Sermons on Bestowal:

Spiritual Adoption - What Does That Mean?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 20, 2014

Adoption during the writings of Paul meant something totally different then it does today. Adoption signifies that you are legally a child of God. You are a full fledged member of the family. A joint heir with Christ. Updated July 2023.

For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings that proceed the Message. Today's Readings were Isaiah 55, Psalm 65, Romans 8:7-17 and Matthew 13:1-9 & Matthew 13:18-23. A young man entered the movie theater ... loaded down ......with popcorn, ... drinks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Romans 8:12-25, John 15:15, Galatians 4:1-7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 3:29, John 3:7, 2 Corinthians 6:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

How To Influence Someone To Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2015

Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The letter he wrote to his friend Philemon is a great example of that. Let’s take a look at how Paul sought to influence his friend to do the right thing.

HOW TO INFLUENCE SOMEONE TO DO THE RIGHT THING INTRODUCTION: Book-“How to gain friends and influence people”. Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The book of Philemon is a great example of that. Paul writes a letter to his friend ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pelagius Vs Augustine Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 21, 2014

The debate between Pelagius and Augustine was over the nature of man and the sin of Adam. The Second Council of Orange condemned even partially holding to the views of Pelagius. This message examines why.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 7: The Council of Orange (AD529) So far, in our study of church history we have seen: An overview of the last 2,000 years of church history. The creeds which are found within the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Highway To Hell

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

We are in the End Time. Many people are on their highway to hell as the Saints are waiting for the soon return our Master, Jesus Christ. There is a call for people to be ready and not be caught unawares.

HIGHWAY TO HELL Friend, You are welcome to, THE TRUMPETER. Remember, it is a moment we are sharing the UNDILUTED word of God, preparing the saints for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. It's a moment we also look at the amazing facts happening in the world today and understanding them in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Anglican

O Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2015

This is a look at the ways David observed in Psalm 8 that God displayed His Majesty in Creation.

O LORD, HOW MAJESTIC IS YOUR NAME Ps. 8:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was told by his doctor he only had 6 months to live. “What should I do, doctor?” he asked. 2. The doctor said, “Move to Arkansas and marry a younger woman with 8 kids.” 3. “Will that make me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Chapter Iv.a.3: The Law Alienates Christ (5:4-6) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 20, 2019

If you have been saved by trusting Christ, and then you go down to the low level of living by the Law, you have fallen from grace. This is what “falling from grace” actually means.

December 7, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter IV.A.3: The Law Alienates Christ (5:4-6) Galatians 5:4-6 (KJV) 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. 5 For we through ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

"he Touched My Eyes"

Contributed by David Nolte on Sep 1, 2019

The worst kind of bllindness is the closed eye type.

“He Touched My Eyes” John 9:1-11 David P. Nolte Some people are unable to see the truth because they are self-deceived. Let me show what I mean: A group of senior citizens in a retirement home were having coffee and discussing their ailments. “My arms are so weak, I can hardly lift this ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O, To Be A Swallow Psalm 84 – A Psalm Of The Sons Of Korah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 7, 2022

This beautiful Psalm written by one of the Sons of Korah and set to music, is a fervent desire to be with the Lord and in His presence. His whole being longs for the Lord, to be in His courts. It is a really edifying Psalm.

O, TO BE A SWALLOW Psalm 84 – A Psalm of the Sons of Korah My Soul Longs for the Courts of the LORD - To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. (Probably a musical or liturgical term) A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. PSALM 84 VERSE 1: “How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! Verse ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, 1 John 4:13, John 15:4, Matthew 10:31, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Me Your Glory

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 4, 2022

When God chooses to open up the flood gates and rain down His showers of blessing, we usually don’t realize it until after we are completely drenched. This message brings encouragement to those who are facing trials and difficulties.

This morning’s message is entitled, “Show Me Your Glory,” and I want us to look at God’s blessings today. I want to open by having us consider how the Lord’s blessings are similar to a jet aircraft flying at supersonic or near-sonic speeds. Did you ever hear a jet fly overhead and you looked ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

But For The Love Of God

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 18, 2020

We often hear people says "For the love of God....." when they are expressing frustrations. In this message I hope to convince Christians that this statement should never be made in frustration, but with a sense of awe as we reflect on God's love for us.

But For The Love Of God Scriptures: John 3:16; Matthew 4:8-10; 1 Timothy 2:3-4 The last time that I spoke to you I delivered a message about knowing THE Name. The name everyone will bow to and confess is THE Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. In that message I stressed the importance and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 4:8-10, 1 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Measure Of Christ's Gift Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2018

Ephesians 4:7-10 teaches us that Christ has given spiritual gifts to each believer.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In the first three chapters of his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul set down a number of glorious doctrines about predestination, election, adoption, redemption, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peter In Lydda: A Man Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 4, 2017

With Paul home in Tarsus, the narrative focuses once more on Peter. This passage can be viewed as a picture album featuring the ministry of Peter as a traveling preacher.

March 25, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Peter in Lydda: A man healed (9:32-35) Scripture 32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. 33 And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit's Prayer: Romans 8:26-27

Contributed by Kevin Haug on Apr 25, 2017

The Spirit's intercession for us mirrors Jesus' intercession for us.

I remember when I was training to be a pastor and working as a chaplain in a hospital as part of my requirement. My “congregation” was one floor in the hospital, and that consisted of the Intermediate Care Unit where the folks who weren’t sick enough for ICU but still needed more care than a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Money Or Your Life?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Moeny

YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE? (LUKE 18:18-27) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding The Move Of God

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 4, 2023

Understanding How God uses the Spiritual Gifts through man

One of the greatest scriptures that inspires me to study is Hosea 4:6 which says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist