Sermons on Bent Tongue:

Touched By The Spirit

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 28, 2009

This message will explain the background and meaning of Pentecost.

Text: “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place” (Acts 2:1). Pentecost is one of the annual Jewish festivals and is held in Jerusalem. This is one of the three annual festivals or celebrations that all Jewish men were required to attend. The three festivals were: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007

We all need to have vision in our lives. We need to have vision for ourselves personally. But, just as importantly, we need to have vision for ourselves collectively as a congregation.

History books often refer to World War I as “The war to end all wars.” We all know how untrue that is. There was of course World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq twice plus numerous other skirmishes that our troops have been involved in. That doesn’t even begin to mention the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Real Respect For Life Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

Jesus challenges us to raise the level of our respect for others beyond merely avoiding murder.

A Real Respect For Life “What does God expect of me?” “How do I, as a follower of Jesus, live in a way that reflects His Lordship in my daily decisions?” Those are the questions that shape the Sermon on the Mount, which we read in Matthew. I am leading you through this amazing part of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are Witnesses

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 4, 2007

This is an exploration of how the power of God worked incredibly in the early church.

We Are Witnesses Acts Chapter 1:6-11 Kelly and I were on a little weekend get-away last week; dear friends of ours gave us a two night stay at a bed and breakfast on Kelley’s Island. We had a wonderful time, being able to clear off the schedule, drop our children off at the grandparents, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Body Behavior

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 4, 2010

Paul told Timothy in 1Timothy 3:15, “I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God's household.” Proper church behavior includes Accountability, Compassion, and Transparency.

Body Behavior: How to Act in God’s Household 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Introduction: Paul told Timothy in 1Timothy 3:15, “I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God's household.” While there are right and wrong ways to act when attending church services, Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Generation

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

Tom Brokaw's book the Greatest Generation helps us to see what characteristics of the WW II generation we need to rediscover today.

THE GREATEST GENERATION Introduction: Tom Brokaw refers to the current generation of Sr. Adults as the Greatest Generation. Of them He writes, “They came of age during the Great Depression and the Second World War and went on to build modern America – men and women whose everyday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meet The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 29, 2014

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Meet the Holy Spirit John 16:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MeetHolySpirit.html If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, what would you talk about with your loved ones? Chances are, it wouldn't be about trivial things like the weather or 'that look' someone gave you at the store. No, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Way

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 2, 2015

These are notes and sermon from Matthew 7:1 - 14. Shows the importance of using our words wisely because they have power when used in God's will.

Please the note the references of Utley of Understanding the Bible and Joyce Meyer's 365 Day Devotional Title: The Narrow Way Theme: To show that God’s way is a way of protection and security. He gave us a narrow road so that we can keep our self secure in Him. Text: Matthew 7:13 – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Strife Tears Down

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 17, 2014

We should be working in accordance to the Spirits leadership not out of Strife. Strife tears down Love and Peace build up.

Title: Strife doesn’t tears down 03/23/14 Introduction: In the movie back to the future the Biff was George McFly’s boss. Biff was a taker and a bully he didn’t know how to treat anybody with compassion, but all of that changed the night of the night of the Enchantment under the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Overwhelm The Negative

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

Seems we can never defeat negativism, we will overwhelm it. Bitterness always backfires. Are we growing perpetual babyhood believers?

OVERWHELM THE NEGATIVE.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com At least two parts, probably three... I. WE ARE IN A WAR... THE ENEMY IS SEEKING TO KILL, STEAL, AND DESTROY... IS CONFLICT MY ENEMY? A. I received this note from a pastor of a church. I have pondered and weighed these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kingdom Of God - Christmas Focus

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 26, 2011

The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom.

THE KINGDOM OF GOD - Christmas Focus ILLUSTRATION A great European king was so enraged at the report of Muslim victories that he immediately joined the crusade to drive Islam out of Palestine. This great king took his army and spent many years fighting in a crusade to free Palestine from Islamic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:12

Denomination: Christian Church

At (@) The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

Characteristics of Jesus that we can associate with His name.

AT (@) THE NAME OF JESUS Philippians 2:5-11 We can only imagine how carefully God chose those who would be the earthly parents of His son…the ones who would do for this most holy child what all parents do for their children: feed them, clothe them, protect them. Yet one of the most common ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Communion With God Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

blessing is the gift of the Holy Spirit not only renewed their bodies and spirits to carry on the mission of Jesus but now gave them the last thing needed to carry on the work of Jesus, the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Now they are complete to b

Communion with God Acts 2:1-11 We’re in a series looking at the Holy Spirit and how you can have a more intimate relationship with God. The Book of the Acts of the Apostles is really about the Holy Spirit’s interaction with the Apostles. The beginning of that story is the Day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Gentle Whisper - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 27, 2016

Last week we talked about Elijah on Mt Horeb and the wind, earthquake and fire demonstration by God and then the gentle whisper of His voice. This past week I became angry in a way that was sinful. My experience was similar to Elijah's. Hear my confession

Please open your Bibles to 1 John 2:1-2 "My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father - Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Projection Of Rejection

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 12, 2018

Let us reason together what we are projecting. God's people saw themselves as grasshoppers, thus they appeared to the enemy as grasshoppers? Why?

PROJECTION OF REJECTION. THE TOOL OF FEAR ( LORD, HELP ME UNDERSTAND ME?) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com CONSIDER, MEDITATE, RUMINATE THE DIFFERENCES IN A TOY AND A TOOL? I have heard in the USA success is measured by WHO HAS THE MOST TOYS? Others measure success by HOW ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God