Sermons on Coming Of The Holy Spirit:

Greater Things Are Yet To Come

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon I preached on the First Sunday in our new building.

“Greater things are yet to come!” Joshua 1:1-9; 3:5 Hallelujah, we are here! After two years of planning and working, we are in our new building! This is a time of mixed emotions. Many of you are thrilled, and others may be feeling a little sad because we are leaving a sanctuary which holds so ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To The Walls Coming Down

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

A look at the progression of events that led to the walls of Jericho coming down.

STEPS TO THE WALLS COMING DOWN: By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. Hebrews 11:30 1. Crossing of the Jordan on the 10th day of the first month. 4:19 a. Just before Passover was to be observed, God brought them into the place of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Must Come With Expectations

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 29, 2008

If we are going to the Temple Gate it is important that we come with expectations.

We Must Come With Expectations Acts 3:1-8 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nature Of The Lord's Second Coming

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 1, 2009

This brief but unique description of the Lord’s Coming emphasizes the three words used in the Greek New Testament, parousia, epiphaneia and apokalupsis

The People of the Apocalypse “The Nature of the Lord’s Second Coming” After the Lord Jesus arose from the dead, he appeared on numerous occasions to His disciples and other followers. He was seen on the road to Emmaus by “two of them” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Second Coming Similarities And Parallels

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009

A Comparison of the classic rapture passage with other rapture passages of the New Testament

I THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 SECOND COMING SIMILARITIES AND PARALLELS I Thessalonians 4:13-18 1. Sorrow not (v.13) 2. Believe (v.14) 3. Jesus/God (v.14) 4. We say unto you (v.15) 5. Coming of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Change That Comes With Church Growth

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 10, 2009

A shorter midweek message that might help other churches in dealing with some of the potential problems they must deal with in growing from a very small to a medium sized church in a short period of time.

We all have choices in life. Some choices lead us into good times, while others will lead us into bad times. And considering that we are free to make whichever choice we want, we should be very careful and use much wisdom, because most choices, good or bad, have far reaching consequences that we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: *other

Come Before Him - With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 28, 2013

A recipe for Thanksgiving worship

Come Before Him With Thanksgiving Psalm 100 Do you know how to DO a turkey, make stuffing, put in the table leaf, get out the good china and silverware... Well, that is the way most people DO thanksgiving. But that is not the way God wants us to DO it. He gave us specific instructions on how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Honor- That Comes From God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2013

Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being foolish, sp

Honor- That Comes From God John 5:39-44NLT Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Bad Boy Comes Home

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 11, 2013

Sermon fro the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year C, 2013

Luke 15: 11 – 32 / A Bad Boy Comes Home Intro: Ladies, true or false. When driving a car, a man will never admit that they are lost by stopping to get directions. --- Certainly a man invented the GPS system for a car for just that reason. Tell the truth, have you ever really been lost? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Coming Quickly Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 31, 2012

Claiming Jesus' return is imminent is not the say as claiming His return is "soon". A preterist look at His prophetic "I am" declaration (which was given the last Sunday of the year, 2012)

Well (no surprise), the Mayan apocalypse didn’t happen, but let’s talk about the real one. I heard a prominent minister say with great conviction--that with all the wickedness in the world, the breakdown of society, natural disasters, and the turmoil in the Middle East--Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Congregational

Christ Comes For His Bride Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 19, 2013

Gomer's unfaithfulness as a symbol of us, and Hosea's humility in purchasing back his bride as a symbol of Christ's humility to come and suffer for us.

The King Comes for His Bride If you are a little down, and looking for a pick-me-up, the Minor Prophets are probably not the thing to read. Usually within them are some fantastic nuggets of encouragement, and prophecies about Christ's redemption, however, most of what they have to say can be ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Before Victory Comes Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 4, 2013

The story of David & Goliath has a lot to do about obedience, but this sermon may not be what you expect...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 28, 2013 Date Preached: September 1, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Facing the Giants of our Time Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17 [HCSB] Introduction: What are the giants of our time? In our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

'the Best Is Yet To Come"

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 10, 2013

Theme: "A Description Of Heaven"

I. The Mystery Of Heaven (v. 9a-9c) A. It Goes Beyond The Human Eyes (v. 9a) B. It Goes Beyond The Hearing Ears (v. 9b) C. It Goes Beyond The Heart’s Emotions (v. 9c) II. The Majesty Of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Comes: No Fear

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 12, 2010

Christmas Day 1988: Jesus came into a world full of fears about economics, government, health, and the rest. Our pretty porcelain manger scenes are not realistic. But when Jesus comes today and works through us, He works to drive away all the fears that

A certain family, a number of years ago, as was their custom, lovingly and carefully set out their beautiful porcelain nativity scene for Christmas. They were so very proud of this delicate, fragile thing of beauty; they had paid a good deal of money for it on a trip to Europe, and its value could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Comes: No Grasp Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2010

We live in a status-seeking world. But when Jesus comes as a tiny infant in a humble set of circumstances, He shows us that the way to live is one of obedience and giving up control.

This afternoon, if all goes as we would like – all of us, that is, with the possible exception of a few traitors and a few folks who for some strange reason do not care about pigskin prowess – this afternoon, if all goes as we would like, our beloved Redskins will do battle with the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist