Sermons on Dove:

The Wilderness Of Testing Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 20, 2021

The Holy Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness to be among wild animals and tempted by the devil. Why?

Scripture Reading: Mark 1:12-15 At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him. After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I’d Rather Have Jesus By Dr.w.samuel Legon

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 12, 2017

Jesus is all we need.

"I’d rather have Jesus by Dr.W.Samuel Legon Matthew 1:21-1:21 “I’d Rather have Jesus” because (1) He’s God’s Beloved son. Mark 1: 10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: 11 And there came a voice from heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

We Reject Plan A And God Effects Plan B, Which Is Sweeter

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 19, 2024

The Father sent His Son as His perfect image and as the perfect human to take our death upon Himself so that He might earn for us His own eternal life.

Friday of the 33rd Week in Course 2024 The Book we call “Revelations” is surely one of the most complex literature items ever written or read. Yet these words have within them a sure picture of the reality of God’s plan. To state that plan simply: God created humans in His own image and gave ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:8-11, Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Be Fooled By Those Who Wear Holy Faces On Sunday But Harbor Poison In Their Hearts.

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 20, 2025

Not everyone who wears Sunday clothes is a saint; some carry Monday poison....

The Mask of Deception In the realm of the righteous, where the Sunday best is donned with pride, beware the whispers of the wolf in sheep's clothing. For they come bearing gifts of deceit, their outward appearance a contrast to the venom that festers within. The Warning "Beware of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35, Matthew 23:27

Jesus Is A Wonder

Contributed by Carl Preston on Oct 18, 2000

Indroduction (1) The prophet Isaiah prophesied under the administration of 4 Kings, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah.

Indroduction (1) The prophet Isaiah prophesied under the administration of 4 Kings, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah. He was called to prophesy in the year that King Uzziah died. Isaiah declared in the 6th Chapter of Isaiah that he was a man of unclean lips and God sent Cherbins and touched his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Jesus Is A Wonder

Contributed by Carl Preston on Oct 18, 2000

Indroduction (1) The prophet Isaiah prophesied under the administration of 4 Kings, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah.

Indroduction (1) The prophet Isaiah prophesied under the administration of 4 Kings, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah. He was called to prophesy in the year that King Uzziah died. Isaiah declared in the 6th Chapter of Isaiah that he was a man of unclean lips and God sent Cherbins and touched his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

What Are Yo Waiting For?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007

1. The Record of Waiting - 2 Requirements For Waiting - 3 Results of Waiting - 4 Resource For Waiting

PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In ______________________________________________________ + Stuck in a long line of traffic > Checkout line that is not moving > Stuck in a waiting room > On hold on the phone - When waiting becomes frustrating it’s because we do not know what is going ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Baptist

From The Mouth Of A Raven

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

Elijah; what comes to mind when you hear this name? Elijah was the most exciting prophet of the Old Testament. He appeared suddenly as God’s spokesman during a time

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1 – Title: “From The Mouth of A Raven” Introduction: Elijah; what comes to mind when you hear this name? · Elijah was the most exciting prophet of the Old Testament. · He appeared suddenly as God’s spokesman during a time when there was a tremendous need for a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cleansing Of The Temple Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jul 16, 2011

What kind of man is this who has the authority to cast out demons, make cripples walk and cleanse the Temple. They demanded a sign, he gave them one and they missed it.

The Cleansing of the Temple: John 2:12-22 Confirmation that the Temple was being turned into a marketplace during the time of Jesus can be found in some early Jewish writings. First of all, there is a record of the common practice of setting up moneychangers in the temple area during Passover. The ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jul 6, 2009

How do you relate to the personalities of the first disciples?

The First Disciples To Follow Jesus John 1:35-51 John the Baptist had a wonderfully productive ministry. He did precisely what he was sent to do. He was chosen before his birth to be the herald of the Messiah. He was the last Nazarite from birth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Truth

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 29, 2011

We are to know the Holy Spirit for He is the truth giver.

The Spirit of Truth. By Gerald Van Horn Text: “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth is come, he will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13. We are to know the Holy Spirit. John 14:17. “Even the Spirit of truth: whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Importance Of Baptism

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 28, 2010

Our first baptism in our new worship center. Great day!

The Importance of Baptism Matthew 3:16-17, 4:1NIV As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. 17And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepared

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 6, 2008

It is easier to SAY you are prepared for the return of Christ Jesus than it is to LIVE prepared.

Matthew 25: 1 – 12 / Prepared! Intro: The story is told of a photographer who was also a skydiver. He jumped from a plane along with several friends and filmed the group as the each dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. The cameraman jumped out of the plan enjoying himself and was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twice Baptized

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 8, 2009

As God lead the Israelites through the wilderness and the waters of the Red Sea to the promised land; so, God can lead us through the waters of baptism into life lived under the power of the Holy Spirit.

4 – 11 / Twice Baptized Intro: When I get my friendly little reminder from Betsy Cooper that it is time to do my article for the newsletter, I sometimes sit in front of the computer thinking, “What the heck am I going to write about this month?” --- Getting that first sentence typed is always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Plan Of Salvation Found In Creation

Contributed by Shane Pierce on Oct 23, 2017

When we look at the first 3 verses of the Bible we see how God created everything that we now see. If you look at verses 2 & 3 God's plan for salavtion is revealed.

• Scripture- John 1:1-5 (KJV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist