Sermons on Believers:

Understanding Our Spiritual Family Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 16, 2007

A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

In reality there are only two ways to win a race. You can win by running faster than anyone else or by having everyone else quit before reaching the finish line. As we have traveled through the book of Galatians we have encountered a group of legalists known as the Judaizers. The legalists have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life's Greatest Influences

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 16, 2007

This message examines scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. Three influences lead people away from God and one influence leads people to God.

Three Verses One -Life’s Greatest Influences- Matthew 13:18-23 This morning I want to examine scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. I’m titled the message, “Three Verses One.” I want us to look at three influences that lead people away from God and one influence that leads people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Paradigm Shift In The Church

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Jul 22, 2007

Here is the Paradigm shift of the first church and the Paradigm shift needed of our church today! I. A CHANGE OF CONTROL - POURING v17 & 33 II. A CHANGE OF COMMUNICATION PREACHING 17-18 III. A CHANGE OF CHALLENGE PASSION 40...

In Dallas I worked for a furniture company that sold over a half a billion dollars worth of furniture a year. As it was growing and before I got there, the owner was influenced by a “new age” motivational speaker. The guy convinced him to put all of the sales people through a “life changing” 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

In Step With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the fourteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

In Step with the Spirit Acts 8:1b-40 August 12, 2007 Raised a Baptist, I’ve still got Baptist feet. In other words, you don’t want to see me try to dance. That doesn’t mean I don’t have rhythm; I’m okay there, but dance? No. I’ve never laughed as much in my life, I don’t think, as I did a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Tunde Edu on Jan 15, 2008

This sermon helps us to understand one of the greatest struggles in the life of believer that will enable him to live a victorious Christian life, we have got to learn how to walk in the Spirit.

There once was a man in a state medium security prison who wanted freedom. He came with a fool-proof plan to break out of prison. He was working in the laundry room and had the idea to hide himself in the laundry cart under the clothes as they were taken out of the prison in a truck. After a while ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

On All Flesh

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008

Throughout the ages, God has and is pouring out His Holy Spirit

On all Flesh Reading: Joel 2:18-32 When reading the scriptures as a whole, seeing them in relation to world history and events, one is soon to see that God is indeed in control. He raised up and laid down leaders and nations in order to bring about His purposes. Heathen leaders were called the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A "Charismatic"?

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008

This is actually a clear, instructive position paper which clears away some misconceptions and offers precise definitions. It is useful for personal study or study groups, in addition to Sunday messages.

WHAT DOES “CHARISMATIC” MEAN? Pastor Eric J. Hanson A Teaching Position Paper Initial disclaimer: The secular use of the word “charismatic” meaning “possessing great personal magnetism, able to attract and hold an audience or constituency”, etc, is a secular meaning which is derived second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit - Who Is He? Part 6 Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Feb 7, 2008

This sermon proves that the Holy Spirit is God, sent by Jesus, and lives within every Christian (acknowledgement Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre Street Church)

o Good morning. For those who are new here welcome to Calvary o o The church is not a place to come to but a place to belong to o Were in a series called what we believe o What it is Christians believe about God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit o Over the next several weeks were going ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Holiness Reasonable And Right

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Feb 10, 2008

This sermon outline came from the Book entitled "Preachable Holiness Sermons" the outline was by Fletcher Galloway.

“Holiness Reasonable and Right” Text: Romans 12:1-2 1 ¶ I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Preparing To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Feb 14, 2008

Continuing with the Holy Spirit theme this sermon looks at the Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17-27). Jesus asks us to dethrone the gods in our lives so our hearts are prepared to be directed by the Spirit.

What we Believe Series Preparing to be filled with the Holy Spirit – February 17, 2008 Acknowledge Dr. Henry Schorr (Mark 10:17-27 NIV) o Were in series called what Christians believe about God the Father, Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, Baptism and Spiritual gifts o Were focusing on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

We Are The Temple Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 3, 2008

We are God’s Temple in more than one sense, we do what took place at the Temple, and we are participating in building God’s Temple.

We Are the Temple Part Two in the Temples of the Holy Spirit series (topical) 1. The WWII generation was a special generation, sometimes called "builders." 2. This is the generation that built or purchased our facilities. 3. It began in early 1949, 1954, 1956. 4. After all the sacrifices, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Authority To Excercise Your Faith

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 7, 2008

It’s time for the church to stand up in its God-given authority to stand against the power of the enemy.

March 9, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 8:5-13 Subject: Faith in Action Title: You Have The Authority to Exercise Your Faith Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, Word Publishing, 1991, p. 153. In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ressurection Within

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

EASTER SEASON

THE RESURRECTION WITHIN 4/16/2006 John 11:25-26 25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? (KJV) Matt 22:23 23 The same day came to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Deadly Sins And The Nine Noble Virtues

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

We see how no virtue is ultimately pleasing to God outside of the Spirit of Christ working in us.

Ecclesiastes 4:1-5:7 Beulah 5 August 2001 Also read: Galatians 5:16-26 A. Intro Topsy turvy, confusing: Should we pursue pleasure? Work? Wisdom? Madness? The Mesopotamian story End of chapter 3, Qoheleth is despairing, putting man on level with beasts, forcing us to accept that, with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Inspires You?

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 13, 2008

The Holy Spirit Wants To Inspire Us To Be The Best We Can Be.

Who Inspires You? There are a lot of things that inspire us. You probably have memories from your past that inspire you. I have a little video highlight clip for you, Michael Jordon has inspired millions of people with his basketball talent. So much so that they have made advertising campaigns ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:27

Denomination: Pentecostal