLINE: I. Old Testament Pouring Out 1. Water (1 Sam. 7:6)- turn to God in repentance. 2. Dust or Dirt- (2 Sam 20:15, Isa. 37:33, Jer. 6:6, Ezek 4:2) 3. God’s Wrath: (Isa 42:25)- Points to the bowls in Revelation. 4. Oil- consecrated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

That's Just The Way I Am Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018

People are formed by NATURE and NURTURE, which they cannot control, but also by CHOICES, which they can control. They can choose VALUES, PERSPECTIVE, and ACTIONS. Yet how free to choose are they? Those who receive Christ are "born of God" (John 1:12-13)

“THAT’S JUST THE WAY I AM”—Genesis 25:19-34 (Series on the life of Jacob: “Life is Messy; God Is Faithful”) “That’s just the way I am.” People say that, and maybe we say it about ourselves: “I’m shy…I’m not very tactful…I’m not assertive…I’m not a sensitive guy…My emotions take over…I’m a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Only Skilled Applicants Need Apply

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 8, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 31: 1 – 18

Exodus 31: 1 – 18 Only Skilled Applicants Need Apply 31 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 3 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Heaven-According To Genesis Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 26, 2017

Heaven is revealed in the book of Genesis. What are some things we will get to do in heaven?

Title: Heaven- According To Genesis Place: BLCC Date: 5/7/17 Text: Genesis 1-3, Revelation 19-21 CT: Heaven is revealed in the Book of Genesis. [Screen 1] FAS: In fall 2014, Rolling Stone magazine interviewed Stephen King, who has spent his career writing about death. When the interviewer ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Delayed Obedience Is Disobedience

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Delayed Obedience is Disobedience

Delayed Obedience is Disobedience Genesis 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee, a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Donny Yarbrough on Jun 2, 2017

Message about God's grace from our Grace Living series through Ephesians. Illustrations gathered from various sources.

Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 His name was John. He had deserted the Royal British Navy and was caught, flogged and demoted. After that he made up disrespectful songs about his ship’s captain and was demoted again. Furthermore, he prided himself in creative profanity and sharp-witted attacks on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Moral Man Condemned Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

Part 36 of our Genesis series dealing with Abraham and Abimelech

A Moral Man Condemned (Genesis part 36) Text: Genesis 20:1-18 By: Ken McKinley Well we’ve made it to Genesis chapter 20, we’re not quite half-way through this book, and if we’ve learned anything so far, it’s that these men of God in Genesis were just as bone-headed as we are. Adam sinned against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Conversation With God Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 3, 2018

Habakkuk wonders why God is slow in answering his prayers and why He delays in punishing Judah's evil. He is surprised that God will use the even more wicked Chaldeans as His rod of punishment.

Otab so“A Conversation With God!” Habakkuk 1-3 David P. Nolte Please turn in your Bible to the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk was one of the Minor Prophets of which there were 12 in number. They not called Minor because they’re under 21. They’re not called Minor because they’re ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-20, Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil’s Last Throw

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 19, 2018

Just before people are delivered or have break-through salvation, the enemy usually puts up one final fight to keep them from being saved. Fear not; Jesus is the Conqueror. Hold fast to Him and you'll get victory!

THE DEVIL’S LAST THROW Mk. 9:14-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two men met at a bus stop and struck up a conversation. One of them kept complaining of family problems. Finally the other said, 2. "You think you have family problems? Listen to my situation. A few years ago I met a young widow with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Longings To Be Followed-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 12, 2016

1 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-I—John 8:12 Attention: VBS Theme this week: ‘Following Jesus, The Light of the world.’ There are many things we long for... Things that may or may not be Christ honoring, such as... Personal recognition, Power over others, Overly expensive vehicle(s), ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 11, 2017

Jesus warns us through an unnamed woman about the dangers of looking back to a life that we are called to leave behind in Luke 17:32

Remember Lot's Wife Introduction:  This past Wednesday was Women's Day, a day to remember women's rights, and the Lord calls his disciples to remember one woman in Luke 17:32.  There is no warning in all the Bible more sobering than this one.  The Bible says that Lot was a righteous man, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational