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The Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon is on self-control and the Spirit’s role in enabling us to achieve the goals we have to gain control over our selves.

February 15, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION In Scotland, during the early days of aviation, a stunt pilot was selling rides in his single engine airplane. One day he got into an argument with an old farmer who insisted upon taking his wife along on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Confirmed Your Reservation In Heaven? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Jesus is preparing a place for us. But don’t imagine a private room with walls and a door you can lock. There will be no need for locks in Heaven. Think about sharing a big house with all the other Heavenly Family members—more like a bed and breakfast.

INTRODUCTION In a cemetery in Indiana there’s a tombstone that has an epitaph with the intent to make people prepare for death. It says, “Consider, friend, as you pass by. As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, you soon shall be. So prepare, my friend, to follow me.” Someone ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2024

If you want to serve God well, be ceaseless in your supplication, celebrate your salvation, continue in your sanctification, and conduct yourself in the Spirit’s power.

A group of retired friends met every Saturday morning at a Salt Lake City deli, but they grew tired of the same conversation each week. Sure, they were solving the world’s problems, but they wanted to share their wisdom beyond their own group. So, as a lark, six years ago (2018), they set up a card ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-38, Ephesians 1:7-10, Psalm 141:2, Revelation 5:8, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Psalm 20:7, Mark 10:45, John 15:3, Ephesians 5:26, Psalm 119:9, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 1 John 2:20, Galatians 5:16, Ephesians 5:18-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Meeting The Christ On The Margins

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

Sermon about ministry amongst the marginalised

Twenty-something years ago, I was at a weekend meeting a few miles out of Taupo. When we had finished our business for the Saturday, a few of us drove into town to have a look around, and at some point, I left the others, so I could patronise one of the local watering holes. I soon found a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Righteousness Through The Eyes Of Jesus

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Mar 5, 2025

Jesus' Radical Transformation Of Our Hearts Impacts The Way We Think About Righteousness.

Let us pray… The recently concluded Olympics was a special one for our country the Philippines. It was the first time we struck gold, our nation was ecstatic, united in awe and admiration for such a feat. One of the sports we were hoping to win a medal as well was the pole vault. A very difficult ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48, Matthew 5:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: "Well Stricken In Years..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 8, 2004

In the presence of trouble, some people grow wings, while others buy crutches. I’m sure Mary felt the same way when she heard how she was going to have a baby & how it was to happen. Let’s examine the birth of Jesus together!

Introduction In a little small "dry" town. A businessman decided to open a tavern. The local Churches began an outcry! They all came together to pray and asked God to intervien. Two days later, lightening mysterioulsy struck the bar and it burned to the ground. The owner hired a laywer to sue the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 28, 2006

Christmas Eve candlelight service message.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 2006 The Properties of Light You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 11, 2006

Service order and message (message posted with service).

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Welcome Pastor Prayer Pastor Scripture Reader “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated “God with us.” Hymn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Prayer? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon looking at why we pray.

A mother and her children were taking a tour of New York City and were in awe of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The children were especially curious about the votive candles at the front of the cathedral, so the mother invited each of them to light one. She explained it was customary to say a prayer of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proof Is In The Power

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 30, 2009

Who do you say Jesus is?

May 31, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Subject: Who Jesus Is. Title: The Proof is in the Power One of my favorite stories of all time tells of a small town like Palmyra that was right in the middle of a “dry” county. If you wanted to by an alcoholic beverage you had to go to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Date With The Deep

Contributed by Larry Wood on Oct 18, 2000

I. HIS DEEP HORROR IN THE FISH (5-6a) A.

I. HIS DEEP HORROR IN THE FISH (5-6a) A. Dark Waters Had Compassed His Soul (5a) "The waters compassed me about, even to the soul:..." B. Deep Waters Had Closed His Sight (5b) "...the depth closed me round about,..." C. Decaying Weeds Had Confused His Senses (5c) "...the weeds were wrapped about ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:5-6

Integrity

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 12, 2013

MODELING CHRIST

INTEGRITY INTRODUCTION: (WEBSTER DICTIONARY) FIRM ADHERENCE TO A CODE OF ESPECIALLY MORAL OR ARTISTIC VALUE (INCORRUPTIBILITY), AN UNIMPAIRED CONDITION (SOUNDNESS), THE QUALITY OR STATE OF BEING COMPLETE OR UNDIVIDED (COMPLETENESS) SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: CHRIST IS THE PERFECT MODEL OF ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Broken Man Before The Boundless Gospel

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Locked doors and crowded rooms can stop most people, but real faith finds a way. In Mark 2:1–12 four friends tear through a roof to place a paralytic before Jesus—He forgives first, then heals—showing His authority and calling us to carry others to Him.

A little while ago I was installing a keypad lock on the door to my upstairs studio—just trying to add an extra layer of security for my equipment, cameras, computers, all that production stuff. So I set the keypad lock up, got the old handle out of the door, got the batteries in, set the code, all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible: Trustworthy, Tested, And True

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

The Christian faith is only as certain as the Bible is trustworthy. If the Bible isn’t true, then people who call themselves Christians would have no truth to stand on—their faith would be worthless.

“I will never forget your precepts, For by them you have given me life.” (Psalm 119:93 NKJV) Unshakable faith begins with the Bible. The Christian faith is only as certain as the Bible is trustworthy. If the Bible isn’t true, then people who call themselves Christians would have no truth to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friends In High Places Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 18, 2014

What impressed Jesus in this story was the faith of the men who'd brought their friend to him - a friend who was crippled and lived in a low place of life. The phrase is "Jesus saw their faith." What does that mean? And what can it mean to us?

A few years back, Garth Brooks came out with a popular Country and Western song called: “I’ve Got Friends In Low Places” How many of you have ever heard the song? (when most of them raised their hands, I stage whispered: “Pagans”) It has a catchy tune, but it is NOT a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ