Sermons on The Most Holy Place:

Prayer In A Humble Place Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 6, 2005

Here Jonah finds himself in a humble place where through prayer he gets back on track with God. His experience in the great fish shows us how sin sinks the soul; how hope is found in the depths and how grace lifts us up, resulting in a re-born compassion

JONAH CHAPTER TWO INTRODUCTION In the late winter of 1891, the whale-ship ’Star of the East’ was in the area of the Falkland Islands when it sighted a whale. Two boats were sent out with harpoons to catch and kill the creature. But the whale’s lashing tail overturned one of the boats spilling the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Place In The Land Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010

if judgment comes upon the land - who's fault is it?

This sermon is indebted to the work of Crawford Loritts and a sermon he preached at a mission conference in Norfolk, VA March 1992. 2Chronicles 7:11-16 This Is Who We Are, Part 3 Our Place in the Land There is a new breed of detective show today. One with more brain and less brawn. These cops ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Place For Us-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 1 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware of the the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. But how can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

The PLACE for US-I—Genesis 1:1-10 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic illness; Weather; Stability; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Put Yourself In Their Place

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 12, 2011

This message is a message on compassion and evangelism. When we put ourselves in the place of others, we discover true love is telling them the good news.

Put Yourself In Their Place 9/4/2011 Psalm 8:1 Matthew 9:35-38 How many of you know that God has equipped you with what you need to make a difference in the lives of others. You are going to be surprised at how many people have looked up to you and admired you for who you were when you get to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perseverance In A Dry Place

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Apr 29, 2010

This sermon looks at how God honours our prayers and dedication even when we are spiritually dry. When we do not 'feel' like serving him but serve him anyway. It encourages perseverance, stretching out, prayer and faith that God can do 'big things'.

Perseverance in a dry place John Ortberg from Menlo Park Presbyterian Church recalls A man I'll call Paul (because that's actually his name) told me he recently started going to church. In his mid-seventies, with no faith background, he woke up one morning with a sudden urge to hear the pope, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Place Like Home. Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 11, 2010

This message speaks of how the familiarity, pride & unbelief of Nazareth placed limitations upon the work of God, and can do the same with us.

There’s No Place Like Home! Text: Mark 6:1-6 Introduction: Up to now in our studies of Mark we have largely witnessed the growth of Jesus’ popularity. Everywhere He went crowds thronged, people wanted to be near Him, to hear Him, see Him even to touch Him, but now as we open to this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Courtyard: A Place Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

As we come to the last part of Matthew 26, we will see that those intent on trying Jesus were filled with prejudice because their minds were made up before they heard all the facts.

I get a kick out of hearing things that have actually been said in courtrooms. Q: Mrs. Jones, is your appearance this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney? A: No. This is how I dress when I go to work. Q: Could you see him from where you were standing? A: I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Baptist

Saints In Wrong Places

Contributed by John Hickman on Sep 1, 2013

Like the biblical saints, Noah, Abram, Jonah, David and Peter, who wound up in the wrong places and sinned, we also wind up in the wrong places and we look to Elijah for the answer.

Back in the 80's when the movie Urban Cowboy was released, even the most urban city folk traded in their baseball caps for Stetsons, listened to country music and learned how to line dance. One of the hit songs then was Waylon Jennings “Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Garden: A Place Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

Lets look at why Jesus was drawn to this garden. As we better understand why He came to this place of prayer, well see a pattern that we can follow in our own prayers.

Have you noticed how the Passion movie has generated an unprecedented amount of TV specials, magazine cover stories, and a continuous cultural conversation about Christ? Im thankful for that. I do want to give a word of warning, however. Much of what has been published or broadcast in response ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Denomination: Baptist

Elim: The Place Of Rest

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 13, 2020

When we let go of bitterness, God leads us to a place of emotional healing, rest and refreshment.

ELIM: THE PLACE OF REST "22 So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. 23 Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, Psalm 63:1-5, Revelation 14:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Hands/Holy Living

Contributed by Clifton Hartley on Oct 13, 2007

This sermon is an actual prayer preached as a sermon dealing with living our lives as Christians and being different from the world.

God, we humbly come to you in prayer, asking that you touch our hearts (hand over heart), mind (hands over head), body (hands/arms hug body), and soul (extend arms east to west) as we take in your Word (hold up Bible), through your Holy Spirit - may we grow in righteousness and holiness as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Holy Temple

Contributed by Dan Stinson on Apr 30, 2008

The struggle with sin

God’s Holy Temple The Struggle with Sin Romans 8: 4-7 • You’ve all heard the old expression “You don’t know what your missing”. This is true when it comes to God. 1. There is so much we miss out on. • God is good! God is so very good (Not in the cliché way)! There is so much confidence, joy, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worst Place To Die

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 28, 2015

A sermon examining the danger of dying "in your sins".

THE WORST PLACE TO DIE John 8:21-29 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning, May 25th. 2025) Death is not a subject that we enjoy thinking about. However, despite efforts by doctors, rescue workers, and other medical professionals worldwide, the global death rate remains constant at 100 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Stuck Places Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Sep 13, 2010

How the occurance of stopped or stuck places can shape your life.

Overcoming the Stuck Places Acts 20:22-27, 21:27-33 We all encounter “stopping places”, places where the obstacles are so huge that they stop our forward progress in life. Often these become “stuck places”, places where we never get moving again. In today’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is His Place

Contributed by John White on Jul 6, 2019

This statement is made to a young pastor of a New Testament Church.

The Church Is His Place ITim.3:15-16 "But if I tarry l ong, that you mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist