Sermons on The Rocky Places:

Fire And Brimstone

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 29, 2002

Hell is a place of truth, where the true nature of the human condition will be exposed. If God is holy, there must be a hell. Whereas heaven consists of "whosoever will", hell is a place of "whosoever won’t".

¡§Fire and Brimstone¡¨ -Rev. Dr. Robert G. Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Text: Mark 9:42-49 & Revelation 20:11-15 Outline: A. The Function of Hell B. The Symbolism of Hell C. The Way to Hell D. The Avoidance of Hell Introduction: This is my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-49, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Congregational

Pathway Of Destiny

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 18, 2013

Great destinies emerge from unfamiliar places plied by very few people. If you want to achieve greatness you must be prepared to walk through strange places and do the unusual.

PATHWAY OF DESTINY Gen 12:1-4 Josh 3:1-4 Greatness is something that we were all created to be. As soon as you became born again, you received the audacity to achieve greatness in life. All you need to do is to hold on to God, follow your dreams and decide not to accept the status quo. You must ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Save A Nation Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 7, 2008

By obedience, Philip went beyond his place of comfort and brought the gospel to another culture. Salvation of a nation starts with individuals being obedient to God to reach key people in key places.

How To Save a Nation: November 5, 2008 Acts 8:26-40 By obedience, Philip went beyond his place of comfort and brought the gospel to another culture. Salvation of a nation starts with individuals being obedient to God to reach key people in key places. Review: • Pentecost: The early church had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wanted: Dead Or Alive Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

What makes heaven heaven? God is there. If we went to a place paved with gold and ornamented with jewels and bathed in dazzling light, and governed by satan, it would be a place of torment, pain, and sorrow.

3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. What happens when you die? For one thing, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3

Denomination: *other

At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 27, 2020

Today I would like to take you to another event that took place during Jesus' time and connect it with a similar event that took place earlier in Jesus’ ministry on earth.

Palm Sunday commemorates that day in Jesus life where Jesus enters Jerusalem on a colt. Mark chapter 11 says, “And many spread their clothes on the road, and others cut down leafy branches from the trees and spread them on the road. Then those who went before and those who followed cried out, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"a Man Of Mystery" Advent Iii

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 10, 2020

The title “man of mystery” belongs to John the Baptist. John invited people to step into the water and be baptized then change their behavior. That is what it means to “make the crooked places straight, rough places smooth.”

In Jesus Holy Name December 13, 2020 Redeemer Text John 1:14 “The Man of Mystery” The title “man of mystery” belongs to John the Baptist. He was an unusual prophet shrouded in mystery. A child of the desert. His face, weathered by the wind and desert ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 1:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope In God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2014

Paul knew what placing everything in God’s hands had done for Him. He wanted others to place everything, their very existence & its priorities & activities in God’s hands also. God proves Himself totally trustworthy to those who place their life in His Ha

2 CORINTHIANS 1: 8-11 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] HOPE IN GOD The hope in God which sustained Paul in his relationship with the Corinthians had to first grow and mature in his own life. Paul had an experience in Asia during a missionary Journey that had caused him to hope only in God. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Three Crosses At Calvary

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Calvary was the place of Three Crosses - of Rebellion, of Repentance and of Redemption - and the choice is ours.

The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. Thank God, we see it now as an empty cross because the seeming tragedy for good and apparent victory for evil was overturned by the power and purposes of God into the triumph of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Three Temptations

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 4, 2001

Learning the strategy and intentions behind Satan’s temptations placed on Jesus.

IT HAS HUMOROUSLY BEEN SAID THAT, "IT’S EASIER TO ASK FOR FORGIVENESS THAN IT IS TO ASK FOR PERMISSION." WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THIS IS DANGEROUS. DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IT IMPLIES THAT ONE WOULD RATHER GO ON JUSTIFYING LIVING WRONG THAN FACE THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF ADJUSTING THEIR LIVES ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Virtue Of The Valley Experience

Contributed by Robert Cobb on Nov 25, 2000

A topical outline on the value that God places on the "valley' experiences of the Christian life.

http://www.lampandlight.org I. There is a Lesson in the Valley (Rom. 8:28, Ps. 84:11 Ps. 119:71) 1. Faith is the Activator of the Christian Life 2. Futility is the Achievement of Human Effort 3. Forward is the Advancement of God's People II. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2002

Encouragement to recognize and take advantage of opportunities God places in front of us.

Making the Most of Every Opportunity Ephesians 5:15-16 June 2, 2002 Introduction Have you ever walked away from a situation frustrated because you realize you just missed an opportunity? Maybe it was to make a sale, or make an improvement, or maybe even make a point. Maybe it was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Psalm That The Devil Can Quote

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon on Psalm 91 emphasizing the blessings of dwelling is the secret place of the Almighty

THE PSALM THAT THE DEVIL CAN QUOTE TEXT - Psalm 91 INTRO. - Surveys have proved this is one of the favorite Psalms of the people of God. It was found to be one of the 50 favorite passages of many Christians. It is the Psalm that carried many of the missionaries in China through the turmoil of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Heads Up, Hold On, Hide Out

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2002

The church and the individual have mutual responsibility in finding a place for new believers.

August 25, 2002 Morning Service Text: Mark 8:22-26 Subject: Receiving From God Title: Heads Up, Hold On, and Hide Out Do you like tee shirts? I used to have a large collection of tee shirts. Some of them were eye-catchers for the world to look at. One of them said, "I am not opinionated, I’m just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Revival Kings #3 Joash Series

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 4, 2002

Third part of a five part series on the Revivals that took place in Judah

THE REVIVAL KINGS #3 JOASH II CHRON. 23,24 THE KING WHO WAS INFLUENCED BY A GODLY MAN. Background As I mentioned previously in this series, after the reign of King Solomon the nation of Israel was divided into two kingdoms. Israel - the northern kingdom - ten of the twelve tribes Judah - the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua: The Posture Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

Part 3 Joshua’s place in history is greater that the battle of Jericho

JOSHUA THE POSTURE OF PRAYER “WHAT DO YOU WANY, LORD” Date: March 10, 2002 PM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Joshua 5:13-15 Introduction When we think of the name & the man Joshua, our mind may go back to the song “Joshua fit the battle of Jericho and the walls came tumbling’ down”. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist