Sermons on Usefulness:

The Presence Of A Loving God. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 29, 2014

Then Moses said to Him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here"(.Exodus 33:15)

I want to encourage you this morning by speaking about the power of God's loving presence. Bible provides endless examples of how the presence of the Lord empowers his people to live for him, to overcome all hurdles and deception of the adversary. And one of the most powerful of these is found in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: Friend Of Sinners; Peter: Friend Of Jesus

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 1, 2014

The life of the disciple Peter teaches us much about the amazing, unconditional love that Jesus has for us as sinners that can transform our lives.

JESUS: FRIEND OF SINNERS; PETER: FRIEND OF JESUS INTRO TO SPEAKER: Discuss our road trip to BC and rained-out camping trip with my family. INTRO TO TOPIC: I wrestled all week with a topic for this morning’s message. When I woke up this morning, I asked the Lord, “What do you want me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-20

Denomination: *other

Why Should We ‘raise Holy Hands In Prayer’? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 17, 2015

What do we do with Paul's instructions for us to "raise holy hands in prayer"? Why would he ask us to do that?

WE'RE SUPPOSED TO DO WHAT? Paul commands us to lift holy hands in prayer. - 1 Timothy 2:8. WHY DO THAT? We can use our body’s position to focus our heart’s direction. SOME "HOLY HANDS" EXAMPLES: 1. Hands lifted skyward is an expression of surrender. 2. Hands cupped before you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Certain Kind Of Heart

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 5, 2015

2 Chronicles 16:9 shows us that God is looking for a certain kind of heart. He will use anyone who has a heart for Him.

A Certain Kind of Heart 2 Chronicles 16:9, “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” (NKJ) A mountain climber was almost halfway to the top of the tremendous granite cliff. She ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

He Comes To Rescue

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 6, 2015

Proper 14 (A) Christ comes to us and saves us.Therefoer we may be confident that we are safe in Christ despite all trouble.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “He comes to rescue” Our Gospel today is a familiar one, one we have read many times during our lives. We may even recall hearing it as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Judgement Slowed Down By God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 24, 2015

To show that GOD is very patient towards us and wanted us to repent so we could be like Him in every aspect of our life.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD patient with you? Yes, I'm still in the making. GOD's not finished with me. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (Amplified Bible) 3:18 And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting For The Whisper

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 3, 2012

Even when we are most discouraged God calls us to get back to work, doing what He has called us to do.

Waiting For The Whisper July 15, 2012 1 Kings 19:4-15 Intro: What are you doing here? That is a great question. One we could ask each other as we gather as a church. What are you doing here? Why did you come? It is a great question we could ask corporately as this church – what are we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Goes Around Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 26, 2012

The evaporation cycle in nature reminds us of the way God sends blessings to us (as rain) and how our blessings/praises are to rise to him.

1. Importance of Rain – DEEPLY ROOTED Parnell Bailey visited an orange grove where an irrigation pump had broken down. The season was unusually dry and some of the trees were beginning to die for lack of water. The man giving the tour then took Bailey to his own orchard where irrigation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Covenant Service

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 1, 2013

As Christian, we have made a covenant with God. He saves us and as our response we are to live as He would have us live

06-01-13TSJ Methodist Church The Covenant Service 1. Introduction Two young Christians once made a covenant together. They agreed that, come what may, they would each tithe ten percent of their income every year. They were both young and neither of them had much money. But then they both ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Anglican

Roadways & Ruts Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 11, 2013

If we want to let God make us a new creation, we must get out of the ruts and walk on the roadway God provides for us!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A few weeks ago Robyn and I decided to take her Toyota Highlander Hybrid up the mountain. • I think we went to Ramsey Canyon road. Ok, we have a SUV; we can conquer the world with it even though it is a two-wheel drive and a Hybrid.  • We ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lowered Expectations Of Jesus

Contributed by Aaron Holbrough on Feb 12, 2013

Some of us have to lower our expectations in order to find what we are looking for, others of us need to change them completely

Most of us have high expectations of Jesus, but Mark chapter 2 records a story of a man who has lowered expectations….literally. One thing we quickly learn is that Jesus doesn’t care to meet expectations, only needs. It a ridiculous account of a guy who is carried by four of his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-30

Denomination: Mennonite

Beginning To Sink

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 19, 2013

The story of Peter walking on the water and beginning to sink provides excellent lessons for us to prevent us from beginning to sink in the trouble waters of life.

There are two sights in human life which fill the heart with profound sorrow. The first sight is that of a person who has sunk amid the troubled waters of life. It is the one whose once youthful face is no more because of rough, hard living. It is the person who had a good raising, who wore good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

How Much Is Enough... And Who Do You Trust For It? Part I Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 9, 2013

Just because some gods let us down does not mean there is no God at all... god's let us down but God does not!

Title: How Much Is Enough and Who Do You Trust for It? Part I Text: I Kings 17:8-16 (16:29-33 and 17:1-7) Thesis: Just because some gods let us down does not mean there is no God at all… god’s let us down but God does not! Introduction I always shudder when I hear someone suggest that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflecting On The Dark Passages Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2012

As in the story of Judas, there are dark passages in the Bible, but they can help us if we use an interpretation which enables their meaning to emerge in the light of the mystery of Christ.

Feast of St. Matthias 14 May 2012 Verbum Domini Today’s feast gives us an opportunity to reflect on one of the darkest moments in our salvation history. The crucifixion of Jesus was set up by a traitor, Judas “the Iscariot.” It also helps us to consider what the Holy Father and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Catholic

Filled To Be Witnesses

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012

God sends the Holy Spirit to fill us--gives us intimate knowledge of Him--in order that we may be His witnesses to the world.

It’s Memorial Day Weekend. And, to follow contemporary American traditions, I am about 7 hours from being filled with burgers and hotdogs and chips and pickles and macaroni salad; and I’ll do the same thing tomorrow. Do you have any idea what I mean by filled? Yes? We all know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican