Sermons on Two Camps:

The Giver And The Gifts Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 15, 2004

I take a look at the gifts that were given to construct the temple.

There was a sense of excitement in the air. For hundreds of years the people of Israel had worshipped their God in a tent. But that was going to change, they were at the beginning of a process that would culminate in a house of worship that would be known throughout the world and throughout ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Equating "Old,” With "Holy,” And "New” With "Unholy.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 29, 2001

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Equating “old,” with “holy,” and “new” with “unholy.” Romans 15: 4-13

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Equating “old,” with “holy,” and “new” with “unholy.” Romans 15: 4-13 SECOND READING: For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

When Good Things Happen To Bad People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2009

Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church: In a world of injustice, "bad" people get good things they do not deserve. But grace gives us gentle gifts, gives us the satisfaction of outwaiting our enemies, and allows us to wait for God’s justice.

I was in my office at Takoma Park church, and, as so often happened, someone stopped by to ask for help. The story was very much like most of the stories I had heard. He said that he just needed a few dollars to get by. Tomorrow there would be a job and, “Pastor, if you’ll just give me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Walking As Children Of The Light

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 26, 2008

Three errors today’s Christians make: 1. Seeing salvation merely as a legal transaction. 2. Believing that being right is more important than treating other people right. 3. Living out of fear rather than faith.

Walking as Children of the Light Mark 10:32-37 In the Scripture today we have one example of many where the disciples simply do not “get it.” Jesus has just expressed what is facing him, and is more vulnerable than at any other time of his life. But the disciples can only think of themselves. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

Seven Keys To Growth And Prosperity. Genesis 30-31 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 17, 2017

A practical message that can position us to receive God’s abundant blessing. I am excited to share with you seven keys to growth and biblical prosperity.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: We are living in a world where people are chasing after money, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Responding To The Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

My relationship to the truth determines my eternal destiny

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Running The Race Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 11 from Philippians

"Keep Running the Race” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to Praise Jesus II. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE -- SUPERIOR PATTERN ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-17, Hebrews 4:12-13, 1 Peter 2:11-12, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Assurance Leads To Confidence

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 17, 2024

Series on I John

Title: “Assurance Leads to Confidence” Scripture: I John 5:13-19 Type: series Where: GNBC 8-18-24 Intro: nearly 100 yrs ago, in LA, there was a person called the “Human Fly.” This man ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Endure Suffering Patiently Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2015

Suffering is partr of the human condition. We see John addressing two very important questions in minds of those who will receive this letter. The first question “Why all this suffering?” The second: “Is there point to the suffering?"

Series: Victorious! “Endure Suffering Patiently” Revelation 6-7 Open This morning, we’re in our fifth message in our series through the book of Revelation. It comes from Revelation 6-7 so if you’d go ahead and take your Bibles and turn to that passage, it will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For A Showdown

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob Prepares to Meet Easu. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 32 verses 1-21: Ill: • James Whistler, the Victorian artist, • Showed scant respect for the hierarchy of any profession. • When his poodle fell ill with a throat infection, • The artist sent immediately for the country’s leading ear, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience, Kindness

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 15, 2023

We look at two fruit of the spirit: patience and kindness. We need patience! People are difficult. Other Christians can be difficult. Ministry takes time to bear fruit. And we need to show kindness. We may not realise what a fundamental quality it is for a Christian.

RUCKSACK ILLUSTRATION, EARLIER IN THE SERVICE. Narrator: ‘Today, Sam, Gifty, Vanessa and Cyril are going camping. Vanessa and Cyril are very excited about it. Vanessa gets to work packing two rucksacks. She is very thoughtful; she doesn’t want Cyril’s rucksack to be too heavy for him. She ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, 1 Timothy 1:16, Romans 8:29, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 3:12-17, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get To Heaven

Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Mar 2, 2005

The inadequeacy of the moral plan to get to heaven, demonstrated by the rich young ruler

How To Get To Heaven There are two ways to get to heaven. The first is God’s plan, and the second, the Moral plan, or man’s plan. We could call God’s plan the D.O.N.E.-Done- plan. Everything that needed to be done to assure you a place in heaven was done by Jesus Christ, through His death and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Spreading Grace Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 1, 2019

Finishing our Grace series, We talk about the importance of sharing and spreading God's grace with others.

Spreading Grace Grace Series (Final) Coulee Community Church, 8-25-19 Key Scriptures: John 1:1–18; Hebrews 12:15; 1 Peter 4:8–11 There is a Chinese saying that on the surface seems pretty innocent, but when you break it down, it’s actually a curse. “May you live in interesting times” The idea ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:15, 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Diversions And Distractions: Tools Used Against Us

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024

This message is about two of Satan's most successful tactics used against the Church- Diversions and Distractions. His goal is to divert us from the path God has us on or get us so disttacted that we become ineffectual as Christians.

Diversions and Distractions: Tools Used Against Us Scripture: Second Corinthians 2:10-11; Joshua 9:3-14; Deuteronomy 20:10-11 The title of my message this morning is “Diversions and Distractions: Tools Used Against Us.” Paul wrote the following to the Christians in Corinth, “(10) Now whom you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Joshua 9:3-14, Deuteronomy 20:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man After Gods Own Heart

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 9, 2024

Outward appearance and the way others perceive us based on our looks has become all to common now a days

Let us pray I was reading an article in a business magazine saying that MEN go to great lengths to add a 1-3 inches in height and when I mean great lengths, imagine enduring unimaginable pain of cutting stretching and growing bone cells right down in our shin bone just to get a few inches of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational