Sermons on Ye Did Run Well:

"What Did You Expect?"

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 19, 2011

The story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 is a powerful reminder that God is not limited by our expectations.

Naaman was past upset; past mad; past even furious - he was working on a complete emotional meltdown. Like a cartoon character - the steam seems to literally be pouring out of his ears. He stomps - he stammers - he shouts: "I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Vultures Are Circling (Attitudes)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 20, 2017

Have we ever considered our attitudes. Christianity is not a religion it is a relationship. The vultures are circling while we are going to the desert?

THE VULTURES ARE CIRCLING? YOUR ATTITUDE WHILE TRAPPED DYING IN A DRY DESERT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com RELIGION VS. RELATIONSHIP... Text: Romans 8:15-17 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-30, Romans 8:15-17, Haggai 1:5-7, Genesis 16:4-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Did You Get The Memo? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Apr 13, 2010

Palm Sunday is the opportunity to prepare for Holy Week and the emotional roller-coaster it involves

A great story from a couple of years ago was reported by Robert Bazell of NBC News. After an attempted IED attack near Tikrit the hospital at Camp Speicher was down to 10% of its blood supply. Brian Suam, was first in line to donate blood when the call went out. His blood was going to be used for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Did You Fail The Test?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 19, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 17: 1 –16

Exodus 17: 1 –16 Did you fail the test? 17 Then all the congregation of the children of Israel set out on their journey from the Wilderness of Sin, according to the commandment of the LORD, and camped in Rephidim; but there was no water for the people to drink. 2 Therefore the people contended ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Did The Angels Think Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 18, 2021

What did the angels think about God taking on flesh and coming into His creation as a weak, helpless baby? Why would God do such a thing for these … these pathetic, corrupt creatures?

If you remember, last week we took a little trip back in time … to that night in Bethlehem. Let’s picture that night once again. Bethlehem asleep under the stars … the shepherds out in the fields … the quiet punctuated by the occasional bleating of sheep. To the rest of the world … from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

If Jesus Did Not Say A Word

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 20, 2008

What do you do when it seems like the LORD do not hear you.

If JESUS did not say a Word Prayer Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 22And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Did The Magi Do Magic? Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Dec 17, 2005

Making sense of Christmas.

Christmas, have you felt the on rush of it? It’s been coming for a long time now, and here it is December! Our calendars are quickly being filled with parties to go to and bonus’ to think of, as well as presents to buy, places to go and people to see and food to prepare! This “Christmas” stuff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Did You Expect?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Sep 10, 2011

Are you expecting today? Are you anticipating something from the Lord? If you are expecting something – you will receive it. But if you are expecting nothing…. You will receive it! If you expect something today – I hope that your expectation comes fr

Psalm 62:5-7 “[5] My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation [is] from Him. [6] He only [is] my rock and my salvation; [He is] my defense; I shall not be moved. [7] In God [is] my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, [And] my refuge, [is] in God”. [NKJV] Are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-7

Mary, Did You Know?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 22, 2005

This sermon deals with what Mary may not have understood about the birth of Christ. This sermon also begins our Christmas season.

The Christmas story is well known to almost everybody in America, whether they claim to be Christian, atheist, or of some other belief. There was a woman named Mary who became pregnant, without the assistance of a human man, and she gave birth to a baby whom she named Jesus. And the story is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-37

Denomination: *other

Time To Sacrifice The Queen

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Much fruit comes from redigging old wells.

Genesis 26:1 KJV And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar. Genesis 26:17-19 KJV And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there. [18] And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did You Say? Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 3, 2017

Peter fails to see Jesus's supremecy and plan for the coming kingdom and tries to push his plan instead. We often do the same in telling God how things are going to work instead of looking at his plan

Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth? Have you ever had a time where you thought you knew what you were talking about but it turns out that you didn’t quite have all the facts straight. It can be a little embarrassing. [Like the stock boy at the grocery store. A lady asked him, "Can I buy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Friends

What Did Jesus Do?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

If we are to be conformed to the likeness of Christ then we must strive to follow His example in word and deed and do what Jesus did.

What Did Jesus Do? Reading: Luke 4:14-30 Introduction The Gospel makes it clear that as followers of Christ we are “walking in newness of life”; we are raised up from the waters of baptism a new person, the old sinful being having been put to death. Paul writes in his letter to the Romans (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Did It His Way Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 28, 2010

A study of chapter 48 verses 1 through 35

Ezekiel 48: 1 – 35 He Did It His Way 1 “Now these are the names of the tribes: From the northern border along the road to Hethlon at the entrance of Hamath, to Hazar Enan, the border of Damascus northward, in the direction of Hamath, there shall be one section for Dan from its east ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Faith Can Make You Well

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

This sermon looks at the connection between faith and healing as seen in some of the stories of Jesus.

Faith Can Make You Well Matthew 9:18-30 Have you ever wondered if God still does the miraculous in our world today? Is it possible to have a life completely turned around by the grace and power of God? Is it possible to be dead, bleeding, or blind one moment and be alive, whole and able to see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-30

Denomination: Holiness

Why Did Jerusalem Tremble? Series

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Dec 18, 2007

Herod was agitated by Messiah. Why did Jerusalem tremble also? Was not Messiah the answer to their problems? This message explores the inner fears that keep someone from receiving liberty in Jesus Christ.

Why Was Jerusalem Troubled? Matt 2:1-8 Last week – Herod had no room for another King No one would rule his life No one would rob him of the souls he claimed – (Note the King of Sodom – Gen 14:21 – “Give me the persons” = Give me the souls) Herod was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist