Sermons on Christian Practices:

Mystery Babylon: The First 2000 Years. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 3, 2015

How Satan's kingdom began and prospered among us from creation to Abraham.

1: THE FALL OF SATAN AND HIS PLAN FOR MAN Our story must begin before the planet we inhabit was set in place by our Heavenly Father. There seems to have been a conflict in the heavenlies between the Almighty and one of His created angels, Lucifer. The latter evidently wanted more authority than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

They Could Have Had Jesus

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2015

There is a vegetable juice commercial that ends with the phrase "Wow, I could have had a V8. Beloved, do not settle for what the world has to offer, when you could have had Jesus. Updated February 2022.

For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture passages read prior to the Message. Today's assigned passages are 2 Samuel 5:1-10; Psalm 48; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 and Mark 6:1-13. A saying that goes back as far as ..." Publius" the Syrian... in 2 BC. And we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46, Luke 4:16-30, Mark 5:20-43, Isaiah 61:1-2, Matthew 18:20, Mark 5:1-20, Hebrews 13:5-6, Mark 1:15, Matthew 3:2, Philippians 4:13, Mark 6:1-13, Joshua 24:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Holy Spirit In The Gospels

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 9, 2015

He filled a fetus, conceived Christ, fulfilled Messianic expectation, descended like a Dove, led to be tested, helps us worship, makes us born from above, teaches & reminds us, and fills us with power to witness & validate the Gospel.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE GOSPELS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Bill Gates died and went to heaven where Peter gave him a nice house with a pool. 2. One day, he bumped into another man and saw that the other guy had a lot nicer things than he had. 3. So Gates asked him, "Were you a minister or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proverbs 27 - Godly Instructions Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 13, 2015

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 27.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Seven We will now look at chapter twenty seven. 1 Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth. Proverbs 27:1 (NASB) Don't go bragging about what you are going to do tomorrow for, in reality, you really don't know what is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1-27, Proverbs 27:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In A Name

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 18, 2015

In the Narrative of the encounter of Hagar with god we learn of a new name for God and how it can apply to our lives.

What’s In A Name Genesis 16: 1-16 (NLT) Intro:The 1960’s were a wild time. In California the hippies were abundant and carefree. As these hippies got older and married and had children, they produced children with some unusual names. One of the more well known was the rocker Frank ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing . . . Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 18, 2015

part 2 looks at Solomon's attempts to find joy through other means.

Pursuing . . . Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26 July 19, 2015 It’s hard to believe that it was only 15 days ago when we celebrated the 4th of July. We know the Declaration of Independence declared declares we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Our King

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 1, 2012

Our nation is destined for the elections to be held in two days. God chose the next king of Israel even though they had rejected Him. Today the fate of our nation to remain standing or be almost ruined like Israel, depends upon our choice. Will we make a

Opening illustration: An Oriental king once summoned into his presence his three sons and set before them three sealed urns - one of gold, the other of amber, and the third of clay. The king bade his eldest son to choose among these three urns that which appeared to him to contain the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel's Passionate Prayer Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 4, 2012

Young people! Youth Leaders! Listen! When would you abandon the world, work and spend time with God in fasting and prayer, so that you could get directions from ABOVE for your life rather than running behind men/women of God?

You are greatly loved! Daniel 9:3 ‘And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes..’ Friend, the reason for our mediocre lives, broken homes and debt-drenched lives is because we read more of ‘how to become rich ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Am I A Team Player

Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 15, 2012

Evangelism and church growth, just like all of life, is a team effort.

Becoming a Team Player Eph 4:1-3 “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Three Kinds Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012

Message about speaking in tongues and the different kinds of tongues in the Bible,.

Note: I use Understanding Spiritual Gifts by B E Underwood as a resource. Title: Three kinds of Tongues & the Importance of Tongues Theme: To show the three kinds of tongues in the Bible and show the importance of each. Text: 1 Cor 14:1-2 But covet earnestly the best gifts: (1 Corinthians 12:31 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Guilt And Grace

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2012

In the face of guilt, condemnation and judgment, Jesus speaks words of grace and transformation.

Title: Guilt and Grace Text: John 8:1-11 Thesis: In the face of guilt, condemnation and judgment… Jesus speaks words of grace and transformation. Introduction An attorney tells the story of a man who died. Speaking to the widow he said, “Your husband did not leave a will so we need ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Greatly Loved!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2012

Friend, the reason for our mediocre lives, broken homes and debt-drenched lives is because we read more of ‘how to become rich and how to have stress-free life’ rather than the Word of God.

You are greatly loved! Daniel 9:3 ‘And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes..’ Friend, the reason for our mediocre lives, broken homes and debt-drenched lives is because we read more of ‘how to become rich ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parables, Gifts Wrapped In Red Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Dec 7, 2012

This is NOT a breakdown on specific parables and meanings, it's a study into WHY Jesus used parables.

Gifts Wrapped in Red Welcome Campuses as we kick off the Gifts Wrapped in Red series! The final road before we get to Christmas! Can you believe it? How many of you are bringing guests to the Christmas service? You should know before we even begin…RED is my favorite color! It catches the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friend Of Grace: Jonathan

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a friend of a powerful, influential person? Has it changed your life for the better? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that Knowledge (Jonathan) encourages, befriended, loved and supported Grace

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a friend of a powerful, influential person? Has it changed your life for the better? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that Knowledge (Jonathan) encourages, befriended, loved and supported Grace (King David) IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 23:17 (New Living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Your Enemies And Be Perfect! Or ( No One Is Perfect? )

Contributed by Brian B on Dec 8, 2012

As part of the Sermon on the Mount, This sermon highlights some of the things that are expected of those who would be a part of God’s kingdom. Loving your enemies is but one of the things that Jesus commands us to do in a list of things that are are imp

Works Cited/Consulted include J Vernon Magee, Holman Commentary, College Press NIV commentary, various sermon central illustrations, as well as Bible and personal observations. Slides available upon request... brianbyers@live.com Opening Scripture Slide… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ