Sermons on west bank:

Israel And The End Times

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 21, 2024

Modern state of Israel is not necessarily the heir of God's promises to ancient Israel (Seedthoughts from Michael Pahl at: https://michaelpahl.com/2014/08/25/christians-and-israel-part-two/)

HoHum: A Texan is visiting Israel and feeling thirsty, he stops at a house along the road. "Can you give me a drink?" asked the Texan. "Of course," says the Israeli, and he invited the Texan to come in. "What do you do?" asks the Texan. "I raise ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:8, Hebrews 7:22, Romans 10:1, Romans 10:4, Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:16, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bruce Almighty (Me Almighty) Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

This is the first of a series of sermons based on movie themes, an idea I borrowed from West Family Church in the Kansas City area while I was visiting there this summer. We are not wired to play God.

SLIDE 1 BRUCE ALMIGHTY (ME ALMIGHTY) Stop Playing God and Discover God Almighty’s Plan Good morning and welcome to Bethany—greet guests, etc. SLIDE 2 How many of you have been to the movies this summer? It seems like I get to the movies more in the summer than any other time. How does that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Grab Hold Of God's Hand. He Will Pull You Up.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2011

A short talk given at Corscombe at the end of Walk West Dorset 2011. God speaks our language, and as in an old legend Christ holds out his hand and invites us to grab hold.

Philip Yancey kept a salt water aquarium. He wrote: ‘I [ran] a portable chemical laboratory to monitor the nitrate levels and the ammonia content. I pumped in vitamins, antibiotics, sulpha drugs and enough enzymes to make a rock grow. I filtered the water …and exposed it to ultraviolet ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Faith And Freedom: America's Greatness Is Established In America's Faith

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 30, 2015

The rise of Christianity in the West propelled Western nations to great advances in science, economics and politics. This Christian foundation is the basis for America's freedom and greatness, and is in great danger as America turns away from God.

This week, America celebrates 239 years of political independence. But Freedom is more threatened now than at any time since the General Howe nearly defeated Washington’s army on the shores of Long Island in 1776. Friday’s ruling by the US Supreme Court is not ultimately about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Failure Of Zebulun Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2018

Included in Zebulon’s inheritance was Beth-lehem, the “house of bread,” not to be confused with the birthplace of Christ. This Beth-lehem is located just west of Nazareth. Thus, it was of the utmost importance that Micah, in his prophecy of the birt . . .

Failure of Zebulun [Judges 1:30] Scripture 30 Neither did Zebulun drive out the inhabitants of Kitron, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol; but the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became tributaries. Commentary Zebulun (See Article 1.7; Zebulun, Tribe of) faced the same, problem that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

'tis The Season To Be Extravagant Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2015

There is much excess and waste in the church especially in the west. It is time for us to be excessive in worship, forgiveness, caring for others, self-control, stewardship and thankfulness. Learn the difference between sinful excess and righteous exces

Intro: A woman bought an extravagant dress, and the husband asked why did it have to be so expensive, She said the devil made me buy it, The husband asked, why didn’t you say get behind me Satan?, The woman said, I did and he said it looked as good in the front as it did in the back, so I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Vision Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008

Vision has always been at the heart of serving God and doing His will. So a God given vision has always been at the heart of doing the will of God. God’s vision takes us to new levels and challenges us to do new things we would not think to accomplish our

Unique Vision Daniel 9:22-23 God loves creativity and nowhere is that found more than in creation. Where I grew up in Kansas City, we have an average snowfall of 20 inches a year. One of the things you learn growing up there is that every snowflake is unique. No two snowflakes that have ever fallen ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

Gospel Without Walls Series

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 15, 2012

BIG IDEA: Following Jesus involves walking through walls with the gospel.

“Gospel Without Walls” John 4 INTRODUCTION: “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” is an action movie starring Tom Cruise. Early in the film, Tom and an IMF teammate must sneak into the Kremlin and steal something out of the vault. How in the world will they attempt that? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Gold Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2009

What was the most valuable gift that was given in the story of the wise men? And what can we learn from the gifts that were given?

(This sermon was preached following a Christmas cantata, and time constraints forced us to sing only one congregational Christmas song. To compensate for this, I included 3 Christmas carols/hymns in the sermon). OPEN: Someone sent an e-mail that made a list of Christmas Signs they’d seen in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival Amongst Religious People Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 22, 2011

In the providence of God the gospel moves westward into the center of the morally decaying Roman empire. It is not possible to even allude to every revival included in the Bible. But the turning of Paul to evangelize the west instead of the east is so i

ACTS 19: 1-20 REVIVAL AMONGST RELIGIOUS PEOPLE It is not possible to even allude to every revival included in the Bible. But the turning of Paul to evangelize the west instead of the east is so important to us today that it should be mentioned. Paul and his second missionary journey team ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For Persecution?

Contributed by David Mcnally on Aug 12, 2012

Christians were persecuted by the Jews, then by the Romans, and by the Nazis and the Communists, and by fundamentalist Muslims and others today. Why should we in the West or US, Canada, Autsralia or New Zealand be excused from suffering for our faith?

Gospel reading: Luke 21: 5-19 Sermon: Persecution May the words of my mouth ....... In the Gospels Jesus is recorded as saying some lovely things, that we are loved, that we are forgiven, that we are his friends, but in today's Gospel reading, his words are far from lovely. "They will lay hands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Do Something"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 2, 2014

The sermon encourages the believers to do something based on video of Matthew West on utube. Take up a servant mentality, do something its whosoever will, do something by carrying, do something follow.

Do something take it up , Your Cross Mark 8 34 While at the WV annual conference our Bishop showed us a video of Matthew West singing his song “Do Something”. Her sermon encouraged the clergy in the WV conference to do something no matter ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Methodist

The First Church In Europe

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2016

The Holy Spirit barred Paul's way to the north and the south and it was then that Paul could look west to see the Man of Macedonia. He found the first Church in Europe whose leader was a woman, Lydia from Thyatira

Sermon Acts 16:6-34 My favourite book in the Old Testament is the Book of Proverbs and in the New Testament is the Book of Acts. The Book of Acts is written to Theophilus which means in Greek Lover of God from Theos meaning God and Phileo meaning love. What he a man who was Luke’s patron ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-34

Denomination: Anglican

Manasseh Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 5, 2022

One of the twelve tribes of Israel descending from Manasseh, the grandson of Jacob through Joseph, Manasseh was one of the two Joseph tribes; Ephraim was the other. At the Exodus Manasseh numbered 32,200, while Ephraim had 40,500.

MANASSEH Manasseh was the king of southern Judea. He was known for his idol worship and lack of faith in Yahweh. Manasseh was the fourteenth king of the Kingdom of Judah. He was the oldest of the sons of Hezekiah and his mother, Hephzibah. He became king at the age of 12 and reigned for 55 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Small Is The Power Of God

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2009

God can do big things through little people.

Title: The Power of Small Is the Power of God Text: I Samuel 17 :( 1, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 Thesis: God can do big things through little people. Introduction Today the message is classic Sunday School 101. From our earliest childhood Sunday School experiences we were told the story of David and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational