Sermons on Discern The Spirits:

"Religion The Right Way”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 26, 2009

Reveals how you can know what religion God approves of.

“Religion the Right Way” May 31, 2009 “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Holiness

"Free Indeed"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 23, 2009

Sermon preached at community event "Day in the Son" on how to be free from sin and the flesh.

“Free Indeed!” John 8:31-32,36: “To the ones who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36) Thomas Jefferson, writer ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Holiness

Supernatural #1: Contending For Signs And Wonders Today Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 5, 2009

Haggai said, “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” Therefore, we need to contend for signs and wonders to be restored to the church today!

SUPERNATURAL #1: CONTENDING FOR SIGNS AND WONDERS TODAY OPENING: Intro to the Book of Acts: • Acts is the 5th book of the New Testament, and was written by the physician LUKE. • It chronicles the birth and growth of the Christian church for 33 years after Christ’s death. • It is both a HISTORY ...read more

Denomination: *other

I Beg Your Pardon Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

Answers the questions: What does the Holy Spirit do? Is there an unpardonable sin?

*ILL>In 1954, Theodore Seuss Giesel (known to most of us as simply "Dr. Seuss") wrote his first children’s poem, Horton Hears A Who, in which Horton, an elephant, on the 15th of May in the Jungle of Nool, hears a small speck of dust talking to him. It turns out the speck of dust is actually a tiny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31

Denomination: Baptist

Flash Point

Contributed by G. D. Helton on May 17, 2012

A sermon to help set the believers heart on fire through the moving of the Holy Spirit.

Flash Point Sunday Morning, 05-06-12 Pro 17:3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. Luk 24:32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the Scriptures? Act ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer, Providence, And Predestination Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011

A sermon on Romans 8:26-30 (Material adapted from a sermon by Glenn Bourne)

Introduction: A. Several years ago there was a car on the side of the road with its hood up. One man, dressed in a suit, passed by and looked at the engine and told the owner how to fix the car with a simple procedure. It worked great and the owner asked him, “How did you know this?” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fill Me Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011

Let’s consider what God says in His Word about being filled with His Spirit. 1- Being filled with God’s Spirit energizes witnessing 2- Being filled with God’s Spirit produces joy 3- Being filled with God’s Spirit induces worship

INTRO.- All people are filled with something, some desire, some interest, etc. ILL.- A fisherman returned to shore with a giant marlin that was bigger and heavier than he was. On the way to the cleaning shed, he ran into a second fisherman who had a stringer with a dozen baby fish. The second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting On God Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt1- Waiting on God Introduction (thoughts take from Act Normal by Scott Wilson) New series- Acts- 28 chps- hit key parts/ideas. First- look at where Acts has been placed in the Bible. Bible PPT Just as Acts is located between- Gospels/Epistles- it is a bridge between- life of Christ we find ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Not By Might

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012

Throughout the Biblical narratives God had been seeking for available, obedient and faithful men to lead His people and extend His Kingdom. Will you be one of them?

• Building the temple in OT times • Today we are the temple (1 Corinthians 3: 16-17) “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When One Is Better Than A Crowd

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 15, 2012

The church is one body and not many and yet unity is often hindered by such "diseases" as pride, self-sufficiency, ignorance and laziness. To "heal" we need first to die to ourselves and surrender to Christ who will change us.

This week I heard devastating news from a friend of mine who will soon be ordained as a pastor. His son was just diagnosed with cancer. This is a young man, 18 years old, graduating from high school in just a few months and having to now face stage three cancer. It’s heart wrenching – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Shalom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2012

Just like the disciples' hopelessness and despair was turned into joy and peace, so Jesus moves in our lives giving us the peace that passes all understanding.

John 20:19-31 “Shalom” INTRODUCTION Does is seem to you that Easter Day was a long time ago? So much has happened this past week and it feels like the loud proclamations, “He is Risen,” and “He is Risen Indeed,” are now only faint whisperings. Yes, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Year Round Christmas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

Christmas is over, now we begin a new year, but let's not forget the Christmas joy and spirit through the new year.

Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 January 6, 2013 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up the Christmas mess and putting everything away. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Seal Of Ownership Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 30, 2016

Standing Firm, Anointing, Ownership, The Holy Spirit

The Comfort Zone…Where We Are Really Uncomfortable A Seal of Ownership 2 Corinthians 1:21-24 (p. 803) October 9, 2016 Introduction: For the Jews and all those who were under Roman rule “A Seal” would have a powerful meaning…both the Jews and the Romans had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purpose In The Process

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017

There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process.

Title: Purpose in the Process (Timeless Truths Wk 1) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Bottom Line: There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process. Intro Welcome to our first service at our new permanent, temporary location! Where are all my 1st service ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Uses The Natural (A Donkey!) Supernaturally Series

Contributed by Don Parmely on Sep 11, 2017

God can use anyone to communicate the dangers of presumptuous sin, selfishness, lack of trust and coming judgment.

God Uses The Natural (a Donkey!) Supernaturally Subject: Christian Aspiration Subject 2: Holy Spirit Synopsis: God can use anyone to communicate the dangers of presumptuous sin, selfishness, lack of trust and coming judgment. Text: Number 22:21-33 I. Introduction A. The Bible is full of examples ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God