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Sermon # 6 - No Need To Fear Death Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 6, 2024

Man’s greatest fear is the fear of death, and that’s what gripped everyone aboard the ship that Jonah travelled. Learn how Jesus gives us hope beyond the grave. Also we as individuals and the church we must wake up to fulfill God's purposes in our life time.

We read in Jonah 1:5, Then the seamen were afraid, and each man cried to his god. (AFV) As we continue this series on how the life of Jonah can be related to the church today, I believe that many of you are blessed through these meditations. The seamen on the ship were filled with dread when the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5, John 11:25, Philippians 1:21, Hebrews 2:15, Psalm 23:4, Romans 14:12-13, Ephesians 5:10-11, Ephesians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 16 - Hinder No One Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 11, 2024

Jonah’s disobedience became a hindrance the entire crew of unbelievers aboard that ship. This is a caution to us that as believers we should walk in total obedience to God and not become a stumbling block to those outside the church.

We read in Jonah 1:13, “Instead, the sailors tried to get the ship to shore, rowing with all their might. But the storm was becoming worse and worse, and they got nowhere.” (GNB) As we continue these studies on the life of Jonah, there are many lessons that we can learn from the same. Though Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:13, Matthew 5:13, Genesis 12:18, Numbers 22:28, Luke 17:1-2, Mark 1:39-45, Mark 5:18-20, Jonah 1:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 39 - Possible With God Alone Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 24, 2025

The one thing that is a chief contender for our love and allegiance to God is the riches of this world. If we desire to inherit eternal life we must choose to know God, love Him above all else and keep money in its rightful place. What seems impossible with men is possible with God alone.

We read in Mark 10:27, “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” (ESV) Mankind has advanced in leaps and bounds in science, technology, industrialization and medicine. However, all of these progressions have still left us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27, Mark 10:17, Job 17:3, Galatians 4:9, Mark 10:19, Exodus 20:3-4, Exodus 20:7, Mark 10:20-22, Mark 10:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Groan For The Glory

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Sermon focuses on stirring up our spirits to long for the purposes of God to be fulfilled.

Groan For The Glory (Romans 8:18-25) I. Life in the Present Age A. Suffering is the normal Christian experience B. Our suffering should be viewed through the eyes of eternity II. All Creation Is Groaning A. All creation is in tune with God—it excitedly awaits the fulfillment of His plan B. All ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Am I Different? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

With all the gender confusion in our society, it's time for the church to speak up.

“Getting A Clue: How Am I Different?” Gen. 1:26-31 & 2:4-7, 18-25; In preparation for this series I discovered a powerful, inspirational, challenging sermon by Mary Kassian, entitled The Genesis of Gender.” (1) Some of her opening words are important for our consideration this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Alive And Available

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 18, 2001

Ever feel like giving up? This sermon reminds us that God is still in control.

Sunday Morning July 22, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM ALIVE AND AVAILABLE JEREMIAH 29:10-14 Introduction: 1. Ever wonder why you are where you are? I have asked God this question many times in my life. For example, when I was working for McDonald’s I would ask God why? To be honest, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of A Father

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 22, 2009

Facing up to John 3:16 and exactly what it means to me, phrase by phrase.

If you were like me, around the age of five or six, Miss Money taught you your first Bible verse in Sunday School; and it probably was John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but have eternal life." Over the ensuing ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

“it Means Resisting My Fears” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2012

If we are going to stand up and step out by faith, it will require resisting our fears.

Peter’s walk on the water with Jesus is a wonderful illustration of the walk of faith. Last time, we said that walking by faith means, first of all, getting out of the boat. As the old Chinese proverb puts it, “The journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” So it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Fall

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 31, 2005

There’s nothing wrong with falling if you just know how. Then get back up.

Have any of you ever experienced Failure? Not a littl one either---I mean a good failure? When I read about the disciples, I’m always encouraged When I read about Peter, I feel really encouraged Peter always said the wrong thing at the wrong time Let’s talk about “What to do about ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Beginning

Contributed by Rocco Naudé on Feb 1, 2002

This sermon is about new beginnings. We all mess up. And because we all mess up, we like to start over. But after too many disappointments we often give up. However, the Bible speaks of a "new creation"--and then we become abassadors of Jesus!

I. Hope We all mess up. We say things we later wish we could take back. We do things we wish we could undo. We miss opportunities. This happens in all spheres of our lives. Sometimes we make mistakes at work, sometimes we hurt the people we love, sometimes we disappoint God. And because we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-13

Denomination: Adventist

A Donkey And God’s Correction

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

A farmer who wanted to sell his donkey. A potential buyer showed up and looked the animal over. He asked if he could hitch him up to the wagon and see how he worked. The farmer did so and climbed up into the wagon with the customer handing him the reins.

1. Numbers 22:1-12 2. Numbers 22: 21-24 Psalm 141 Illustration A farmer who wanted to sell his donkey. A potential buyer showed up and looked the animal over. He asked if he could hitch him up to the wagon and see how he worked. The farmer did so and climbed up into the wagon with the customer ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-24, Numbers 22:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Disappointments New Christians Face

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004

Common disappointments that new Christians face often bring discouragement to the point of giving up.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 29, 2004 “Disappointments New Christians Face” I Peter 1:6-9 James 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION: Think back to the time when you first came to the Lord and made your decision to become a Christian. You might have been a little child in Sunday school. It may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Wellsprings Of Joy

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 27, 2006

Deals with the differences between joy and happiness and lists the ingredients that go to make up the former.

The Wellsprings of Joy Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! John Pierpont died a failure,or so some say. In 1866, ar the age of 81, he came to the end of his days as a government clerk in Washington, D.C., with a long string of personal defeats. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Real Heroes

Contributed by David Cook on May 28, 2010

Real heroes stand on God's Word, speak up for the truth, and sacrifice for the good of others.

What does Memorial Day mean to you? For some it means… BBQ Beach Day off work Sleep in late Memorial Day is actually a day of remembrance… Remember the men and women of our American military who laid down their lives for the cause of freedom in our land. Remember if it were not for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Is This Not The Friendliness That I Require?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 1, 2017

Making sure our actual fasting is backed up by the things that need to lie behind it

...... You have a colleague at work. You are always very friendly towards him. You greet him with a smile. You ask after his family. You ask what he did over the weekend. You make him a cup of tea. But behind his back, you take the credit for all his work so that you end up getting a promotion ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Anglican