Sermons on The Jordan River:

Overcomeing Th Grasshopper Complex_ Looking Back Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Aug 24, 2008

This is a review of the first four messages in the series

TITLE: Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex, Looking Back TEXT: Various, Philippians 3:12-13 P.S. INTRODUCTION: I think that it is fair to say that the Christian life is not a cake walk, it is a long distance marathon. The goal for every believer is to finish the race that God has marked out for ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 16, 2003

A study on the importance of this event in the life of Christ

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Wed. Evening, 1/15/03 Title: Events from Jesus Life: Baptism Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Introduction 1. We have established Christ 1st as our vision for 2003. A. If we put Christ 1st in our lives... B. in our families C. and in our church D. then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Opportunity: The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Don Jones on May 2, 2006

The sermon is designed to get the church to take advantage of the discussions about the Da Vinci Code to tell others the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

5-7-2006 Acts 17:16-18 - Opportunities: The Da Vinci Code West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones 16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Man That Was Really Bad!

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2009

There is no other way of salvation but God’s way!

INTRO. Have you ever just seen someone that was a good man or woman, but knew they had a need that only God could meet. We go through lives, many times seeking for the things that will only satisfy for a brief time, and wonder why we are never content. In our text today, we see a great story of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For Christmas! But Ready For Christ?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 4, 2003

Getting ready for Christmas - easy. But getting ready for Christ? What does it mean to repent?

:1-6 READY FOR CHRISTMAS! BUT READY FOR CHRIST? December has to be, by far, the craziest month of the year – wouldn’t you agree? If someone from another planet were to come and watch our world during this month, that visitor would conclude that we have completely lost our minds. Why is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Brooks & Biscuits - Hunger Games Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 15, 2012

Hunger. . . We avoid it. We refuse to endure it. Now lack of hunger has bled into our spiritual walk. It is time to become hungry again!

The Hunger Games – Pt. 3 Brooks and Biscuits Introduction: Over the last couple of weeks I have been challenging your hunger levels. Are you placing any demand on God’s supply or have you allowed apathy to overtake your appetite? Then I asked you what reveals your desperation level? Is it your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Memorial At Mount Ebal Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 2, 2021

Joshua built an altar to the LORD near Mount Ebal in Canaan. This happened after Israel had defeated Ai. Something unique to this altar was that Joshua wrote parts of the available Word of God on it.

Introduction: Israel, under Joshua’s leadership, defeated the people of Ai. After that, Joshua built an altar to the LORD, God of Israel, placing it in about the middle of the country. Israel had built two other memorials as recorded in Joshua chapters 3-4, but the altar Joshua built here had a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Song Of Moses Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 30, 2024

It is natural to vent and express thankfulness with joy by singing. Moses joyously celebrates the Victory over his enemies. He expressed the future assurance for Victories over their enemies. Further, he declared that they will have a secured placement in life.

Text: Exodus 15:1-18 Theme: Victory Song of Moses   THE LORD IS GOOD AND HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER.   Joke: A young pastor asked the senior member of the Congregation. What makes a good sermon? The Elder said, “The secret to a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons From A Restored Ministry Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Last message (9) in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores the results of Elijah's restoration to a divine perspective and continued fruitful ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #9 “Lessons from Restored Ministry” Introduction So far we have extracted numerous timeless lessons or principles in our examination of Elijah’s journey of faith. I. Lessons from the Palace where Elijah boldly announced God’s judgment for sin. 17:1 II. Lessons ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 21:10-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Leadership Transition

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Instruction given to congregation experiencing pastoral transition.

Leadership Transition Joshua 1:1-18[1] 1-15-06 Into I want to begin this morning by asking Denise to modulate from the key of C to G. (Play a couple of times) In music the modulation from one key to another is called transition.[2] (Play a few more times) You are hearing in the notes ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Journey To The Miraculous

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 6, 2018

There is a place in the spirit that has been prepared for every child of God, but few will make the journey into the miraculous.

This is the word of the Lord that I heard. "Journey to the miraculous." Ok Lets look at our text: 2 Kings 2:1-15 KJVS [1] And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. [2] And Elijah said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be At Rest With God's Best, Even When Everything Is A Mess!

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

God knows what He is doing, just trust Him.

Intro: 1. Donald Barnhouse tells about a friend who raised strawberry plants. One time he sent Donald a shipment of a thousand plants. Barnhouse, who owned some land, entrusted them to a farmer to care for these plants for him. About the beginning of June, Barnhouse was delighted to find his patch ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Pretty Green Leaves? Camping At The Brink Of The Promise. Crushed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 10, 2021

Small visions? Small thinking? Are we allowing the hurt and the crushing keep us away from the God promises. We face many serious divisions today because we at satisfied with small visions and small thinking.

CAMPING AT THE BRINK OF THE PROMISE? WHY ARE WE CRUSHED, HURT? --- PRETTY GREEN LEAVES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHY ARE GOD’S PEOPLE CRUSHED? ARE WE WATCHING OTHER PEOPLE INSTEAD OF THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST? Do you believe the doom, the gloom, the murmuring, the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:2, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

God never changes. he is the same yesterday, today, and forever. If He did it once He can do it again!

Mal 3:6 - For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Num 23:19 - God is not a man, that he ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, Malachi 3:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Tomorrow

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002

How to continue on in a world of uncertainty.

7, April 2002 Dakota Community Church Facing Tomorrow Introduction: ILL. Have you ever seen the TV program called "Early Edition.”? The basic storyline centered on a young man who somehow was able to read tomorrow’s newspaper today. - How would you use that knowledge? - Would you use it to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16, Proverbs 27:1

Denomination: Mennonite