Sermons on void in our hearts:

God's Great Mystery Revealed

Contributed by Eddie Young on Oct 26, 2018

God's great mystery concealed for thousands of years is now proclaimed publicly, written down for all to know. God created the universe through and for Jesus.

God's Great Mystery Revealed Genesis 1; John 1:1-3 The identity, the witness, the purpose, and the way of the King have come. Jesus is the King that has stepped into human history to turn the world right-side up. Many people may understand that He came to the earth as the King, but do they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

In Whom All The Fullness Dwells Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 29, 2018

It was imperative that God the Father be pleased with Jesus to the extent that God bestowed upon Him all “fullness,” even fullness that only God could produce.

6/17/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIB4? In Whom All The Fullness Dwells ?Colossians 1:19 • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow related verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:19 (NIV) (Text) 1:19: “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Sliver Of Light

Contributed by Vincent Waln on Dec 21, 2017

Homily for a Christmas Candlelight Service

Just a few months ago... in August, 1000's of people in this country... my wife and myself included... traveled 100's of miles to be in the path of a couple moments of darkness. To witness a celestial event that occurs… when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, by passing into the ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I’ve Become A Christian – Now What? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 28, 2013

How did Paul’s life change after He was saved? Paul said he was a pattern to those who would be saved after him, so I believe we can look at what happened to Paul and learn a lot. After you become a Christian, what can you expect?

“I’ve Become a Christian – Now What?” (Part 2) Acts 9:19-29 Introduction: 1. How did Paul’s life change after He was saved? Paul said he was a pattern to those who would be saved after him (1 Timothy 1:16), so I believe we can look at what happened to Paul and learn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-29

Denomination: Bible Church

A Tree By The River

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 30, 2013

Relaying five provisions of living by the Word 1. Prominence And he shall be like a tree … 2. Permanence … Planted by the rivers of waters … 3. Productive … that bringeth forth his fruit … 4. Perpetual … in his season; his leaf also shall not wither … 5

"All I Need To Know About Life I Learned From Trees" • It’s important to have roots. • In today’s complex world, it pays to branch out. • If you really believe in something, don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. • Be flexible so you don’t break when a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Double Doom

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 18, 2013

a) Condemned at God’s Judgment b) Separated from Believers.

Ungodly • Without God, • Ungodly – Forgetful careless lives • They live according to their passions. • Pursuing their dreams, goals, & plans but not God • Disrespect, Denying, Disobeying God • Many think that so long as they don’t do wrong it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 20, 2013

We have to live life in the real world, not the ideal world. We need real help, not idealistic theories.

Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be (Proverbs 21:9-11) Tom, Dick and Harry returned to the hotel. Their room was on the top floor of a skyscraper hotel 99 stories high. Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working. They came up with a plan to make their climb less painful. For the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faith Of Rahab

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 31, 2012

In Joshua chapter 2 we meet this lady by the name of Rahab and what we find out about her is rather shocking and you might even ask…”How can such a person be placed in this list, along with men like Abraham!?”

Recently we looked at an unusual hero, in a man called Samson. He was listed in what we call the “Faith Hall of Fame” There is another unusual hero listed there… Her name is Rahab and she was not what we might choose to be a hero type for our kids or even ourselves. In Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoy Life, But Keep It Real! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 24, 2012

Christmas is to be celebrated with the understanding of God’s love in mind!

The message today will be quiet simple: Let’s enjoy life but let’s keep it real! You see, many may be celebrating because we survived the Mayan calendar but they continue to live in myths and fantasies. Many will celebrate Christmas without Christ! Many will say “How can there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Manifestation Gifts - Discerning Of Spirits

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 22, 2013

Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts belong to the church and are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit and are manifest through Spirit-filled believers. These manifestations are visible expressions of the Holy Sp

The Manifestation Gifts - Discerning of Spirits 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Waiting Game (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 14, 2013

Wait, wait, and wait some more! You hear somebody ask you, "What are you waiting for?"

Joshua 1:10-11-Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, “Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, ‘Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving you to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Silent Nights - Pt. 2 - Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 15, 2013

We enjoy "Silent Night" at Christmas, but what if every night is silent? How do we endure quiet seasons of life when nothing is stirring . . . even God?

Silent Nights Pt. 2 - Closed Doors I. Introduction Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round your virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep heavenly peace, Sleep heavenly peace! Silent Night although it is one of the most popular (top 100) Christmas Songs of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

The exhortation to Watch must be balanced with the command to Occupy (do business) until I come.

THE ASCENSION OF JESUS Acts 1:1-11 The Acts of the Apostles is a continuation of the account of The Gospel According to Luke. There is a definite continuity between the two books. Both books are addressed to someone called Theophilus, and in the beginning of Acts the evangelist again explains ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Well At The Well

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 30, 2012

Living Water… Flowing water… Spring water make a good type for the Holy Spirit. As Moving water quenches thirst, refreshes and invigorates, purifies and makes the earth fruitful.

Jesus Is: Seed of the Woman - Genesis 3:15; A Star Out Of Jacob - Numbers 24:17; A Prophet - Deuteronomy 18:15, 18; The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince Of Peace -Isaiah 9:6; The Lord Our Righteousness - Jeremiah 23:6; The Son Of God - Daniel 3:25; The Son Of Man - Daniel 7:13; ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Have You Come From? Where Are You Going? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 11, 2013

We can best understand where we, as believers, have come from — and where we are going — by answering three questions.

Where Have You Come From? Where Are You Going? (Colossians 1:21-23) 1. When you have been a pastor at the same church fro 30 years, the Catholic kids in the neighborhood call you “Father Time.” 2. I have been here so long that when people ask how I am registered politically, I say I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible