Sermons on The Hiding Place:

Looking For A City

Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2007

I’m looking for a city while I travel this life through wilderness experiences. There’s no place that I can call home but Heaven and that New Jerusalem.

Looking for a City Hebrews 11:8-10, "By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Won't You Be My Neighbor

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007

Being a good neighbor (loving our neighbor) means being intentional about caring for those whom God places in our path even if they are different from us.

[Have the congregation exchange names with one another during greeting time] [Sing “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” while mimicking Mister Rogers (changing out of coat and shoes into sweater and dockers] Many of us here or your children had the opportunity to grow up with Mister Roger’s Neighborhood. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 4, 2007

Sermon on each persons SHAPE (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences) and how God has made each of us to have a place in Kingdom building with Him.

“What Are YOU Here for?” August 5, 2007 I am still stoked over the great day I had Friday. I was invited to be involved in a multi-agency drug task force raid as their chaplain. The leader of the task force was Jeff, my neighbor. I’ve known Jeff since he was almost a rookie. Way back in the ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:8

Denomination: Holiness

Do You Like Mushrooms? Parts 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 1, 2007

Christ has called us as a church to not be busy and compete with the world but to learn how to be a place that we can help people be energized, refocused and standing firm on the foundation of Christ.

Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 2 of 2 I Peter 2:4-12 Pastor Ryan Akers Me- (Recliner Chair) This is my favorite place. Comfortable, it fits me. I know this chair. To get a different one would be unthinkable. It would be stiff and awkward. It would not feel right. But at the end of the day this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The What?-Dom Of God?!?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

What is the Kingdom of God? Being part of God’s Kingdom means that we place ourselves under His rule, under His power and influence. And as His child.

The What?-dom of God?!? Assorted Scriptures; July 10, 2005 Intro: Of Kings and Kingdoms, 21st century people such as ourselves might have a little trouble. The concept is difficult to really grasp. It is not a part of our experience, current Canadian political satire aside. We have an idea; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Favorites Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on May 12, 2007

All of play favorites. It has become so common place that nobody raises an eyebrow to it. In fact, if you don’t play favorites, you stand out.

For many of us, when we think of high school we have moments when we cringe. Maybe it is when you see a picture of yourself of what you looked like. The picture from prom. Or a picture form your air guitar band. You knew that was coming back. Maybe though, you can remember the feeling of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hell - Just Suppose It's Real

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians do not believe there is a literal place called hell! Worse yet is the fact that 71% of the students studying to be ministers

HELL: Just Suppose It is Real TEXT: Mark 9:43-48 INTRODUCTION: Recent surveys conducted among church-going folks concluded that only a small minority actually believe in a literal hell. The survey concluded that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Headship Series

Contributed by George Yates on Oct 31, 2006

The Biblical teaching of Headship is not popular but it is important. Headship is about submission to doing what is best for those who are lead. It is also submission to those whom the Lord places in headship.

EPHESIANS 5:21-23 October 29, 2006 New Covenant EPC “HEADSHIP” Body Life: The Book of Ephesians I.Who is in charge here? A. In America, we have a tremendous concern about our leaders and whether they are doing the right thing. 1. We are fixated on President Bush and the Congress. 2. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007

The humble beginnings of Jesus in Bethlehem are not really so humble at all because he came to deliver all of us regardless of our place on the economic ladder or position in society.

Humble Beginnings Luke 2:8-20 December 16, 2007 A couple of years ago, Toni and I were trying to get home from vacation. Our plans called for us to catch a plane out of Miami International Airport to Chicago and then on to Fort Wayne. The problem occurred when we arrived in Miami just a day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Unsafe For The Whole Family

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 15, 2008

Some churches are really big on safety these days, providing a safe place for you and the whole family … not that there is really anything wrong with that… but honestly; how safe is this Christian walk?

Dakota Community Church June 15, 2008 Unsafe for the Whole Family We live in a world that has gone to the extreme where safety is concerned. Everything is labeled for safety. As I write this I glance at my coffee cup which warns me that “the beverage I am about to enjoy is extremely hot” and in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Mennonite

Long Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 1, 2016

God keeps the righteous under His wings. He delivers from all dangers and evils. He is God of all seasons and places. He is omnipotent, omnipresence, omniscience.

Psalm 91 “Long Life” The follower and the responses of God are: 1. He Loves upon God - God will deliver him(v.14), v.11 talks about the Guardian Angel. Do you have the experience with your Guardian Angel? How to Love God, Love is expressed by hugs, kisses, cares, gifts, praises, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Choices

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 2, 2013

I think the happiest people on earth are those who have a close relationship to the Christ. Where are you choices leading you to try and find happiness? In a place or in a person?

Quotes: “Choose your love. Love your choice.” ― Thomas S. Monson “We are our choices.” ― Jean-Paul Sartre “Alice came to a fork in the road. 'Which road do I take?' she asked. 'Where do you want to go?' responded the Cheshire Cat. 'I don't know,' Alice ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Site To See Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 31, 2012

The encounter that Moses had with God at the bush displays some key lessons to us. It shows the character of God; the place of his people; and the times inw hich we live.

1. George W. Bush and Moses Maybe you have heard the story of the day that President George W. Bush was in an airport and noticed a man in a long flowing red robe with a long flowing white hair and beard. The man had a staff in one hand and some stone tablets under the other arm. George W. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Cry For Trust In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 15, 2013

Why would we place our faith and trust in the human elements of this world if we had Christ as our Savior? Paul asks the same question of the Colossian believers!

Colossians 2:16-23 [NLT] January 16, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s continues his teaching against the heresy: So far we have seen how Paul has greatly encouraged the fellowship in Colossae AND has given a great picture of just who ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

All Kinds Of Prayer

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

There are different kinds of prayer mentioned and modeled throughout the Bible. They are discussed in different places in the Bible and in different ways. All prayer is communication with God, but as with communication with people, there are many ways

All Kinds of Prayer “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.” – Ephesians 6:18 There are different kinds of prayer mentioned and modeled throughout the Bible. They are discussed in different places in the Bible and in different ways. All prayer is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Charismatic