Sermons on Availeth Much:

He Ascended Into Heaven

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What Christ's ascension and glorification means for us today.

Introductory Considerations 1. This Thursday is ascension today - a day on which we remember Christ’s ascension into heaven. Used to be a special service - still for some. Last year someone mentioned that I had not even mentioned or preached on ascension since I had been here. Made promise that I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Temple Vs. Aids

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 31, 2001

A SENSITIVE ISSUE LOOKED AT FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE. THE DEFILING OF THE TEMPLE IS AN AGE OLD PROBLEM SUPPRESSED BY MANY OF OUR CHURCHES,

THE TEMPLE VS. A.I.D.S. INTRODUCTION TODAYS MESSAGE IS A TWO FOLD BELIEVERS MESSAGE COVERING THE SEXUAL SINS AND ONE OF THE UNSPOKEN TABOOS - A.I.D.S. AND ITS CONSEQUENSES: SEXUAL SINS ARE: 1) ADULTERY 2) FORNICATION 3) HOMOSEXUALITY THESE TYPES OF BEHAVIORS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-19, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Key # 2 Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

Second in series, advances from Fasting to Prayer as second key to Reaping Harvest of Souls.

Three Keys To Reaping The Soul Harvest! Three Keys To Victory! Key #2 Prayer 2 Chronicles 20:1-22 2Ch 20:1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. 2Ch 20:2 Then there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 20:1-22, 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In The Christian Life -- Overcoming Hindrances To Spiritual Work

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005

This was a message in a series on “joy in the Christian life” based on the book and life of Nehemiah.

So far as we have gone through Nehemiah = His book and his life - Briefly looked at his Godly character - His deep-seated desire to make a difference for the glory of God - Godly separation = Necessity of prayer for Spiritual power for Spiritual work - Willingness to sacrifice to obtain greater ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Hope Alive

Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 10, 2007

To encourage believers not to lose hope no matter their circumstance.

Rev. D. Joseph May 4, 2007 Text: Jer. 17:7; Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Topic: Keep Hope Alive INTRODUCTION Contrary to popular belief, Jesse Jackson did not coined the saying: ‘keep hope alive.’ The Bible has been admonishing and encouraging ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Heroes

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 9, 2003

When he arrived to the two-room shack that he called home, he saw a light on. We quietly walked in to find his mother crying and praying. He overheard her praying "Lord, please deliver my boy. Lord, please deliver my boy. Lord, please deliver my boy. Lo

Hidden Heroes I Samuel 1:4-23 Preached Mother’s Day May 11,2003 AM Service Text: 2 Timothy 1:5 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Introduction: A teenage boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, 1 Samuel 1:4-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 1

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Getting the most out of prayer! Part 1: Our misconceptions

Luke 11:1 1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Way To Calm The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 20, 2002

Everyone at one time or another has gone through some type of storm. Over the years I have found that no one is immune from the storms of life. Jesus said ye shall have tribulation.

THE WAY TO CALM THE STORMS OF LIFE TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33. No matter where you turn in the Word of God, you will find that He is instructing and teaching you about life. Jesus His son used parables and miracles to help as we walk down life’s road. Miracles can be Divided into two categories. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

I Quit Living A Lie Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011

As adults we live lies that create stress in our lives. I want to talk to you about the lies we live.

This first lie is: 1. I have to meet everybody’s needs A. Many people struggle with trying to meet everybody’s needs. It’s this superman or superwoman complex that says I have to be there for everybody. I have to help all my relatives: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th cousins. I know ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To R-A-P When You Find Yourself In A Messy Situation

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

AND WHEN I SAY A MESSY SITUATION I`M TALKING ABOUT A TIME WHEN WE HAVE ALLOWED SIN TO MANIFEST ITSELF IN OUR LIVES AND HINDER OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND YOUR SIN CAN BE ONE THING AND MINES COULD BE ANOTHER

Psalm 51:1-6 (Living) O loving and kind God, have mercy. Have pity upon me and take away the awful stain of my transgressions. [2] Oh, wash me, cleanse me from this guilt. Let me be pure again. [3] For I admit my shameful deed--it haunts me day and night. [4] It is against you and you alone I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Cast On The Bed Of Affliction

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on May 31, 2017

This message discusses sin and sickness and how to be healed by confessing/apologizing to the victim.

Many years ago, two married ladies were cheating on their husbands. Both of them became pregnant with their lover's child. The child of the first lady died in her womb when she was eight months pregnant. The second lady (a pastor's wife) delivered her baby but three days after giving birth she ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Royal Recipe For Revival

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

A Royal Recipe For Revival

2 Chronicles 7:1 - 16 A Royal Recipe For Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Because Of An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2021

Sadness, depression, hopelessness, helplessness, loneliness, fear, and anxiety are destroyed - Because of an empty tomb.

Because of an Empty Tomb By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. John 20:11-18 “But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:11-18, Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Apostolic

"Press Toward The Promise; Don’t Turn Back”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

For a few moments I would like to talk with you about prayer, and the structure of them being answered. I know what you’re thinking what in the world did the preceding text have to do with prayer?

Exodus 14:10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. Exodus 14:11 And they said unto Moses, Because [there were] no graves in Egypt, hast ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-16

The Lord Hears You

Contributed by Don Carpenter on Mar 2, 2021

God hears everything we say. He hears us when we murmur, when we slander, but He also hears us when we cry out in distress or surrender in humility.

Will Smith and Gene Hackman star in the 1998 movie, Enemy of the State. The concept is that whether you deserve it or not, the Government has immense capabilities to spy on every minute detail of your life. As unnerving as the film was, technology has only grown more ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:31-36

Denomination: Baptist