Sermons on Bestowal:

Forgiveness Is A Family Value

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 12, 2008

A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, [Proper 19]Series A

18th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 19] September 14, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, your Son, Jesus the Christ, taught us to pray and to ask you to forgive our sins, as we forgive those who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

I Won't Complain

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Oct 27, 2007

Stop complaining.

I WON’T COMPLAIN Exodus 15:22-25/Exodus 16:2-4 Brothers and sisters as I attended my sister-in-law’s funeral yesterday everyone seemed to have the same thing to say about her. Everyone remembered her as a loving soul that never had anything negative to say about anybody and even through all her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit - The Provision Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 3, 2007

To discover the Biblical the provision of the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit - The Provision of the 1. The Provision of the Holy Spirit – the Father’s Promise Luke 24:49 “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” With the coming of the promised Holy Spirit, at that first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Church Of God

Make Room For Christ In Your Heart

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 16, 2008

A Sermon for Christmas,in poetic verse, based on Luke’s Gospel

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2008 - Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the Universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Baptism: Christian Divider Or Fellowship Builder?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009

This is 2 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one addresses the idea that many Christian churches add theology rather than focusing on what scripture teaches us. In short, we need to focus more on being one Christian church rather than ge

Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, we’re cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as a Christian. But, Christians, as a whole, cannot agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Turning Your Worst Experiences To Your Best Legacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 26, 2007

God over-turned and overcame the opposition of the Jews and the Romans allowing Paul’s worst time to become His best enduring legacy. Challenge - Can we, like Paul trust and obey God even when our best efforts for Him seem to initially fail?

Turning Your Worst Times to Your Best Legacy (Acts 22) We see a lot of reality shows on TV today but perhaps my favorite is Bridezilla. It amazes me how what should be the best time of a young woman’s life turns out to be her worst legacy. The show chronicles the life and experiences of young ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exponential Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Jesus takes a little and it becomes alot.

THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 4-Exponential Faith Matthew 17:20 Sunday, March 11, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Chose Me

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Nov 9, 2008

Travel with me as we explore God’s wonderful grace. A grace that you can’t see with your spiritually blind human eyes. Only by the power of the Holy Spirit.

God Chose Me Jeston Bennett Bible Baptist Church 700N. Tucker Shawnee OK 74840 Ephesians 1:1-6 True story... A 12 year old girl in rural Ethiopia was kidnapped from her family. Her captors yelled at her, beat her, and almost raped her during her 7 day ordeal. They wanted to force her into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Truth 5 (Wk.6) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 17, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "the laying on of hands (Part 2)".

Dakota Community Church November 16, 2008 Foundational Truth 5 (Week 6) Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Easter

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008

THE WORD "EASTER" HAS NOTHING TO DO AT ALL WITH THE RESSURECTION OF JESUS CHRIST:

The TRUTH ABOUT THE WORD “EASTER” THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE IN THE BIBLE WE FIND THE WORD” Easter,” I have read behind many commentators on this word, “Easter” and most of them say something along the line, that it’s a miss translation, but that is not so, the HOLY SPIRIT had the holy men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Ways To Be Transformed By The Renewing Of Our Mind Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008

The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation. -D. L. Moody-

Twelve Ways to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Our Mind - Rom. 12:1-3 Introduction: The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation. -D. L. Moody- 1. RESURRENDER - Renewal begins by offering up our whole body, soul, mind and spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3, Romans 12:4-6, Romans 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Muzzle The Ox

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 28, 2007

The relationship between a Pastor/Teacher and their members is a subject that is never stressed enough within the body of Christ.

Text: Galatians 6:6 There is no position in the 5 fold ministry that is more important than that of the Pastor /Teacher. The relationship between a Pastor/Teacher and their members is a subject that is never stressed enough within the body of Christ. Our text is dealing with the students ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humble Yourselves Before God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 29, 2007

A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17, 2007

14th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 17] September 2, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have given us the gift of your love, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust And Children Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2007

SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST WAITING TO SEE FAITH MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHRIST’S FOLLOWERS.

Trustbusters Sermon #2: Trust and Children Mark 10:13-16 Series Introduction: Some people are just waiting to see faith make a difference in the lives of Christ’s followers. They want to see it work. They are not asking too much. As God’s Spirit is allowed to inform and transform it builds trust ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Nazarene

"Are You Willing?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2004

Jesus is willing; are we?

Luke 13:31-35 “Are You Willing?” By Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. Have any of you ever met a person or worked with a person who just didn’t seem to like you—for no apparent reason? What do many of us do when this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist