Sermons on Anoints:

I Am The True Vine - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006

This is the third of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message focuses on God’s utilization of pruning to prepare us to bear more fruit.

(Extensive inspiration for this sermon series taken from Bruce Wilkerson’s "Secrets of the Vine") Introduction - Spring has arrived, we have begun gardening, and pruning (reference recent Herald-Leader Article on pruning) Draw connection to Spiritual Pruning Jesus final "I Am. . ." teaching on ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Struggle To Finish

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

Many today don’t finish. We start projects, marriages, business, education, etc. and we don’t finish. This sermon will present tools to you to finish and see the promises of God fulfilled in your life.

Among the now-famous professional boxers who started their careers in the amateur ranks are American gold-medal winners Muhammad Ali, Oscar De La Hoya, George Foreman, Leon and Michael Spinks, Floyd Patterson and Ray Leonard. But let’s talk a little about Muhammad Ali. Ali quickly gained the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 8:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Church Is Shaken Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2008

We are glimpsing the early church at a very turbulent and emotional time. How do they respond in such a time of crises?

The Highlands of Scotland are known for their shy and reserved temperament. Just how that became the temperament is not known. Some suggest it is the cold weather and long winters with very little daylight. The reserved nature is part of their culture and that reflects itself in every area of life, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 27, 2008

The greatest man or woman of God can perform the most menial tasks willingly. Plus, the most lowly of jobs can actually be the most mighty works for God if you combine two things: wisdom and God’s Spirit. Learn how it worked in the life of Stephen.

In a lot of ways chapters 6 and 7 mirror the life of Jesus Christ. Jesus was anointed by the Spirit, chosen to serve, healed and performed miracles while contending with the intransigent religious leadership and preaching the gospel, then was arrested and tried for attacking Moses (supposedly) and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Challenges For The Church

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 22, 2007

This message was birthed out of a heart to evangelize our community for God.

Challenges for the Church by: Donny Granberry Acts 20:27-32 NIV For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. 28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John Was A Witness To The Son Of God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 18, 2005

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series "B"

3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we progress through this season of Advent, continue to move us by the power of your ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

"Blinded Eyes Opened"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 1, 2006

As Christians, we have all we need to live the victorious Christian life. All we need is to have our blinded eyes opened to this fact.

“Blinded Eyes Opened” CONT. in ministry of Holy Spirit … ·We have all of Him we will ever need … BUT … He doesn’t have all of us … we “leak”. ·We are His TEMPLE … He lives w/in us. ·We have everything we need to live the “Victorious Christian Life” … BECAUSE … we were IDENTIFIED w/ Jesus when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Vision For Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 17, 2006

This is the third sermon from Ruth. It shows how Naomi had a vision and developed a plan which affected her future. Our Purpose Driven Vision is included.

Developing a Vision for Spiritual Growth Ruth 3:1-3, 18 Review: Chapter one shows Naomi is in a bad situation. She has left her own country, lost her husband, lost her two sons and one of her daughters-in-law left her too. In chapter two we find that Naomi and Ruth had returned to Naomi’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Infancy

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

new believers

Intro: in the weeks ahead I would like to have a growing up seminar on Wednesday nights, discussing the doctrines of Christ using Hebrews chapter 6, moving toward perfection, and having an understanding of repentance, faith toward God, baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection from the dead, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Provision Along The Way Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 12, 2005

This is the second in a series of sermons on vision within the church. It deals with idea’s of God’s guidance, protection, and provision as we fulfill His vision.

The Stewardship of Vision Provision Along the Way Exodus 13 ¡V 16 Last week we looked at Moses calling ¡V his burning bush experience and paralleled his experience with ours. We talked about Moses ¡V his calling, appointment, and anointing as the deliverer of Israel. We talked about our vision ¡V ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Devil's Trophies (Part I) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on Jun 12, 2005

The Bible advises that we should run away from the devil in order to avoid becoming fair game. The Bible also provides the experiences of some characters that, without caution, got themselves caught by the devil and became his trophies. The question thu

Nowadays, our society marks its victories with a symbolic object known as a trophy. According to the dictionary, a trophy is “an object, reminder of a success or victory; an award given in a contest; spoils obtained from a war to credit triumph.” I remember being sent to a dealership in Austin, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Snake Charmers. Part 2. Psychics, Mediums, And Other Liers.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 29, 2005

Deu 18:10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,

The Snake Charmers. part 2. Psychics, Mediums, and other liers. The question today is, Does God acknowledge the existence of such people in the Bible? The answer is yes, over and over again. Exo 22:18 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Walking

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2005

The Believers pursuit of intellectual knowledge vs experience is considered in this message.

As a young Believer just starting my spiritual journey, I remember that I would walk in and through the presence of God effortlessly. I lived and breathed the supernatural. Signs and Wonders followed me everywhere! The anointing was powerful! Then I started my formal Bible training and was told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Alive - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004

Not only is it reasonable to believe that Jesus is alive it is the best possible explanation for the empty tomb

Jesus is Alive – True or False John 20:1-10 April 11, 2004 – Easter Sunday The idea for this message came from a series shown in Outreach Magazine and additional ideas were taken from the Jesus is Alive message by Brian Mavis. Introduction Over the past several weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Encouragement In Times Of Discouragement

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 1, 2005

This sermon is about GOD’S ENCOURAGEMENT IN TIMES OF DISCOURAGEMENT and examines the incidents in the lives of Isaac , Elijah , Peter , Jacob and Rachel when the Lord encouraged them in their times of discouragement.

GOD’S ENCOURAGEMENT IN TIMES OF DISCOURAGEMENT ************************************************* OUTLINE 1. ISAAC : I WILL BLESS YOU IN THE LAND OF FAMINE 2. ELIJAH: YOU STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO 3. PETER: FEED MY LAMBS AND SHEEP 4. JACOB: I HAVE SEEN ALL THAT LABAN HAS DONE TO ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Pentecostal