Sermons on Explosive:

Patience Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 11, 2014

Patience is not a form of suffering, but of peaceful overcoming of suffering, through the agency of the Holy Spirit.

Patience PPT 2 Series Title PPT 3 Message Title and Text Ga 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Ga 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (NAS) Before we get into this weeks message let me remind you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Terrorism And Suffering, And The Hope Of The Gospel

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 22, 2013

Terrorism and suffering are all around us in the United States, but we find peace and comfort in God’s presence, and the great hope in the Gospel of His Son.

BOSTON (AP) — The boy who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombings was remembered by neighbors Tuesday as a vivacious 8-year-old who loved to run and climb. Martin Richard was among the three people killed in the explosions Monday, according to U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch, a friend of the family for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Friends

Rechargeable

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2012

Just as rechargeable batteries have revolutionized our communication world, being regularly recharged by the Holy Spirit will revolutionize our spiritual life. We need it.

RECHARGEABLE Acts 4:29-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HUMOROUS CHURCH SIGNS 1. “Salvation Guaranteed -- or your sins cheerfully refunded." 2. "God does not believe in atheists, therefore atheists do not exist." 3. "Forgive your enemies -- it messes with their minds." 4. "Don't be so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Way To Treat One Another Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 3, 2017

God calls us to treat people in a different manner than we did before we gave our lives to Christ.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • AUGUST 8, 2011. MOBILE COUNTY, Alabama -- A minister of music at a church in the St. Elmo community Tased the pastor who had just fired him Sunday, touching off a fight and various knife slashing’s, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Mobile County deputies were called just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah: "I'm Really Depressed" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 21, 2017

Discouragement, God's Care & Encouragement, Revelation

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Elijah: “I’m Really Depressed” 1 Kings 19:9-18 (p. 247) August 27, 2017 Introduction: I love the story of Elijah fighting for God and the allegiance of His people on top of Mount Carmel. It’s a duel between the false prophets of Baal and God Himself. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like Ripples In A Pond Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 31, 2016

Community, A Mission Plan, Urgency

A PARTNERSHIP WITH PURPOSE - Like Ripples in a Pond Acts 1:1-11 (p. 758) November 6, 2016 Introduction: Go back with me in scripture to a time at the end of Jesus’ physical ministry here on earth…He’s shared the passover meal with His followers in the upper ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In All Your Ways, Acknowledge Him.

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jun 5, 2016

This sermon calls on us to acknowledge God in every aspect of our lives.

Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Did you know that the English language is one of the most difficult languages to learn? One of the reasons for this is due to the multiple meanings of words. For instance, the word "can" has many meanings, depending ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Third Trumpet Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2017

When our Lord hung upon the cross, His enemies “Gave Him vinegar to drink mingled with gall” (Matthew 27:34). But at the sounding of the third trumpet, many wicked men will die from water made bitter by the Divine Judge.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 3-27-2016 Title: Third Trumpet: Third of Rivers and Springs Become Bitter, Many Die (Revelation 8:10-11) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Going Deeper - Defusing Anger Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2015

This is a deeper study going along with the Sermon Defusing Anger - it is looking at practical ways to deal with anger. This is to be used in a small group. I want to thank Dr. Stanley and Joyce Meyer along with others for the background of this message.

Definition of Anger: It is a strong feeling of intense displeasure, hostility or indignation as a result of a real or imagined threat, insult, frustration or injustice done towards yourself or others important to you. (From Dr. Charles Stanley) Anger is a normal emotion with a wide range of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Nazarene

In The Beginning... Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 19, 2015

John begins his gospel by reminding his readers that indeed there WAS a beginning. Not 'once upon a time…' THE beginning.

In The Beginning The Gospel of John Series – Part 1 Today we begin a new series of messages. I like series for several reasons; first it keeps us all on a track so we know where we're going and where we've been, secondly we can all be in prayer about what God is trying to show ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2017

We please God when we make pleasing Him a priority.

Title: Pleasing God Text: I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction The Apostle Paul was a gutsy guy. He did not hesitate to encourage people to imitate his life. He often said, “follow my example” or “imitate me.” • Therefore I urge you to imitate me. II Corinthians 4:16 • Dear brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Magnificence Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

How God moves in judgement

Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on Sunday 23 March 2014 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey - the second in a series on the book of Nahum. Nahum 1: 15 - 2: 13 Introduction Nahum prophesied a flood of judgement on Nineveh– judgement after revival there after the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Palm Sunday, Expectations. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 8, 2015

On Palm Sunday expectations as to who Jesus was did not meet with reality, Often when expectations don't meet with reality the outcome will be conflict, either internal or external. The religious people already had their minds set on an outcome for Jesus.

Palm Sunday Sermon expectations? In Luke’s gospel as in all the Biblical gospels we are given a depiction of what is often referred to as the “Triumphal Entry”, we have this depiction of Jesus mysteriously instructing a couple of his disciples to head off into town and untie a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:12-19, Mark 11:8, Zechariah 9:9-11, John 12:13, Matthew 2:9, Revelation 19:11-16, John 11:49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Caught Up But When? Definitions And History Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 19, 2015

What is the rapture? What has the church always believed about it?

1. THE BASICS Let’s define what we are going to be discussing. 1. Rapture. What do we mean, first of all, by the term “rapture” ? In my opinion, the term itself, not found in the Bible, is part of the problem we are having to confront. By giving a new label to this portion of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can I Pray For You? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 13, 2014

This is part two of my 2014 New Year's Message for Christ Church Billericay. I look at mission and pray and whilst doing say consider the harvest field, hostility, hospitality, healing and heaven's kingdom!

Last week was part one of my New Year’s message and today is part two. Last week I summarised the final words of Jesus to the disciples as this: “Go, make disciples, baptise them; teach them to obey.” I also quoted David Watson from thirty years ago and related it to our locality ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: Anglican