Sermons on The Courts Of The Lord:

What It Takes To Partake Of The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 23, 2001

how to be a worthy participant in the Lord’s Supper

Part Four of Sermon Series - Reception of Communion August 26, 2001 Just recently President Bush visited Kansas City. Afterwards, they interviewed some people from Kansas City to talk about their meeting with the President. Of course, you had the interview with the disgruntled protestors ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-30

Denomination: Lutheran

"Do We Love The Lord Enough?"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 31, 2001

Do we love the Lord enough to serve Him in every aspect of life?

Title: “Do We Love The Lord Enough?” Scripture: John 2:23-25 Introduction: Jesus has just begun His earthly ministry. He had turned the water into wine over in Cana, had gone back to Capernaum, and then on from there He had gone up to Jerusalem to observe the Passover feast. He then ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Lord Among Us? - Moaning And Mannah Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The Israelites complain that God isn’t looking after them. So he provides them with food, but with conditions.

In 1 Cor 10, Paul warns his readers about what happened to the people of Israel during the Exodus. Listen to what he says: "These things happened to them to serve as an example, and they were written down to instruct us, on whom the ends of the ages have come." In case you were wondering why we’re ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What Has The Lord Done For You?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is tremendous power in simply telling the truth about how we came to the Lord.

Thesis: There is tremendous power in simply telling the truth about how we came to the Lord. Intro.: 1. It's Sunday AM and you're "channel grazing" through the TV channels. a. Your attention is drawn to a popular "Christian Talk Show." 1) Host (immaculately dressed, hair perfect) is all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:15-19

Does It Really Pay To Serve The Lord?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

We have all asked at one time or another whether it is worth the sacrifice to serve God. May I tell you the answer is yes!

Does It Really Pay To Serve The Lord? Matthew 19:27 Intro: This passage of scripture deals with the time when Jesus had told the rich young ruler to sell out the god of riches in his life and follow Jesus, if he chose to go to heaven. He had told the disciples that it would be extremely difficult ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Restore Us, O Lord God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005

This text is a prayer of desperation! It is the prayer of people who were once used to having God’s presence and God’s power – that power being long absent and sorely missed. It is the prayer of one out of touch with God.

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us! Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. O LORD God of hosts, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sovereign Lord Who Knows Us

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 2, 2006

Will the All-Knowing King of kings recognize you at His return? How can you be sure that He would acknowledge you in His Glorious Presence?

"Not everyone who says to me, `Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, `Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Tomorrow The Lord Will Do Amazing Tings!

Contributed by Johnny Chase on Sep 16, 2006

A motivational message on going forward, that if we will do what God asked and follow his direction he truly will do amazing things!

God will do Amazing Things! Joshua 3:1-17 1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: "When you see the ark of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus-The Ever-Present Lord Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

WHERE IS JESUS NOW? WHERE IS HIS PRESENCE? AND WHERE IS HE IN RELATIONSHIP TO YOU?

Let me begin with a question which you can respond to in the privacy of your own heart. WHERE IS JESUS NOW? WHERE IS HIS PRESENCE? AND WHERE IS HE IN RELATIONSHIP TO YOU? - Close by… shaping your life in constant ways? - Perhaps not so close or constant but a central figure in your overall ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006

We all face insecurities. Some really struggle wondering if God really loves them. This topical message tries to reassure them.

Lord, Do You Love Me? Text: 1 John 3:1-2 “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Lord You Have Known Me

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 16, 2006

We live in a hurry=up world where people often suffer in silence, thinking no one notices or cares; we need a better view – a vision such as Hagar affirmed, the God of My Vision who hears me.

2nd after Epiphany Year B LORD you have known me you have known me Psalm 139__1-17 Prayer Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Lord Hide Me From Me!!!

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 25, 2006

THIS OUTLINE GIVES THE "CHRISTIAN" A GLIMPS OF THE UNRESOLVED ISSUES WE ALL LIVE WITH BUT NEVER DEAL WITH, THEREFORE, WE BECOME OUR WORST ENEMIES WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING THAT WE ARE. BECAUSE WE HAVE NEVER UNDERSTOOD THAT "transparency" IS A STEP TO HEALING.

LORD HIDE ME FROM ME Psalms 17:5 - 17:8 INTRODUCTION I HAVE READ MANY PSALMS OF DAVID AND HAVE BEEN OVERWELMED BY MOST OF THEM BUT THIS PARTICULAR PASSAGE HAD REALLY BLOWN ME AWAY AND GAVE ME A REVELATION ABOUT US AS CHRISTIANS AS IT RELATES TO OUR FAITH IN GOD, MOREOVER, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:5-8, Psalm 17:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gimme, Gimme To Use Me, Lord Series

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

The Scripture clearly defines what life will be like if believers choose to allow God and Money to reign in their life. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21)

Gimme, Gimme to Use me, Lord Matthew 6:24 The Scripture clearly defines what life will be like if believers choose to allow God and Money to reign in their life. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21) I. Believers cannot live double-minded lives (Titus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Holiness

Take Hold Of The Year Of The Lord's Favor

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

A look at the fulfillment of the year of the Lord’s favor through the person of Jesus Christ and how we can take hold of it.

Take Hold of the Year of the Lord’s Favor Luke 4:14-21 Chinese food is one of my favorites. Since this is so, I have been to quite a number of Chinese restaurants through the years. But, no matter how many restaurants you go to in any number of cities and states, you begin to notice some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Speak Lord, For Thy Servant Heareth" Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on May 16, 2006

But Samuel was grown up on prayers, even the result of his being was a prayer from his mother Anna –

"SPEAK LORD, FOR THY SERVANT HEARETH" I SAMUEL 3:1-9 A. SETTING OF OUR TEXT 1. It is a painful circumstance when God has to by-pass his minister, or prophet: a. Eli had been informed of the misconduct of his sons, yet he was unable to put an end to it - b. They were sinning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist