Sermons on Abilities:

Walking Upright In A Fallen World Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010

Romans chapter 12 is really a commentary on how Christians ought to behave. Apostle Paul moves theology to practice. He gives guidelines for living as a redeemed people in a fallen world. Since we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ; saved by

Walking Upright in a Fallen World Romans 12:1-18 Romans chapter 12 is really a commentary on how Christians ought to behave. Apostle Paul moves theology to practice. He gives guidelines for living as a redeemed people in a fallen world. Since we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Hindrance That Is Spiritual Immaturity

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010

The writer to the Hebrews was frustrated by his audience’s spiritual immaturity. Spiritual truth is hindered/frustrated by spiritual immaturity. But how? 4 hindrances produced/created by spiritual immaturity. Spiritual Immaturity is a Hindrance to..

The HINDRANCE That Is SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY—Hebrews 5:11-14 Attention: Before You Buy, Know Your Appliances A blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. "I would like to buy this TV," she told the salesman. "Sorry, we don’t sell to blondes," he replied. She hurried home and dyed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Victorious Living

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 31, 2011

If we want to get to where we need to be spiritually we need to have the right mode of transportation.

The Secret to Victorious Living Text: Acts 1:4-8; Acts 1:14; Acts 2:1-4, 47. Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley (some of you might know that it was Huxley who promoted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

According

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

He has great riches and they are available to us.

1 according 2/26/2012 Eph 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might (dunamis force specifically miraculous power ability, abundance, might strength, violence, mighty wonderful work) by his Spirit in the inner man; Eph 3:17 That Christ may ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Walk By Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 4, 2011

This is the introduction to my series "We Walk By Faith". In this message I focus on the confusion concerning faith and how that everyone has some faith operating in their lives.

We Walk By Faith - Introduction Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1; Romans 12:1-3 Introduction: Before I get into the heart of the message, I want to share a story with you that we discussed this past week during bible study that I read recently. “There was a man who tied a tight ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Grace Can Do Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 8, 2011

The impact of God’s amazing grace: 1. Grace gives life to the lost (vs. 1-6) 2. Grace reveals God’s riches (vs. 4-7) 3. Grace gives God the glory He deserves (vs. 8-9) 4. Grace prepares us for God’s purpose (vs. 8-10)

What Grace Can Do Ephesians 2:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians McClendon Baptist Church - July 26, 2009 (Revised March 19, 2024) MESSAGE: *What's so special about Christianity? -- Years ago, some religious experts in England were debating this question, and they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011

In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming An Emotionally Mature Adult Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Emotional maturity is rooted in love.

Becoming an Emotionally Mature Adult Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – March 4, 2012 Following the recent tragic death of Whitney Houston at the relatively young age of 48… there has been a lot of reflection on something not being right in the soul of many like her. In one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surrendering When You Don't Have To

Contributed by John Perry on Oct 2, 2010

Too many times we give in & surrender when we ought to keep fighting only to find out as soon as we have given up that we surrendered when we didn't have to.

Bunbury Sun am 26/09/10 “Surrendering when you don’t have to” Intro: *** British surrender to the Japanese in Singapore. Had a numerically superior force of men & they were better equipped but the Japanese force managed to convince them that there was no hope so they surrendered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building A Foundation For Kingdom Stewardship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011

The proper foundation for Kingdom Stewardship requires that we view God as the owner of all who has entrusted those things to us as His stewards.

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve noticed that I’ve skipped over some passages as we’ve made our way through the Sermon on the Mount. As I mentioned at the time, I wanted to come back and deal with all those passages together since they all deal with our stewardship in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The "Golden Rule" Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 29, 2011

The "Golden Rule" summarizes Jesus' teaching on how citizens of the kingdom of heaven are to live.

Nearly every adherent of every religion throughout history as well as those who claim to have no religion at all, hold to some form of what has come to be known as the “Golden Rule.” But as we’ll see this morning, the words of Jesus which form the basis for that belief are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

God At The Fall Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 31, 2014

Concerning God in the Garden: He is there, creating purpose. He is there, giving freedom He is there, seeking the disobedient He is there, allowing consequences He is there, providing/promising redemption

Last time we considered the Bible’s teaching that God created everything for a purpose. This week we see that shame is NOT something humanity was made for, but something we discovered through our disobedience to God. When we think about the Fall, we always think about it from a human ...read more

Denomination: *other

No Mere Men-1--Sec. 1, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014

1 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-I—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Attention: Superman—1950’s TV show/Always opened with these statements about Superman...‘Faster than a speeding bullet’—‘More powerful than a locomotive’—‘Able to leap tall buildings in a single ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “how God Builds Faith" Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 7, 2014

This message looks at how God builds faith in us - through our heart, soul, mind and strength.

Warning! I’m Under Construction - How God Builds Faith - September 7, 2014 Today we’re on the 2nd in a series that’s called: “Warning! I’m Under Construction. Last week we looked at how God builds, how He constructs our character so that we become more and more like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith (Faithfulness) (3-4 Lessons) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 15, 2014

No. 7 in the teaching series on Fruit of the Spirit, covering the quality of faithfulness.

Fruit of the Spirit—Faith (Faithfulness) (3-4 Lessons) Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh Jul 20-Aug 17, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist