Sermons on Contemplate:

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

Let’s consider some things we need to both see and know about the Holy Spirit.

“THE HOLY SPIRIT” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 14:15-17 JOHN 14:17 Seeth: 2334 theoreo {theh?o?reh’?o}: A Word not used of an indifferent spectator, but of one who looks at a thing with interest and for a purpose; This word would be used of a general ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Making My Life Count

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003

Dealing with the call to holy living

MAKING MY LIFE COUNT 1ST PETER 1:13-23 Proverbs 14:34, ¡§Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people¡¨ Sometimes it is easy to be overwhelmed by the thought of how small and unimportant one person is when contemplating national events. How can my desire to live a holy life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

It Takes Courage Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

Discouragement comes only when we look at our circumstances without looking at the faithfulness of God and the integrity of what He promised. We grow stronger in faith each time we, in spite of our circumstance, give glory to God.

Sunday February 3rd, 2008 Series: the Fight part five Scripture: Mark 9:23 Sermon: It takes courage Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Without growing weak in faith, Abraham contemplated the impossibility. But he also thought about the greatness, goodness and the power of God. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Well Educated"

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007

Jesus, on the road home, in the midst of displaying human emotions, ministers in an ’unusual’ situation

• In John chapter 4 we see the fullness of the Gospel of Christ • We see from beginning to end, the completeness of Jesus’ arrival on earth • It is: o To give salvation regardless of Race, Creed, Ethnic or religious background o To encourage honesty and integrity before God o To indicate to us the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Superiority Of Christ Priesthood Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Full outline of Hebrews 8

The Superiority of Christ Priesthood Hebrews Chapter Eight Introduction: 1. Hebrews chapter seven introduced the priesthood of Christ. a. The Order of Christ Priesthood (1-16). b. The eternality of Christ Priesthood (17-23). c. The Intercessions of Christ Priesthood (24-28). 2. In this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Thing

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 23, 2011

There are occasions to pause and ask ourselves about what is of most importance or prominence in our life, especially when our modern world asks so much and moves so fast. There are 16 times that the phrase, ONE THING, appears in scripture. Of those, th

How often have we heard the instruction given …..”One at a time please”? The teacher surrounded by inquisitive children with a question. The Mom surrounded by children hungry for their dinner. Doing one thing at a time is the opposite from juggling many tasks. Having simplicity ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6, Psalm 27:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Comprehensive Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2011

Evangelism is not primarily about keeping people out of hell, but winning them to serve God. That's why we need to keep the focus on God.

A Comprehensive Faith Acts 13:13-26 1. This week an interesting story hit the presses: A woman who was kidnapped as a newborn 23 years ago says finding her real mother "felt like a dream." Carlina White was just 19 days old when she disappeared from Harlem Hospital in New York. She tells the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Report To Headquarters Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 21, 2011

The Great Commission Jesus left his followers is about discipleship. Making disciples, baptizing disciples, and teaching disciples the whole counsel of God is the particular way the church is to focus her efforts to glorify God.

Report to Headquarters (Acts 14:21-28) 1. Many Americans do not take honesty seriously. A boss asked one of his employees, 'Do you believe in life after death?' 'Yes, sir,' replied the new employee. 'I thought you would,' said the boss. 'Yesterday after you left to go to your brother's funeral, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Have Nothing Else To Lose!

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Apr 16, 2009

Sometimes in spite of all the positive thinking we can generate, life is really terrible. Simple optimism will not do.

When you have nothing else to lose! Keep Hope Alive A student athlete was contemplating the height of the bar on the high jump. “I don’t think I can make it,” he said. “Think positive!” said a friend. “All right,” the athlete said boldly, “I’m positive I can’t make it.” 1 Peter 1:3-9 3Praise be to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Our Mother Can Do For Us

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 3, 2009

We can have confidence in our relationship with God if we imitate the Mother of Jesus.

Mother’s Day May 10, 2009 One of the most successful movies of all time was the 1981 blockbuster Raiders of the Lost Ark. In it, swashbuckling adventurers contended in the pre-World War II era for the privilege of finding the Ark of the Covenant, the Old Testament repository of the manna, Aaron’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Catholic

What Jesus Said About God's Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

What did Jesus teach about God’s forgiveness in the parable of the prodigal? That it is lavish, and that it is for US!

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT Luke 15: 11-32 1. Illus. of my friend Paul • Teaches counseling at seminary, also maintains a small private practice on the side. • “Other than for marital troubles, the number one reason people come to see me is unresolved guilt. Most of the time they don’t know it, but what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Mercy And Reconciliation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 10, 2010

The first gift of the Risen Christ was the power to forgive sins.

Second Sunday of Easter April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Two revolutionary phrases punctuate today’s Gospel. The one that commands the attention of most preachers is the one proclaimed by Thomas, who had doubted the Resurrection. The one who had said “I will not believe” unless his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Gethsemane: Place For Prayer, Place For Betrayal Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2012

For Jesus, Gethsemane was a place of worship, a place to surrender his will to the Father; for Judas, it was a place to completely betray Jesus. No location can substitute for the heart.

Gethsemane: Place for Prayer, Place for Betrayal (Matthew 26:36-50) 1. I found a strange article Friday titled, “Bear Saves Man in Mountain Lion Attack.” 2. “Robert Biggs, 69, who often hikes in the Whisky Flats area, came across a mother bear and her cubs, which were about 40 feet from where he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Maranatha!

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 6, 2012

A communion sermon focusing on the hope of the second coming.

MARANATHA! Revelation 22:20 Big Idea: If we cannot join our beginning to our end, we will live scattered and incoherent lives. INTRO Last week we looked at Jesus’ big invitation for us to come to Him (Revelation 22:17). This week we will look at our big invitation for Jesus to come to us. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Way Of The Godly Verses...

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 13, 2013

In Psalm 1, we have a plea for a deeper, more solid, more productive walk with God. The person that has a close walk with God is called Blessed! (Happy, Fortunate and to be envied.) So, how can we make the most of our walk with God? How can it become a

The Way of the Godly Verses... Psalm 1:1-6NLT INTRODUCTION A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event that your chute doesn’t open pull ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal