Sermons on Elevation:

How Jesus Instructed His Disciples Through The Empowering Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001

How Jesus taught the disciples through the Spirit’s power

How Jesus Instructed The Apostles Through the Empowering Spirit Acts 1:1-5 Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. 1. Jesus instructed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Steadfastness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Many people proclaim their loyalty but steadfast people are hard to find.

Keys to Steadfastness (Acts 21:1-14) 1. Paul’s steadfastness serves as an inspiration and a challenge for any person who contemplates just settling for second best. ILlustration:Consider the postage stamp: Its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. Josh ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And His Accusers

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 11, 2002

How to face unjust accusations

JESUS AND HIS ACCUSERS Matthew 27: 11-14 INTRODUCTION: A. After Jesus’ illegal trial before the Sanhedrin, He was carried before the Roman governor, Pilate v. 1-2 1. He was carried before Pilate because the Jews were demanding the death penalty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection And New Life

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002

Without the Resurrection, Christians would be the most hopeless of all people!

APRIL 20, 2001 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 5:12-16 ·Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 ·Second Reading Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 ·Gospel John 20:19-31 REFLECTION According to Scriptures (e.g. 1 Cor 15:14-19; 1 Pet. 1:3), had the LORD Jesus not risen from the dead, the entire ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

The First Christmas

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This Bible study on Luke reveals the power of the Christmas story

The First Christmas Luke 2.1-20 Midweek Study 1. What is the passage about?: The gospel of Luke is unique in many ways but one of the most striking areas that this book adds to the message of scripture is the events of the birth narrative. This entire account is considered an Interchange because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Called To The Ministry

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

We will be looking at the ministry of Aaron and his sons to find the qualities of a great leader.

Called to the Ministry Dr. Fernando Cabrera Exodus 9:2-10:3 True leaders... 1. Answers their Assignment “Take Aaron and his sons” (9:2) “You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smart Love

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004

Guarding our hearts means to practice SMART LOVE. Tonight I want to share with you 5 REALIZATIONS we must make to get on God’s pathway of smart love.

ILL- Keeper of the Spring Prov. 4:23 tells us…"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life" Proverbs 4:23 Let’s PRAY Guarding our hearts means to practice SMART LOVE. Tonight I want to share with you 5 REALIZATIONS we must make to get on God’s pathway of smart love. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The Rain Came.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 1, 2004

Once we deal with the sin that is causing the problem, we will remove the hindrance to the blessing.

And the rain came. First Kings 18:41 -- 46. 06/30/04 When we come to these vs. in chapter 18 of first Kings we find that God has been proclaimed as God and the 450 prophets of Baal have been slain. God can now bless the land. Rain is on the way. The drought is about to be over because rain is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Intoxication Part 2

Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon to show his listener that the first church was totally consumed with God and they did great things in His power. Unbelievers cannot understand the happenings of Christianity until they give their heart and life to Jesus Christ.

A contrast of Wine and the spirit Alcohol gives artificial exhilaration The Spirit Gives Holy elevation Alcohol excites evil The spirit points men toward good Alcohol will give you a hangover The spirit will give you power over Alcohol will cause a man to act foolishly The spirit will incite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Baptist

No One Can Steal Your Joy

Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Mar 29, 2006

A Sermon on Joy and how to keep it.

Introduction: I can only imagine what is going through your mind now… If there were Balloon thought Bubbles what would they say? A study at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg documented that there is a unique pattern of brain wave activity when a person listens to a joke. By using ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ascension Of Christ

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 17, 2006

The sermon reminds us that our home is above everything that the eye can see.

The Ascension of Christ is the only occurrence in Christianity that can rival the resurrection in its significance. The Ascension of Christ is the culmination of the Resurrection experience. After many days of proving His sameness and genuinenes, Jesus ascended before the mortal eyes of His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The New Birth Series

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 17, 2005

God is doing a New Thing...and His plan for our lives begins with the New Birth!

GOD IS DOING A NEW THING THE NEW BIRTH John 3:1-17 (1) There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus A. Who was this man? 1. Pharisee A) Extremely religious and very intelligent B) Devoted to keeping the Law C) Intensely Jealous of Jesus 1) He undermined their ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Every Thought Captive

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

This is about how Satan desires to build strongholds in our lives through out thought life. It is about how we should do battle with the negative and destructive thoughts that can creep in unaware

Taking Every Thought Captive 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. Early on in this chapter, the tone of 2 Corinthians changes. Some believe that Paul has received information from Titus about the situation ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Parting Ways

Contributed by Kent Simmons on Jun 9, 2002

An unfortunate glimpse into the lives of men who have come to an impasse in a quarrel over a meaningless and fruitless disagreement.

Sermon Notes “Parting Ways,” Acts 15:36-41 NIV Kent Simmons AC 15:36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." [37] Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Churches Of Revelation

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 5, 2002

The seven churches are representative of the church as a whole; the number seven symbolizing completion or perfection.

Most students are eager to get into the action of Revelation as soon as possible. Therefore they tend to skip over chapters two and three in the Book of Revelation without realizing their importance. But the churches give us an almost inexhaustible storehouse of wisdom and knowledge. The seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:11

Denomination: Baptist