Sermons on Denominations Splitting:

Beloved

Contributed by David Butcher on Dec 8, 2006

Understanding the Love of God for us.

It is very unusual for me to read in a service from the AV but I really want to focus on one word which is commonly used in the AV, more so than in the modern translations. ‘Beloved’ Song of Solomon 2:8-17 AV 8 The voice of my beloved! behold, he cometh leaping upon the mountains, skipping upon ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation: Who Owns This Church?

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 21, 2007

Who owns this church is a spiritual question not a legal or financial one. Revelation offers God’s answer.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Who Owns This Church? Revelation 2-3 Introduction: Struggles of major denominations right now—Episcopal, Presbyterian and others---about who owns the church property if the congregations wants to leave the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism In The Holy Spirit, It's Time

Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Dec 4, 2004

We need to hear Jesus speak to us today as He says, "you shall be baptized.....and you shall receive power!"

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT -- IT’S TIME Pastor Bryan Strickland ACTS 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION Before Jesus left the earth, before He ascended bodily into the heavens, Jesus instructed His disciples, He instructed the believers, to tarry, or to wait in Jerusalem until they had been endued, with power. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Are We The Body Of Christ Or Just An Imitation

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Dec 10, 2004

The Church is not just the Building we congregate in. We (the People) are the church, the body of Christ. We should be performing as such.

ARE WE THE BODY OF CHRIST OR JUST AN IMITATION 1 COR; 12:12 --- FOR AS THE BODY IS ONE AND HAS MANY MEMBERS, BUT ALL THE MEMBERS OF THAT ONE BODY, BEING MANY, ARE ONE BODY, SO ALSO IS CHRIST. LET US PRAY: FATHER, WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRECIOUS WORD. WE ASK FOR YOUR ANOINTING UPON THIS SERVICE. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose And Power Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jun 17, 2004

Part 2 The Modern Day Church, For The Most Part, Has Lost The Power Of God. Just like Samson in the Bible, They don’t know that the Spirit of God has left them. They still have the form of Religion but have no power. But it’s a New Day of Restoration!!!

THE PURPOSE AND POWER OF PENTECOST Part 2 of 2 Acts 1:5-8 Acts 2:1-4; 12-18; 32-33 What in the world is Pentecost??? The word “ Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was on this day, in the Book ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18, Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Revival Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

As we look at this tremendous verse I want us to consider three great secrets of spiritual awakenings.

THE SECRET OF REVIVAL II Chronicles 7:14 Over the centuries God has sent periods of great spiritual awakening to His people. History records several great awakening’s in the United States. The last such awakening on a large scale took place in 1904-05. It began in Wales when a man by the name ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Make God Rejoice In Us?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 20, 2004

Seeking God for spiritual renewal

What would make God rejoice in us? Isaiah 12:1-6 And you will say in that day, "I thank you, God. You were angry but your anger wasn’t forever. You withdrew your anger and moved in and comforted me. [2] "Yes, indeed—God is my salvation. I trust, I won’t be afraid. God—yes God!—is my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Whosoever Will

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 19, 2006

A sermon that explains JOHN 3:16, using an illustration about American soldiers held captive in Viet Nam in 1968.

‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.’ Those are not only the most beautiful words ever spoken, but they are the most meaningful words ever spoken. Almost everybody knows this verse, but not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:1

Denomination: *other

Jesus Talks With The Twelve

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Aug 26, 2006

Jesus talks to the Disciples following the Transfiguration.

Jesus Talks with the Twelve Luke 9:43-50 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we will visit the University of Heaven. Today, we will learn as Jesus gives his lecture directly to the Disciples. Attention: In the period immediately following the Transfiguration Jesus will address ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-50

Denomination: Baptist

Where We Stand Together

Contributed by Stephen Woody on May 24, 2005

As Christians and as the Church, we will often disagree, but there is one place where we all stand together, at the foot of the cross!

"WHERE WE STAND TOGETHER" (1 Corinthians 1:10-18) Introduction: LET THERE BE NO DIVISIONS AMONG YOU Paul says) Let All of You Agree With One Another Paul says) Be perfectly united and of one mind! In other words, Paul is saying that the church should stand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Church In Every Age Must Rise From The Dead

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 14, 2006

A sermon for the 19th Sunday Afer Pentecost, Proper 23 What it means to be faithful to the proclamation of the Gospel.

19th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 23) October 15,2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Through the power of your Holy Spirit, help us to love you with all of our heart, and soul, and mind, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Person Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 30, 2006

The Holy Spirit empowers, purifies, reveals, and unifies us today.

“The Person of the Holy Spirit” John 14:15-21, 25-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We can grasp the concept that God is our Father, and we especially identify with Jesus, Who walked this earth as one of us…but it’s harder to conceptualize the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Congregational

Gifts Of The Spirit 11: The Power Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 5, 2004

A sermon covering the confusing bit about whether tongues & prophecy are signs for believers or unbelievers (v20-23) and then the power of prophecy bringing people to faith.

Gifts of the Spirit 11: the Power of prophecy. 1 Cor 14:20-33 WBC 7.11.04 pm INTRODUCTION Want to speak of the power of prophecy, tonight - that¡¦s what Paul is wanting to do in this bit of 1 Cor - starts by contrasting it with ¡¥uninterpreted tongues¡¦ (v20-23) o but in a way that can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

The Lord is my Shepherd... I must not lack.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013

Many in the Church have lost sight of Jesus. Many don’t even realize they have lost that vision.

We Would See Jesus Jesus came to Jerusalem and a lot of people followed him with palm branches crying: V. 13 Ho-sanna blessed is the king of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. Joh 12:20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:2, John 12:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God