Sermons on What Is The Perfect Gift:

The Risen Hope

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

Some brief reflections for an Easter communion.

THE RISEN HOPE (1 Peter 1:3) Introduction Is there any hope ? Christian Aid poster - do you believe in life before death ? A constant refrain goes up throughout the ages is there hope ? On a human level, there seems to be little war, famine. Wrong seems to win the hearts and minds of people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Infinite Love - Toy Story 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the 3rd week of our Toy Story sermon series. It begs the question... who are we pushing out the window because they are different?

2 Samuel 6:1-5 David again brought together out of Israel chosen men, thirty thousand in all. 2 He and all his men set out from Baalah of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, the name of the LORD Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:33-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of Revival

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

The need for unity in the body of Christ

THE FRUIT OF REVIVAL UNITY! Psalm 133:1-3 Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Seduction Of Satan

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

Satan is after the hearts and lives of everyone and will go to great lengths to lure you to him.

THE SEDUCTION OF SATAN Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; John 10:10 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Choose

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 13, 2009

Total surrender to God’s will is required for us to experience the healing touch of Christ and be made spiritually whole.

I Choose / Mark 1: 40 - 45 Intro: When I was in grade school, there was a dreaded disease that pervaded the community. There was no vaccine, no antidote and no known cure. The only way to insure that you would remain disease free was to keep those affected by the disease quarantined. --- ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding Your Enemy

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Oct 2, 2013

The Enemy you don't understand will deal with you.This is a point by point analysis of who your enemies are and how to relate with them.

Then cheapest way to fall in Christendom is to remain without understanding. Lack of understanding keeps people in bondage John 8:320 Prayer is no substitute for it, fasting has its place but you can’t use it to displace understanding. Prov 16:12—Literally, understanding issues out life ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:14, Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Royal Nativity: The Inbreaking Of The Holy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2013

The coming of the promised King.

A ROYAL NATIVITY: THE IN-BREAKING OF THE HOLY. Luke 2:1-20. 1. A ROYAL NATIVITY (Luke 2:1-7). When Jacob blessed his sons, he prophesied that the sceptre would not pass from Judah “UNTIL He comes whose right it is” (Genesis 49:10). Even the hireling prophet Balaam recognised that a king was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Our Shield

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2013

Abraham chose to believe God rather than his own doubts and fears.

THE LORD OUR SHIELD. Genesis 15:1-6. After the battle of the kings, Abram no doubt would have had a rush of emotion. First of all, perhaps, elation: look what God has enabled me to do with a small household army (Genesis 14:14-16). Secondly, a sudden realisation: I’ve just picked a fight with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Leaves A Person Alone

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 25, 2013

When people go to far with God and he leaves them alone.

WHEN GOD LEAVES A PERSON ALONE Matthew 23: 37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Building Of The House

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013

The LORD watches over His people.

THE BUILDING OF THE HOUSE. Psalm 127. This is a “song of degrees,” sung upon the ascent to Jerusalem for worship. It is “for” - or about - Solomon. David had wanted to build a house for the LORD, but the LORD had replied that it was He who would build a “house” - that is, a family and a future ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Snows Of Spring

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013

The imperative to praise the LORD: the command to commend.

THE LAST SNOWS OF SPRING. Psalm 147:12-20. There are two different Hebrew words which are both translated “Praise” in Psalm 147:12. The second is the more familiar verb for ‘to praise’ which is echoed within the ‘Hallelujah’ (‘Praise the LORD’) of Psalm 147:1 and Psalm 147:20. The first verb ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Firm Faith

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2013

Our faith has got to be firm, sturdy, stable and strong; not wobbly and weak!

Firm faith! Colossians 2:7”…rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” “I will do all it takes to be the world champion. The chessboard is always pictured in my head and I move pieces there. I can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 6 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus speaks on a very difficult subject divorce. The subject is difficult not because of God, but the hardness of man's heart.

The Sayings of Jesus Part 6 Matt. 5:31-32 Jesus speaks concerning the law expounds upon it with “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time” “But I say unto you” He expounds upon the 6th and 7th commandments “Thou shalt not kill” and “Thou shalt not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Alabaster Jar

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 27, 2013

True, fond, unadulterated and pristine love certainly moves our Lord!

Mummy! Luke 7:45”You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to kiss my feet.” As we were waiting in the signal, I saw a transgender woman approach our car for money, I was muttering within myself and looked at here with disgust, she came close to me and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:35-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look We For Another?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

"There is none greater than John the Baptist," says Jesus. "Notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he" (Matthew 11:11).

LOOK WE FOR ANOTHER? Matthew 11:2-15. 1. “Are You He that should come, or look we for another?” (Matthew 11:3). We do not know for sure why John the Baptist sent two of his disciples to speak with Jesus. Perhaps prison had knocked the wind out of his sails, and he wanted some reassurance that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational