Sermons on Emboldening:

Why Was The Tomb Empty? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2010

How do explain the empty tomb?

INTRODUCTION • SHOW VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Over the last three weeks we have looked at three questions, “Is Jesus The Son of God”, “Is Jesus the Only Way To God”, and “Why Did Jesus Die.” • If we let the story end right there, we would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Up Broken Down Walls

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Repairing that which is broken.

Nehemiah 4:1_3 - "1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews." "2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sensing God - Hearing Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2018

This message is the fourth in a series focusing on our five senses and how we use these senses to respond to God. The purpose of this message is to be reminded that we can get God’s attention in all circumstances and so we should not be slow to come to

The sense of hearing is a sense which you have which is designed to get your attention. You can be in a crowded place, or at a location where there are lots of conversations going on. Maybe you are at a shopping centre. Or it could be after church at morning tea. In these situations there are many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:2-3, Psalm 6:6-9, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Baptist

Two Essential Elements Of A New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 25, 2018

Two essential elements to a New Testament church are prayer and personal evangelism.

TWO ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS TO A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH Text: Col. 4:2-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Canadian preacher, theologian, and founder of the Christian Missionary Allaince, A. B. Simpson, had this to say, "Prayer is the link that connects us with God. It is the bridge that spans every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Methodist

A Praise-Filled Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 10, 2016

A Praise-Filled Heart is part of a sermon series looking at those heart qualities Christian's should possess. This sermon takes its content from Psalm 138 as we look at three aspects of a heart filled with praise: a whole, humble, and encouraged heart

A Christian’s Heart “A Praise-Filled Heart” Psalm 138:1-2 Introduction The idea of praising God for who He is, the Almighty God, Creator, Deliverer, Redeemer, Restorer, and Savior should be tantamount for all Christians. • We praise God for being our King, Judge, Warrior, and Shepherd. • We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

Do You Know Jesus

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 5, 2016

Knowing about Jesus is not KNOWING H im

“Do You Know Him?” John 14:1-9 David P. Nolte (I am indebted to Peter Hockley for the basis for the three major points today. I have modified his to some degree) Many people had seen Jesus do signs and miracles. and had heard him preach. Many could tell you that He came from ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eschatological Worship {part 1}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 12, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 1} Rev. 21-22 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. NOTE: This sermon was embedded into all aspects of the worship service. The service began with the intro and first movement; singing, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Parables, Gifts Wrapped In Red Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Dec 7, 2012

This is NOT a breakdown on specific parables and meanings, it's a study into WHY Jesus used parables.

Gifts Wrapped in Red Welcome Campuses as we kick off the Gifts Wrapped in Red series! The final road before we get to Christmas! Can you believe it? How many of you are bringing guests to the Christmas service? You should know before we even begin…RED is my favorite color! It catches the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Growing Church With Growing Pains (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 14, 2014

A sermon examining the potential problems that come when a Church experiences growth.

A GROWING CHURCH WITH GROWING PAINS (Part 1) Acts 6:1-7 There are times when young children complain of pain in their extremities; a common response from parents is, “ah, it is just growing pains”. However, according to the Mayo Clinic and other medical researchers there is no evidence that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Oct 30, 2024

JOSHUA 3:1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over.

CROSSING OVER Can you think of a day that you waited for with great anticipation? Christmas morning? A Family Vacation? Your Wedding Day? Maybe it was a day that you anticipated with great excitement. Maybe it was day you anticipated with great anxiety (The fear of the unknown, like the day ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowledge, Love And Example

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 16, 2025

So the church was split. In our society, eating meat sacrificed to idols is no longer an issue. But at least three principles Paul teaches in this passage are as relevant as ever.

Alba 6-15-2025 KNOWLEDGE, LOVE AND EXAMPLE I Corinthians 8:1-13 Rob Kenney’s YouTube channel, “Dad, how do I?” went viral five years ago (2020). Kenney released his first video shortly after the coronavirus pandemic reared its ugly head. He wanted to provide practical advice and emotional ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Power Of Christ (Ephesians 3:14-21) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 13, 2022

How do you manifest the characteristics of God as He is continually refines you in your life?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View This Message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/115454 Introduction This Easter morning, we are going to look at a powerful prayer of the Apostle Paul in our study of the Book of Ephesians. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Brethren

Go! And Serve: You Are Not Saved To Sit — You Are Saved To Serve - Ephesians 2:8–10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 28, 2025

The Christian life is not a spectator sport. We are not called to sit back, to be passive, or to simply admire what Christ has done. We are called to be His hands and feet in a broken world. We are called to move — to live out our salvation in acts of love, service, and obedience.

Go! And Serve: You Are Not Saved to Sit — You Are Saved to Serve - Ephesians 2:8–10 Today, we continue our 'Go! And…' series with a vital message: "You are not saved to sit — you are saved to serve." The Christian life is not a spectator sport. We are not called to sit back, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Mark 10:45, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Peter 4:10, Philippians 2:3-7, Luke 22:19, Luke 22:20, 2 Timothy 2:3, Luke 9:23, Ephesians 6:12, Titus 2:11-12, 2 Corinthians 9:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Filling Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

Being controlled by the Spirit is not a dramatic or decisive one-time experience but it’s a daily, ongoing habit. There’s a kind of fullness of the Spirit that comes just simply obeying God and using the means of grace: Bible study, and prayer, and fellowship, obeying his will, etc.

Today, I want to answer this question, “How can I tell if the Holy Spirit is controlling me?” We are not alone in asking this question as the renowned theologian Jonathan Edwards addressed the questions in his work, Religious Affections. In the book, Edwards moves through twelve “uncertain signs” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through Acts (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

The Witness, the Word, and the Water - Each one of these ingredients played an important role in the Ethiopian Eunuch’s conversion to Christ.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (6) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/30/2017 As most of you know, we’re six weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. The purpose of this journey is to follow in the footsteps of those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian Church