Sermons on Connect The Dot:

Peace

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 23, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 3: 1 – 17

Leviticus 3: 1 – 17 Peace 3 ‘When his offering is a sacrifice of a peace offering, if he offers it of the herd, whether male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the LORD. 2 And he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering, and kill it at the door of the tabernacle of meeting; ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Filled With The Fullness Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014

Do you ever feel that you can't do what God wants you to do? Well, we can't except for the power of God working through us.

Filled with the Fullness of God Ephesians 3:14-21 Intro Slide Do you ever feel that you just can’t do what God wants you to do? I mean, you know what He wants, but it is just too hard. Have you ever felt that way? I am sure we all have at times. I know Paul has and he knows that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Million Dollar Idea But My Mind Stuck On Credit

Contributed by Robert Parker on Mar 29, 2007

A sermon directed toward God’s plea to the believer to give of themselves for the Kingdom of God and not to conform to this lost and dying world.

Romans 12:1 -2 (12:1) I Beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. (12:2) And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

The Obligation And The Evidence

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 26, 2021

At Pentecost, God not only unites us through His Holy Spirit, but God also provides for our growth and fellowship. God sent Jesus and Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to us and Jesus sends us in the the Church---the Spirit filled, and the Holy Spirit sealed back into the world to make disciples.

THE OBLIGATION AND THE EVIDENCE Text: Romans 8:12-17 Rom 8:12-17  So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—  (13)  for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

My Deliverer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2023

It is essential that we embrace Jesus, our deliverer, as Lord of our lives.

My Deliverer Text: Acts 7:17-37 Introduction 1. Joseph took his wife and her child, and they went to Africa To escape the rage of a deadly king There along the banks of the Nile, Jesus listened to the song That the captive children used to sing They were singin' a. My Deliverer is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-37

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus In Real Time Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 1, 2021

Jesus is not an idea or concept, but a man Peter knew, the Son of God through the Spirit, and the Messiah. Through Jesus, we are adopted as children of God, and filled with the Spirit as Jesus was.

JESUS IN REAL TIME—Mark 1:1-13 Who is Jesus? The name “Jesus” evokes mental images about God, religion, ethics, or personal faith. Some of those images might be warm and fuzzy, while some might be dark and dreary. Some might be reflections of personal ideals and biases—a Jesus who supports the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13, Romans 8:14-17, John 3:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven Invades Earth - Pentecost!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 21, 2020

This is a sermon that focuses on Pentecost and asks three questions - 1. Did you know Heaven Has Invaded the Earth? 2. Has Heaven Invaded Your Earth? 3. Is Heaven’s Invasion Still Happening In and Around You?

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4; Mark 1:9-11; Mark 15:33-38 Title: Heaven Invades Earth – Pentecost INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! All three of our scripture passages have one major thing in common; they all speak of an invasion. Each one of them speaks of a time when Heaven invaded Earth and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Mark 1:9-11, Mark 15:33-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Hard Questions: Faith And Works Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 14, 2022

This is a Sermon in a series on the hard questions of the Bible. It addresses how to handle tension within Holy Scripture

March 13, 2022 sermon - Hard Questions 2: Faith & Works Ephesians 2:8-9 and James 2:14-26 Welcome to Church at the Mission, back in person! Are you happy to be here and not on your phone or computer? I am! We’re thankful to God that it has been possible to continue worship services and Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit's Indwelling

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 7, 2022

As I deliver this message, I want you to silently ask yourself, “Can I truthfully say that the Holy Spirit lives in me.”

I'm not sure if I am the only one that does this or not. Growing up, if I was ever walking down a dark country road by myself, I found myself whistling, or singing, or humming an old familiar gospel song. It seemed like it made everything safer. It made me feel protected as I drew myself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks: The Will Of God For Your Life Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Thanksgiving, joy, God's will, prayer

GIVING THANKS: THE WILL OF GOD FOR YOUR LIFE! 1 Thess 5: 16-18 (p837) Nov. 13, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I have some genuine questions as I approach this text this morning…As Paul wraps up his first letter to the church in Thessalonians he hits on some specific but essential ingredients for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of Encouragement

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 31, 2015

Life has a way of wearing us down, doesn't it? And when we're discouraged, what usually happens? We start complaining & feeling sorry for ourselves. We may even turn bitter & isolate ourselves.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. In today's world, it appears that almost everyone is getting connected to everyone else. We have cell phones, e-mail, Face Book, Twitter, & much, much more. But no matter how connected we are technically, it seems we're getting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secret Help For Secret Hurts Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 8, 2017

Postsecret is a blog where people share secrets that they have, many are very painful. This is a message about God's secret help for secret hurts.

Secret Help For Secret Hurts PPT 1 Series Title (Secrets of the Heart) Intro: Today I am wrapping up my series on Rest and transitioning to a new series "Secrets of the Heart." During this series I am going to be revealing some secrets people have had for a long time, don't get nervous because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Love My Church- Week 1

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 17, 2019

This sermon and series is based from the "I Love My Church" series from Outreach Ministries. It has been heavily adapted to fit our context as a rural church

I LOVE MY CHURCH WEEK 1 Scripture John 13:33-34 Projected Aim: To introduce the concept that loving the church means loving the people. Key Passage: John 13:34-35 There are different places, locations, buildings that we eventually have to visit in life. I’m not talking about some exotic ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Impact Of Sin

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 5, 2021

Part 2 of a series looking at who God calls us to be. In this message we look at our sin nature.

The Gospel – Part 2 Sins Separate us from God March 7, 2021 Have you ever been using your phone and your call suddenly drops. The line goes dead. The person you’re talking to is no longer there. You’ve hit the dreaded “DEAD ZONE.” What also happens is that you’re talking to someone and their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching The 412

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Today we are going to think about reaching out to our community.

Reaching the 412 “We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God himself has assigned to us, a sphere that also includes you.” (41256 Barnetts Creek, 41204 Boons Camp 41222 Collista, 41222 Denver, 41216 East Point, 41219 Elna, 41219 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational