Sermons on Examples Of Believers:

What Do You Believe, And Why? # 8

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 30, 2005

This series reviewed some of the basic doctrines our church believes and teaches, and why, based on the Word of God and our foundation documents [constitution from 1815, Statement of faith, etc.].

This is the 8th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" - And we praise the Lord for His Word - To tell us what to believe = And for a "reasonable" faith > Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Daniel

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate And has shed His own blood for my soul. It is well with my soul (Spafford)

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Daniel The hand of God was with Daniel during the most life threatening times of life. Certainly, our the Holy Spirit of God will energize, elevate and enlighten us to find ways through our challenges. Song: He leads me, O Blessed thought! O words with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Continue To Remain Learners Regardless Of Our Age, Education Or Experiences

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit reminds us that no human is able to be right all of the time. Some leaders’ need to be right all the time is their biggest hindrance to learning and maturing in Christ. Paul wrote, "This is what we speak, not in words, taught us by human w

1. The Holy Spirit reminds us that we are always in need of His teaching regardless of our age, education or years of experience. John wrote, "But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth... But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Need To Look To The Holy Spirit For Healing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord often uses the processes of healing to accomplish His greater will in the forming of Godly character in our lives. Moses wrote, "The Lord made a decree and there he tested them. He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God

1. The Lord often uses the processes of healing to accomplish His greater will in the forming of Godly character in our lives. Moses wrote, "The Lord made a decree and there he tested them. He said, ‘If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wolves Among The Flock

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Under the New Covenant, modern day prophets do not lead, guide, or direct people’s lives. Seeking prophets for guidance brings massive confusion into a Christian’s life. We are to be led by the "Sure Word of God" (2Pet.1:19) and the "Spirit of God" (Rom.

WOLVES AMONG THE FLOCK TEXT: 2 Pet 1:16-19 INTRODUCTION: 2Pet 1:19 says we have a "more sure word of prophecy." It is more sure than "cleverly devised fables." It is more sure than an "eye-witness" account. It is more sure than a "voice" from the heavens. It is the Bible! I. DAVID ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-19

How The Holy Spirit Empowers Us To Be Christ's Witnesses

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery

1. Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery. Without the strength of the Holy Spirit, the facts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8, Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Develops Essential Traits Within Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit furnishes leaders with problem-solving abilities without bogging them down in daily palavers. "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. We will give our attention to prayer and the

How the Holy Spirit Develops You Into a Leader (Acts 6:2-8) The Spirit of God led the disciples to avoid getting bogged down in micro-management when they were led to say, "It is not wise for us to devote our energies to waiting on tables, but we will devote ourselves to prayer and the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Remain Upbeat Despite Discouragements

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to remind you to plug into His infinite power, perspectives and resources whenever you are feeling any discouragement in your personal life, relationships or ministries.

1. The Holy Spirit helps bring God’s purposes to completion in us and our ministries when we feel like giving up hope. Paul wrote, "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it onto completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Phil. 1:6) Application: Trust the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Battles - Gal 5:17-23

How the Holy Spirit Helps us Win Our Battles - Gal 5:17-23 Illustration:Quotes:There are no victories at discount prices. General Dwight Eisenhower. 1. The Holy Spirit wages war with Christians’ sinful human nature. Paul writes, "For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Develop And Enrich Our Friendships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us develop and enrich our friendships as we focus on what we share together in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "Since you have encouragement from being united with Christ, since you have comfort from his love, since you have fellowship wit

1. The Holy Spirit helps us develop and enrich our friendships as we focus on what we share together in Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "Since you have encouragement from being united with Christ, since you have comfort from his love, since you have fellowship with the Spirit with tenderness and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Need The Gift Of Pentecost?

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

The Holy Spirit is essential for service to Christ.

Acts 1:8 "Do We Need The Gift of Pentecost?" Today there is a trend among Christians to rely on experience, reason, and self. However, there was a gift given to those on Pentecost that overwhelmed their self control. And through this gift those Christians experienced the harvest. This scripture ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure All Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

The answer to all of life’s struggles.

How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 11) THE CURE ALL (Gal 5:16) So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. (Gal 5:25) Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. (Eph 5:18) Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

My Joy Will Rest In You Lord

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 2, 2003

With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays over we have a moment to breath. Reflect on our lives and the direction that the Lord is leading us these days.

My Joy Will Rest In You Lord HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 02-02-03 With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays over we have a moment to breath. Reflect on our lives and the direction that the Lord is leading us these days. A “new year” we said a few weeks ago, it is now February, before long it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8, Genesis 22:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul For King! Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2003

Saul is chosen to be King but noone knows. God works in secret and he works through the indwelling of his Holy Spirit to change Saul so he can be King.

If you were God, how would you respond to a people who refused your leadership and instead asked for a king to be given to them? You might expect that God would give them a hard time. Samuel certainly did! Or he might have given them someone they’d regret having as king just to teach them a lesson. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

When The Glory Is Faded

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

Moses had to back slide so the church would accept him but most Christians have their church masks on still today.

"When the Glory is faded" Exodus 34:29-35 (Face the Music) When Moses encountered the Lord on Mount Horeb his very appearance was changed and his face shone from the glory of being in the presence of God in such a way that nobody could stand to look at him unless he veiled or covered his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Baptist