Sermons on The Hand That Smote:

Good Grief Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 9

GOOD GRIEF (GENESIS 23) Charlie Brown of the popular Peanuts comic strip has a habit of blurting out two words whenever he is stuck, trapped or frustrated. His favorite expression is “Good grief!” Death or bereavement in the family is a hurting, devastating and overwhelming affair. Recovering ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Coming Of The Savior

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Dec 19, 2007

The Coming of the Savior produced many actions and reactions then and now... but how has his coming affected you? 1. Fear Accompanied His Coming 2. Praise Accompanied His Coming 3. Witnessing Accompanied His Coming 4. Gifts Accompanied His Coming

For Powerpoint, please send a blank e-mail to savior@aweber.com - You will receive the powerpoint within moments... "THE COMING OF THE SAVIOR" Text: Luke 2:1-20 Matt. 2:11 The Coming of Jesus Christ to this earth is without a doubt the single greatest event that has ever happened in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choice And Consequences Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 3

CHOICE AND CONSEQUENCE (GEN 3:1-15) The mythical story of the Pandora's Box tells of how Greek god Zeus’ plotted to ruin man, seal his fate and cause suffering on earth. Zeus created the beautiful Pandora, sent her to humans and gave her a mysterious chest or box, along with a warning not to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Family Ties: My Big Fat Greek Wedding Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. (Recently, she returned the Christmas presents that my wife and I bought for her.)

--note-- 2002: IFC Films Directed by Joel Zwick Nia Vardalos as Toula John Corbett as Ian Rated PG for sensuality and language - - - - - I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: *other

Not Under My Roof Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 2

NOT UNDER MY ROOF (MATTHEW 8:5-13) An ancient legend told of a monk who found a precious stone - a precious jewel, in fact, and then quietly kept it in his bag. A short time later, however, he met a traveler, who said he was hungry and asked the monk if he would share some of the provisions. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tongues Are A Sign For Unbelievers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2012

In today's lesson we learn that tongues are a sign for unblievers.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn more about that in a message I am calling, “Tongues Are a Sign ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Helper – The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 5, 2012

This sermon looks at five characteristics of The Helper. The Holy Spirit is: 1. a LOVING Helper 2. a FAITHFUL Helper 3. a WISE Helper 4. an ACTIVE Helper 5. an EVER-PRESENT Helper

The Helper – The Holy Spirit Our text for today is found in John chapter fourteen. Please follow along with me as I read: "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” John 14:26 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make A Choice! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2012

The Bible is filled with calls for us to "make a decision." Choose whether our God, or the gods of this world are better... then live like what you believe. What does the world offer, and why can

OPEN: An evangelist in South Africa had a van with this sign on the side that said this: “Where will you spend eternity? Most people don’t decide till the 11th hour. Our service begins at 10:30.” That evangelist’s van was telling people that there was a “decision” to be made. It asked: Where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redefining Wealth Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

What is your relationship with money? More importantly, how does your money impact your relationship with God? In our Scripture today, Jesus gives us keys on redefining our understanding of money and the role that it plays in our lif

Redefining Wealth Matthew 6:19-33 A wealthy, older
gentleman had just recently married a lovely young lady 40 years younger than him, and was beginning to wonder whether she might have married
him for his money. So he asked her, "Tell me the truth: if I lost all my money, would you ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Caught In The Spin Cycle Series

Contributed by John Sears on Feb 23, 2012

We have all experienced being caught in the cycle of sin. Moving from thoughts, to actions, to covering it up, to promises not do it again, to repeating it. So how do we break the cycle?

Title: Caught In The Spin Cycle Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-12:13 Introduction Albert Einstein once said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” He was of course talking about science. But what if we applied it to life? What in your life have you ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Dream On Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012

Dreams happen when we let our imagination run wild, when we choose to think outside the box, when we throw off all of the constraints of the way things are and imagine the way things could be. So what is a dream? A dream is God’s picture, vision or bluepr

Dream On... Genesis 37:1-11 In our Scripture today, Joseph, one of 12 sons of Jacob had a dream where he would rise up in authority over his brothers and they would bow down to him. He told his brothers about this dream and from that point on, his life and his family’s life was never the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Chameleon Christianity Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 1, 2012

The concept of changing colors for the sake of adapting is unfortunately the trend of modern Christianity. Paul was writing to a church that had a numerous amount of challenges similar to those that the church in America is dealing with today. We are t

One of my memorable pets growing up was a Chameleon. I loved the idea that it would change colors to adapt to the environment that it was in. It eventually died but the concept of changing colors for the sake of adapting is unfortunately the trend of modern Christianity. • Paul was writing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Bearing Up Under Trials Series

Contributed by Joe Garza on Oct 26, 2006

We need to endure and have the ability to remain under tremendous weight and pressure without succumbing

DO WE HAVE KNOWLEDGE IN CHRIST JESUS (Bearing Up Under Trials) Part 6 of 9 Holy Ground Spirit Filled Church 6-17-06 Pastor: Joe M Garza Text: 2:Peter 1:5-8 INTRODUCTION: We have observed that growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ begins with the foundation of faith (conviction and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 30, 2006

A Real Deal Christian stops hiding behind reationalizations and blame, is honest before God about their sin and embraces God’s forgiveness.

Forgiven 1 John 1:6-10 ÓOctober 29, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche THE REAL DEAL: A Study in 1 John We are on a mission in our study of 1 John. We are in pursuit of authentic discipleship. Our goal is to become “real deal” followers of Christ. In a world of pretenders, we want to be genuine. In our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Is Worship?” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 30, 2006

Jesus met the woman at the well in Sychar he not only reached out to her with a love that was great enough to reach over all the barriers in her life and lead her to faith in Him as her personal Savior, He revealed to her some important truths about worsh

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 11 “What Is Worship?” John 4:19-23 George Barna the church statistician in his research has found some very interesting things concerning worship. He found ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-23

Denomination: Baptist