Sermons on Attributes:

The Lord Baptizes With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 8, 2007

“John answered saying to all, ‘I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire’” Luke 3:16.

Today is the first Sunday in 2007 and what better way to begin it than with the Holy Spirit. We all need the Holy Spirit since we are spiritual beings and can only function when we are spiritually alive. Our spiritual life comes from the Holy Spirit and a person without the Holy Spirit is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Name Above All Names Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 20, 2014

You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

Dakota Community Church July 20, 2014 Name Above All Names Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Introduction: Is it Right to Teach Law to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

The Moral Compass

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Oct 4, 2014

What it takes to find the Moral Compass in our world in the only place that it can be truly found!

INTRODUCTION: How would you like to have the NFL as your moral compass? Last week, we were hammered by reports about Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson and how the NFL was responding (or not responding) to the allegations of abuse. Tabloids, Social Media, and ESPN have been overloaded with their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wonders Of The Spiritual Realm Iii: Overcoming Jealousy With Respect Not Revenge Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 3, 2019

There is a place among brothers and sisters in Christ for differences of opinion, but fair-minded Christians adhere to the principle of overcoming disagreements with respect toward each other while together seeking God's Will.

THE WONDER OF OVERCOMING JEALOUSY WITH RESPECT NOT REVENGE An old Indian fable tells of an eagle that could not fly as high as another eagle, and was so jealous that it flew down to earth, lit next to a sportsman with a bow and arrow, and said to the shooter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:3-12

Scapegoat And Sluaghter Goat Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 9, 2019

In this sermon we will be meditating four important understanding on the justification by faith: 1. Meaning of Atonement, 2. meaning of two he-goats 3. meanings of a goat for YHWH 4. meanings of a scapegoat.

Theme: Scapegoat and Other Goats Text: Leviticus 16:06-10 Introduction: Men talk about black sheep and scapegoat. Black sheep means a person who carries the message to opponents. The origin of the phrase comes from the rare presence in a flock of white sheep of a sheep with black fleece. Rather ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:6-10

Denomination: Methodist

I Was Always Fully God Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

Power is the omnipotence of God, I can do all things actual and possible.

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. SIX CLAIMS AGAINST MY DEITY 1. They claimed I was just an ordinary man, not God. “Is He not the carpenter’s son? Where did He get all this knowledge? And they were offended ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Victorious Christian Life Sermon Iv: Making Mothers The Pride Of Our Homes Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 3, 2020

What an impact mothers have made, and make, on us all! Mothers of faith in God and prayers for their families, as well as love for God and care for loved ones, are to be thanked and praised.

VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE: MAKING MOTHERS THE PRIDE OF OUR HOMES Consider the rose and how its beauty has brightened the life and made the day of many a woman whether wife or mother or unclaimed blessing. No finer tribute has been paid to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-12, Proverbs 31:25-29, 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Leaving Heaven

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

To think of Jesus in such a light seems almost irreverent. There’s something about keeping Him divine that keeps Him distant and predictable.

Summary: God in all of His wisdom hid the real date of His Son’s birthday and even His physical attributes ... “She will bring a Son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name Him Jesus--'God saves'--because He will save His people from their sins." (Msg.) v.22-23 “All of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Demand For Holiness - A Holiness Expressed By The New Life Received From A Gracious God

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023

Milk is for what purpose? To provide the nutrition for the baby to grow healthy. Today we will discover how Apostle Peter uses an illustration of milk regarding growing toward spiritual maturity.

1 Peter Series Part 7 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness (1:13 – 2:3) Title: A holiness expressed by the new life received from a gracious God Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 INTRO: The taste of a fresh baked pie. or mom or grandma’s home-made food and desserts? And when you put the treat in your mouth and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Who Or What Created God?

Contributed by William Meakin on May 6, 2022

We, as humble mortals, are probably well aware that God in His infinite wisdom made the world in which we live.

Christopher James Gilbert, otherwise known as Criss Jami, an American author and musician once remarked: “For God to prove himself on demand, physically, would be a grave disappointment, and the strongest Christians should be considerably grateful that he chooses not to do so. The sceptic endlessly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3, Nehemiah 9:6, Revelation 4:11, Isaiah 42:5

Be Holy Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 9, 2025

How we can demonstrate holiness: through our relationships, through our communications, and through our occupations. We can even put it in this way: Holiness at Home, holiness at office, and holiness at public.

Theme: You Shall Be Holy Text: Leviticus 19:1-18   THE LORD IS GOOD and HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER. Introduction: Leviticus is not a narrative book. It is a book of rituals and law codes. Holiness is a great concern of Leviticus. Leviticus chapters 17-26 are called the Holiness Code. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On: "if Only"

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 20, 2025

“If only” is an anthropocentric phrase frequently associated with dwelling on a regretful wish.

In her book entitled: “The Green Knight,” Dame Jean Iris Murdoch, an Irish and British novelist and philosopher remarks: “Here was another 'if only' - if only he had acted quickly, spontaneously, throwing 'tact' and 'good form' to the winds. Just then she had needed him, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 1 John 4:1, 1 Peter 3:18, Proverbs 31:6-7

Developing A Godly Character PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the importance, characteristics, and benefits of developing a godly character, as it is who we are, not what we do, that truly defines us.

Good morning, church family! We’re going to dive into some deep waters today, as we explore the subject of character, specifically godly character. Now, before you start wondering what this is all about, let me remind you what Dwight L. Moody once said, "Character is what a man is in the dark." And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Topics: Godly Character

Why Did God Create Hell? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the difficult topics of God's righteousness, the reality of Hell, and its purpose in God's plan, emphasizing that ignoring these truths does not change their reality.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we are going to delve deep into a topic that can be uncomfortable, but is absolutely critical to our understanding of the Gospel. We're going to talk about God's righteousness, the reality of Hell, and its purpose in God's plan. Our key verse today is Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:33

Topics: Purpose Of Hell

What's The Deal With Free Will? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the concept of being children of God, made in His image with free will, and the importance of making choices that reflect His love and righteousness.

Good morning, family of God! As we gather this morning, let's turn our hearts and minds to a passage from John's Gospel, chapter 1, verses 12-13: "Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Topics: Free Will