Sermons on The Task At Hand:

Christ Will Have An End To His Dynasty

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2005

This sermon discusses how Jesus will hand over His kingdom to the Father at the end of all things. It is on a Christ the King Sunday.

November 20, 2005 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Zechariah's Song

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 12, 2007

A Christmas message taught on a Wednesday night this year with parts of the outline influenced by a book called Handfuls of Purpose from 1943.

Zechariah’s story Luke 1:5-25 Intro: When it comes to the Christmas story, most…if not all of us, probably know the particulars of it by heart. We know about the parents, the manger and the inn keeper. We know all about the shepherds and the heavenly host inviting them to Bethlehem. We even throw ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen To Go Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 22, 2008

Jesus hand selected a small group of men to be sent out. These men were not chosen based on merit, experience or skill.

Chosen to Go Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:13 (HCSB) Then He went up the mountain and summoned those He wanted, and they came to Him. By Invitation Only * Jesus summoned those He wanted * Not based on ability * Not based on favor * Not based on merit * Greater intimacy * The crowd was not invited ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Establishes A House For You

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 5, 2008

Advent 4(B) - The Lord God Almighty establishes a house for you: it is not built by human hands and, it is an eternal home.

THE LORD ESTABLISHES A HOUSE FOR YOU (Outline) December 23, 2007 - ADVENT 4 - 2 Samuel 7:8-11 INTRO: During Advent we study promises that are made and examine promises that are kept. This morning we will look at promises made to David and promises kept. It is the Lord who makes these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:8-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Master's Touch

Contributed by James May on Jan 13, 2008

Just one touch of the Master’s hand will make all the difference in how your life will bring glory to God.

The Master’s Touch Sunday, January 13, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May For 30 years Jesus, the very Son of God, that had been born in a manger in that little town of Bethlehem, had lived in relative obscurity. We have only a few references to the days of his childhood and youth. In the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Avoiding The Mistake Of Impatience Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2007

Abraham and Sarah grew impatient and took matters into their own hands. If we are not careful, we can make the same mistake.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two little boys who were waiting for breakfast one morning. 1. As their mother was preparing some pancakes, the boys began to argue loudly over who would get the first one from the griddle. 2. Their mother saw an opportunity to teach a lesson. 3. She said, “If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of Renewal Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 14, 2006

Spiritual Renewal cannot be contrived. It only comes at the hand of God as he works in the hearts of men turned toward him.

The Heart of Renewal Introduction (Introduction was not recorded) Key Point: If God is at the heart of our plans, by His hand renewal will come. Transition: How can we ensure that Renewal will come? 1. Seek God’s Plans for Renewal Nehemiah 2:12 Then I arose in the night, I and a few men ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Overthrow Of Satan In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 17, 2012

Revelation has confronted us with images that might make us feel evil has the upper hand - but Satan is on a leash.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 19:1-20:10 “The Overthrow of Satan in This Broken World”. Today we are going to focus on Revelation 19:1-20:10. We are going to break it up into three sections – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Abraham, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014

Do we need to help God out in the fulfillment of His promises to us by taking matters into our own hand?

The Life of Abram, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Genesis 16:1-15 Introduction In the last lesson, Abram asked the LORD for a pledge of his promise of the land. The answer he had gotten seems discouraging, especially for one whose worldview does not extend past this life. For someone with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Critical Age Anniversary Service At Faith Baptist Wallaceburg

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Acting the part of St. Paul I spoke frankly to the church that I had a hand in planting twenty years ago

A Critical Age - Numbers 11-4-25 the Message Bible It is strange for me today to be a guest speaker in what is my home church. I can’t help but think of St. Paul who planted churches and then when he had opportunity or God’s calling he would visit them to look in on their ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Shipwrecked Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 23, 2013

When one runs aground on the Faith, injuring others within the flock, the appropriate response is to hand such individuals over to Satan.

“This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Today Salvation Has Come To This House

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 14, 2010

A look at the story of Zaccheus and how he encountered the Living Christ. Zaccheus became a vessel of silver and gold in the hands of the Lord.

Today Salvation has come to this House Introduction Last week started with- Mtt 16:13-17 Peter- standing in the physical presence of Jesus- but his understanding- did not come by- natural senses. His understanding- who Jesus was-came by revelation- today, each person needs that same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Intimate Savior

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Christ comes as the intimate savior willing to ’get His hands dirty’ for the sake of saving a lost, hurting, and dying world.

The Intimate Savior Mark 1:40-45 Introduction: illustration of uncleanness (Trying to get Shelley dirty after working) I. Leper What it means to be a leper diseased -any number of skin diseases -affects skin, but goes deeper; exposing raw flesh feared-fear of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Holiness

Never Forgotten

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 4, 2015

Isaiah is encouraging us to rest in God's comfort and acceptance, to surrender ourselves into His engraved hands, to trust Him for tomorrow.

"Never Forgotten,” Isaiah 49:15-16 & 66:13 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (01/04/15) “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast, and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See I have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Solution Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 12, 2012

Perhaps it's time for us as Christians to move out of our advisory mindset and into soiling our hands in the work of transformation.

“A Nation Under God: The Solution” Jer. 3:6-4:4 As a story goes, there was once an elderly man who used to get up regularly at the prayer meeting in his church, always with the same prayer: “Use me, Lord, use me – in some advisory capacity!” Whether or not ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed