Sermons on Authority Of Jesus Name:

An Evangelist Tours Athens

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 16, 2017

Paul's heart is stirred over what he sees in Athens, the idols.

AN EVANGELIST TOURS ATHENS ACTS 17: 16-34 17 July 2016 Dr. M Pope INTRO: What Paul Sees Stirs His Heart, He Sees: 1. ABUSE OF GOD’S GLORY 2. ASTONISHED AT MAN’S BLINDNESS 3. ANGERED OVER THE DEVIL’S ENSLAVEMENT 4. AFFECTION FOR THE SOULS OF MEN Four Types of People Hear the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Letting The Holy Spirit Move In The Church

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

We sometimes do things that quench the Spirit if God. We need to get out of the way.

Acts 1:12-14; 2:1-11 Introduction: I. You have to be prayerfully gathered. A. As the old Gospel preach John R. Rice said “God requires and men often need to plead with God for any want for supply, for deliverance, for wisdom, or for power.” B. Jacob wrestled all night with an angel. Gen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Call For Unity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 25, 2020

United we stand, divided we fall and that fall is sending people to Hell.

Philippians 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Philippians 4:2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2, Philippians 4:2, Ephesians 4:1-6, John 17:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Parting Of The Red Sea Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 5, 2020

After 400 years of slavery to Egypt, the Jewish people were free. Would they trust God?

Faith in the Wilderness - The Parting of the Red Sea March 8, 2020 After 400 years of slavery to Egypt, the Jewish people were free. They marched out of bondage the night before after 10 miraculous plagues had severed Pharaoh’s hold on them. Suddenly, Pharaoh changes his mind and sends his mighty ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14, Ephesians 6:13-17, Exodus 14:29-30, John 5:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unbeliever Funeral

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 28, 2020

John wasn't a church goer but he did practice the Golden Rule.

Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Obituary Funerals Remind Us: • Of the Reality and Brevity of Life • Of Our Need for Others to Encourage Us • Of Our Need for God in Our Grief John loved all kinds of music so we will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bad Body Sculpting

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2021

We have not been good to the Body of Christ like a plastic surgeon that got his MD from a Cracker Jack Box.

1 Corinthians 12:25  That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.  26  And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.  Ephesians 4:1  ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:30, Colossians 1:18, Acts 2:46-47, 1 Corinthians 16:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Daniel Fast Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 18, 2021

If we want to know the benefits of fasting, we only need to look at the life of Daniel, a young man who fasted regularly.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:14-15 Then John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?”Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Sunday Of Lent - Transfiguration

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 27, 2021

Suffering love is a kind of beauty that for Von Baltazar gives rise to a subjective experience of rapture: being transported beyond the boundaries of the self.

There was a group of mountain climbers and one guy was on his first high climb. The climb was strenuous but at last they reached the top. Once it was clear that the beginner climber was at the very top, he stood straight up with arms raised and yelled victoriously, "I did it!" At this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

Peter's Arrest And Church's Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2021

The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It exists time immemorial. Religious leaders are raised by God, whereas political leaders inherit from their forefathers, are elected by their citizens through democracy.

Acts 12:1-17 Political and Spiritual Powers 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at Prayer 12:06-10 Peter released by an Angel 12:11-17 Peter Escapes to Unknown place Acts 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at prayer The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Eating Scrolls And Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 22, 2020

Revelation takes us from a prison island to paradise.

Revelation 10-11 Eating Scrolls and Two Witnesses October 4, 2020 Revelation takes us from a prison island to paradise. God has a plan to save the world even when the world is crumbling. It’s easy to lose interest in the slow, patient work of God’s salvation. Revelation 10:8-11 NIV Then the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:8-11, Ezekiel 3:1-3, Revelation 11:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 17, 2016

In the 23rd Psalm we read of the relationship of the Shepherd and His sheep from the perspective of David who was the shepherd of his father's sheep.

The Study Of Psalms 23 The LORD Is My Shepherd Psalms 23:1a This is known as the most popular of the psalms and favored for several reasons. • It is fairly easy to memorize • It personalize our relationship with the LORD David who grew up tending to his father’s sheep certainly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Battles Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 23, 2016

there will alwyas be battles in our lives, how do we handle them?

Have you ever faced a situation in which you knew there will be a battle? At work? At school? With your relatives? With your neighbors? How should you prepare for battle? What are the right things to do before going to battle? We can learn much from Joshua and the Israelites as they got ready to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their freedom.

CHRISTIAN LIBERTY I CORINTHIANS 8: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

In a church where divisions, lawsuits, immorality, incest, abuse, corrupt worship and misuse of spiritual gifts were manifested, this is a good place for a lesson on love.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? I CORINTHIANS 12:31-13:13 INTRODUCTION: Look out Tina Turner here I come! For some of you that don’t know the title is that of a Tina Turner song. How did this chapter get thrown into the mix with spiritual gifts? It is key. It’s not here by accident! In a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To Others Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 4, 2019

Giving always connected with money, materials, and properties. There are some more things we can give to others such as, love, compassion, mercy, tender care, thanks, forgiveness, time and fellowship. We can invest our talents and knowledge on others. The knowledge grows when we share with others.

Luke 6:38 “Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Luke 6:38). Give: Giving always connected with money, materials, and properties. There are some more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Methodist