Sermons on Ascendance:

From Bethany To Pentecost

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

At the time of our text, the disciples had been on quite an emotional roller coaster ride. They had within the past few weeks witnessed their leader Jesus Christ open the blind eyes, and perform other miracles. They were then with Him when He went to the

Text: Luke 24:44-53 (NASB) 44Now He said to them, "These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled." 45Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Soul Rest

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 5, 2007

Finding and entering the promised place of rest in these sometimes overwhelmingly hectic times.

Dakota Community Church March 4, 2007 Soul Rest Matthew 11:28-29 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Introduction: We are now on the second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Mennonite

What Has Happened To Our Worship?

Contributed by Michael Fritz on Nov 12, 2006

We come to church and participate in all the schedule, but are we worshipping? What do we need to do to really worship?

What has happened to our worship? Text: John 4:21-24 John 4:21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 23 ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Holiness

"What Is God Saying?" Part 4 Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Apr 26, 2002

As God speaks to Judah in captivity to Babylon, what is He saying to us today? This message is the fourth in a series of applicable messages from the book of Daniel.

*SEVEN THINGS GOD IS SAYING IN DANIEL CHAPTER 4* ------------------------------------------------------- I. “I HATE PRIDE!” - THE DREAM - (v4-17) Proverbs 6:16-17 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look...KJV (a) IS THERE ANYTHING SPIRITUAL ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Wanna Be Great?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on greatness

I. Man’s idea of greatness (vs. 46) A. The world has three chief patterns of greatness 1. Culture – the development through art and science, of a high regard in certain stations of society. (better known as fame) a. Carol Burnett says that when she was a girl, she joked and clowned around just to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

John Chapter 20 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Oct 1, 2001

John Chapter 20 explores the appearances of Jesus immediately following His resurrection.

John Chapter 20 John 20:1-9 The first day of the week, that’s Sunday. This is the best explanation I know for when the Sabbath Day changed! The Sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday when Christ arose from the dead. Christ was dead during the Sabbath Day; He became alive on Sunday, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

"The One Stairway To Heaven"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 16, 2002

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the only Lord.

Genesis 28:10-19 “The One Stairway to Heaven” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA “There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold and she’s buying a stairway to heaven. When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed, with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Know Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Dec 10, 2004

Do You Actually know Jesus or do you just know of Him.

DO YOU KNOW JESUS ISA; 9:6--- FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN, UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN; AND THE GOVERNMENT SHALL BE UPON HIS SHOULDER; AND HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL, COUNSELLER, THE MIGHTY GOD, THE EVERLASTING FATHER, THE PRINCE OF PEACE. LET US PRAY: FATHER, WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRECIOUS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why A Virgin?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006

Answers the question about why God chose to have Jesus born of a virgin.

“Why A Virgin?” Isaiah 7:14 Introduction: Christmas time is celebration time. Kurisumasu, omedeto gosaimasu! People around the world, many of whom have no grasp of Christianity, will be celebrating Christmas this year along with the rest of us. Hindus, Buddhists, Shintoists, Taoists - you name the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Have Control

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

Realizing, when we give God full control we are in safe hands.

Psalms 24:1-4 & 25:4,5,20 Ps 24:1 The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Ps 24:2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Ps 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Heaven's Open Door

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 18, 2009

In the middle of nowhere, Jacob encounters God and realizes God’s presence encompasses more that what just his eyes see.

Last week, we looked at a central figure of the OT, Abram, later named Abraham. We talked about some of the similarities between the unknowns of Abrahams life, such as the lack of any information about his childhood, and that of Jesus and how little is know of his childhood. We discovered that as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Servant Church Forgives Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

As Christians we have the command to model our lives in the form and manner of Jesus Christ. Therefore, a servant church must have at its essence the embodiment of forgiveness.

Sunday, November 5, 2006 Title: A Servant Church Forgives Text: Luke 6:37 – 42 Focus: Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven In rereading the Luke passage during this past week, I was reminded that Jesus’ public ministry only spanned three years. Time is indeed a gift from God. We do not control it, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Pentecost--United In Understanding, Truth, & Love"

Contributed by John Donnelly on Jun 5, 2008

The Holy Spirit ;11) empowers us to understand one another; (2) thereby exposing us to the truth of Christ; which units ther Body in Love.

Pentecost Sermon May, 2008 Únited in Understanding, Truth, and Love By the Rev. John Donnelly There is an old joke that says,” God so loved the world—THAT HE DID NOT SEND A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Ascension : Jesus Works With Us As We Do His Will, Part 2. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 17, 2010

The second part of the three part series on The Ascension. How if we Love Jesus and obey his commands our lives are impacted by the Holy Spirit. God dwells in us!

Mark 16:19-20 Jesus works with us as we do his will. Part 2. Last week I started a two part series on the Ascension, That’s Jesus going into heaven where he is now seated at the right hand of the Father. Again I will start with the point, that so much of what we know of Jesus after he was raised ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:19-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

In Jesus' Sandals Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 18, 2010

Mama always used to say: “You don't really know someone and can't really understand them until you've walked in their shoes.” This Resurrection Sunday I'd like us to take some time 'walking in Jesus' shoes' – even if only in our vague imagination.

In Jesus' Shoes 4th in Series: “What If YOU Were There?” Perth Bible Church, April 4, 2010 AM Easter Service Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Mama always used to say: “You don't really know someone and can't really understand them until you've walked in their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist