Sermons on Ascension:

Get To Work Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 29, 2006

The work of the church is found in confidence in it’s leadership, and setting an example for others to follow.

Introduction I. As a church, we believe in what is called the “imminent return of Christ.” A. The imminent return of Christ, means that we believe that Jesus Christ could return at any time, even before this church service is completed, to take His bride, the church back to heaven. B. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-18

Denomination: Methodist

God's Fingerprint

Contributed by Larry Moore on Dec 9, 2006

A message about one of the spiritual attributes of God that’s described with physical examples. The responsibility of believers to be a part of this attribute.

God’s Fingerprint Luke 11:20, “But if I cast out demons with the finger of God, surely the Kingdom of God has come upon you.” Does God have fingerprints? I think, that at least figuratively, we have to say that He does. Let me give you a few facts about fingerprints before we get into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 5, 2005

A sermon that seeks to clarify what it means to experience the fear of the Lord

Our mission team that went to Vanuatu was invited to walk to the local volcanoes. These active volcanoes are a long walk from the coastal villages we were walking in. One day though we set off at a very early hour and after about five or six hours walking we reached the vbolcanoes. Then the climb ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Jesus Healed The Sick

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 5, 2006

The reason for Jesus’ miracles, is to validate his office, his mission, and his message. Today, miraculous healings are not badges of prophetic office, but are, instead, answers to prayer by those who have access to God through His Son Jesus Chr

One theme that immediately jumps out at us today from the lessons – particularly the Old Testament Lesson from 2 Kings and the Gospel lesson from Mark – is the theme of healing. The Old Testament lesson, of course, might be called the ultimate miracle of healing, when Elisha raises the Shunnemite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When We Are Out Of Here!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 8, 2008

Christians are people whose hope is rooted in the bedrock truth of the resurrection.

Title: When We Are Out of Here Text: I Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Big Idea: Christians are people of hope. Introduction What happens when we die? In most cultures it is customary to have a memorial service of some sort… over the years I have planned a few such services. When planning a service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Right Kind Of Impression

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 17, 2008

Message about how Christians are supposed be looked on with favor, not with disgust, as happens so often today. While the gospel is offensive to many because of its call to repentance (and which is the basis for the world "hating" Christians), Scripture

Making the Right Kind of Impression Acts 2:42-47; 5:12-13 November 2, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED (AND ADAPTED) IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction My intention for today was to continue working through our passage in Matthew as we look at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

New Life In Christ

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 1, 2005

A road map to New Life in Christ - from being Dead, Enslaved and Condemned - through the Grace of God, telling us What God Has Done,Why God Did It and What We Are Now (Or Should Be).

The Bible is great literature but to the Christian it’s more than that – it’s God’s Story of His self-revelation to mankind. The story-line is God’s working out of His sovereign purpose in effecting a re-creation of what was fundamentally damaged by the sin of our first parents. God chose to do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready For The Final Judgement Day

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Dec 3, 2005

We all will have an eternity, but will it be with God; don’t trifle with your eternity.

INTRODUCTION: Children look forward to special days, well, we all do don’t we? Holidays, prize-givings, birthdays, Christmas, Easter. How many of us look forward to the Judgement Day of the Lord? Today is supposed to be the day in the Christian calendar when we think about the Last Judgement Day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Filled Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 7, 2005

What does it take to live a spirit filled life?

In Acts 2, the promise of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled, when gathered in the upper room we read, starting at verse 1, “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus Into The Wilderness

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 14, 2006

Lent is one of the earliest observances of the church. Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness is a model for spiritual preparation for future effectiveness and fruitfulness in ministry.

Psalm 25, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-13 For most of the past 500 years, there was an almost infallible way to tell Catholics from Protestants: the Catholics were the ones who had a cross-shaped smudge of ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday. But, those times are changing. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Come Follow Me Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 22, 2006

What Jesus said changed world history. Twelve disciples who answered the call, "Follow Me" changed the course of human history.

Imagine or picture with me for a moment a scene in a park, it could be any picnic ground in Perth. It’s a sunny day and there is a family having a great time together, it is an extended family. There is two or three kids trying to catch padpoles, maybe skylarking on the monkey bars. Soon they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The One Prayer That Disturbs Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2013

When the world tries to shut us down, we should pray for strength to bear persecution, for boldness, for a demonstration of the miraculous, and a new filling of the Holy Spirit.

THE ONE PRAYER THAT DISTURBS HELL Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Speaks Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 14, 2013

THE Word of Faith is the power of God by the Word of Christ, infused by the Spirit, in which HE brings dead men and women to spiritual life.

5 12 13 “Faith Speaks” Romans 10:5-10 In the world today, there is, what seems to be, a lot of competition among religions. Many say that every religion has some validity, suggesting (pluralism), but yet some HAVE TO BE wrong, or even worse, ALL have to be wrong, except for one; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Of The Possible Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 4, 2013

Constructing a people not a building, vision, life evangelism.

A VISION OF THE POSSIBLE Matt 4: 19 (p677), 28: 18-20 (p698) June 2, 2013 “Come follow me Jesus said, and I will send you out to fish for people” INTRODUCTION: I want you to close your eyes for just a moment and imagine the church….Please don’t picture buildings or ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trying Times - "Make Noise And Finish Course" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 18, 2013

Modern church in trying times, praising God despite division.

Trying Times - “MAKE NOISE AND FINISH COURSE” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013) “And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and ye ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:9-10

Denomination: Friends