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When Pentecost & Memorial Day Converge

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2023

The baptism of the Spirit is the inheritance of every believer in Jesus.

When Pentecost & Memorial Day Converge Acts 10 Memory is a gift from God. We love to retell the stories that we love most about our lives and our family or nation. We build what we call memorials as monuments to the past. We choose to set up meaningful tokens of memory for events and persons ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ehud- Agent 002 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 4, 2002

A sermon on Ehud, from the 3:16’s of the Bible

Judges 3:12-30 Ehud Sermon for 2/3/2002 Introduction: A. Don’t read this story while eating breakfast. B. This is the first of 5 major accounts of national deliverers, all of which are meant to sicken the reader as well as celebrate Israel’s deliverance. C. Sin is sickening. When we deal with it ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Upraised Hand

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

God does not lower his hand saying that he will try to be more understanding. He lowers his hand against us because he raises it against his Son Jesus Christ, who gladly receives it for our redemption.

Isaiah 9:8 – 10:4 The Upraised Hand 2/25/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction The passages about the Messiah and his kingdom are refreshing. They lift our spirits as we think about the glory of our Redeemer and that redemption he brings. But as much as we like, we are continually brought back ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Warfare: The Flesh Vs. The Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2009

1) The Warfare Command (Galatians 5:16), 2) The Warfare Parties (Galatians 5:17), and 3) The Warfare Warning (Galatians 5:18).

One of the most tragic elements of warfare is the event of collateral damage. Often in military operations, civilians are caught in the crossfire. Whether it is in Palestine or Iraq, civilians often get hurt between two fighting forces. Sometimes, one side, usually the weaker one, deliberately puts ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Other

Understanding The Times

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 12, 2009

Overemphasis and ignorance of the end times will both lead to disaster; Christians must be wise about what is going on in this world, where things are going and what God has called us to now.

Understanding the Times 1 Chr.12:32 - Tells us the men of Issachar, “understood the times and knew what Israel should do.” 
 Incorrect expectations result in dismay, failure, frustration, loss, fruitlesslness, etc. Not about doom and gloom but about correct Biblical perspective. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Christmas Leaders

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2009

If we follow the wisdom of Isaiah, we will be effective leaders for good.

Christmas Eve December 24 2009 From the stump of Jesse Isaiah 11:1-3 The short reading from Isaiah we just heard is part of a longer passage that ends in a familiar passage: the reign of the king prophesied here will by ideal and idyllic. “Uprightness will be the belt around his waist, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

God's Antidote For Fear

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 24, 2003

What should I do when I’m afraid? 1. Cast your cares upon God. 2. Take refuge in Him. 3. Replace anxiety with thoughts of God. 4. Keep on eye on eternity. 5. Listen to God’s Word.

MAIN IDEA: God’s word provides hope for those who are fearful. OBJECTIVES: The listener will be encouraged by God’s Word and leave having been given hope for times of fear. INTRO: As a child it was my job to take out the trash. Every week from the time I was about 6 years old I had to trudge out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Empire Strikes Back

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 30, 2015

Awesome message, on how God's kingdom strikes back against self-righteousness, sin, lethargy, and by imparting spiritual power.

CHRISTMAS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Rev. 11:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Survivor 1. Did you hear about the three college students who were selected to take part in the next series of “Survivor?” 2. One was from UT, one was from SHSU, and the third one was from A & M. They were going ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Connecting With The World Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 10, 2016

Understanding your audience is important! But while it is EASY to see this in MISSIONS, we fail to apply this to evangelism!

Let me share a fictitious story about two missionaries and their approach to missions. These two missionary couples are not real. Their stories however are very real and reflect a variety of common missionary situations. To add simplicity (and a small degree of good-heartedness) to our story, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 6, 2015

We live in a time of confusion and change, where some Christians are abandoning sound doctrine and adopting the views of our culture. Christians should be unwavering in their devotion to the Bible, God's Word!

I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SANCTIFIED TONGUE? 1. A lady wanted to get baptized, so she asked her new preacher how they do it. 2. "We take you into the baptistery pool and immerse you completely for a few seconds." 3. "I'm sorry, pastor, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope Is Alive

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015

The President of Kenya warned President Obama not to talk about the recent decision to allow same sex marriage in the United States.

Message: Jesus warned us that the Last Days would be like the days of Noah. People would be lost, willfully disobedient to God, refusing to turn to Him in repentance. Sadly we seem to be living in just such a world. Apart from Israel and Jesus church the rest of the world is in rebellion toward ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Changing Your World Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 21, 2013

If we want to engage and influence a post-Christian culture which no longer shares our values, we must recognize that God is sovereign, resolve to obey God, and relate to unbelievers with respect.

Just last year (March 21, 2012), the Washington Times carried a story about a 3-million dollar strip club being built next to a retirement home for nuns in Chicago’s western suburbs. “On one side of the fence are women in habits and wimples who have taken vows of poverty, chastity and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Church My Way Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Church should be GOD'S way, not YOUR way.

You Should Be Committed A husband and his wife arose one Sunday morning and the wife dressed for church. It was just about time for the service when she noticed her husband hadn't moved a finger toward getting dressed. Perplexed, she asked, "Why aren't you getting dressed for church?" He said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Is Your Church A Cruise-Ship Or A Battleship?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 5, 2011

Which image better describes a church? Your church? I know, it’s a metaphor. All metaphors break down at some point. When making a choice, our natural inclination is to choose the cruise ship over the battleship any day.

Opening illustration: watch an illustrative audio-video clip Introduction: On the surface we would believe that the early church in Acts was blessed with outstanding growth due to the anointed preaching of the apostles; their balanced practices that would evolve into much of our church programming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Call Of Duty

Contributed by Jonathan Howes on Sep 28, 2011

How to be a good soldier of Christ

WHAT ARE YOU FIGHTING FOR? Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 WHAT LASTS FOR ALL ETERNITY? 1. The word of God 2. The souls of men, women ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational