Sermons on A Hand Of Power:

An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022

What are the main schools of thought about the Rapture and why can only one of them be correct? We also will take a look at Matthew 24 and 1Corinthians 15 for the start of "There is Order in the Rapture."

AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 3 OF 4 Part 2 considered the Christian’s glorious hope the bible calls “the blessed hope” and the fact that the word “apostasy” in Thessalonians should be translated as “departure”. In today’s teaching on the Rapture we will begin by looking at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:16-17, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:7, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, 1 Corinthians 15:51-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 28, 2022

Mark 8 asks "Who do you say that I am?" Gossip runs ramped. How do you describe your friends when they aren’t around? Is it flattering or would you be mortified if they heard you? What about Jesus? Who do you say he is? Do your actions match your words?

Who Do You Say That I AM? 12 Sep 2021 Richardson Who do you say that I am? ...... Oh to be a fly on the wall. For a while I ran a number of customer service groups with one of them happen to be a team in Mexico. There was a bunch of extra work that needed to get cleaned up so I decided to pull ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-28, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Other

Unmoved By The Cross?

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2023

The Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus were witnesses to the greatest event in human history but didn't know it. If we're not careful, the same thing can happen to us and we will never realize the love of Jesus!

UNMOVED BY THE CROSS? John 19:23-24 INTRODUCTION A. OPENING STORY 1. Two men had indulged in every sinful activity imaginable while away on a business trip together. In the morning, as they were making their way to the airport, one man challenged the other. He said, “I dare you to go over to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Saw Jesus Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eddie Sheehan on Dec 20, 2022

When I was in my mid twenties {about 40 years ago}, I had a beautiful vision of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Sermon I Saw Jesus Part 3 [7/2021] "Inspire them to love Me," Says the Lord. It is clearly evident that Jesus would say “Follow Me” during His Ministry when He walked this Earth. > My Research shows that this phrase is recorded 51 times in the 4 Gospels. < So many people followed ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Born To Be A Better Savior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2022

Jesus was born to be our savior. But what does that mean, and what difference can that make in our lives?

There was a Christian who gave a Bible to somebody who was going through a rough time. Their life had been one disaster after the other, but in all that time there was never really made an effort to follow Jesus. So, as this Christian gave a Bible to the man… he encouraged him to read it, and he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:22-27, Luke 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tension Between Spirit And Sin: The Struggle Of Every Christian

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost.

I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost. We come to Christ in brokenness, with the most shallow motives. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Abrahamic Covenant: It's Impact On History And Us

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 12, 2024

The Promises of the Abrahmic Covenant are guiding & eventually determine the ultimate outcome of history. They reveal God’s guaranteed long-term plan in the Middle East. It reveals Why Israel [the Jews] can Never be totally Destroyed

The Abrahamic Covenant: It’s Impact on History & Us! (Gen. 15) The Promises of the Abrahmic Covenant are guiding & eventually determine the ultimate outcome of history. They reveal God’s guaranteed long-term plan in the Middle East. It reveals Why Israel [the Jews] can Never be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:16-19, Romans 11:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Call Of First Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 2, 2024

Being a disciple is a costly affair. We need to come to him and learn from him. Jesus is the master trainer. Instant obedience leads to greater success. In-depth involvement strengthens inner being finally ends up in loyal relationships.

Theme: Calling of First Disciples Text: Matthew 4:18-22 (Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: This month we will mediate from the Holy Scriptures on the call & cost of the discipleship. Today, we would see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

Go Into The Light

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Mar 3, 2024

Christ is a beacon for all to set their compass, and reference for their journey home. We can also be beacons of light. We receive the fire of the Holy Spirit, and because of that, we can be one of the guiding lights that helps shepherd God’s children home.

Go Into the Light Do you remember the movie Poltergeist? It was about a house that was haunted with not just one ghost, but many, many of them because the greedy developer built the entire neighborhood over a cemetery. The 4’3” actress Zelda Rubinstein plays the eccentric medium hired to help ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Galatians 6:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Isaiah 12:4-5, Matthew 7:1-5, Ephesians 5:8-14, Proverbs 9:9, John 1:5, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Insider Threat

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 5, 2024

Jude gives us the prescription to be built up in Christ. No imposter is going to worm their way into your church or home when you live like this.

An insider threat occurs when someone inside a company or organization with authorized access uses their inside position to cause harm to that organization or government or even, if you could believe it inside a church and generally among the wider Christian body. This was a problem in the early ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Our Greatest Passion

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 13, 2024

Are we clear on what our greatest passion must be?

NOTE: This was a family service. Early in the service I tell the children’s story ‘Wherever you go, I want you to know’ by Melissa Kruger. You can download the images for the story free from the Good Book Company. I made them into a PowerPoint to accompany the story. EARLY IN THE SERVICE: Today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2025

We are justified and sustained not by our own works or perfection, but by trusting the Faithful One.

Habakkuk Bible Study – Week 2: Living by Faith A. Review Week 1 – The Prophet's First Complaint (1:1–11) - Habakkuk opens with a raw complaint: “How long, Lord?” He sees injustice, violence, and destruction. - God’s surprising answer: He is raising up the Babylonians (Chaldeans) as ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Something Good To Talk About Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

We’re starting a new series titled “Something Good to Talk About.” It is a real honor for me to talk to you about Jesus Christ.

Something Good to Talk About Part 1 “After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, (and also some women)” Luke 8:1-2a Intro: We’re starting a new series titled “Something Good to Talk About.” It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zacchaeus- A Story Of Transformation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 13, 2025

Zacchaeus interacted with Jesus and left transformed, confessing and professing a changed life.

Zacchaeus- A Story of Transformation Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Turn / Transform; Repentance / Luke 19:1–10 Zacchaeus interacted with Jesus and left transformed, confessing and professing a changed life. INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 OPENING SLIDE • In our world, the concept of repentance seems to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marriage Covenant

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 20, 2025

In this message, I will show you through Scripture what God's true intentions are for the most sacred of all covenants, "The Marriage Covenant".

What is God's true purpose for marriage? What is the marriage covenant? Do I have a marriage covenant with my spouse and God? These are the questions that are in desperate need of answers! And not just any answers. These are questions that only the Bible can answer. These are questions we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-24

Denomination: Pentecostal