Sermons on Baptism Of The Holy Spirit:

The Woe Everyone Knows Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 29, 2012

Who am I/ Why am I here? What is my purpose? Solomon addresses these questions in chapter 4 as he experiences the troubles, toils, trials and tears of life "under the sun."

Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 The Woe Everyone Knows! Then I returned and considered all the oppression that is done under the sun: And look! The tears of the oppressed, But they have no comforter— On the side of their oppressors there is power, but they have no comforter.¹ Therefore I praised the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mother Of Greatness Part 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2012

The conclusion to an earlier message on the true meaning of motherhood.

Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11, Title: Mother of Greatness, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/13/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: Israel was at a critical time in it’s history. Loosely organized, politically fractured, morally corrupt, and spiritually bankrupt. But God is not done ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am The Resurrection And The Life.” Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 7, 2012

Giving a greater love for the Lord Jesus

“I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE.” John 11:25 Message #7 Introduction: Today we are going to continue in our journey in the book of John. I know I have said this before but this is my favorite book in the Bible. It has some much truth within its pages. In this chapter are the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Dads Keep Going

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 13, 2012

Dads, we need to keep being Dads even when we don’t feel like it.

In the June 1oth issue of The Christian Standard, Wayne Smith wrote an article entitled, “Playing Hurt”. It really was a great article that mirrored Professional Football players with the Christian about how we get hurt through the game of life but how we must keep going. Today, I want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Other

A Way Out

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

The good news about Jesus is that He offers us a way out of a dead end life! Just as God provided Israel with a way out of Egypt, so He offers us a way out of darkness and bondage into His marvelous light!

A Way Out (Community Sunrise Service) Intro: Nearly every Easter I make it a point to take another look at why I believe in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. And as I look at my own spiritual journey over the years, I can identify several pieces of evidence that have strengthened my belief ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Decisions Today Determine Your Destiny Tommorrow!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jun 29, 2012

Have you ever made a decision you later regretted? Have you ever put off a decision you later wished you would have made? Do you recall a decision you made that looking back you are so thrilled you made that choice? Have

YOUR DECISION TODAY DETERMINES YOUR DESTINY TOMMORROW! 1 Kings 18:21 Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." Joshua 24:15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian Church

Rediscovering The Prophetic - Martin Luther King Jr

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on May 20, 2008

A call to be prophets to our generation in the way God worked through Amos & MLK jr - to rediscover God’s absolute priorities for our Churches

Rediscovering the prophetic - MLK Amos 5:1-24 I watched a BBC programme about Martin Luther King Junior (MLK) a couple of months ago now presented by Oona King a past Labour MP in London (before she lost her Bethnal Green & Bow seat to the controversial George Galloway). She seemed to want to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:1-24, Amos 5:1

Denomination: Methodist

Been There... Done That

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008

Jesus, our high priest is uniquely qualified to be our intercessor because he identifies with us.

Been There... Done That. Hebrews 4:14-16 Life often is confusing... we are hit from different sides at once and we lose our bearings. This can be from death, disease, bankruptcy, rejection, divorce, or other situation. It reminds me of one of my favorite stories... the Insurance Claim Letter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Think On These Things"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 31, 2008

Five excellent things to think about

“Think on These Things” June 1, 2008 The Bible will change your life. It did mine. I remember vividly, when I came home from Korea as a young Military Police Sergeant, how hopeless and empty life was. I was depressed, aimless, and angry. But then my Mom told me there was a purpose for my life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Holiness

Reward For Obedience

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 1, 2008

Noah was obedient to God and received his reward of salvation.

Text: “This Noah did; according to all that God commanded him, so he did” (Genesis 6:22). The story of Noah is one of my favorite Bible stories. As a young fellow, living in the hills of a coal mining town in Ohio, I remember listening to the story of Noah in the small one-room country church on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Sound - Pt. 5 - Sound Warfare Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 10, 2013

We underestimate its power. It can change the outcome and the atmosphere. It can determine victory. What sound is your life producing?

Sound Pt. 5 – Sound Warfare If you have been here the last 3 weeks then you are surely becoming convinced that there is power in sound. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and that is probably true. However, as powerful as sight is sound rivals its impact. You simply change the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithless Gideon

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you full of faith? Are you doubtful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show faith in it's real sense. IV. TEXT: Judges 6:22 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) When Gideon realized that it wa

I. EXORDIUM: Are you full of faith? Are you doubtful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show faith in it's real sense. IV. TEXT: Judges 6:22 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the Lord, he cried out, “Oh, Sovereign ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Measured By The Foot Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Service, ministry, outreach

MEASURED BY THE FOOT John 13: 1-17 Oct. 30, 2022 INTRODUCTION: I was trying to think of one of the most humbling things I've done…voluntarily. I had things happen that have humbled me, but it's distinctly different when you choose to do something humbling. In 1985 I worked ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sermon Of Seven Woes Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

Sermon #9 of 13 sermons on the Preaching of Jesus dealing with the sermon of 7 woes found in Matthew 23:1-39

The Sermon of Seven Woes Matthew 23:1-39 CHCC: March 25, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Jesus himself stepped up to this pulpit to preach? Suppose Jesus watched the way you lived your life this past week, and then came to preach in this pulpit today. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parental Discipline Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2012

The end result of all discipline's good benefits is children that have the learned ability to control themselves. A loving parent inflicts temporary discomfort on his children to spare them the long range disaster of an undisciplined life.

PROVERBS 13:24 PARENTAL DISCIPLINE / INSTRUCTION [Hebrews 12:6-11] Affection is not enough. Love must also discipline. Good Christians or even good citizens cannot be produced in homes where children have good reason not to respect their own parents. Permissive homes (those where effective ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Baptist