Sermons on Extender:

Need For The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 2, 2008

The baptism in the Holy Spirit / energizes in the believer / a power driven experience / that is expressed / in a daily walk in Christ / that is vibrantly full of life.

NEED FOR THE HOLY GHOST Text: John 14:15-17 Intro: Spiritually fatigued? Has the OOMPH disappeared? Need energized? Has the fire been reduced to only smoldering embers? Delayed Spiritual Stress Syndrome? Experiencing HSBDD (Holy Spirit Baptism Deficiency Disorder)? Can we make a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Tree That Dwarfs All Trees, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

The General Sherman tree in Sequoia is really large, but the cross of Jesus Christ dwarfs all trees.

Pictures of the Cross Part 1 Introduction: 1. In Sequoia National Park in California, There is a big tree called the General Sherman. One of the oldest living things in the world Largest living thing in the world 102 ft. around the base of the tree It has the distinction of being the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Mennonite

Reach

Contributed by David Marks on Feb 10, 2008

Sermon is to encourage people to reach always in their lives for two things. Reach Up to God and Reach Out to people.

Reach!—meaning “to stretch.” It implies an inconvenience. It involves movement. You can’t lean back, relax, get comfortable—and then reach, without giving up some of the comfort (at least for a moment). Reaching involves a little extra effort to get to something you want. How much extra energy you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nearsighted Devil

Contributed by Marie Tombow on Feb 2, 2009

To put life into proper "focus" -- it is not limited to the grave -- By becoming acquainted with God’s plan of redemption through His Word, the Bible, we enable Him to bring our lives into "focus."

The Nearsighted Devil Genesis 3:1-10 Purpose: To put life into proper "focus" -- it is not limited to the grave -- Intro: My nearsightedness; my glasses were broken and I couldn’t see beyond the end of my nose -- While in the Navy, I was in charge of getting the barracks cleaned before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayerful Response To The Senseless Shootings In Parkland, Florida

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 16, 2018

Obviously, this is more a prayer than a sermon. It is inspired during a time of prayer and meditation and worthy of sharing.

" But, O Lord of hosts, You who judge righteously, Testing the mind and the heart, Let me see Your vengeance on them, For to You I have revealed my cause." Jeremiah 11:20 "Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay.' says ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"elizabeth Gives Us An Awesome Gift"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 19, 2018

The message is about what Joseph gives, Mary gives and what Elizabeth offers us.

“Elizabeth gives us an awesome gift” Luke 1:39-58 • Joseph offers the gift of faithfulness despite wonder • Elizabeth offers the gift of understanding despite the assumptions • Mary offers the gift of the Christ 1. Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus • He is the greatest gift given to all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-58

Denomination: Methodist

Quit Dragging The Corpse

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2020

It is OK to bury the dead. If your church is dead, join with another one and repurpose your building or sell it giving the money to poor, missions or something useful.

Revelation 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Churches are failing. Some due to neglect of the pastor and congregation. Some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Apostles Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020

The first part shows Peter as a prominent person, and in the second part, Paul was a prominent figure. Above all, the Holy Spirit was important than these two apostles...

INTRODUCTION TO ACTS Title: In fact, the book had no title until the middle of the second century AD. Acts 1:13 served as the base to title it as ACTS of the Apostles. However, records of most of the Apostles are missing. Only Peter, John, and James are found. The first part shows Peter as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

Chosen

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2020

Being "clothed with Christ" means changing the way we live to reflect Christ and His teachings in all we do and say. Living as God's chosen people means living God's way and not Our way!

Chosen Matthew 22: 1 - 14 Intro: Today’s scripture is about a wedding banquet. I have a story that I read recently that I want to share with you. A mother and daughter were attending the wedding of one of their relatives. The little girl had never attended a wedding and was very impressed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Listening

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 21, 2019

How often do we take time to listen for the word of God to come to us?

Listening John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: (Story quoted from SermonCentral “My Sheep Hear My Voice by J. Jeffrey Smead) Franklin D. Roosevelt grew tired of smiling the expected presidential smile and saying the usual expected words at White House receptions. One evening he decided to find out whether ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What To Wear - What To Wear

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 7, 2017

All are invited to the kingdom of heaven, without exception.

Matthew 22:1-14 What to Wear – What to Wear This is a very interesting parable. “The kingdom of heaven” is like a certain king who planned a large festive wedding for his son. Invitations were sent out to invite the king’s friends and select subjects. One would think an honor at best just to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Was Yeshua A False Prophet

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 5, 2018

There was a post for a video by Jewish folks saying Jesus/Yeshua was a false prophet because He led people away from the true God. Here is my response. I suspect they will delete it from their link.

For your consideration. Isa 48:16 Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me. Isa 48:17 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:16-17, Deuteronomy 6:4, Judges 20:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Boy Jesus Comes To His Temple.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013

I must be about my Father's business.

THE BOY JESUS COMES TO HIS TEMPLE. Luke 2:41-52. It was obligatory for men to attend the three main feasts in Jerusalem, but it is evident that Mary and Joseph went up as a couple (Luke 2:41). They also took Jesus with them “according to the custom of the feast” (Luke 2:42). Habits set in youth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harmonious Hearts In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

The importance of living in harmony as followers of Christ. Harmony is the beautiful expression of love in action.

Harmonious Hearts in Christ Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: Romans 15:5-6 (NLT) - "May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Eternal Promise Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Let this promise from Isaiah 46:4 be etched in your hearts. God's care is lifelong, and His love is boundless.

Sermon Title: "God's Eternal Promise" Greetings, dear congregation. Today, we draw wisdom and inspiration from the book of Isaiah, specifically Isaiah 46:4 in the New Living Translation: Isaiah 46:4 (NLT): "I will be your God throughout your lifetime— until your hair is white ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4

Denomination: Pentecostal