Sermons on Explanations:

The Holy Spirit Hasn't Stopped Working

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 26, 2004

On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came in a visible and spectacular way. Today, he still comes, in a quiet and unspectacular way. But just as powerful.

Acts 2:1-21 THE HOLY SPIRIT HASN’T STOPPED WORKING Today is Pentecost Sunday, the day we remember how God the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples in a miraculous way. On that day, the New Testament Christian Church was officially born. Hundreds of times the Bible refers to the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Time Has Come To Pray #6 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 19, 2003

1. Jesus is on our side! He prays for us! 2. IN the world, not OF the world 3. Unity

November 19, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #6 Text: John 17:9-11 Introduction 1. Jesus is praying to His Father... and we have the opportunity to look on... and listen in as He is speaking to God... 2. Let’s hear His prayer... and allow it to speak to us this evening. Read Text: ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Bi-Polar Possibilities Of Motherhood

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 12, 2008

Not your typical Mother’s Day sermon. From our perspective, motherhood -- or parenthood in general -- is an open-ended proposition. But godly mothers have chosen to take the risks and walk with God through times both good and bad.

The Bi-Polar Possibilities of Motherhood (Ruth, passim) 1. Nothing is quite as sweet as the attachment most children have to their mother. 2. One evening after dinner, my five-year-old son Brian noticed that his mother had gone out. In answer to his questions, I told him, "Mommy is at a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Ten Virgins And A Bridegroom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2008

A sermon about putting faith into action.

Matthew 25:1-13 “Ten Virgins and a Bridegroom” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Immediately before this passage Jesus is talking about His Second Coming. “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

David's Repentance Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2008

How to repent

David’s Repentance 2 Samuel 11-12 Psalm 51 Tell the Story David in Jerusalem Bathsheba on roof Uriah David marries B Nathan’s story – Poor man with pet sheep… “You are the Man” “I have sinned against the Lord” I think that we all get to that point in our faith at one time or another – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: *other

The Elijah Dilemma Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Apr 6, 2011

When we come into contact with someone who doesn't know God's word we need to patiently lead them to the truth.

The Elijah Dilemma The Book of Mark Mark 9:9-13 I. Eschatology, which is the study of the end times, is a source of great comfort to those who study and understand it. A. It helps us understand events that take place even in our own day. B. It gives us hope because we know the God has the future ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Christianity Equals Service"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 1, 2012

A sermon about "being raised with Christ" in order to "serve."

Mark 1:29-39 “Christianity Equals Service” In November of 2010 a wedding party was unexpectedly called into action right after the ceremony. While they were posing for pictures on a scenic ledge, a woman who was not involved in the wedding fell into the water and started ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving That Transforms

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 13, 2012

Giving that transforms is encouraged by the example of others, initiated by the example of Christ and our love for him, necessary because of human need, and promotes good will.

INTRODUCTION One tells the story of a man reared in the hills of West Virginia. He had never seen a large city, modern inventions, or neon lights. He marries a girl just like himself, and they spend all their time in the back woods. In time they have a son and name him Junior. When Junior reaches ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Instead Of Despair

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2012

A sermon on Amos 8:11-14 on how people run to things of this world instead of to the Bible to find meaning to their lives (Outline and material adapted from the book Existentialism: The Philosophy of Despair and the Quest for Hope, from chapter 3, The De

HoHum: A. What would happen if a “miracle” had occurred where the hand that had written the Word had sponged out of our Bibles every syllable they contained, and thus reclaimed the most precious gift that Heaven had bestowed to mankind. Without the Word we would lapse into despair. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeking To Live Godly In A Spiritual World Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

Sold Out, two of the most powerful words that can describe our life in Christ. It means we are no longer available to be bought by anything. We are not our own.

Intro: Some of the most terrible words that shoppers can hear on black Friday or any day in this shopping season “Sold Out.” What does that mean? It means it is no longer available to be purchased and unavailable to another buyer. That is exactly what Paul is telling his 1 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Be Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 26, 2012

Mary (Miriam) was a dynamic, faithful young lady whom the LORD entrusted with his Son. What great lessons we can learn from her!

1. Famous Firsts • Virginia Dare 1587 1st child born in the American colonies, on August 18th, on what is now Roanoke Island, NC • André-Jacques Garnerin 1797 --- 1st parachute jump. Dropped from about 6,500 ft. over Monceau Park in Paris in a 23-ft.-diameter parachute made of white ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Advance Of The Gospel

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

There is a cure for sin, and Paul was relentless in giving the remedy to all he encountered. Are you?

Paul lived a very powerful life. Responsible for writing most of the NT, he took the news of Jesus Christ into the world with a passion and attitude more fitting a soldier than a pastor! You talk about amped??? You couldn’t keep this guy down! You could beat him, flog him, throw him in stocks, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are The Salt Of The Earth (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining Jesus' declaration that His followers are the salt of the earth.

YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH (Part 2) Matthew 5:13 In the Sermon on the Mount, just after the Beatitudes, the Lord Jesus says to His followers: “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Gardener

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 26, 2015

Proper 11 (A). Christ is patient and merciful to all. We are reassured of His victory over evil, now and in the world to come.

“The Good Gardener” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Here it is, mid-July. The flowers, the crops, the vegetables, all are growing. But in the flower beds and the fields, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blessing To Have God As Your Guard Series

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 24, 2011

There is a blessing to have God as your protector. No one can guard you as He does. He guards you diligently, in your walk, and even in your sleep; He protects you and your dear ones; He watches over you continuously, day and night, entirely, body and sou

THE BLESSING OF HAVING GOD AS YOUR GUARD: Part 3 PSALM 121 Illustration- In June 2010, my wife and I and another Pastor and his wife and three young adults travelled to Kenya for a two week Mission Trip. As I led this trip, I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist