Sermons on Wake Up Call From God:

Make Me An Outcast!

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001

Paul shows us about prayer by his prayer life

“Make me an outcast!!” Romans 9:1-3, 10:1 Paul’s words in Romans 9 clues us in one his prayer life. He prays for the salvation of the Jews. He believes that it will happen (Romans 11:1) and that he is taking part in that. What does he have to say about his prayer life and his prayers for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1, Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purpose Of The Creation Story

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 3, 2018

Is Genesis theistic evolution, day-age theory, a gap, literal 6 days, a polemic, an allegory, majestic prose, intelligent design or something else? If Christians can’t agree on the timing of creation, can we agree on the purposes of the creation story?

Prelude Berasheet bara' Elohim et hashamayim ve'et ha'aretz In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. What are the secrets behind the creation stories in Genesis? Is Genesis literal, allegory, or majestic prose? What are the forgotten purposes of the creation stories? Purpose: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Service Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006

Jesus once spoke to His disciples about their FLESH. In Matthew 26, He gave them a very stern warning. He said, "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the FLESH (sarx) is weak."

Communion Service Text: John 6:41 thru 56 Prayer: Prepare us to receive Holy Communion. As we begin this time of Communion, let us be mindful that we are to share in the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. COMMUNION SERVICE - I Corinthians 11:23 thru 26 Jesus once ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN THOSE DAYS.” Church, we are living

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN THOSE DAYS.” Church, we are living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

He Maketh Me Lay Down Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2014

We need Rest, Refreshment, and Restoration

Psalms 23:2 Monte T. Brown Introduction As we continue our messages on the Psalms 23 we come to verses 2 and 3, we will look at verse 2 this morning and verse 3 this evening. I want us to notice that there are three things that can be seen in these two verses: 1. Rest: "He maketh me to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

When Light Is Conquerred By Darkness - Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004

In the Book of Judges, there were two most prominent Judges, namely Gideon and Samson, 3 chapters were devoted to Gideon but 4 chapters to Samson. Samson was a very INTRIGUING CHARACTER to study, he was physically strong but he was morally weak.

Good Morning! We will continue again our series in the life of Samson. Today, we will tackle about the results when light is conquerred by darkness. III. THE RESULTS WHEN LIGHT IS OVERTAKEN BY DARKNESS A. THE LORD WILL DEPART FROM US. Judge 16:20 “But Samson did not know that the Lord had ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proper Timing Is Crucial

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2018

Your confidence, language, tone of voice and body posture speaks a lot of yourself as well!

Proper timing is crucial Judges 3:16”Ehud made himself a sword which had two edges, a cubit in length, and he bound it on his right thigh under his cloak.” God was not going to allow the enemy that tormented his people for 18 years escape! Are you listening? Be comforted today my friend, your ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wisdom

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 3, 2022

Wisdom is a character quality that is developed by decision not by education.

Wisdom comes from the Anglo-Saxon root word “wis” which means wise, understanding, truth, and knowing. It is also combined with the word “dom” which implies judgement. Wisdom is not just mere intelligence. Wisdom is a combining of an understanding of truth with the good judgement to apply that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Jesus is our savior. He is the source of true life for all who believe.

John 11:25 “I Am the Resurrection and the Life” INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful verses of Scripture is the one we focus on tonight, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Lutheran

Freedom In Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 11, 2005

The freedom of forgiveness or the bondage of bitterness is a choice we make

FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS COLOSSIANS 3 VERSES 12-17 “I had a brother once, and I betrayed him.” With these words, African writer Laurens Van der Post begins a wonderful book The Seed and the Sower, (I recommend you read it). The story is of two brothers from small South African village. The elder ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Challenges To The Younger Generation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2019

Preached for Grandparents Day; talking about aging issues

HoHum: Today is Grandparents Day. Marian McQuade campaigned for grandparents day because she appreciated her grandparents so much. President Jimmy Carter made grandparents day a national holiday on August 3, 1978. 3 purposes for grandparents day: 1) to commemorate and pay respect to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 7:9-13, Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Spite Of Hardships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 10, 2014

In this world we will have troubles and so how do we respond?

We start a new Message Series today. I hope you enjoyed our study of Ruth and you made a deeper commitment to God like Ruth did. We had noted that the time of Ruth was a time when God judged Israel because of their sins. And as we will note in the Book of Samuel, the people did not want judges they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anointed For An Everlasting Throne.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 17, 2021

David as a type of our Lord. Jesus as the seed of David.

ANOINTED FOR AN EVERLASTING THRONE. Psalm 89:20-37. (I) The LORD's Anointed. Psalm 89:20-26. Psalm 89:20. “David my servant” becomes the LORD’s anointed. David is a type of our Lord. Jesus is also “anointed” (as the title ‘Christ’ indicates), and Jesus is the Servant of the LORD par ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:20-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Resurrection Makes The Difference"

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 1, 2021

This is a message for Resurrection Sunday looking at the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as the basis of our hope.

“THERE IS LIFE; DEATH HAS BEEN DEFEATED” (Version two of this message preached at Greenmount and O’Leary April 16, 2017)) 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4, 14-20 (Previously named: The Resurrection Makes the Difference (Version One -- Dorn Ridge Church of Christ, April 24, 2011) Video Link: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Passover Banquet

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message covers the origins and biblical significance of the Passover Banquet

I. "WHAT MEAN YE BY THIS SERVICE?" A. The Passover was a most impressive service: 1. Its ritual would intrigue the young to ask questions - "What mean ye by this service? How does this service affect the youth in Israel?" 2. That ancient festival was but a type of the Lord's Supper B. The parents ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:46, Revelation 1:5, Exodus 12:19, 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, 1 Peter 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Exodus 12:7, Exodus 12:29, Exodus 12:42, Exodus 12:22-23, John 3:16, Acts 4:12, Hebrews 9:22, John 6:53-55, Exodus 12:43, Malachi 4:1-3, Ezekiel 28:12-19, Job 34:20, John 6:53-54, Galatians 3:29, John 1:29, Exodus 12:26-27, Exodus 12:11-27, Leviticus 23:5, Numbers 28:10-16, Deuteronomy 5:5, Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 10:1-9, Hebrews 9:8-16, John 11:47-54, John 18:28, John 19:14, John 19:31, Luke 23:54-56, Exodus 12:6, John 19:30, Ephesians 2:13, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist