Sermons on Authentic History:

The Original Community Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

The Trinity is the Original Community and we need to discover that as people made in God’s image, community is of vital importance.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: The Original Community Genesis 1 and 2 14 September 2003 SUBJECT: The Trinity: The Original Community RESPONSE: Discover that as people made in God’s image community is of vital importance. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a Small group during this series. Can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

As It Was In The Days Of Noah: For The First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 1, 2017

The church needs to stop being distracted from its God-given mission by engaging in useless speculations

As it was in the Days of Noah Matthew 24:36-44 Even in today’s increasingly biblically illiterate world, the image of Noah and the Ark persists. For many it is cause for derision even as people of Noah’s day mocked him for building it. Just the thought of water covering the entire surface of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can We Trust The Gospels?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 16, 2019

There has been a lot of argument about whether we can trust the gospels or not. Just how did they come to be written? Luke opens his gospel with a statement of how he did it. He did it right.

Probably most every one of us has been in on a conversation where one person says something that’s a bit hard to believe. The other person questions it. And the first person raises his hand, as if he is being sworn in to give testimony in court, and says ‘It’s the gospel truth!’ ‘It’s the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 20, 2024

We need to know the Holy Spirit better. Without Him, we miss out on many blessings.

INTRODUCTION - What is the average Christian’s understanding of the Holy Spirit? - I used to freak out when people called Him the Holy Ghost. - I do not know about you, but ghosts do not give me a comfortable feeling. - Is the Holy Spirit as well known or understood as the two other members of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love One Another

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Sep 16, 2018

A message on practical ways to love one another and the real motivation or benefit of loving one another.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Joke: A husband and wife could never love one another because they used to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25, 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 21, 2019

A very practical message on practical ways to love one another and the real motivation or benefit of loving one another.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Summary: A very practical message on practical ways to love one another and the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35, 1 Peter 1:15-17, 1 John 4:7, 1 John 3:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Shall Roll The Stone Away?

Contributed by Victor Haynes on May 18, 2011

The joy and hope of the resurrection of Christ for the believer.

Who Shall Roll Away the Stone? Mark 16: 1-8 When someone asks a question something about the person asking the question is revealed. This is why, many times, we are all hesitant to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Vision Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 3, 2025

Challenges hearers to commit to God's vision for FBC Flora.

“OUR VISION” Eph. 2:8-9; John 3:16; Romans 10:13 FBCF – 2/2/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Y’all check this out - Pics of proposed new sanctuary & final cost figure Struggled w/ starting sermon w/ this. Don’t want to lose some of you right at the beginning of this message & probably risking ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

"What's Stopping You?"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002

Looking at what the Spirit did for Peter at Pentecost, can encourage us to accomplish great things for God!

"WHAT’S STOPPING YOU?" Acts 2: 14-41 I) Intro: A) Obstacles into Opportunities (Local illustrations work best) II) Text: (Joke about length…remember the text is a sermon) A) Recap 1) Spirit came upon them / other tongues 2) Being made fun of B) Peter Defends position 1) Not drunk… 2) Uses text ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Methodist

The Notion Of An Awakening - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 5, 2013

This series of messages was part of the preparation for our SAW (Spiritual Awakening Weekend). May it be used by others.

The Notion of an Awakening Aiming At An Awakening - #1 of 12 Jerry Watts Deuteronomy 30:15-18/Romans 13:11 * On Monday I was praying about the upcoming SAW weekend with its logistics, promotion, buildup, expectations, and more. I worked on the announcement (screen), prayer emphasis, message ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Things

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 10, 2020

A look at seeking to excel in the edification and building one another up in the faith.

“Pursue love. However, keep on eagerly seeking the things of the Spirit.” (1 Cor 14:1 CJB) Salvation makes the Christian complete in Christ (Col 2:10). ALL that the Father is, Jesus is. “All the fullness of the Godhead bodily” dwells in Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit dwells within the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:5, Philippians 3:10, Ephesians 1:19, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 7:14, Luke 4:18-19, John 14:12, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Colossians 2:9-10, Joel 2:28, 1 Corinthians 14:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Music In Worship

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004

This is an examination of the kind of music that God deems acceptable in the worship of the Lord’s Church.

From the earliest days, music has played an important element in the worship of God. In both the Old and New Testaments, one can read of the use of music in worship. During the last 1600-1700 years, there has been much controversy as to the nature of acceptable music in Christian worship. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Awake

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2011

Sermon on living prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

Matthew 25: 1 – 12 / Keep Awake! Intro: At an intersection, the green light changes to yellow; At the theater the house lights flash; At the airport terminal the boarding call comes over the intercom; At a railroad crossing the lights begin to flash; In a small town in the Midwest the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Influencing Communities

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2009

Here in these verses he calls those who follow Him to choose to be a godly influence on the society in which we live. Jesus calls us to change the world around us with our lives. He doesn’t just expect us to live in the world. He expects the world to be t

Influencing Communities Matthew 5:13-15 Robert Lewis writes, “In 1851, many of the most accomplished engineers in the country thought James Roebling was out of his mind. That year, he began to work on the unthinkable: building a bridge over the Niagara River Gorge. Disaster was nearly universally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-15, Matthew 5:1

Denomination: Methodist

This Trustworthy Truth Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 16, 2013

Mary's total dedication to God is paralleled in our lives because of the faithful presence of God in both.

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2013 Lumen Fidei The feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Memorial today, is not attested in the Scriptures, where Mary is first acknowledged at the Annunciation by Gabriel. Nor is it in any of the authentic Church Fathers. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:35

Denomination: Catholic