Sermons on Ascention:

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2009

We can encourage others through our example, presence, and words.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who opened his front door one morning to get his newspaper and was surprised to see a strange dog with his newspaper in his mouth. 1. Delighted with his unexpected “delivery service,” the man gave the dog a treat. 2. The following morning the man opened ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introducing The Keys To Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2006

Every Christian desires to grow and mature in his or her walk with Christ. This sermon, which is the first of a series of sermons, introduces the keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture While searching this week for a story to introduce my new series of sermons, my eye caught the following headline: “Man Lives in a Tree after Fight with His Wife—50 Years Ago!” I suppose I was drawn to this story because my first counseling assignment as a freshly-installed Associate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Alpine Christianity

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Dec 14, 2007

Applies a "mountaineering" metaphor to the Christian journey to illustrate the difference between a burden ("boulder") and a load ("backpack"). First person perspective, honest illustrations from my own experience. Engaging stories, easy applicability,

In 1953, John Hunt organized an assault-style expedition to Mt. Everest. He enlisted an army of Sherpas to serve as porters. The porters established the climbing route, built bridges across the glacier, and stockpiled supplies at strategic locations up the mountain. One of the Sherpas was named ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Ministry Of Refreshment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Onesiphorus did a great service to the church by serving Paul.

2 Timothy 1:16-18 KJV The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: [17] But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. [18] The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 9 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2011

Earthly things teach eternal truth: 1. Bronze altar: price for our sins (Ex 27:1-8 & 29:37-43) 2. Earthly priests: our eternal Priest (Ex 28:1-43 & 29:1-30) 3. Incense altar: our prayers (Ex 30:1-10) 4. Bronze water basin: our purity (Ex 30:18-21)

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 9 Exodus 27:1 - 30:21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 18, 2010 *Tonight we get back to Mount Sinai with Moses as he met with the Lord God Jehovah, the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. This is Moses’ 5th visit with the Lord, and it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 10 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2011

I. God speaks about our service (vs. 1-11): -Appointments, abilities, accomplishments. II. God speaks about His Sabbaths (vs. 12-17): -A serious thing, a sign, our strength.

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 10 Exodus 31:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 25, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Tonight we are near the end of Moses’ fifth meeting on Mount Sinai with the pre-incarnate Lord Jesus Christ. (1) *This fifth meeting lasted ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-17, Exodus 31:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 13 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 18, 2011

1. God cares about our homes (5th & 7th Com; vs. 12&14). 2. God commands us to harbor life (6th Com; vs. 13). 3. God cares about our honesty (8th & 9th Com; vs. 15-16). 4. God commands us to be good hearted toward our neighbors (10th Com; vs. 17).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 13 (The Ten Commandments - Part 3) Exodus 20:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - September 22, 2010 BACKGROUND: *When Moses came down the mountain from his fifth meeting with the Lord, he carried something back with him: the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Islam's Secret Invasion Of America Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012

As we study the (harlot riding the beast) end time false religion controlled government know that Islamists are saying (we’re buying) they have the right to practice this religion in the U.S.

Exposing Satan’s End Time Terror - Islam’s Secret Invasion of American Society Chester First Baptist Church Dr. Mike Fogerson April 22 2012 A As we study the (harlot riding the beast) end time false religion controlled government know that Islamists are saying (we’re buying) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Great Plan For Our Lives

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2012

1. God designed our lives (vs. 4&5). 2. God wants to develop our lives (vs. 6-9). 3. God has a duty for our lives (vs. 10). 4. God has a great desire for our lives (Jer 23:5-6 & 31:31-34).

God’s Great Plan for Our Lives Jeremiah 1:4-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 9, 2012 *The second Sunday in September has been important to me for a long time. It took over 5 years for me to answer God’s call into the ministry. But when I said “yes,” He almost immediately ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of Blessing

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 2, 2010

Sometimes we face situations that leave us filled with fear and uncertainty. We don’t know how to respond because our situation seems impossible. But God works in ways we cannot see and if we will do life with Him, our growing trust in Him will compel us

The Valley of Blessing Intro: It was Easter morning, 1799, and the people of Feldkirch, Austria, were terrified. They believed this Easter would likely be the very worst day of their lives. Outside the gates stood the army of Napoleon, and he wanted in. The citizens were ready to raise the white ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Messiah's Return Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 17, 2011

The Satan led forces siege & capture Jerusalem & plunder with the intent of once & for all stamping out Christianity on earth. In this hour of their sorest need when all seems lost, "the Messiah Returns" as the pivotal event causing the dramatic reversal

ZECHARIAH 14: 1-7 THE MESSIAH'S RETURN [Rev. 16&19/ Ezekiel 38&39 / Daniel 11/ Psalm 2/ Joel 3] The ultimate goal of all history is the Lord's personal appearance and reign. But before the literal and full manifestation of His Kingdom, the earth must experience the throes of rebirth pangs called ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011

The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

Praise is making much of what God has done, and isn’t always done with the heart. But worship is about who God is, and cannot be done without the heart.

Encountering God – Part IV: “The Power of Praise” Review What is worship? It is the meeting of God’s heart and ours. Worship is the response of all we are to who God is and what He has done. Last week I spoke about the “glory” of God, which is intrusion of God’s presence into our physical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Through Compromise.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

Compromise with corruption always leads to a painful collapse.

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. Richard Nixion said, "I did some of the big things rather well, but I screwed up terribly on what was a little thing." He was referring to Watergate, a small-time, bungled break-in. 2. Compromise ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making Light Of Sin Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006

Sin is not just a problem for non Christians, but also for those who are called "children of Light." This text highlights the transforming nature of the light of Jesus as we let it expose our sin.

Making Light of Sin Ephesians 5:2-14 Introduction A man and his wife were shopping at a mall and a pretty young woman. The man’s eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was examining, his wife asked, "Was it worth the trouble you’re in?" This little joke makes us laugh in part ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ