Sermons on 5000:

A Look At The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

This message looks at the Holy Spirit Power, when He comes to a Person, and how much The Holy Spirit Cost

Acts 8:9-25 A Look at the Holy Spirit Introduction A. (Look at TV and Read Title) B. Boy if that does not catch you attention I don’t know what will C. Is that possible? D. I thought once you were born again everything was cool? E. Wow, today passage, I will confess, really cause some intense ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Claiming The Promises

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

A message that challenges us to never retire from the service to the King.

Claiming the Promises Pastor Glenn Newton 9-10-2000 Joshua 14:6-15 JOS 14:6 Now the men of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, "You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. 7 I was forty years old ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Nazarene

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Thyatira Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 8, 2003

This is the fifth in an eight part series concerning the eight churches of Asia

This is the fifth week of an eight week series and this morning we are looking at the fourth of seven churches. It’s interesting to note that this is the longest letter and yet it’s addressed to the church that was situated in the least important city of the seven. If we were to pull up our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Following Jesus Is Not Easy

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 8, 2002

We follow Jesus (no matter how hard it is!).

WHY FOLLOWING JESUS IS NOT EASY John 6:60-71 S: Discipleship Th: Following Jesus Pr: WE FOLLOW JESUS (no matter how hard it is). ?: Inductive KW: Turns TS: In the recorded incident of John 6:60-71, we will find six turn of events of what it is like to follow Jesus. The _____ turn ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Giving

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 23, 2002

How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.

"Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Holiness

What's Your Gift? Part Two

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 24, 2002

Why spiritual gifts are important, and how they should be used to honor and bless God.

June 23, 2002 How valuable are spiritual gifts in the Christian family? Let’s see if we can make a comparison with a contemporary setting. Step on the airplane with me a moment. Hook up your seat belt; settle back for a flight. The pilot turns on the intercom: "This is your captain speaking. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist

"Get Out Of The Boat"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 24, 2003

Jesus is with you in the storms of life. Jesus wants you out of the boat and to come to Him.

“Get Out Of The Boat” Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life And Ministry Of Jesus’. The last few weeks, we have seen Jesus do a great many things. We have seen Him perform miracles … cleanse the Temple … heal the sick … forgive sins … change ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Revival - Pray And Seek His Face

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

The third lesson in a multi-part series inspired by Rick Atchley’s series Revive Us Again.

PRAY AND SEEK HIS FACE II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost and accepted an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Jonah 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fullness Of The Spirit

Contributed by Brian Spence on Oct 18, 2000

Last week, we celebrated the 6th Anniversary of Waterford Gospel Church.

Last week, we celebrated the 6th Anniversary of Waterford Gospel Church. However today, we celebrate another anniversary, it is the anniversary if the Church Universal. Today is Pentecost Sunday, or Wit Sunday, as some call it, marking the birthday of the Church at Pentecost. With this in mind, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Ephesians 5:18

The Feeding Of The Five Thousand

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

God loves to bless his people abundantly.

How many of you celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with a special meal? [How many had turkey? "Tofurky"?] Whatever was being served, how many left the table still hungry? Or, how many had to let our their belts a notch or two? It is a tradition on Thanksgiving, not only to have a special meal, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

Love Must Be Sincere Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 13, 2013

Paul describe the sincerity of love in this text. 1- We love by hating evil 2- We love by honoring others 3- We love by showing zeal 4- We love by sharing with others

INTRO.- Is there anything worse than fake love or insincere love? ILL.- After a 4 and a half year ministry with the Fairland Christian Church, Fairland, OK (population 1025) my friend Truman Brady from Seneca, MO, began preaching at the Villa Heights Christian Church in Joplin, MO. Truman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2013

In this lesson we examine the role of each Person of the Trinity at the baptism of Jesus and learn what each Person of the Trinity does to save sinners.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the prophecies and births of John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ, and then what happened to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fish Bait

Contributed by James May on May 21, 2008

Peter’s doubt almost made him fish bait, but Jesus lifted him up and spoke peace to the storm. They worshipped Jesus after the Storm, but we need to worship him before the storms.

Fish Bait Wednesday, May 21, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Matthew 14:22-32, "And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fragrant Worship

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

This morning we are going to look at an individual whose heart was Gripped by the Greatness of God.

Cornerstone Church June 5, 2005 FRAGRANT WORSHIP Matthew 26:1-16 The Illustration: “After being away on business, Tim, thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. ‘How about some perfume?’ he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 24, 2008

Christ always has been the provider of His people’s needs. He will always be. The question is will we see our true needs & look to Him to provide them. Jesus is the hope of the 2nd Exodus, which will lead to freedom from slavery to sin, self & satan.

JOHN 6: 1-15 JESUS FEEDS THE FIVE THOUSAND [Isaiah 55:1-4] The feeding of the five thousand is the one miracle along with the resurrection that is included in all four Gospels (Mt.14:13-21; Mk. 6:30-44; Lk. 9:10-17; Jn. 6:1-13). It ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist