Sermons on Dont Grieve The Holy Spirit:

Lukewarm Christianity Series

Contributed by Robert Glass on Nov 13, 2012

The effects of lukewarm Christianity on the member and the Church.

) Lukewarm Christianity Robert A. Glass (Revelation 3:15-18) The church at Laodicea had a problem. God knew their works and the “test-results” were bad. God had examined them and found them lukewarm or wishy-washy. (Revelations 3:15-18) “I know thy works, that thou ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Human Praise Vs God's Praise

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: What motivates you most? the applause of people or GOD's approval or praise? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To give more value to GOD's praises rather than people's IV. TEXT: John 12:43 (New Living Tran

I. EXORDIUM: What motivates you most? the applause of people or GOD's approval or praise? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To give more value to GOD's praises rather than people's IV. TEXT: John 12:43 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For they loved human praise more ...read more

Scripture: John 12:43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Declaring Messiah! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 14, 2012

Many years before Jesus was born, Isaiah declared Messiah to the nation of Israel and Jesus, Immanuel, God with us, fulfilled every declaration for Messiah! Let us celebrate the coming of our Savior!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: December 8, 2012 Date Preached: December 9, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Approaching the Manger Title: Declaring Messiah! Text: Isaiah 9:2-7 [NLT] Introduction: Have you seen the latest commercials from Samsung about their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Dose Of Reality

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012

Reality hurts! This message offers a dose of reality to the church in America

A DOSE OF REALITY Genesis 6:5-6 / 2 Chronicles 7:14 * In the beginning God created all that is (I.E. heavens, earth, plants, animals, sea, and mankind) and said “It is good.” When God declares something to be good, you can take it to the bank, “IT IS GOOD!” The prevalent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Reasons For The Seasons Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 22, 2012

Jesus said "I have come" several times. Here are seven reasons He gave for leaving Heaven to come here.

Video “Christmas: God with us I really enjoyed that video of a father and child having a Christmas talk. Today I want us to look at another father/ child conversation about Christmas. In fact, the first conversation about Christmas. Romans 8:3 reads “For what the law was powerless to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3

Denomination: Foursquare

“go For The Gold!” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 7, 2013

If our lives are going to count for God, we need to live with our eyes on the prize.

God has a plan for our lives. We all have a “race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1). We are called to “Get In The Game.” But how can I make sure I am running the race that God has marked out for me? George W. Truett defined true success as “Knowing God’s will and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Deer And Antelope Play

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 30, 2012

A talk on Paul's instruction to remain strong in the Lord amidst temptations in a worldly-culture.

Text: 1 Cor 16:13-14, Title: Where the Deer and Antelope Play, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/29/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: All of these words are present tense imperatives. Main thought: Paul gives them a final word of exhortation as he closes out the letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Can Be Yours

Contributed by Robert Glass on May 8, 2012

How To Make Heaven Your Eternal Home.

Heaven Can Be Yours Robert A. Glass Just the word HEAVEN tickles the tongue. It is the ULTIMATE goal of EVERY Christian, the ULTIMATE <LOSS> of every Sinner. Heaven is a PREPARED Place for PREPARED People. And, Heaven can be yours. “I Go” is found 58 times in the bible. There are two ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Attitude Of Worship Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 29, 2012

Why am I here? Where am I going? What is my purpose? We focus on verses 1-7 as we consider our attitude in worshiping our Savior.

Ecclesiastes 5:1-20 The Attitude of Worship! (Because of time constraint and emphasis, I only used the first seven verses. I completed the rest and had them in the notes for the church members to do further study.) Walk prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear rather ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Designed Dilemmas

Contributed by Steven Ferber on Jun 21, 2012

Just as earthly fathers sometimes allow their children to face dilemmas so they can grow and mature, Jesus allowed His disciples to face the life-and-death dilemma of a huge storm at sea, so that He could show His power and inspire them to trust Him.

I think it’s safe to say that the drought in Minnesota is over, don’t you? The pictures and video of the flooding in Duluth are stunning. The good news is that our lakes and rivers are filling up, and most of our farmers are happy with the rain. The bad news is that Donna and I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great White Throne Judgment Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

The final judgment is called the “Great White Throne Judgment.” Many people scoff at the idea of it all and refuse to believe that there will be a future punishment for sins.

We hear it preached, we read about it, and for the most part, we all believe it—the final judgment is coming, that great day when all unbelievers will stand before God and give an account to God. The final judgment is called the “Great White Throne Judgment.” Many people scoff ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Who's That Knocking At Your Door? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

In our day there has been no end to false prophets. Jonestown clamed 900 victims, Marshall Applewhite with 1000 followers convinced 39 of them to take some sleeping pills and allow him to suffocate them. There was a comet that would be coming through an

“Who’s that Knocking at your Door?” Matthew 7:15-24 This passage of scripture is found toward the end of the longest sermon Jesus ever preached. In Matthew 5, 6 and 7 we find the famous sermon on the mount. Jesus has discussed every topic and sin imaginable …adultery, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Running From God Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

Let me ask you….have you ever wanted to run away from home? Just leave everything, go someplace where no one can find you. At one time or another I would say that every one of us have felt like that. There was a problem or a situation or a person that

“Running from God” Jonah1:1-3 I read a story this week of a 5 year old boy who decided to run away from home. The woman who lived next door saw him leave as she was cutting her grass. She watched him as she walked up and down the sidewalk in front of her house dragging his little ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Loved And Called God's People

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 1, 2012

A sermon on the salvation of the Jews and Gentiles (Outline taken from Sermon Central's Aubrey Vaughan at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/vindicating-god-part-4-gods-plan-our-pursuit-aubrey-vaughan-sermon-on-gods-sovereign-will-127093.asp and mater

HoHum: There are approximately 150,000 Jewish Believers in Jesus Christ today. In 1948, when Israel was reestablished as an independent nation, there were fewer than 100 Messianic Jews living in Israel. Today, there are approximately 15,000 Messianic Jewish people in Israel. However, there are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Better Way: Better Than Our Family Pedigree Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 7, 2012

Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: BETTER THAN OUR FAMILY PEDIGREE HEBREWS 3:1 – 4:16 Big Idea: Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself (Hebrews 3:3). HEBREWS 3:1 – 4:16 (NIV) Heb 3:1 Therefore, holy ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene