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The Outcome Of The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 27, 2010

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit assures us that we are in the closest and most intimate relationship with God -being His children.

Introduction There are many things in nature that are completely mystery for some of us. Let’s say for example the caterpillar which becomes a beautiful butterfly. How can such creature that crawls on the ground be changed into one that flies? How can a black, fuzzy, rather ugly creature be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healthy Church Part 2 (Fellowship) Series

Contributed by James Parker on Apr 29, 2011

We have been looking at what a healthy church should look like. We decided a couple weeks ago that we would us e the model of the early church that is recorded for us in Acts chapter two. We noted that the early church was a healthy one and we could tell

The Healthy Church Part 2 Fellowship Ways to know your church is unfriendly. When the sign out front says – For members only When the parking lot has a sign that says – unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owners expense. When the church lobby has a sign that says – no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

When Hell Comes To Planet Earth

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 27, 2012

We shouldn't be surprised by the increase of evil in the world today; it was predicted by the Apostle Paul in 2 Thess. 2:1-12. Its growth indicates how close the Rapture of the Church is.

WHEN HELL COMES TO PLANET EARTH 2 Thess. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WE’LL CALL YOU It's tough enough getting a job. Try not to commit these interview gaffes, as reported by actual hiring managers: "The candidate arrived in a cat suit." "The candidate sent his sister to interview in his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word Made Flesh.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2022

The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.

THE WORD MADE FLESH. ABRIDGED. John 1:1-18. I. THE ETERNAL WORD. John 1:1-3. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without him was not anything made that was made.” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Agents Of Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 25, 2019

The Bible directs us on how to respond to our anger as agents of grace.

February 24, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Luke 6:27-38 Agents of Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What do we do with anger? Anger is an emotion. It’s an emotional response to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-11, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness Frees Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 30, 2021

This is the 5th message in a series entitled, Building Relationships that Last

Have you observed how when children are little they find it easy to forgive one another? Most children are ready to apologize immediately, forget offenses, and get back into relationship with one another. However, as we grow older, forgiving others becomes a major issue. Relationships at every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25, Matthew 18:21-22, Matthew 6:15, Ephesians 4:32, Luke 23:34, John 8:1-11, Genesis 50:19-21, Genesis 50:16-18, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

How Do We Understand St Marks Cliffhanger?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 2, 2021

St Marks Gospel just ends - it leaves many questions unanswered, this sermon looks to help us understand how we deal with this

In the name of our risen saviour. Amen. Imagine it if you will, Jesus is dead, the disciples and his closets followers are devastated, this man who was supposed to be the Messiah, the saviour of Israel allowed himself to be crucified on a cross and killed by the very people that he came to save. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Give Me A Drink

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 10, 2019

POST DESIRE FOR JESUS - REVELATION, REVOLUTION, REFORMATION & RESTORATION LOOMS!

Give me a drink John 4:7”There *came a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus *said to her, "Give Me a drink." The above topic is not about drinking water, though Jesus was tired and hungry, He was discussing about Living Water. The language of the world is different from the language ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To Basics: To The Cross

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on May 4, 2020

The Cross is NOT just a symbol but a REALITY.

Back to Basic:To The Cross Matthew 27:32-44 By the help of the Holy Spirit, we are going start in the beginning. Where is the beginning? The beginning of eternal life starts at the Cross. The Cross is the beginning of ALL things that concerns you. If haven’t been for the Cross, all of this that’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Immeasurably More!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 23, 2024

Based on Ephesians 3:20-21 - Challenges hearers to consider what it means to know that God is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine.

“IMMEASURABLY MORE!” Ephesians 3:20-21 FBCF – 9/22/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Title of this message taken from Ephesians 3:20 – that our God is able to do: - “immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine” (NIV) - “far more abundantly than all we ask or think” (ESV, NASB) - “above & beyond all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Past, Presence And Future Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

An exegetical paper on John 14, encouraging a balanced view of experience and evidence in evaluating one’s walk with Christ, especially as it regards the work of the Holy Spirit.

“Past Presence and Future: Jesus’ Assurances in the Face of His Disciples’ Anxieties in John 14” Introduction In this passage the two most familiar verses (14:6 and 14:12) have often obscured the context, the flow and the purpose of Jesus’ address to His disciples’ concerns. The theological ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Confusion - Mark 8:27-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 19, 2023

The question, “Who do you say I am” is important, but it’s not everything. Equally important is the question, “What does the way you listen to the hard words of Christ say about who you really believe he is?"

Mark 8:27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?" 28 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets." 29 "But what about you?" he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-34, Matthew 16:13-24, Luke 9:18-23

Divine Vandalism - Mark 15:35-39 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 1, 2024

Is God our Savior? It depends on your definition of saving. If your concept of trouble and your idea of what it means to be saved from it don’t line up with God’s definitions, then you will find yourself very disappointed with God, and you might miss real salvation altogether.

Introduction Is God our Savior? It depends on your definition of saving. A lot of things depend on your definition of saving. Being rescued means you’re in trouble and God delivers you from that trouble. But if your concept of trouble and your idea of what it means to be saved from it don’t line ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:35-39, Matthew 27:47-54, Luke 23:44-47

Hopeless Ending—endless Hope - Mark 16:1-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 5, 2024

Mark's account of the resurrection ends this way: “Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone because they were afraid.” No appearances by Jesus? What kind of ending is that? It's a profound ending with an important lesson

Mark 16:1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Sa-lome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked each other, "Who will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, Matthew 28:1-8, Luke 24:1-11

The Book Of Acts, Part 10- Dying To Please Jesus; The Martyrdom Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

Let’s see how it begins: •Verse 8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. •Stephen is obviously a multi-talented individual. He not only takes care of the widows, but he’s out there on

“Dying to Please Jesus” The Martyrdom of Stephen Acts 6:8-7:59 One of great movies of recent years is Amadeus, a mostly fictional account of the life of the great composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. •The story is told from the perspective of Antonio Salieri, a fellow composer. •As a young boy, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist