Sermons on Discretionary Power:

Paul’s Pleasure

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2022

A cowboy applied for health insurance. The agent routinely asked if he had any accidents during the previous year.

The cowboy replied, “No, but I was bitten by a rattlesnake, and a horse kicked me in the ribs. That laid me up for a while.” The agent asked, “Weren’t those accidents?” The cowboy immediately replied, “No, they did it on purpose.” Today I want to show you, from this passage of scripture, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Then... Came Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 28, 2022

Notice, our Bible tells us in verse 19, that the disciples were “assembled” behind closed doors.

Many folks believe it is possible the doors were locked since the reason they were shut up was because they feared for their lives. The Greek word used for “closed” here certainly indicates “secured” or “locked.” Since the Bible points out that they were behind closed doors at that particular ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Power For Pain - Philippians 3:10-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

Paul's quest for power, partnership with Christ in the work of redemption by suffering with him, and being conformed to the pattern of his death

Philippians 3:10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. Introduction It stands to reason that if you are living in God’s universe, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

More Than Water

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 4, 2021

Baptism is more than a confession of faith.

Sunday June 6, 2021 Palmyra First Assembly Text: Romans 6:4-11 Title: More Than Water Today I want to share with you some thoughts on baptism. There are a lot of different perspectives concerning baptism. Some believe that baptism is a “Sacrament” and therefore, in the act of baptism alone that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Helper Series

Contributed by Nathan Gibbs on Jun 5, 2021

Jesus came and died for our sins and through Him we can now be saved. Jesus also came to give us another very special gift and that is the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit—God on the Inside “The Helper” Ephesians 5:18-19(NLT) 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Sermon On Knowledge

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 9, 2021

There is a saying: "Knowledge is great. How you use it is power."

Lucius Annaeus Seneka, the younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher once stated: "The time will come when diligent research over long periods will bring to light things which now lie hidden. A single lifetime, even though entirely devoted to the sky, would not be enough for the investigation of so ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:15, Proverbs 15:14, Proverbs 2:6

Hope Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2022

Resurrection means you've died and came back to life. The resurrection is the event that changed all of history. Because when Jesus had come back to life, it changed everything.

He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee. - Luke 24:6 Today we will meditate on the title of “Hope of Resurrection.” How the resurrection gives us hope. When Jesus Christ was crucified in 33 AD, there were only about 120 followers. They were meeting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Do That When The Heat Is Turned Up? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 26, 2022

We look at the faith of three Jewish young men and compare their faith to ours.

Introduction Nebuchadnezzar has built a ninety-foot statue of himself made of gold that sat on a twenty-five-foot base (which archaeologists have discovered) in the plain of Dura. To celebrate his great achievement, he sent word to the satraps, the administrators, the governors, the counselors, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up - Speak Up

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 22, 2022

With Holy Ghost Power COMES Holy Ghost Problems! When you are at your highest in ministry it is often when the sect of Sadducees (the elite) are filled with indignation! But God calls us to Stand Up & Speak Up!

Scripture: Acts 5:14-25 Standing Up and Speaking Up Let me set the scene. The apostles were meeting regularly at the Temple in Jerusalem in Solomon’s Porch, an area just beyond the Gate called Beautiful by the Eastern Wall. Acts teaches us increasingly people believed and were added ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Sermon 27 The Five Witnesses To Jesus’ Authority And Power John 5:31–39 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

There are five witnesses to Jesus’ authority

Sermon 27 JOHN SERIES The Five Witnesses to Jesus’ Authority and Power JOHN 5:31–39 (5:31–39) Introduction: there are five witnesses to Jesus’ authority. 1. The fact: one’s own testimony must be supported by other witnesses (v.31). 2. The first witness: the Holy Spirit within Jesus (v.32). 3. The ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Pig's Tale

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 18, 2022

No one is beyond the power of Christ Jesus to drive out our demons.

A Pig’s Tale – Luke 8: 27 - 39 Intro: This is the longest demon possession story in the New Testament. It is considered to be a “healing” story because Jesus heals the man from his possession by many demons. This is not exactly what we expect to read in a “healing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:27-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handwriting Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 26, 2021

Jesus was tried in many ways but had the answer for those who tempted him.

HANDWRITING OF GOD John 8: 6This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. (1) On the mountain Law of Righteousness Exodus 31: 18And he gave unto Moses, when ...read more

Scripture: John 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

Overcome At Last

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2021

We walk in perilous days... the lesson of Jacob's words over his son Gad are powerful. Jacob declared Gad may have been knocked down, but his tribe would arise in victory as conquerors.

OVERCOMER AT LAST… BY Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Can we accept there is an OVERCOMER’S PEACE and JOY? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:19, John 16:33, Deuteronomy 33:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Little Group That Made A Big Difference

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022

How did these men turn the world upside down? What was their secret?

Acts 4:13--The secret was that they spent time with Jesus. The 12 apostles reached the entire known world with the gospel. These were not extraordinary men. Matt. 10:1-4. Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Philip were fishermen. Matthew was a tax collector. Simon was in a group called the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Mission That Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2022

A Mission that Changes Everything Roots: The Book of Acts September 11, 2022 - Brad Bailey

Intro Imagine someone invited you over today to sit back and watch a football game… or perhaps if you’re more attune to cooking… a cooking show… or a concert. That may sound nice. Now imagine that you get a different call… you get a call from the coach of that football team telling you that you are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational