Sermons on Earnestly:

The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

The Gift of Tongues is different from Tongues which is the initial sign evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. This study is on the Gift of Tongues.

(A continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 8) The Gift of Tongues definition: A supernatural manifestation of the Holy Ghost, which is a Spirit-inspired utterance where believers speak a language which the speaker is not familiar with or learned. It is controlled by the Spirit. 1 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News That You Can Be Born Again

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013

Niccodemus, though a teacher of the law had found frustration in trying to please God, yet knowing he could never become what he wanted to be. In an encounter with Jesus revealed he could be born again into the kingdom of heaven.

THE GOOD NEWS THAT YOU CAN BE BORN AGAIN! John 3:1-3:18 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today I want us to see some very good news from Scripture, that we can be born again. 2.) To be born again is a concept that is very strange sounding, and certainly one which brings questions into our minds, just ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit And His Gifts 1

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

Tonight we’re going to examine the Spiritual Gifts. We're going to take a few minutes and give a brief overview of these gifts, their differences, and their importance. We're especially looking at the Revelation Gifts.

THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT’S A MIRACLE? 1. A devout cowboy lost his favorite Bible while he was mending fences out on the range. Three weeks later a cow walked up to him carrying the Bible in its mouth. 2. The cowboy couldn't believe his eyes. He took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit And His Gifts 2

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

Tonight we’re on our 2nd installment on the Spiritual Gifts. We’re looking at the “Gifts of Power,” three gifts associated by their powerful effects on the world and spiritual forces.

THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 2 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT DID YOU SAY? 1. A young man went up to an old man and said to his ear, “Hey, could you lend me $5.00?” 2. The old man said, “I’m deaf in that ear. Come around to the other one. Now what did you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contending Or Surrendering

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 30, 2011

Every Christian should not only know and love the truth but be willing and able to be contend for the truth which has been entrusted to us and not surrender it for the sake of harmony or unity.

Contending or Surrendering Jude 1-4 Introduction: The church has been entrusted as stewards of the manifold grace and wisdom of God. Yet today people professing to be Christians would attack the very notion of absolute truth. Not only should every Christian know and love the truth but we are to be ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christian faith is a powerful protection against spiritual struggles.

SHIELD OF FAITH EPHESIANS 6.16 Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 1. Belt of Truth 2. Breastplate of Righteousness 3. Shoes of Gospel of Peace Description of the Shield Shield ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Horn Of Stability

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Sep 7, 2008

The Lord Is the Cause of Stability in People’s Lives

The Horn of Stability Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 1,2 Introduction: Instability in Financial Areas may be one example of how our lives are today. (Hurricanes, stocks, forclosures.) Propositional Statement: The Lord Is the Cause of Stability in People’s Lives I. Instability is caused by sin. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Genesis, Part 14 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 15, 2011

Part 14 of this series reveals the covenant God makes with Abram promising to give him more heirs than there are stars in the sky. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are counted among this group of heirs!

Discovering Genesis, Part 14 Genesis 15:1-6 Kingdom opportunities: SS Teacher, Evangelism Director -- Job description for Evangelism Director written for all -- Church membership doesn’t get you into Heaven … isn’t required here -- If you want to serve, then you come and serve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Battle Plan - Hands And Fingers To War!

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010

OUTLINE OF THE BATTLE PLAN Psalm 144:1 Hands to War and Fingers to Battle. What is our stance in a battle in which the victory is already won? The battle that rages is fought by hands and fingers folded, FOR PRAYER!

2010.05.30.Sermon.Keeping the Faith. THE BATTLE PLAN William Akehurst, BA HWSC Packed with Peanuts, Snickers Satisfies - Packed with God’s Word, This study and the revelation of what Psalm 144:1 represents, really satisfies. THE BATTLE PLAN Key Verses Psalm 144:1-15 Psalm 144:1 Key ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Night And Day Prayer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013

To prove that urgency of our prayers and it requires us that we pray night and day.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you pray night and day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that urgency of our prayers and it requires us that we pray night and day. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 3:10 (Amplified Bible) [And we] continue to pray especially and with most intense ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Self-Awareness

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 8, 2022

The philosopher, Socrates said, “man know thyself!” He taught that knowledge of self is the basis for true understanding of who we are to others. Self-Awareness according to Paul is so important that he uses it as the basis of comfort for Timothy.

1 Timothy 1:12-14 (NKJV) "SELF-AWARENESS" October 9, 2022 Intro: After spending three years preaching at Ephesus, Paul left the church in the hands of a young preacher named Timothy, Acts 19. Timothy was a young man, in his first pastorate, and he had encountered his share of problems. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Farewell Speech Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 27, 2023

In Acts 20, the Apostle Paul gives a farewell speech to the Ephesian elders. What can we learn from this speech?

During his third missionary journey, Paul wanted to meet with Ephesian elders and give a charge to them. However, he did not travel to Ephesus probably because he was warned it would be too dangerous, so he sent messengers and had the Ephesian elders meet him at Miletus. The reason why Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

#1 Intercession The Gift To The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014

Seldom is the office of an INTERCEDER RECOGNIZED. There is little applause, put this is essential to the church and leadership.

WHAT EVERY CHURCH NEEDS... STAND IN THE GAP... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTERCEDE: to stand in the gap for another, to help settle, to defend, to intervene, mediate, to pray for, to petition, Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contend For The Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Encourage believers to actively fight for their faith, discerning between right and almost right, and understand the importance of defending their faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I can't tell you how glad I am to see you all here today. We gather as a family, under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father, to wrestle with a passage that holds a deep and challenging call for each one of us. Today, we're going to dive into Jude 1:3. Jude ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Topics: Defend Belief

Lessons On Jude (Series) Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 6, 2018

Jude is concerned with apostasy. Even in his day, the church was already being infiltrated by religious Quislings, men who posed as servants of God but who were actually enemies of the cross of Christ. Jude’s purpose is to expose these traitors and to. .

THE BOOK OF JUDE Jude is concerned with apostasy. Even in his day, the church was already being infiltrated by religious Quislings, men who posed as servants of God but who were actually enemies of the cross of Christ. Jude’s purpose is to expose these traitors and to describe their ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist