Sermons on The Kings From The East:

A Word From God

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

Never let us assume that we are in control of our lives, because God has the final answer.

A Word from God What I am about to share with each of you this week, to some might seem odd, unreal or unbelievable and many will acknowledge it to something just ordinary. But to me anything so divine and real can’t be contained in our lives without sharing it with another. In “1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man From Smallville Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2002

Judges 14 tells us that Samson’s relationship with the Philistine woman was "from the LORD." How could that be? And what can this chapter in Samson’s life teach us?

OPEN: Commenting on the "Spiderman" movie, a critic noted that the famous kiss (where Spiderman kissed the heroine while hanging upside down in the rain) was actually not a kiss at all. The actor put his mouth up to hers but actually didn’t kiss her because - between having to wear his mask and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving From God

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

God is no respecter of persons. What He has done for others He will do for you, if you meet the conditions.

Mark 5:21 ¶ When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered round him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet 23 and pleaded earnestly with him, "My little daughter is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Cross

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon looks at the different attitudes of those around the cross of Jesus and how those same attitudes can be found today.

Sunday Morning July 8, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM A VIEW FROM THE CROSS MARK 15:21-47 Introduction: 1. As I thought about the freedom that we have in the United States to worship when, where, and how we choose; I began to think about what freedom really is. 2. I had an experience ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-47

Denomination: Baptist

From Pit To Place

Contributed by James Harrington on Feb 18, 2003

The story of Joseph helps us to choose to overlook unfair offenses, overcome enormous obstacles and model a virtue that is fast becoming lost in or hostile age.

From Pit to Palace Genesis 32:22-32 In David Aikman’s book Great Souls: Six Who Changed the Century, he profiles six leaders of the 20th century who he argues triumphed over criticism, adversity and opposition. Aikman writes, “I’ve always personally been inspired by the lives of great people. It ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Glory To Glory Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 30, 2003

Second in a series regarding the Presence of God. Much deeper study with many seeds.

The Presence Driven Church “From Glory to Glory” Last week we heard that God has a threefold Presence and that His desire is to have a Personal Presence with people. The first Adam had the Personal Presence of God, he was filled with the “Breath”, Holy Spirit’ of God and experienced God walking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:45-47, Exodus 33:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"From Failure To Faith"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 5, 2003

There is a connection between POWER and PRAYER. When even limited faith is focused on the power of Jesus, He can do great things in your life.

“From Failure To Faith” Mark 9:14-29 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Live And Ministry Of Christ’. Jesus had just come from the mountain-top experience of the Transfiguration (last Sunday’s message). Jesus had allowed his glory to shine through, as He and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Strangers From Heaven.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 29, 2004

Jesus pays a visit to Abraham.

Strangers from heaven. Genesis 18. 01/05/05 Heavenly guests come to visit Abraham. They were three in number and appeared as traveling strangers when they came to Abraham. Of the three Angels two were ordinary angels the other angel was Jesus Christ. The identification of Jesus is verified in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Falling From Grace

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 3, 2005

If there is anything I understand about the Bible it is that the salvation that God gives us in the Lord Jesus Christ is eternal. When God saves us He does an eternal, irreversible work.

Falling from Grace Born AGAIN Free Galatians 5:1-6 01/09/05 It is in these verses that the phrase comes along that we are going to consider this evening. It’s the phrase—fallen from grace—and what that means. I would encourage you to put a star or make a special mark by that first verse of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Escape From Evil

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 7, 2005

A message dealing with Israel’s exodus from Egypt, the enemies they faced, and how they fought effectively !

Escape From Evil I. Freedom From Enslavement. Exodus 12 a. The Source Of Their Enslavement. Exodus 1:8-11 The people of God co-existed with the Egyptians until after the death of Joseph. After his death, there arose a Pharaoh who did not know him. The people of God were soon enslaved by the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Straight From The Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 14, 2003

Finding faith, hope and love in Hebrews and trying to make it practical.

Hebrews 10:11-25 “Straight From the Heart” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I don’t know about you, but there are times when I’ll be walking so strongly in the Holy Spirit (and this may go on for weeks or months) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons From The Manger

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

One can learn many lessons meditating on the circumstances of Christ’s birth

LESSONS FROM THE MANGER (Luke 2:7) And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. THE MANGER TEACHES US: 1) THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST --He stepped off the Exhaulted Throne, and into a Lowly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Word From God

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 13, 2007

Zacharias, and his wife Elizabeth, were good people. They loved the Lord and attempted to follow after Him with all their heart. They were well thought of people, both being descendants of Aaron; however, there was one major blight on their life: they h

For several weeks, I have been meditating on the biblical account of Zacharias being approached by the angel Gabriel and given the news about soon to be birth of John The Baptist. The first thing I want to deal with is that angels are real. There is a great deal that we do not know about angels, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

From The Very Least

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 16, 2007

Done as first-person, in costume and character, summary of Paul’s teaching; built on acronym of the name PAUL -- prayer, avoidance (of immorality), understanding, love. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. As an apostle, charged to preach the Gospel, I am here today to say to you ... What?! You challenge me? You challenge my right to speak? Am I not an apostle?! Am I not, though born at the wrong time, nonetheless one whom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings From The Father

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 17, 2007

There are spiritual blessings that are ours because we have been adopted into the family of God.

Introduction The key thought in chapter one is the wealth of blessings we have as Christians. These spiritual blessings that are ours because we have been adopted into the family of God. Chapter one lets us know that each person that is in the family of God ahs been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist