Sermons on Ananias And Saul:

That I May Know Him (3) - The Fellowship Of Christ's Suffering Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 27, 2024

Jesus suffered the ignominy of dying on the cross for the sin of mankind. The riches of the cross is laced with trials and persecutions. Every believer must carry his/her cross daily.

TEXT: Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death." CHRIST SUFFERED FOR YOU Suffering is not pleasant but sometimes necessary to ascend to the seat of glory. Christ had to suffer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blood Everywhere! Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008

Question and answer series message dealing with the violence in the Old Testament.

TOUGH QUESTIONS: BIBLE ANSWERS Blood Everywhere! Numbers 31:2-18, Deuteronomy 20:4, 12-16 Joshua 8:24-25, Judges 21:10-11 July 16, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Tonight’s question: Why, since God is loving and caring, does He command so many killings? This is an important question. It has broad ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 31:2-18

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

'tis The Season To Submit Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 7, 2010

Let’s see how important it is to submit to God and what happens when we do. 1- Submission to God brings life 2- Submission to God gives victory

INTRO.- ILL.- One day a police officer stopped a driver. The police officer said, “Since you were wearing your seat belt, you win $5000, what are you going to do with the money?” The man said, “I’m going to get me a driver’s license.” The lady next to him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communing With Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 21, 2016

What is communing with God, how do we recognize Him, what gets us in touch with Him and what we will experience when we encounter Jesus!

COMMUNING WITH JESUS Luke 24:13-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHY GRANDMA WAS SPEEDING 1. Freda is over 90 years old and lives in the Woodlands. And she still drives her car to the mall and to church every week. 2. But then one day she was caught speeding. When asked by the police officer why she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Discipline Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

11th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message explores the truth that because God loves us, He also discipliness us for our good.

“The Discipline Factor” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 11) I. The Likeness Factor We manifest Dad’s impeccable genes. II. The Unconditional Love & Acceptance factor We rest in dad's incomprehensible love. III. The Protection and Security Factor We stand secure in dad's ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11, 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 1, 2011

If you understand what scripture and church history says about the primacy of praying together, you will never again view prayer time the same. We must prayerfully step forward in our participation and confidence in prayer, not just as an individual, bu

When the Church Prays Main Passage: Acts 6:1-5 If you understand what scripture and church history says about the primacy of praying together, you will never again view prayer time the same. We must prayerfully step forward in our participation and confidence in prayer, not just as an individual, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Just what is the spiritual battle that we wage?

Introduction The new commander had cause to be nervous. His predecessor was now dead. That commander had led the nation through a hostile wilderness; he now must lead them into the very stronghold of the enemy. He must wage battle against rulers and authorities, against the powerful forces that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does God Really Care About Everyone? Do We?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 23, 2012

God challenges us to rethink our attitudes and actions toward all people.

Recap the story of Jonah for those who may not know the story… Title: Does God Really Care About Everyone? Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Slide 3 Thesis: God challenges us to rethink our attitudes and actions toward all people. Introduction Westboro Baptist is a church in Topeka, Kansas whose ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sermon On The Plain: An Exposition Of Luke 6:17-38

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 30, 2019

Jesus calls us to radical discipleship.

The Sermon on the Plain: An Exposition of Luke 6:17-38 Scholars debate whether this sermon is another version of the Sermon on the Mount. It indeed shares a lot of common themes. Scholars who want to diminish the authority of Scripture try to prove that both evangelists copied and arranged ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-38, Luke 6:17-26, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 5: David And Worship Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Number 5 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at David and what worship is really all about.

Introduction BULLETIN: Church information, read only during the sermon. PEW: A medieval torture device still found in most churches. HYMN: A song of praise, usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that of the congregation’s range. CHOIR: A group of people whose singing allows the rest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-21, 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

A Dedicated Partner In The Work Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 7, 2002

This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.

THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Just Win, Baby! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 13, 2008

Purposefully keep pressing toward the goal.

JUST WIN, BABY! Philippians 3.12-4.1 S: Christlikeness Th: Toward the Goal Pr: PURPOSEFULLY KEEP PRESSING TOWARD THE GOAL. ?: How? KW: Reminders TS: We will find in our study of Philippians three reminders of how to keep pressing toward Christlikeness. CV: “We will passionately pursue full ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is To Stop Me From Being Baptised? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2012

Who should be baptised? Why should one be baptised? These are questions that must be answered by each one calling himself or herself after the Name of the Son of God.

“As they were going along the road, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, ‘Look, there is water! What is to stop me from being baptized?’” [1], [2] Baptism is truly the water that divides. It is an unfortunate fact of ecclesiastical history that the rite has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36

Denomination: Baptist