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The Power Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Lessons about the Day of Pentecost

Acts 2 - The Power of Pentecost - 1/22/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 2.  M, M, L, J, Acts.  The full name is the Acts of the Apostles.  So what is an apostle?  Someone sent on a mission.  In the more specific sense, the apostles are the 12 disciples of Jesus.  ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016

In this sermon, Pastor Richard illustrates the importance of maintaining focus. Victories have been lost because someone lost focus. Success in almost any endeavor requires focus. But what causes people to lose focus?

Focus 
 08-09-16 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) In the 1996 Olympic Games in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Hot And Cold Anger Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 10, 2002

Sermon on healing of a withered hand and opposition of Pharisees to Jesus’ ministry. Emphasis on anger, appropriate and inappropriate.

Hot and Cold Anger Mark 3:1-7 (“If Looks Could Kill”) INTRO.: There are really two kinds of anger. There is hot, fiery anger that sometimes becomes belligerent when not held in check. This kind of person rants and raves when he loses control of his temper. Then there is cold anger. I have a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ability Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 6, 2005

Part one introducing a study through Philemon

The Ability of Forgiveness Proverbs 19:11; “A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.” It has been said that people pay attention to sermons on forgiveness more than any other subject preached upon. Why is ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Baccalaureate Message

Contributed by Jay Troutman Iii on Apr 30, 2005

Message to prepare graduates for the world.

AS YOU START LIFE ON YOUR OWN - TWO THINGS: #1. NOTHING IS FAIR: · Everyone is not treated the same. · You must work at everything in order to achieve. 1. Your job. 2. Your relationships. 3. Your Faith. *There are no atheist in foxholes. * Seek a relationship w/God. Jer 29:13 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 7:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Putting On The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Aug 20, 2003

Preparing Ourselves for Spiritual Battle.

Ephesians 6:10-20 Putting On The Full Armor Of God Whether we want to face it or not, the world is in a spiritual battle. Good verses evil is the plot of many great television shows and movies because it is a prevalent force among us. In “Star Wars”, Obi Wan Kanobi in white, representing good, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: *other

How To Be Blessed By God

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jun 30, 2004

Testing God by obedient living allows us to find God’s blessings no matter our life’s situations

What is the difference between those like Billy Graham, Mother Theresa, Robert Schuler, Dietrich Bonhoffer, C.S. Lewis & most of those who tell pollsters that they’re Christians? Let me suggest that one key difference is in how they have believed what God has promised them in verses like those here ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Our Future Lies

Contributed by David King on Jul 12, 2004

Psalms 119 is a prayer yet its a powerful revelation to us. We need a fresh revelation from God.

Ps 119:105-112 I. THREE THINGS I MUST REALIZE 108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments. 109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law. 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts. A. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grounded In Grace Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 27, 2004

I mentioned at the beginning that sometimes these passages relate to other passages in the future. I believe in this passage of 2 Samuel 9, we have a picture of how God treats us in His grace.

¡°Grounding Yourself in Grace¡± 2 Samuel 9:1-13 INTRODUCTION Many times in the Bible we can read stories and events and relate them to later stories and later events. There are parallels in the Old Testament that speak of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. I believe it is part of the Bible being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fool And His Money

Contributed by Dale Miller on Feb 25, 2005

The parable of the rich fool.

MUB 2-17-05 LUKE 12;13-21 A FOOL AND HIS MONEY 13Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." 14Jesus replied, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?" 15Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Must Hear The Voice Of God

Contributed by Dean Lucas on Jan 8, 2004

A Sermon for the beggining of the year but can be use any time about the importance of hear Gods voice in all ares of our lives

We must hear the voice of God Victory AM 1/3/2004 John 10:1-5 At this time of the year you may be expecting the usual sermon about the vision of the church or the future and what lays a head. You may have been looking forward to revisiting purpose statements or even looking at mission statements ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Jul 7, 2001

Christ frees us from the bondage of the Law to live for him.

The Journey of Faith Galatians 3:23-29 THE JOURNEY OF FAITH (Galatians 3:23-29) Introduction: The Fourth of July which we celebrated this past week is a reminder of how precious our national freedoms are. They must always be protected from those who would take them away, as well as from those who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 18:24

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Lends A Hand Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 7, 2001

This is the first sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

Notice Acts 11:21 from our scripture reading - "And THE HAND OF THE LORD WAS WITH THEM and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord." The church at Antioch was a CONTAGIOUS CONGREGATION. The fact that "a great number believed, and turned to the Lord", gets our attention. I want to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Groovy With God

Contributed by Tj Tipton on Mar 29, 2001

A five step method on how to become intimate with the Father

George W. Bush, in an airport lobby, noticed a man in a long flowing white robe with a long flowing white beard and flowing white hair. The man had a staff in one hand and some stone tablets under the other arm. George W. approached the man and inquired, "Aren’t you Moses?" The man ignored ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Psalm 51:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Jesus Gave His Disciples A Goal Greater Than Their Own Pleasures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures - John 14:12-16

How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures - John 14:12-16 Many people lack motivation because they do not have a higher goal than merely pleasing themselves. Jesus gave His disciples a purpose that would transcend their earthly worries and pleasures. Jesus said, "If you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational