Sermons on Charismatic Gifts:

Give Me Five! Series

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 27, 2001

This sermon outlines some important life issues and why we should stand on a few spiritual facts. It was written to exort Christians to extend their hand and say "Hey God! Give me five" (Five spiritual Blessing)

Attention Grabber: Write the word Blessings on sheets of paper-one large letter per sheet. Hide the letters in various parts of the room. As students arrive, invite them to figure out the subject of today’s lesson by finding the nine hidden letters and piecing the word together. Have Students ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apostolic Authority

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 29, 2001

This message will be unpopular because it challenges the foundation of those claiming to have this authority.

Apostolic Authority I realize this is not a popular message, but I also believe it is necessary and relevant to a biblically sound church. This is a follow up to the message, ‘Is Speaking in Tongues Essential?’ In this message, we looked at scripture that testified that not all Christians under ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:12-17, Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Won't Forget What God Has Done For Me

Contributed by Robert Parker on Jan 7, 2002

John outlines three areas of Spiritual Growth for the believer. I won’t forget what God has done for me!

(1 John 2:12) "I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name sake." (2:13) "I write unto you, fathers because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14, 1 Thessalonians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Dislocated Saints

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 9, 2002

It is the responisbility of mature Christians to help growing Christians in their spiritual growth. This message identifies that need.

DISLOCATED SAINTS Galatians 6:1 INTRO: This scripture speaks of a Child of God being overtaken in a fault. The Greek word for “overtaken” carries the idea of being surprised by the fault itself. The Christian was hurried into sin. He sinned before he knew it. It was not a deliberate sin. That ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Heal Me, Lord!

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Short message on three very importance people who were healed miraculously.

HEAL ME LORD! MATT 8:16-17 Sunpm 01/20/02 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: "He took up our infirmities and carried our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 8, 2002

A sermon for the Day of Pentecost

Pentecost John 20:19-23 Act 2:1-21 "A young man was apprenticed to a master artist who produced the most beautiful stained glass windows anywhere. The apprentice could not approach the master’s genius so he borrowed his master’s tools, thinking that was the answer. After several weeks, the young ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

We Believe And Therefore Speak

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 13, 2002

PENTECOST 3(B) - June 9, 2002 We believe and therefore speak that Christ is raised from the dead and therefore our burdens are lifted.

WE BELIEVE AND THEREFORE SPEAK 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 - June 9, 2002 13It is written: "I believed; therefore I have spoken." With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak, 14because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Choosing Of The Seven Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 14, 2002

A sermomn about "All member ministry", really

The choosing of the seven Acts 6:1-7 WBC 16/6/2 am The Satanic Strategy = true that wherever God is at work, the evil one is at work, too - even in the church These were days when ‘the number of disciples were increasing’ (v1) - can see Satanic opposition building in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Primary Stewardship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 21, 2002

A sermon on Christian stewardship.

Matthew 20:1-16 “Our Primary Stewardship” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A young preacher had just finished seminary and had taken his first appointment in the hills of Kentucky. Wanting to be effective in his preaching ministry, he walked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

La Suficiencia De Cristo, Nuestra Bendicion

Contributed by Alberto Sanchez on Jun 22, 2002

¿Alguna vez se ha sentido o le han hecho sentir menospreciado o poca cosa? ¿Le han hecho sentir o se ha sentido como el que menos puede hacer las cosas? ¿Se ha sentido o le han hecho sentir como un ignorante o bueno para nada? ¿O quizás se ha sentido o

LA SUFICIENCIA DE CRISTO, NUESTRA BENDICIÓN. 1 Cor. 1:4-9. Domingo 22 de junio 2002 ¿Alguna vez se ha sentido o le han hecho sentir menospreciado o poca cosa? ¿Le han hecho sentir o se ha sentido como el que menos puede hacer las cosas? ¿Se ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encouragement Dominoes

Contributed by Daniel Ball on Apr 8, 2001

Did you know God’s encouragement works a lot like dominoes?

Encouragement is like dominoes lined up in a track. When the first domino is touched, it hits another--then that one hits another one--then that one hits one--then another, another, and another. Over the course of about 15 seconds, you could knock over about 100 dominoes. Since the beginning ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

An Upper Room Experience

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 10, 2001

The Power of the Holy Spirit is needed in ALL believers. You wouldn’t want to go into a fight without a weapon, would you?

‘An Upper Room Experience!’ Acts 1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room . . .. 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication. AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN! (with increased excitement and vigor!) And When They Were Come In, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Ghost Fire

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

We must have the baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire to be as victorious as we need to be in these last days for everything we do is through the power of the Spirit.

Holy Ghost Fire! By Pastor Jim May Matthew 3:11-12, "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ready?

Contributed by John Foster on Apr 14, 2001

So many people in Church (and life) have talents and skills that they are wasting. This sermon encourages people to used their God given gifts for His glory and suggests that their life will be more fruitful if they do so.

As I start my sermon this morning I want to ask if anyone here today likes to receive presents. Does anyone have with them today a present that they received from someone? [ask around room and get people to tell about the special present and who gave them] There’s something special about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Minister Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001

God has enabled all of us to minister to him and for him. Discovering our place and our part is a crucial step in advancing discipleship.

MAXIMISING YOUR MINISTRY Part one …. CALLED TO MINISTER Series Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16 It is God’s desire today for each Christian to use his or her God given gifts and abilities. The scriptures are clear - God has given to each of his children unique ministries and it is OUR ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal