Sermons on Doing Without:

Pentecost Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 10, 2019

There is a saying: If you have the Word without the Spirit, you dry up."

PENTECOST intro to Penitential rite— The Spirit sanctifies. There is a saying: If you have the Word without the Spirit, you dry up." If we don’t let air in or fan the embers or charcoal until they glow, no BBQ. 2 Timothy, Chapter 1 Verse 6 mentions: “That is why I am reminding you now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Running The Faith Race

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 13, 2009

How to run the Christian Faith Race without giving up and given in to the devil.

RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH! Sunday, October 18th, 2009 Early Morning Service Let’s start out this morning with the Scripture focus from Hebrews 12:1-3. What we are going to discuss this morning will be a shock to some maybe, but to others an awakening to see if we as Christians look like winners ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Times - Desperate People

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

A word of encouragement for the church to pursue unity and faith in troubled times without compromise.

Desperate Times - Desperate People I. Hope or No Hope?... Praise the Lord! If you have your Bibles turn with me to Mark chapter 2 this morning. How many in here this morning knows that we’re living in desperate times? We live in a day and time where doom and gloom are all we seem to hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Who Do You Think You're Talking To? Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

In our story today, the Forbidding Pharisees are back and do they ever have an attitude! They have a whole slew of legislated laws regarding the Sabbath that they expect everyone to keep with exacting detail, and they have made it their life’s work to ens

Jesus and the Forbidding Pharisees – Part 2 Who Do You Think You’re Talking To? Matthew 12:1-14 During the Victorian era, one how-to-do-it-right manual was Lady Gough’s Book of Etiquette. In this volume, putting books by male authors next to books by female authors was forbidden – unless the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rock: What God Can Do With A Broken Man/Woman

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Aug 8, 2005

This sermon shows us what God can really do with us when we come to him in and through our borkenness. If we want to be used by God we must first be BROKEN

INTRO. Two weeks ago we were challenged by individuals in our lives that have touched us by their character, their wisdom, their compassion, and their sensitivity to us. I introduced you to “Boss Man” Bro James M. Roberts, my parents, the character of Billy Graham. I also shared with you about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You’re Not Feeling Worshipful

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014

What To Do When You’re Not Feeling Worshipful

What To Do When You’re Not Feeling Worshipful Psalm 40:1-3 February 16, 2014 It’s been a rough week. It was super cold outside, it snowed, the kids were sick, the car wouldn’t start, the pipes froze, the furnace couldn’t keep up with the cold. And now it’s Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon For Geneva Peterson: "I Can Do That!"

Contributed by Joel Smith on Feb 9, 2009

A funeral message about an exceptional woman.

I believe that everyone’s life has a theme. Patterns emerge over the years that are true of us all the time. Sometimes it’s difficult to figure out your theme, but with Geneva it’s pretty easy. When facing a challenge or a task or a new direction she was often heard to say, “I can do that.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Expects ... Belief

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Apr 28, 2010

Jesus expects many things for his disciples, but mainly that they believe without seeing

Introduction There are many things in this passage that we can see Jesus expects for his followers from the things that he says in this passage. “Peace to be with you” It's a greeting, but it is also something that Jesus expects for his followers. “I am sending you” He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Advent - Week 1

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2010

Advent is a season of longing and anticipation of a future life without sin, death or pain.

Advent – Week 1 Nov. 28, 2010 Phil 2:1-11 Intro: As you can tell from those many announcements, the Christmas season is upon us. It didn’t start in August, even if that is when you first noticed the Christmas decorations in Costco. And it really does start today, even though our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Brawler

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 24, 2020

You can contend for the faith once delivered to the saints without being contentious.

1Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Your Reputation As A Believer Precede You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2014

A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as fire that does not burn is a contradiction.

How to Make Your Reputation as a Believer Precede You Gal. 1:22-24Introduction: A Elton Trueblood, Quaker scholar, once compared evangelism to fire. a Evangelism occurs, he said, when Christians are so ignited by their contact with Christ that they in turn set other fires. It is easy to determine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Vs. Discernment

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual.

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual. Intro.: 1. Have you ever tried to point out the truth to someone only to have them accuse you of judging them? a. Illust. Suggesting to a co-worker that drinking and chasing women is wrong. (He's alcoholic/married!) "You're ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

Cracks In The Wall Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 10, 2018

Without unity faith cannot be multiplied and the flow of Precious Holy Spirit is limited

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic:THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER pt. 1 (CRACKS IN THE WALL) Acts 2:1-4 King James Version (KJV) 2 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

No Pain No Gain Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 7, 2016

There is no gain without pain so being a voice for God will bring you opposition

Sermon Series: Being a Voice for God (a study of Acts chapters 1-4 Text: Acts 4:1-4 Title: No Pain, No Gain "Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stark Raving Mad!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 8, 2012

You got to be out of your head to live your life without God!

We saw last week the reason that king Nebuchadnezzar went crazy…To prove that God is in control, that He rules, that He is sovereign and that His kingdom is from everlasting to everlasting! In the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John there main purpose, there many goaled is to describe in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist