Sermons on The Lord Listens:

Lord Is It I

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

This sermon will explore the evidence of salvation.

Introduction: Matthew 26:21 Now as they were eating, He said, "Assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." Christ had just given a prophecy concerning His betrayal. One of His disciples would betray Him, so the question was asked: "Lord is it I?" With this thought in mind, I would ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007

The Joys of serving God!!!

THE JOY OF THE LORD Nehemiah 8:1-10 The Religion called, Judaism, was very formal and it was alsoceremonial! It was a religion of gladness, or happiness!!! Their Feast was the great act of worship. This religion brought about a deep, and solemn, view about a man, and His nature, His condition, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Table Of The Lord

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Feb 3, 2007

The threat of religious ritual is ever looming for church goers. There are many things that we have done hundreds of times, but we must always take the time to remember their significance, as it is with Communion. Lest we forget...

A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m not really sure why, but I suppose you cut the ends off of the meat so that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Sharecroppin' For The Lord

Contributed by Carl Benge on Feb 5, 2007

Doing the Lord’s Work on Earth

Growing up on a farm in south eastern Iowa, I can relate to the parable in the Gospel. We rented farm ground from others, for hay and extra grain ground. Part of the contract usually involved a share of the grain and bales of hay to go to the landlord. However tenant farming in this parable is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Methodist

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 20, 2007

The message examines the dangers involved with the Lord’s Supper

Lord’s Supper Exodus 12:1-30, Matthew 26:17-30 Introduction Much of our news this past week has focused around the death of Anna Nicole Smith. Apparently she died of a drug overdose of some kind and it has caused quite a stir. Even Brittany Spears went to rehab for a day or two for fear she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand Of The Lord

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007

This is just some Biblical examples in which the hand of the Lord was upon His people, and the hand of the Lord that came upon their enemies.

Hand Of The Lord Acts:11:19- 21 The hand of the Lord was with them Every time you see the phrase the hand of the Lord, it will be a reference of 1 of 2 ways 1) Power & presence of God expressed in Judgement 2) Power & presence of God expressed in blessing You will not see the Hand of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving To The Lord

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 13, 2007

SOME THINGS WE SHOULD GIVE TO THE LORD IF WE ARE SAVED, WHY BECAUSE GOD GAVE HIS BEST, HIS ONLY SON JESUS.

TITLE GIVING TO THE LORD TEXT JOHN 3:16 LET ME SHARE A ILLUSTRATION BEFORE I PREACH,, (HOW FOOTBALL IS RELATIVE TO CHURCH) 1.QUATERBACK SNEAK--CHURCH MEMBERS QUIETLY LEAVING DURING THE CLOSING HYMN. 2.DRAW PLAY-- WHAT MANY KIDS DO WITH THE ORDER OF SERVICE DURING WORSHIP. 3.HALF TIME--- THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007

The Lord’s prayer is our starting point in learning how to pray effectively. Many points are included in these few verses to help us see our prayers answered and our life protected from sin.

April, 2007 The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Every Sunday a part of our worship includes praying, “The Lord’s Prayer.” We would feel that there was something missing in the prayer time if this part were omitted; but do we know what we are praying or are we merely repeating words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Finding The Lord's Will

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

A wise man once said " The Christian is one who has renounced his own will and submits to the will of God for his life in all that he does. But the problem today is most Christians don’t know how to make certain the will of God in their life.

Finding The Lord’s Will... 1) Intro... a) Read: Heb 10:7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. b) Pray c)Jesus the blue print... A wise man once said " The Christian is one who has renounced his own will and submits to the will of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 9, 2008

What is a Christian to do with the Sabbath? What to do with Sunday... should we work on Sunday? Should we treat it like the Sabbath of the First Testament? Jesus gives us some guidance...

Lord of the Sabbath Matthew 12:1-8 What is a Christian to do with the Sabbath? What to do with Sunday. Should we work on Sunday? Should we treat it like the Sabbath of the First Testament? This question has given rise to whole denominations. It has made some feel very guilty about doing rather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

The Universalism Of The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 7, 2008

“Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.” Isaiah 1:1.

Matt. 2:1-12 Theme: The Universalism of the Lord Text: Is. 60:1-6; Eph. 3:1-12; Matt. 2:1-12 Today is the first Sunday of the year 2008. What we do at the beginning of the year often determines what happens during the year. There is a custom most of us observe. This custom is that the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's A Comin

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 17, 2008

The 1st Sunday in advent is a time to focus on the second coming of Christ and making sure we are prepared.

It’s hard to believe but we are already into the Christmas season, and I’m not talking about the shopping season that began on black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. I am referring to the Christian season we call Advent. As I’ve already mentioned we are in the first Sunday of Advent which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-51

Denomination: Methodist

Lord Of The Dungheap

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

Much like the battles Frodo and his companions fought, there is a war raging within each of us. It the battle for our soul where our Creator God fights our enemy, the Lord of the Dungheap.

Lord of the Dung Heap The Battle Within Video – show video of the spiritual warfare skit Option One: Scene opens with a battle weary figure being lead in on a horse. Once he is helped down he says the following narrative in character with music overlay. Option Two: Play video clip of a battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anointing The Lord

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

The anointing of the Lord by Mary was an act that was to be remembered, which affected everyone around, and was an evidence of her love. She gave her best to the Lord.

ANOINTING THE LORD John 12:1-8 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lords Prayer

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 16, 2007

The directions given by the Lord Jesus about how we are to pray. Looking at the format of Jesus prayer and seeing how we can use it to more effectively pray to the Father.

The Lord’s Prayer What follows is most often called the Lord’s Prayer although in some circles of Christianity it may be known as The Our Father. Luke 11:2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. (3) Give us each day our daily bread. (4) Forgive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Baptist