Sermons on Beacons Of Revival:

The Amazing Holy Spirit

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 4, 2017

A sermon based on all three Year A lectionary pericopes for the Day of Pentecost: Numbers 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39.

Day of Pentecost Yr A, 4/06/2017 Num 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; Jn 7:37-39 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The amazing Holy Spirit” Today we celebrate the third major festival of the church year, the Day of Pentecost. Pentecost means fifty, and so it is an appropriate name, since Pentecost Sunday falls ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Numbers 11:24-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Short Answers To Common Questions 4 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 2, 2016

Once again we are going to ask three questions on different subjects and seek to answer those questions from a Scriptural context.

Short Answers to Common Questions 4 1. Some problems have no solutions. One blogger writes, “Today, my roommate confided in me that she hadn't been taking showers while at school because she was afraid of being in the shower when the fire alarm goes off. She goes home once every month, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Rejuvenation

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 11, 2021

Pottery is frequently used and admired in our everyday lives.

Shivangi Singh, the Indian-born author of “Moraya: A Metempsychosis Of Ganapati AtharvaShirsha” once remarked: “A few moments of calmness, in the ‘just be’ state gives more answers, clarity, wisdom and solutions than hours of mind chatter. It rejuvenates and heals. But the catch is - we can never ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1, Jeremiah 17:14, Acts 3:21, Jeremiah 33:3

Jesus Saves

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Oct 13, 2021

Jesus tells us how we ae to be Born Again.

______________________________________________________ “JESUS SAVES” (SERMON) John 3:1-17 In an article written by Albert L. Winseman for http://news.gallup.com, says that the percentage of Americans who identify themselves as “born-again” or “evangelical” did not shift from 2003 to 2004, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson I.f.2 The Sons Of Ham Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 5, 2020

Although Ham had four sons the curse was only upon Canaan, and I cannot tell you why the others were not cursed.

December 10, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.F.2: The Sons of Ham. (Gen. 10:6-20) Genesis 10:6-20 (KJV) 6 And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan. 7 And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Christ - A Foundational Truth

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 12, 2020

Today we will focus on the main fundamental truth of the Christian Faith. – Christ is Risen!

INTRODUCTION • "Easter Sunday" is mentioned only one time in the Bible – cf. Acts 12:4 o What we generally refer to as Easter is mentioned elsewhere in the Bible as “Passover.” o Children wake up in delight as they find “Easter Baskets” beside their beds. o Some call it a pagan holiday. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:4, 1 Corinthians 15:14-19, Acts 2:32, Acts 10:39-41, Romans 4:13-24, Matthew 26:26-29, Romans 8:33-34, Colossians 2:6-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Romans 8:12-15, 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 14:8-9, Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 1:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Do You Want The Church To Grow?

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020

This is a sermon on evangelism that is tied to Jesus's call to the apostle Andrew. Andrew 1) grows in discipleship and 2) grows the church. The sermon tells people that they can be excited and happy about their faith, and share it with other people.

Do you want the church to grow? Andrew wasn’t the popular kid in class. His name is only mentioned in twelve verses in the Bible, and eight of those describe him as "Peter's little brother." Even though he was one of the first two or three followers of Jesus, Peter was still the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-32

Denomination: Episcopal

Challenge The Dark!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2020

The light that you enjoyed during the day would continue with you during the quiet night as well, the confidence and joy you had during the day would be there with you through the night.

Your sun will not set Isaiah 60:20 "Your sun will no longer set, Nor will your moon wane; For you will have the LORD for an everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be over." Did you understand the depth of the above promise? The light that you enjoyed during the day would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Beginning For A New Year Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2020

In today's teaching on "Let's Talk About," we are looking at how we can have a new beginning as we enter into a new year of change and uncertainty.

Let’s Talk About A New Beginning for a New Year Ezekiel 36:26-27 As we approach the coming of the New Year, many of us are thinking and making resolutions about those things we know we have to do, like losing weight, exercising, eating healthier, and taking our vitamins. We also begin to list out ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Repair The Temple Of God: It's Time To Be Set Apart As Holy

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Since the early beginnings of the church, in the book of Acts, the apostles had to deal with false teachers.

Since the early beginnings of the church, in the book of Acts, the apostles had to deal with false teachers. They had to deal with persecution. They had to deal with Gnosticism and the gnostic gospel forgeries. They had to deal with the bishops of Rome and later the corruption of the papacy. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Dare We Be Great

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 10, 2019

Hypothetically, if you were in a supermarket and someone asked you, “what does it mean to be great and would that be something you desire of yourself?”

Would you stop to think what it means to be great and why this person would be asking, “me of all people?” Would we have to defer until we got home to check the internet or perhaps dust off our old copy of Webster’s…or would we have an immediate answer? Would our answer be any different if we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:16-24, Mark 10:42-45, Luke 7:28

Denomination: *other

Ittai

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 10, 2019

Courage means we are willing to work and serve even if it is difficult and may cost us.

Faithful till the end 2 Samuel 15:21 "But But Ittai replied to the king, "As surely as the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there will your servant be." During the most worst times in the life of David, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Like Me

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2019

A recent article by Dave Butts prompted this sermon, reminding us that the heroes of faith were just like us in many ways.

1. [My Prayer Story @ the Rocket Club Meeting in Huntsville, AL I was seated with Medal of Honor Winner, Generals, and High Dignitaries; Heroes –seem larger than life 2. Everyday Heroes • Consider Dave Sanders, the school teacher shot to death while trying to shield his students from two youth on a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

The word Pentecost comes from the Greek Πεντηκοστή (Pentēkostē) meaning ”fiftieth". It refers to the festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover, also known as the "Feast of Weeks" and the "Feast of 50 days".

The Day Of Pentecost What is Pentecost? The word Pentecost comes from the Greek ?e?t???st? (Pentekoste) meaning ”fiftieth". It refers to the festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover, also known as the "Feast of Weeks" and the "Feast of 50 days". If you go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2, Acts 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recess Is Over

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 11, 2021

We have played church for too long. It is time to work as one.

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist