Sermons on Fulness Of The Holy Spirit:

Guidelines For Effective Prayer (1) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 9, 2005

First in a series about prayer, based on Matthew 6:5-15. This message is from verses 5-8.

Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 1) Matthew 6:5-8 May 8, 2005 Introduction Today’s message is a bit reflective of me: short. And it’s not because I’m not prepared, but because the verses we’re looking at today, are kind of a transition between what we discussed last week and what we’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Resurrection Of A Generation Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

2nd in a long series on Joshua. This topically looks at the number 3, and how it often means that God will bring back to life. Step into the 3rd day!

Joshua 1:10-11 – The Resurrection of a Generation (Many thanks to Audio Adrenaline for the title, and John Eldredge for the thoughts...) An article by Pat Barnes appeared in the March 1995 issue of Guideposts. It went like this… It was a beautiful spring day, and a sense of peace stayed with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find Satisfaction In God

Contributed by John Stevenson on May 19, 2005

A treatment of Isaiah 55:1-3 that introduces us to the idea of finding satisfaction in God.

HOW TO FIND SATISFACTION IN GOD Isaiah 55:1-3 Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost. Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Things Don't Always End Up The Way They Started

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

NO MATTER HOW A LIFE STARTS, GOD CAN TRANSFORM IT FOR HIS GLORY AND THE BUILDING OF HIS KINGDOM!

LESSONS FROM THE JOURNEY (MOTHER’S DAY): THINGS DON’T ALWAYS END UP THE WAY THEY STARTED JOSHUA 2: 1-21 SUNDAY MAY 8, 2005 MOTHER’S DAY INTRODUCTION: Mothers! Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you’ve had a baby... Somebody doesn’t know that once you’re a mother, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Of Israel Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

No matter where we find ourselves on our walk, we always have hope because of God and our Savior Jesus Christ.

Hope of Israel No matter where we find ourselves there is Hope God knows our need for Hope Witness of Hope …from time to time a painting or picture will really speak a clear, strong message. There was a picture of an old burned-out mountain shack. All that remained was the chimney...the charred ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is My Helper!"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 28, 2005

To motivate the hearers to care for the POOR Lazaruses (the sick, hungry, and less fortunate) within their church, and community by being OBEDIENT to GOD’s WORD.

Psalms 41:1 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Caring for the sick, hungry, and the less fortunate in this life - determines where we spend eternity hereafter. REFERENCES: Lazarus and The Rich Man: Luke 16:19-31 (KJV); ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can I Give Them Your Name?

Contributed by Stephen Woody on Jun 10, 2005

Jesus tells us that the Harvest is Plentiful and the workers few. He then names the disciples who are workers. We have too many un-named followers in the church and not enough named disciples.

"CAN I GIVE THEM YOUR NAME?" INTRODUCTION: PETER, ANDREW, JAMES, JOHN, PHILIP, BARTHOLOMEW, THOMAS, MATTHEW, JAMES, THADDEAUS, SIMON, AND JUDAS These Are The Twelve Disciples. They are listed here, in this text, by name. These are the faithful, core members ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Going Places With Jesus Vbs

Contributed by John Baggett on Jun 13, 2005

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL theme 2005 This is a sermon that seeks to show with Jesus in our life we go to an 1- EXCITING place, 2- Inviting Place 3- Deciding Place. Good for all audience type. Created for VBS Ramblin Road Trip Theme. Power Point available

Going Places With Jesus LK 8 **************************************************** While this sermon was written for me to use in conjunction with our 2005 VBS, none of the content or material including powerpoint slides are copyrighted or in any way Lifeway ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When Believing Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Believing and belonging must go together for a growing effective Christian life.

When “Believing” Isn’t Enough Matthew 7:13-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Frank could be your next-door neighbor. He’s a decent hardworking guy. He doesn’t have any glaring faults as far as you know. Of course, his wife might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Do Not Be Afraid To Follow Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2005

A sermon about trusting in God.

Matthew 10:24-39 “Do Not Be Afraid to Follow Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org At Annual Conference this past week an interesting statistic was put forth. It appears that, even in this day and age, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: United Methodist

I Can Sleep When The Wind Blows

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 8, 2005

A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 The parable of the weeds and wheat

9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 "I can sleep when the Wind Blows"   24 ¶ Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Perseverance For Christ

Contributed by Elijah Stepp on Jul 15, 2005

Persevering for Christ - Continuing in our Christian Walk

“Perseverance for Christ” (Elijah Stepp, Jr.) Choice of opening Illustration………………. Introduction Perseverance is a term which may be over-utilized. Explaining what it takes for a team to win a game, a coach may say perseverance is required. A boss may tell employees perseverance is required ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Make It Real

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 25, 2005

With the wave and craze of reality shows, is there really any need to really be real? God wants us to GET REAL with him! Here’s how!

Make It Real! Exodus 33:11-23 I love the story about the little girl who went to Sunday School. When she came home with her Sunday School papers, she & her mom were leafing through them & they came to a picture of Jesus. Her mother asked, "Do you know who that is?" She said, "Well, I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:11-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Is Humble Series

Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 28, 2005

This series is an indepth study of the Love Chapter, and verses have the power to strengthen and even repair our relationships. This sermon focuses on humility.

Love is All We Need Love is Humble July 24, 2005 A young woman went to her pastor and said, "Pastor, I have a terrible sin in my life, and I need your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not think that, but I can’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Of David: David's Other Sin Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 2, 2005

David takes an oath that Shimei will not be harmed. Forgiveness has taken place. Or has it?

DAVID’S OTHER SIN 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14 2 SAMUEL 19:14-23 1 KINGS 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION I would like to tell you a story this morning. The story is a Biblical story that can be found in 2 Samuel 16, 2 Samuel 19, and 1 Kings 2. Actually, each of those chapters corresponds to an episode of the story. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ