Sermons on Critical Spirit:

The Spirit’s Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 3, 2010

If we want to be used of God to effectively advance the cause of Christ, we must be careful not to overestimate or underestimate ourselves, but use the Spirit’s gift(s) to serve with all our hearts.

Just a few years ago, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, posted his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living By The Spirit Not The Spirits Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013

In a world where alcohol is so prevalent at parties and social gatherings, how should we as Christians react? Is it okay to have a drink every now and then?

Introduction A few months ago, I was checking my email. And I got this message from a young friend who forwarded a message from a friend who serves in the military. The girl serving in the military had a question that was causing her a great deal of burden. Let me read you the email. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-23, Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Watch Your Tongue!

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 17, 2018

Do the words you speak build-up or burn-down?

In the summer of 2000, more than a thousand firefighters battled a wildfire for two weeks in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The fire started on August 24, and continued until September 8. When it was over more than eighty thousand acres of federal forest was burnt. Forty-six-year-old Janice ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

Reactions To Jesus’ Revelations Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. This message will look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection.

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Tonight we are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection. READ 1-2. I thought about this scene and wondered how I would have felt dining with a man who had just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Example Worth Following

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

An example worth following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verses 1-12. Ill: When architect Sir Christopher Wren; • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall near London in 1689, • He built a ceiling supported by pillars. • After city fathers had inspected the finished building, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Handling Discouragements Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

Let’s look more closely at the entire passage & discover, first of all, the source of discouragement; secondly, the causes of discouragement; & finally, how to deal with discouragement when it comes our way.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the fifth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanking Your Way To A Strong Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2005

According to one researcher, one of the characteristics of a strong family is "appreciation" or thankfulness for others in my family. Why do we find this so hard to do, and how do we train ourselves to be appreciative?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a woman wrote an article I found interesting. She said that her cousin had invited them to “Come for a thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, March 20th.” She wrote: “She was not celebrating an early Thanksgiving. She was saying that all was well with her husband, who had ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Critical Faith Investigation (C.f.i)

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Feb 7, 2017

Sermon is covering how we operate in our Faith

C.F.I. Critical Faith Investigation Hebrews 11:1-3 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Nehemiah

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016

What lessons can we learn from Nehemiah about rebuilding, teamwork, and prayer.

Lessons from Nehemiah Nehemiah 6:1-6:14 Introduction- This morning we are going to look at the leader Nehemiah. Nehemiah was a regular person who saw what was happening in Israel and decided that he was going to do something about it. Saw the need Let God know he was available Allowed God to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of A Good Example

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 11, 2020

sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Comparison with 2 John. (2). An Overview of 3 John. • (a). The encouragement of Gaius (vs 1-8) • (b). The criticism of Diotrephes (vs 9-10) • (c). The testimony of Demetrius (vs 11-12) (3). A Final Postscript (vs 13-14): SERMON BODY: Now a little useless ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 28, 2022

Life with Christ is a life of joy.

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been criticized before for something you did that was different than what others were doing? • Have you ever faced criticism when you have led ministries within the church? • You are not alone; even Jesus was criticized in about every direction. • Today we will begin a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Rapture?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 10, 2021

Is there a rapture in chapter 14 of Revelation? Sometimes we read something into the Scripture because church tradition decided it was there years ago.

The First Rapture? Revelation 14 Michael H. Koplitz Chapter 14 brings us to a point where I need to explain a common problem in biblical studies. It is called harmonizing. When we read a story in the Gospel of Mark, it is normal for us to recall what the other gospels say about the same story. ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Get A Handle On Criticism Within The Church

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

Keep right attitudes and God will open doors that no man can shut---and will shut doors that man opened---keeping you on the right path but you must trust Him and listen to His direction! God has a promotion in store and he sends along a test… If we get

All of us we will have those times Talking about us, make us look bad, blowing things out of proportions Not helping but trying to drag us down Based on jelousy and a competitive spirit You have what they want and instead of waiting and believeing God for something they lash out at those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

Denomination: *other

Critically Reading The Signs Of The Times In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2023

The world is in chaotic times, unable to solve the problems it has made. Where is it all heading? The Christian must not be unsettled for the bible is clear on where all this is going. This examines the SIGNS OF THE TIMES that Jesus spoke about. We are in the last days of the Church age.

CRITICALLY READING THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES IN THE LAST DAYS This is an important posting. Please do not tune out and ignore what is happening now at increasing speed. We need to be able to read the signs of the time and that is biblical, from the Lord Himself – {{Matthew 16:3 “and in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:3, Ezekiel 38:16, 2 Timothy 3:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 3:2, Revelation 6:3-4, Revelation 13:3, Isaiah 59:8-15, 2 Timothy 3:2-4, Isaiah 30:18, Isaiah 42:1, Isaiah 42:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Face The Critical Moments?

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006

At any time, we may face a critical moment, a moment that defines or changes our lives? Are we ready for that moment?

“How do I prepare for the critical moments?” (Proverbs 2) Intro: Inspiring story of virtue from tsunami hero…man who has orphanage and rescued all his kids in the boat… Power of moments… “What if you knew somewhere in front of you was a moment that would change your life forever, a moment with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational