Sermons on The Lord Listens:

The Lords Tithe Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 15, 2001

An Exploration of the Biblical Concept of Tithing.

DATE: July 08, 2001 TEXT: Malachi 3:7-10 THEME: "The Lord’s Tithe" INTRODUCTION “Average church(Gallup Poll) 17% say they tithe but only 3% actually do. 40% will give nothing in a year. 91% say they make more money than they ever have in their life. 71% of pastors believe that church members ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship The Lord

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Aug 16, 2001

The importance of worship

In my Christian life so far, I have been fortunate, or depending on your viewpoint, unfortunate enough to be present in Churches where there have been considerable discussions about worship. Some of these have involved changes in hymnbooks – do we keep our old book or move to Mission Praise. Some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Holy To The Lord Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The future is assured for Chrsitians because JEsus will return to rule over all the nations

For those Anglicans among us who have been wondering when we’ll get around to mentioning that we’re currently in the season of Advent, today’s the day. Because today we come to the end of Zechariah, to Zechariah’s description of the last day, the day of the Lord’s return. Here we find a picture of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by John Skaggs on Oct 18, 2000

Today we will take a fresh look at what the Bible has to say about the Lord's Supper.

Today we will take a fresh look at what the Bible has to say about the Lord's Supper. Naturally our scripture text will be found in the eleventh chapter of First Corinthians. The church in Corinth was founded by the Apostle Paul on his first visit to the city, (Acts 18:1-17). During Paul's one and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The Lord's Supper honors Christ and benefits Christians.

Thesis: The Lord's Supper honors Christ and benefits Christians. Intro.: 1. It is difficult to overestimate the importance and significance of the Lord's Supper for Christians: a. Oscar Cullman--LS "basis and goal of every gathering" of 1st Christians. b. John Calvin considered LS the highest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

The Ark Of The Lord

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

The story of the Ark’s return to Jerusalem is a sharp reminder of what happens if God’s instructions are flouted and the blessing that obedience brings.

THE ARK OF THE LORD I expect some of you will, like me, have wasted a couple of hours watching the film "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark". It’s a fantasy adventure story loosely based on the fact that the Ark of the Covenant was lost without trace nearly two and a half thousand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD CAN WAIT ON THE LORD: FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY AND FOR PERSONAL GUIDANCE

BIG IDEA: THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD CAN WAIT ON THE LORD: FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY AND FOR PERSONAL GUIDANCE I. (:1-3) WAIT ON THE LORD FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY SO THAT FAITH MIGHT BE VINDICATED "Let me not be ashamed" David’s historical context was more one of needing deliverance from physical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bless The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

FOUR PERSPECTIVES THAT ENCOURAGE US TO KEEP ON BLESSING THE LORD

BIG IDEA: FOUR PERSPECTIVES THAT ENCOURAGE US TO KEEP ON BLESSING THE LORD INTRODUCTION: Opposite of Blessing the Lord = Cursing the Lord cf. Job -- Satan kept hammering away at him with the Goal of trying to get Job to Curse God; Finally even his wife gave up and cried out: "Do you still hold ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances.

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances. Intro.: Please turn to Psalm 107. I. LOOKING AT THE TEXT. < Pausing to make comments > A. After Verse 3. 1. This entire psalm is "compressed" in these first three verses; The rest of the psalm "unwraps" the ideas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1

The Chastening Of The Lord

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.

Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death." In light of what the Bible tells us, you can rest assured that God chastens His own. The meaning of "chasten" is found in the New Testament word "paideuo." It comes from the word "pais"–meaning child. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:18

Holy Is The Lord Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

What are the four living creatures or the sea of glass? God’s holiness shines as we take a closer examination of the throne of God as revealed in Revelation 4.

Holy is the Lord The last message looked at the two throne scenes that John saw. Now lets examine the throne a little closer. Begin by looking at Revelation 4: 6 Before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:2, Revelation 4:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 3, 2000

The Christians relationship to the observance of the Sabbath is examined.

THE LORD OF THE SABBATH MARK 2:23-28 Introduction: Do you remember the old blue laws? When I was a child, most stores were closed on Sunday. If a store did happen to be open, like the old Lawson stores in our neighborhood were, many sections of that store would be covered over with sheets of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Marriage Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 1 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" Marriage doesn’t have a prayer in today’s society unless it has the "Lord" of the Rings.

Who is the The Lord of the Rings (part 1 of 5) "I hate divorce," says the LORD God of Israel, "and I hate a man’s covering himself with violence as well as with his garment," says the LORD Almighty. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith. Mal 2:16 1. The family is in trouble ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Praise The Lord

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Apr 8, 2002

This sermon explores the depth of praise from the perspective of Psalm 111.

I. The Origin of Our Praise (v. 1) A. Praise originates from our heart "The widest thing in the universe is not space; it is the potential capacity of the human heart. Being made in the image of God, it is capable of almost unlimited extension in all directions." A.W. Tozer 1. “Praise the Lord” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Dance

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

Get back your dance once again and rejoice in the Lord!

I. Dancing in the Ditch? A. Text: II Kings 3:9-20 B. There were only two reasons why people danced in the OT (1) At a time of celebration because of a victory. (2) Or in the presence of God (as with David and the Ark of the Covenant). C. Dance represents joy. D. The Psalmist David spent much time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-20