Sermons on The Theophany Of Christ:

The Making Of A Character Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

God had chosen Daniel for special serive but before being entrusted with responsibility his spiritual character was tested.

DANIEL 1 - THE MAKING OF A CHARACTER Three times in the book Daniel is referred to as a man "highly esteemed", or as the Authorised Version puts it, "a man greatly beloved". He was truly a noble character, but how did it come about? Was he born with this built into his genes? No, spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21, Daniel 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Eagle Christians

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Oct 18, 2000

God has methods to develope His Eagle Christians.

God’s Eagle Christian Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: God’s method of developing eagle Christians. Text: Isaiah 40:31, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson Of The Loaves

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Oct 19, 2000

In the miracle of the loaves and fishes there are five valuable lessons applicable for daily Christian living.

Lesson of the Loaves Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: Lessons learned from the feeding of the Five Thousand Text: John 6: 1-13, (KJV) "After these things Jesus were over the sea of Galilee which is the sea of Tiberius. And a great multitude followed him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52, John 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Broken Rings

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

Marriage was meant to stick. The rings that we wear on our fingers are not supposed to slip off no matter what lands on us.

August 20, 2000 Exodus 20:14 “Broken Rings” INTRODUCTION Some of you have accused me of telling really bad jokes over the course of the many times that you have heard me speak. But at least I don’t mess up as badly as one pastor did. [The young preacher was shocked to hear the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

Abraham is called a friend of God and a mighty man of faith because he learned to say “I will Lord!”

Sermon 1: Abraham – “Friend of God” Series: God’s Heroes of the Faith Introduction to series: Over the next few months we will be exploring the Heroes of the Faith found for us in Hebrews 11. We will be taking a quick glimpse at a few characters sketches. Theses Bios will teach us primarily 7 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-24, Hebrews 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Disappointments At Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2001

This sermon deals with the reality that Christmas brought disappointment to the lives of the participants in the first century and still does the same for us today.

Handling Disappointment At Christmas GNLCC 12/16/2001 Isaiah 7:13-14 Luke 1:26-38 Text Matt 1:18-25 Everything about the way the world celebrates Christmas gives the impression of a wonderful time of joy, fun, excitement, and happiness. The lights are beautiful, Santa is a jolly old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Problems That Are Not From The Enemies

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Sep 30, 2001

Five reasons why Christians suffer

I would like you to open your mind and be very attentive, as you read this message. Don’t allow the enemies to make you miss one sentence from what you are about to read now. This message discusses the problems that are not from the enemies. A careful search of the word of God will make us to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:8, Job 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving That Prompts Greatness

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

The outline is origional the il;ustrations and statistics were compiled mainly from sermon central contributers.

Giving That Prompts Greatness Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ October 21, 2001 A wealthy older gentleman had just recently married a lovely young lady, and was beginning to wonder whether she might have married him for his money. So he asked her, "Tell me the truth: if I lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of A True Revival Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#12 in the Nehemiah Series. True Revival also means that God’s people must fall down before Him in true repentance for sin.

Book of Nehemiah Series #12 Nehemiah Chapters 9 - 10 The Cost of A True Revival By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 9:1-3, "Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them. And the seed of Israel separated ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Creator God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

I have three purposes this morning: 1. To declare a biblical basis for our God as the Creator. 2. To help you gain courage to do what is right. 3. To motivate you to be involved

Our Creator God The people who started college this past fall… Have no meaningful recollection of the Reagan era They were 11 when the Soviet Union broke apart and do not remember the Cold War They are too young to remember the space shuttle blowing up Their lifetime has always included AIDS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Our Faithful God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Here’s a simple definition: “God’s faithfulness means that everything He says and does is certain.” He is 100% reliable, 100% of the time. He does not fail, forget, falter, change, or disappoint. He says what He means and means what He says ­ and there

Our Faithful God In the country of Armenia, in 1988, Samuel and Danielle sent their young son, Armand, off to school. Samuel squatted before his son and looked him in the eye. “Have a good day at school, and remember, no matter what, I’ll always be there for you.” They hugged and the boy ran off ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-25, Lamentations 3:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Third Voice Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Setting the vision for a new church

The Third Voice Scripture Reading: John 6:1-15 Good morning. My name is Bob Hostetler, and I’ve been married for twenty-three years. That’s not an admission of a problem, mind you-- It’s not like saying, “I’m Bob and I’m an alcoholic.” No, I just mention it because it’s important background ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying With A Heaven-View

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

It’s important to pray in a way that is not self-centered.

Introduction: Have you ever thought about how much of what we ask God for in our prayers is very self-centered? For example, I heard about a college student who always concluded her prayers with this simple petition: “God, I’m not asking for myself, but please send my mother a son-in-law.” Or ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Esther: An Orphan Who Saved A Nation

Contributed by Reg Watson on Aug 13, 2002

A sermon built on the 50 Day Spiritual Adventure series "More Than Survivors."

Esther: The Orphan Who Saved A Nation Esther 4:12-17 The story I’m going to share with you today reads like a made for television movie. In it we’ll find, suspense, intrigue, betrayal, conspiracy, and treachery. The cast of characters includes: a king, a queen that loses her throne, an ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-17, Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

My "Other" Life

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2002

Our culture of blame influences how we look at others, but the Lord says examine your own heart first.

My “Other” Life TCF Sermon February 7, 1999 A lawyer in San Diego filed a lawsuit against the city because, during a rock concert at a city facility, he was "forced" (that’s the word the news item used) to use the women’s restroom. GET THIS: he also sued the company that SOLD HIM THE BEER! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational