Sermons on Beckoning:

Focus On His Image Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012

We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our hearts blameless and by all means build each other up and not tear each other down.

Series: Imitators Thesis of series: We live in a society that seldom reflects Jesus. As Christians, we are called to be His reflection, to do His will and to keep our hearts blameless. Sermon: Focus on His Image Thesis of sermon: We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Was Darkness Over All The Land

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 3, 2021

The rework of the Easter 2020 message, which was not delivered. Jesus was God in the darkness as He hung on the cross, and He is God in the darkness of these evil days.

“From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

A Lame Man Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 10, 2018

Peter and John seem to have been led by the Holy Spirit, to perform a miracle on a man who was over forty years old and had been a cripple from his birth.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 A Lame Man Healed (Acts 3.1-11) Note: since this is a long sermon, I suggest it be given in two parts; part 1 (vs. 1-5) on Sunday morning, and part 2 (vs. 6-11) on Sunday evening. Acts 3.1-3.11 (KJV) 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"unlocking The Nine Spiritual Gifts & Understanding Their Operation."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 24, 2022

This message offers insights into the nine spiritual gifts within the body of Christ, helping us recognize their misuse and highlighting their transformative life-changing power when aligned with the Holy Spirit.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians 12:1-3) (1) "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant." (2) "Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-16, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Ephesians 4:7-13, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Ephesians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running With A Limp

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Sep 9, 2011

4 Points on learning how to deal with the "Wilderness Seasons" of our lives. 1. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP A STEADFAST HEART WITHIN ME. 2. God leads us into seasons of growth and not gratification. 3. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP THE COURAGE OF A WARRIOR. 4

Running with a Limp The Role of the Wilderness When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18

Denomination: Other

A Sign To Israel: A Lame Man Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 7, 2017

The apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. Peter and John seem to have been led by the Holy Spirit, to perform a miracle on a man who was over forty years old and had been a cripple from his birth.

Peter and John and a man born lame By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.C.1: A Sign to Israel: A Lame Man Healed (3.1-11) Acts 3.1-3.11 (KJV) 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Got Your Six Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 7, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 21: 31 --22: 29

Acts 21: 31 --22: 29 God’s Got Your Six 31 Now as they were seeking to kill him, news came to the commander of the garrison that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. 32 He immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them. And when they saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wisdom Warning Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 21, 2025

In the call of wisdom from Proverbs 1:20–33, in three ways, we can see: 1) Wisdom's Cry (Proverbs 1:20–23) 2) Wisdom's Warning (Proverbs 1:24-31) and finally: 3) Wisdom's Punishments & Rewards (Proverbs 1:32-33).

Proverbs 1:20-33. [20] Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice; [21]at the head of the noisy streets she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: [22]"How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Other

Quiz On 40 Biblical Men

Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 29, 2021

The Bible tells of many dynamic or influential men throughout the Old and New Testaments. Most, but not all of their contributions or royal misdeeds are remembered today. Some were saintly and others villainous.

Quiz on 40 Biblical Men See how well you can link the descriptive paragraph below to the correct name(s) found in the 'Answer Choices' listed at the end of this quiz. The Bible tells of many dynamic, influential men whose ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Trust Me? Malachi Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2005

Malachi challenges us with the questions from the Lord “Do you trust me?” “Do you really believe that I will do what I say I will do?” If you trust Him then put your faith into action and make a difference with your life for the kingdom of God.

“Do You Trust Me?” Malachi Chapter 3 – pt. 4 Thesis: Malachi challenges us with the questions from the Lord “Do you trust me?” “Do you really believe that I will do what I say I will do?” If you trust Him then put your faith into action and make a difference with your life for the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Barriers To Planting And Growing Churches

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Barriers to planting and Growing Churches in cross-cultural communities with 38 case studies

BARRIERS AND BRIDGES FOR PLANTING AND GROWING CHURCHES Barriers 1. Tribal, Religious, Ethnic Prejudices 2. Other Political, Religious, or Ancestral Allegiances 3. Differences in world view a. (Experiences, Realities, and Nature of God and His creation. b. Truth (Its nature, origin, and its ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using Power Evangelism In Cross - cultural Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Cross-cultural communicators, in the past, have sadly neglected the issue of spiritual-power thinking that the use of reasonable Christianity is the best way to produce change. However, in most non-western societies, the issue of power is central to most

USING POWER EVANGELISM IN CROSS -CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration;About 40 percent of Americans characterize the nation’s moral values as "poor" and 41 percent say the state of moral values is "only fair." Only 18 percent rank the situation as "good" or "excellent." Weekly church attendees had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher & Local Church

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 26, 2001

This lesson looks at the Biblical role of the pastor-teacher and the local church.

Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher And Local Church (1 Cor. 4:1) (HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/pastorchurch.html] PRAYER PREPARATION: Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Be Tongue Twisted

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 9, 2021

O, for one to prophesy and maybe a thousand to sing, but none for a vain thing.

For over forty years I was a hardcore Cessationist, but now believe that God can do whatever He wants in any dispensation. The Holy Spirit has not run out of gifts nor was stripped of some by God after the first century or when the Bible was completed. That said, there are manifestations of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Genesis 10:31, Revelation 5:9-11, 1 Corinthians 1:22, Acts 2:36-37, 1 Peter 4:11, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, 1 Corinthians 13:8-13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 12:7-12, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, Romans 12:4-9, 1 Corinthians 12:10, Acts 26:14-15, Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 22:2, Acts 19:6, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 2:3-21, Acts 1:19, John 5:2, Mark 16:17, Isaiah 66:18, Isaiah 54:17, Isaiah 28:9-16, Ezra 4:7, Psalm 55:9, Deuteronomy 28:49, Acts 21:40, Genesis 10:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Father's Son Series

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010

Jesus is the Father's Son and communicates the Father to us.

Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Snapshots of Jesus 06 – The Father’s Son; Date: 7 February 10 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org The Father’s Son Jesus is the Father’s Son. This is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18

Denomination: Lutheran