Sermons on Baptism Of The Holy Spirit:

Are You Really There? Am I Really Going To Make It?

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A look at Job’s faith?

How did your day start today? Did you jump out of bed enthusiastically ready to face what this new day held? Or did you rollover with a groan, reaching for the snooze button to silence the annoying sounds coming from your alarm clock? Was this one of those days where you just wanted to pull the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Powerful Words

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Phil 4:13 opens a door to confident, faithful living through Christ.

The Seven Most Powerful Words Philippians 4:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Magicians perform amazing feats with just a word—“abracadabra.” That’s not for real. Ali Baba in the Arabian Nights opened the door to the robbers’ cave with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 5) Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 23, 2005

This is part five in a series dealing with the need for God’s people to break down the barriers that keep us from effectively building up the wall (God’s Kingdom). Having broken down those barriers we must build up the wall.

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 5) Sermon – 25 July 2004 We have been spending a fair amount of time in this series discussing for several weeks the barriers that have been erected within the church and have kept her from attaining to all that the lord would have her do. I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Avoiding Solomon's Slippery Slope

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2005

Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a man who started out well but finished shamefully. Fifteen points.

Avoiding Solomon’s Slippery Slope (I Kings 11:1-41) Disobedience has many biting consequences. No one’s life gives us a clearer picture of this principle than Solomon’s slippery decline. Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seize The Opportunity To Serve

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2005

There are three ways to look at people: (1) as prey - whom we can make a profit from; (2) as trouble to avoid, or (3) as an opportunity for us to serve. The Lord says we are to minister to others, especially those in need.

Luke 10:30-37 Seize the Opportunity to Serve 1929 words This parable tells us we can treat people in at least 3 different ways. (1) Like the robbers, sees a person as a prey. They are out to gain something from him. (2) Like the priest and the Levite, see the person as a trouble to avoid. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fear Not Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

In the midst of your storm, don’t be afraid! He is here. “Lo, I am with you always,” he promised his followers (Mt. 28:20). The night before the cross he told his men, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you,” (John 14:18)."

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Fear Not! John 6:16-21 Two storms raged that night. The Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias, was actually a fairly small, deep fresh water lake, thirteen miles long by about seven miles wide. However, it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That I May Know Him.the Gift Of Understanding!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2007

We have choices set before us. One choice should be seeking that we might know Jesus in His power. We need to have understanding growing in our families and churches.

THE GIFT OF UNDERSTANDING! LORD, GIVE ME AN UNDERSTANDING HEART --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THAT I MAY KNOW HIM ... TEXT: Philip. 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgiveness Is Not An Accident

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 22, 2007

On Ash wednesday, we realize that God is always ready to forgive those who go to him in honest repentance.

Forgiveness is Not an Accident Psalm 51:1-17 (NRSV) February 21, 2007 Ash Wednesday On the corner of State Roads 5 and 120 up in LaGrange County, there is a campground. The best thing about the place is that there is also a little ice-cream shop on the corner. It’s a great place to go in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Honoring Others Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

Authorities will show us if we truly understand honor.

INTRO: Football practice was over, and Denny was sore from head to toe. Slowly he climbed the graffiti-laden stairway of the aging apartment building. Suddenly, his mother’s chilling screams pierced the cold, still air. He had heard the sound many times before. Still, a sickening knot formed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, Romans 13:1, Romans 13:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Singing The Blues With Hannah Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 5, 2007

Hannah was depressed because she was unable to bear children, but discovered through prayer that God was always with her, regardless of how he chose to answer her prayer.

Singing the Blues with Hannah I Samuel 1:1-18 March 4, 2007 In 1903, W.C. Handy was waiting for a train in the town of Tutwiler, Mississippi. The train was late and so he fell asleep on the hard wooden bench of the station. He was awakened by an old raggedy man scratching the strings of an old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Vision Stopped By Division

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

A Message on the Importance of Unity in the Church

VISION DESTROYED BY DIVISION I CORINTHIANS 1:10-11 1CORINTHIANS 12:12-27 I WANT TO PREACH TONIGHT ON THIS THOUGH VISION DESTROYED BY DIVISION A. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! David declared in Psalm 133:1 No matter how much a local church has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph; A Portrait Of The Messiah

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject.

Joseph: A Portrait Of The Messiah; Genesis 37 The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject. In the O.T. we scores of prophecies foretelling the fact, manner, circumstances, and even the miraculous nature of His birth. Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1

All His Benefits

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

It’s by living God focused instead of problem focused that we can enjoy the abundant life that God planned for us to enjoy. There are many benefits to serving God and living in His Kingdom.

Matthew 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 26 And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: *other

Singing The Blues With Paul Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 26, 2007

Even the great saints among us, like the Apostle Paul, sang the blues from time to time. Paul was healed of his near-depression by supernatural intervention by God.

Singing the Blues With Paul II Corinthians 1:8-11 March 25, 2007 When Charles Goodyear was just twenty-six years old, he had made his first fortune. He had set up the first hardware store in America that sold only domestically manufactured farm implements. Everything was going in his direction. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

Extreme Makeover: Soul Transformation Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 30, 2007

Everyone has areas of their lives that need to be made new.

I came across some interesting statistics a few years ago. Someone went to the trouble to research what people do with their time, & came up with these results: If we live to be 75, most of us will have spent 3 solid years, 24 hours a day, acquiring an education - grade school, high school & ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God