Sermons on Electric Cord:

The Sound Of Salvation

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

The "sounds of salvation" are the sounds of "earth groaning in expectation" for Christ’s return.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us our Hope that even nature sings about. Creeeeeeeeeek…..bang! Buzzzz………….crack…….bang! Whiirrrrrr…… Brothers and Sisters in Christ. “We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Purpose In The Plagues: To Glorify Himself Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2007

God glorifies Himself by discrediting His detractors and vindicating His character by what He does.

God’s Purpose in the Plagues: To Glorify Himself (Exodus 9:8-35) view video clip from The Exodus Revealed 1. Since our video-clips contain a number of related segments, we have to view some of these before we get to the texts that address them. 2. Eventually, we will get the children of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:8-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Need The Fire

Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007

We need the fire that only God can give us, The Fire of The Holy Ghost

Intro: It has been said that: "Today is the first day of the rest of your life". And if that is true, then today is a day that God has ordained that there may be an encounter with Him that can forever change the way that you live for God! Depending on how you came to this service and what you came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Apostolic

Back To Bethel

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

No matter how far you have gone away from Him, God still loves you and still calls you.

BACK TO BETHEL Genesis 35:1-7 INTRO: Jacob is one of the strangest characters in the Bible. Someone has said that he is the worst and the best man in the Old Testament. When we see him cheating his brother, Esau, he is at his worst; when we hear him making his vows unto God after his vision, he is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call To Missions

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 7, 2007

A lesson on the importance of supporting missionaries.

GOD’S CALL TO MISSIONS A. “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”- Matthew 28:19-20. 1. This is what is known as the GREAT COMMISSION, a commission not only for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Controlled Chaos: The Story Of Pentecost

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

Chaos Theory is an interesting mathematical theory. But in life, we see another Principle at work, Controlled Chaos.

Preached by: Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on May 30, 2004 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene Title: Controlled Chaos: The Story of Pentecost Text: Genesis 1:2; Acts 2:1-21 Introduction 1. Chaos Theory is a mathematical theorem… • Math was never my forte… • But let me attempt a very simplistic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Nazarene

A Great Big God

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 14, 2004

This sermon explores the greatness of God and the hazards of seeing God too small.

A Great Big God I Kings 17:8-16 My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there¡¦s nothing my God cannot do! Those are the words to a children¡¦s song but words that you and I should pay heed to. Let me ask you a question this morning ¡V How big is God? Have you ever given that any thought? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Gives Life The Flesh Profits Nothing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 4, 2003

The Spirit initiates, creates, and give birth to new things. Replace fleshly efforts with the empowering, enabling and energizing power of the Spirit overflowing from within your heart.

The Spirit initiates, creates, and give birth to new things.(2 Cor. 3:6) "It is He who has qualified us making us to be fit and worthy and sufficient as ministers and dispensers of a new covenant (of salvation through Christ) not ministers of the letter (of legally written code) but of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Gift You Can Give Mom On Mother's Day

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2004

What’s the greatest gift you can give your mother not only for Mother’s Day but for the rest of her life? It’s not one bought in a store but one that all of us can give to our mothers. It’s the gift of your doing right, living right, and being right.

THE GREATEST GIFT TO GIVE MOM ON MOTHER’S DAY Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long upon the land which Jehovah your God gives you. Introduction: Mother’s Day poses problems for most men – especially what NOT to buy your wife. Although the only person a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Splendor With You

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004

The splendor of holy moments does not fade in the ordinary times of life.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 22, 2004 TAKING THE SPLENDOR WITH YOU Isaac Butterworth Luke 9:28-36 (NRSV) 28/ Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29/ And while he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Made Us For The Kingdom - I Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 2, 2003

Loyalty Sunday I - God is our Creator. He made us and gifted us very uniquely and specially for his purposes. We were made for God’s Kingdom.

I’d like to show you a few things today and see if you recognize them. These are pretty common items, but to know what they are you would have to be involved in the activity that they are used in. First, let me show you this [show the divot tool]. Can anybody here tell me what this gadget is for? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Alive

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 1, 2006

Two blessings we have in Christ

Ephesians 2:1-7 A New Way of Life Introduction Do you remember the famous lines from Frankenstein? “Look! It’s moving. It’s alive. It’s alive... It’s alive, it’s moving, it’s alive, it’s alive, it’s alive, it’s alive, IT’S ALIVE!” “In the name of God!” “ Oh, in the name of God! Now I know what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Sunday

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

3 things the Holy Spirit accomplished at Pentecost.

PENTECOST SUNDAY May 15, 2005 Acts 2:1-12 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The Fine Art of Doing Nothing The sign on the stage proclaimed: "The Motionless Man: Make Him Laugh. Win $100." The temptation was irresistible. For three hours boys and girls, men and women, performed every antic and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Independence Day

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

Declaration of independence - declaration of our freedom from the law and death

Independence Day This weekend many people will be celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Some people travel to see loved ones, and others just stay home with the family. There is a lot of BBQ going on all across the country. There are fireworks, parades and all kinds of celebrations ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Congregational

Giving Makes Your Brain Happy

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 7, 2008

New discoveries in neuro-science indicate that there is a "warm-glow" effect in our brains when we are generous. God has built into our brains a great way to feel happy - be generous.

Giving Makes Your Brain Happy Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14 January 6, 2008 I don’t know about you, but I’m tired. December always leaves me exhausted and I look forward to January o that I can relax a little bit. Butt God has this interesting, and sometimes infuriating was of not letting me rest. I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist