Sermons on Thou Hast Kept Me Alive:

From Moab To Messiah

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Apr 11, 2002

Through this unlikely couple, God brought redemption to you and me!

From Moab To Marriage To Messiah Ruth 4:1-22 Chad H. Ballard Introduction This morning we are going to finish looking at the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY FOR US. The story of Ruth is one of the most fascinating stories I have ever heard. It’s true that it is a love story, but it is also ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand That Rules The World

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003

Look with me at three opportunities of which mothers need to be aware.

THE HAND THAT RULES THE WORLD 1997 by Mark Beaird Proverbs 31:25-31 ƒÞ Paul Harvey, in his Rest of the Story series, had this to say about the importance of mothers. ¡§Fellows...can you be too close to your mother? From Freud ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Ain't The Ritz

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 1, 2004

the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.

This Ain’t the Ritz Scripture: John 6:35–40, especially verse 37b: . . . the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. Introduction: If we visited Paris and strolled like gaudy sightseers into the gilded lobby of the Ritz Hotel at the Place Vendôme, the concierge would look on us with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Lord & Christ Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

Easter Series describing what Jesus was made for you and me

Sunday, April 15, 2007 Jesus Was Made Both Lord and Christ Acts 2.1-47 As I read this yesterday I knew this was one of the most questioned chapters of the Bible. Parts of it are questioned among believers and parts of it are questioned among non-believers. In this chapter you find people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persecuted

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 26, 2007

How to find encouragement when everything seems to be against me.

Satan has three lines of attack. First, he tries to keep men from becoming Christians. Then, if stopped here, he tries to keep them from being active and useful as Christians. And finally, as a last resort, he tries to destroy their character. (Lou Nicholes - Author and Missionary). THOUGHTS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Navidad Y Paganismo

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Dec 8, 2008

Por oponerme a algunas tradiciones navideñas me han criticado

NAVIDAD Y PAGANISMO. Por hablar contra algunas tradiciones navideñas me han dicho: fanático, legalista, ¿se cree usted que sabe más que los demás pastores que ponen árbol en sus iglesias? Usted se parece a los Testigos de Jehová, y todo por oponerme a una “sagrada tradición”. Si ustedes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Is About Christ

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

Christmas is about Christ, not about gifts, family, or even me.

Christmas Is About Christ Matthew 2:1-23 INTRODUCTION Christmas is about Christ. This story is shared by Matthew in a way to remind us that Christmas is about Christ. There are two ways in which Matthew shows us that Christmas is about Christ. The first way is by showing us the obvious ways in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Part 7 - Why Does Bad Stuff Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 26, 2010

We all ask it....why? And "why me"? Is there an answer?

Job was a man who lived in Uz. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to God and hated evil with a passion. Job 1:1 (TMSG) --- No rest for me, ever—death has invaded life. Job 3:26b (TMSG) Why does bad stuff happen to good people? This question is such a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Comforted Together Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 4, 2011

"....comforted together with you by by the mutual faith both of you and me"

I. THE SOURCE OF COMFORT - “God of all comfort” A. God is the FATHER OF COMPASSION B. God is the FOUNTAIN OF COMFORT II. THE SUBJECTS OF COMFORT – “us” A. No BELIEVER IS EXEMPTED B. No BURDEN IS EXCLUDED - “in all our tribulation” III. THE STEWARDSHIP OF COMFORT – not to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Songs Of Our Faith Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 29, 2012

This message focuses on the song "Take Me Back" by Andrae Crouch.

Songs Of Our Faith Part 6 Take Me Back By: Andrae Crouch Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1; 2 Peter 1:10; Revelations 2:1-5 Introduction: This morning I will be focusing on a song that was recorded when I was fourteen years old. The song is by the Rev. Andrae Crouch and is titled “Take ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Categories Of Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 3, 2013

Whether, I am on the mountain top or in the valley God is with me!!

Hebrews 11:33-40-who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight (Swift Passages) the armies of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

All In For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017

If I am not “all in” for Jesus then Jesus is not in me at all

After Mary and I got married, I had enough credits so that I could finish up my degree at the University of Arizona in just one semester – that is as long as I could complete 21 units of classwork. Since I was also working three different part-time jobs at the time, I knew that was going to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Eagle's Wing Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 7, 2022

God, grant me the courage to change the things I can.

[This the second sermon that is based on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer/poem "The Serenity Prayer." This sermon is about asking God to grant us the courage to change the things that we can.] Once upon a time, a caterpillar crawled inside a hare’s house when the hare was away and set ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Isaiah 40:25-31, Jonah 1:2, Jonah 1:12, Jonah 1:17, Romans 8:28-31, Jonah 2:2, Jonah 3:4, Jonah 4:2, Jonah 4:6-11, Jonah 3:9-10, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Samuel 17:46, Numbers 14:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

All In For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

If I am not “all in” for Jesus then Jesus is not in me at all

ENGAGE After Mary and I got married, I had enough credits so that I could finish up my degree at the University of Arizona in just one semester – that is as long as I could complete 21 units of classwork. Since I was also working three different part-time jobs at the time, I knew that was going to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Long Suffering Patient God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 30, 2018

Thank you Lord for your long-suffering patience for me!

So far in the book of Exodus, we have already noted that through Moses and Aaron, God told Pharaoh the King of Egypt to let God’s People go at least 6 times! We will note this morning that God asked Pharaoh again 2 times to let God’s People go in Exodus 9; please open your Bibles there as Tim ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible