Sermons on Baptism Of The Holy Spirit:

It Is Time To Run / A Life That Cheers Others On

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 12, 2016

May your faith life, your witness be an inspiration that cheers others on. The Scriptures are clear; it is time to run. Some of you, may be coasting or panting on the sidelines. It is time to run!

For those who are not familiar with an an Anglican Service; there are four Scriptures readings prior to the Message; Today's assigned readings are: Isiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-18; Hebrews 11:29-12:2 and Luke 12:49-56. I enjoy listening to stories about people who will not give up; ...... stories of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

Sowing Seeds Of Destruction; Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 12, 2016

Whether it is seed of sin or seeds of righteousness, mankind is involved in the harvest.

August 14, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 3:1-8 Subject: The Fall of Man Title: Sowing Seeds of Destruction; The Seed Principle Part 1 Last week we finished our short series on Servanthood with “The Cost of Servanthood”. First of all, you cannot be a true servant of God unless ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Burdens?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 19, 2016

A sermon about laying your burdens down.

“Burdens?” Luke 13:10-17 I have poor posture. When I see other people with good posture, I really admire their ability to sit or stand up straight, naturally—without even thinking about it. Mary Ellen has naturally good posture. My little 1 year old Owen has naturally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Am I Becoming? The Issue Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 16, 2016

When one gives their life to Jesus, should some things change in one's life?

INTRODUCTION • WOODLAWN VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • When you give your life to Jesus, what should happen in your life? • Should you be the same person you have always been or should your life change, should who you are change? • When one gives their life to Jesus they are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hospice Chaplaincy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2016

I want to say a few words about hospice chaplaincy, the ministry where I will be serving in the near future

HoHum: I came to Pleasant Ridge in September 2010. It is hard to believe that it has been 6 years since that time. The ministry here is a blessing to me and my family. The church has left an indelible mark upon my children. This is where they came to faith and were baptized into the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James And John: "We Deserve The Best!" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 6, 2017

Pride, Humility, Service, Unity

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - James and John: “We Deserve the Best!” Mark 10:35-45 (p. 707) September 10, 2017 Introduction: Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a person isn’t how many servants they have but how many people they serve.” But man! That doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commentary On Hezekiah

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Sep 8, 2017

Hezekiah the king of Judah was faithful to God and trusted him through great opposition bringing revival to the nation when it was far away from God.

**INTRODUCTION** Many people in the Bible are known for different things. King David was known for killing the giant Goliath. What would you say Moses was known for? What about Joshua, what was Joshua known for? Today we are going to learn about Hezekiah. Q. What was Hezekiah known for? A. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:27-28, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Kings 20:1-21, 2 Kings 19:1-37, 2 Kings 18:1-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Wrath Of God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 12, 2017

People want to believe that God's wrath does not exist or that it will not affect them.

Introduction This morning I want us to look at our message entitled “The Wrath of God.” Looking at Romans 1:18 we will see God’s wrath is real. People want to believe that God’s wrath does not exist or that it will not affect them. However, nothing could be further from the truth. C.S. Lewis ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lose Your Song

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2016

What can take away our song? (Title and material taken from Brandon Web at: http://www.brandonweb.com/sermons/sermonpages/psalms81.htm)

HoHum: Kory Wilcoxon- Gary, who was in his 50s, was mentally disabled, and had the mental capacity of a six- or seven-year-old. He also had one of the worst singing voices I’ve ever heard. His singing was slurred and never close to the right key. And he didn’t have the social ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of The Cross Leads (To A Blessed) Home Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 16, 2016

Applying some characteristics of "the way of the cross" to our marriages can lead to a blessed home.

The Way of the Cross Leads (to a Blessed) Home Text: Colossians 1:19-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Last Sunday was Mother’s Day as we began a series of lessons on marriage and the home that will continue through Father’s Day. My dad was a preacher. Although he loved to sing, he really ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay In The Light

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 16, 2016

Jesus stayed the day of trouble and delivered Jews and Gentiles for redemption to the LORD for salvation in grace.

Stay In The Light by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 16, 2016) “...They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay...” (Psalm 18: 1-50, King James Version [God's manifold blessings: To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Friends

Wise Correction Grows A Spiritual Son Or Daughter Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

Decades of parenting has brought me to the conclusion that, despite my occasional successes, God’s Word ALWAYS rings true! Strictness with a child or youth may seem hard-core, even archaic, but wise correction actually grows the spiritual life of a son or daughter. At first, it might not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Offering My Time Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 7, 2016

We do no one any service when we take them from their family or their spouse in order to serve the needs of the church instead of serving the needs of their family first.

Offering my time - Exodus 18:15-27 Did you know that in Arab countries they learn to tell time by measuring the length of their shadows. It proved to be a fairly accurate way to determine the hour of the day. The Bible tells us that our Heavenly Father has measured out our days in a more perfect ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Unleashed?

Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 13, 2016

What would happen if we unleashed ourselves to take the truth to a lost world? Is my life being confined within boundaries, could I be convicted of being a Christian?

Tracy and I were riding our bike and we passed a house that had a little dog running at us full speed. All of a sudden he stopped he had come to the end of his leash and just barked at us. What if he could go outside his boundaries, what if he were unleashed? Questions starting coming to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Every believer is called to be a disciple of Christ. It is up to us individually to heed the call to follow the Lord as His disciples.

The Call to Discipleship Matthew 4:19 As much as it hurts to admit, I truly believe the church has failed miserably in one vital area of ministry. Throughout the 80’s and 90’s there was a concerted effort to reach unbelievers with the Gospel, and the church rose to the call to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist