Sermons on Tower Of Penuel:

Honoring God's Name Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

This is the introductory sermon in a series on the names of God.

Hello I Love Let Me Tell You My Name Psalm 145 Intro: Do you remember the struggle to name your children? Meg and I spent hours praying and considering the names we wanted for our children. We looked through name books, websites, and family trees. Did we want to use family names, Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Declaring God's Worth

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 13, 2005

This sermon deals with "Worship" The way that we declare God’s worth !

Declaring God’s Worth Psa 18:3 A little boy pulls on the preacher’s hand to get his attention. Then says, “I’m going to give you money when I grow up.” The preacher says, “Thank you very much but why do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:3

Denomination: Baptist

He Put It There For A Reason

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 28, 2005

There are many things in our life right now that seem life threating but if we take a second look we may realize that God put it there and he has put it there for a reason

He Put It There For A Reason Scripture Reference: Exodus 14:1-3 (KJV) Exodus 14:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn and encamp before Pihahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, over against Baalzephon: before it shall ye encamp by the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Flying By The Seats Of Our Pants Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2005

Sometimes we find ourselves in horrible predicaments without an answer. Yet, with God’s help, we can often find the “way of escape” if we do not give up and keep trusting Him.

Flying by the Seats of Our Pants (Esther 4:4-5:14) Intro 1. A wise person once said, "Life is a continuous process of getting used to things we hadn’t expected." 2. A New York City businessman decided to avoid a $20 service charge by replacing a fluorescent light himself. After he had smuggled a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Fears Disappear

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 5, 2005

God can help in making our fears disappear !

Making Fears Disappear John 14:1,27 Matt. 6:25-34 Joke: A wife was constantly waking her husband up in the middle of the night after hearing noises........"Honey, someone’s trying to break in........I just heard them...........I think their in the house now." There was nothing for the husband ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

911: When Buildings Fall & Waters Rise - Storms - Tragedy - 9/11 - 9-11

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 7, 2005

In Case of Emergency--Have FAITH, not FEAR; PRAY, don’t PANIC; BELIEVE, don’t BLAME; RESPOND, don’t RUN. Link included to free formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

911: When Buildings Fall & Waters Rise Matthew 14:22-33 ----- Link at bottom... ----- We all know where we were and what we were doing 4 years ago today. We remember how we felt because to some degree we have felt that way ever since, and events like Katrina and anniversaries such as this one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Boasts And Excuses Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006

Discipleship involves serious commitment; boasts and excuses won’t get the job done.

BOASTS AND EXCUSES INTRODUCTION 1. Matthew 8:19-22 (NKJV) Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." 20 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." 21 Then another of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Alone Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

8th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at the promise of the Holy Spirit, includes a brief mention of the Pentecostal Doctrine of Tongues as initial evidence of Spirit Baptism.

John 14:16-26 Awhile back my son had a saying that became famous in our house “I’m scared when I’m alone.” My wife and I even would Text message it to one another. In the passage we read today, Jesus was addressing disciples who were scared because they were about to be alone, but He promised to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Talks With The Twelve

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Aug 26, 2006

Jesus talks to the Disciples following the Transfiguration.

Jesus Talks with the Twelve Luke 9:43-50 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we will visit the University of Heaven. Today, we will learn as Jesus gives his lecture directly to the Disciples. Attention: In the period immediately following the Transfiguration Jesus will address ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Cube And God's Design

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Sep 4, 2006

A sermon on the law for Christians.

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 3, 2006 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Deuteronomy 4:1-9 “The Empty Cube and God’s Design” In the west end of Paris stands La Grande Arche de la Defense. Work on La Grande Arche began in 1982 and was completed in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"Keep The Unity Of The Spirit” Part 2 Series

Contributed by George Yates on Sep 26, 2006

Unity with diversity of gifts, talents, experiences. Purpose of diversity and unity is for the body to do works of service and the building up the body to become the fullness Christ intended.

EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 17, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Part 2 Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. Last week we began this passage “Keep the Unity of the Spirit” A. (vs 1-3) Live up to your calling - humble, gentle, bearing with one another, keep unity of spirit bond ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Chip Off The Old Block Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 10, 2007

Peter was a little stone in the church built on the Rock, and by the Rock! The church’s Foundation, The church’s Function, and Future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

A Chip off the Old Block Matthew 16:17-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChipOffBlock.html Here we find the first mention of the church in the New Testament, coming from the Greek word  [ecclesia], which means “a called out assembly.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Humble Character Of The Believer

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 20, 2007

Proposition: The humble make up the population of God’s kingdom.

Luke 14:7-35 (ESV) Introduction A. One of the delights of pastoring this church is the fact that few of us are considered to have come from the best part of society. Indeed, most of us at time belonged to the very worst segments of society. Yet, God chose to save us and to pour out His Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Whom The Bell Tolls

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 3, 2007

The bell of justification tolls not for our death, but for our life in Christ.

20070603 Title: For Whom the Bell Tolls Text: Romans 5:1-5 Thesis: The bell of justification tolls not for death… but for life! Introduction Over the centuries, bells have been used in every culture. Bells have been attached around the necks of free-roaming livestock so the herdsmen would know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Giants Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. The giants we face today may be unemployment, abandonment, sexual abuse, depression, bills, grades, whiskey, pornography, a career, a mistake or a future.

“Facing Your Giants” 1 Samuel 17:40-51 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: The giants we face today may be unemployment, abandonment, sexual abuse, depression, bills, grades, whiskey, pornography, a career, a mistake or a future. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Christian Church