Sermons on Gathering Of Believers:

The Spirit's Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2009

Jesus does not leave us alone when he ascends to the Father. He sends us his spirit to enlighten us, sanctify us,and enable us to minister.

John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 “The Spirit’s Ministry” INTRODUCTION Between the first Easter and his ascension, Jesus appeared to his disciples and to over five hundred others who became eye-witnesses to his resurrection. We do not know much of what Jesus said or did during those forty days. We ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Coming Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009

Jesus is going away, but they will not be left to their own resources. The Father will send the Spirit in Jesus’ place. The power of God is resident in Jesus & His disciples are invited to know Jesus & gain life from Him, & share His power.

JOHN 14: 15– 20 THE COMING OF THE SPIRIT This is the first of several teachings on the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room Discourse. Jesus teaches so much about the Holy Spirit because apart from the Spirit of God we cannot live the Christian life God calls us to in His Word. We need to know who ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Get It

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 5, 2009

The need for the Church to develop a hunger for the presence of God to be able to carry out the mission of Christ in the world.

Scripture: Psalms 34:1 – 8 Title: “Come and Get It” Introduction: David had been on the run many times during his life time. Each time he had discovered how wonderfully God had taken care of him. / In 1 Sam. 21 David was being chased by King Saul and He and his men sought refuge in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Shows Up - What Happens

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Apr 1, 2009

Sermon discussing the power of the Holy Spirit - when invited!

When God Shows Up – What Happens Acts 4:32-37 Strengthening Your Faith – 2009 Black Creek February 22, 2009 AM Sermon This past week, we discovered “the one true POWER SOURCE” – being plugged into the Holy Spirit through having a relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord. It is imperative for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

"The Spirit's Wisdom" 1 Cor. 2 Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2008

The Spirit’s wisdom is the too lead our lives not our human intellect or another person’s human intellect. Why? So that we can witness the power of the Spirit and see lives transformed.

"The Spirit’s Wisdom" Summary of the series on Corinthians and of chapter 1 Thesis: The Spirit’s wisdom is the too lead our lives not our human intellect or another person¡¦s human intellect. Why? So that we can witness the power of the Spirit and see lives transformed. Scripture Text: 1 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Called? Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on May 27, 2008

First in series on truth that every Christain is called to minister.

ARE YOU CALLED? EPH. 4:1-16 4/20/08 INTRO: A FRIEND SAID SOMETHING TO ME SEVERAL MONTHS AGO ABOUT HIS SPIRITUAL GROWTH OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. HE TOLD ME THAT HE HAS FINALLY UNDERSTOOD WHAT IT IS TO BE “CALLED” AND THAT NOT EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS THIS TRUTH. HE SPOKE WITH LOTS OF WISDOM WHEN HE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Free Demo Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2008

Exposition of 1 John 3:4-18 regarding authentic faith. It is 2 of 6 sermons that are related to our churches mission statement. The mission point that it is about is the "demonstration of authentic faith."

Text: 1 John 3:4-18, Title: Free Demo Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/15/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about downloading the free demon of a game on the computer, explain how it works to get you interested, but stops before you get any real satisfaction; So that you will pay up and buy the game. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 25, 2009

16 jobs of the Holy Spirit.

THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD. 16 Jobs of the Holy Spirit Psalm 51:11Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. 12Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Funeral Sermon: 94 Year Old Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 6, 2017

Evelyn was baptized late in life and was faithful to the end.

Song: How Great Thou Art (Recorded) Family Enters Song: Jesus Let Us Come to Know You (Congregational) Welcome John 14.1-6 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demands Of A Disciple (Follower)

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jan 9, 2017

Demands of a Disciple (follower)

We are blessed, each and every one of us. We are here, we breathe, we walk, we talk, we see, we think, and we live. God created man and woman with much thought and love. God created us to prosper as human beings in a relationship with him. That relationship is exclusive and unconditional. Many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:26, Luke 14:26

Sonship Membership

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message helps encourage the believer with trust in God for he has called us to be "Sons of God"

I. "BEHOLD WHAT MANNER OF LOVE THE FATHER HATH BESTOWED UPON US, THAT WE SHOULD BE CALLED THE SONS OF GOD" A. It is amazing and thought provoking to note that John's great and central theme in the Gospel and in the three letters is about love - the love of God: 1. "God so loved the world, that He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28, John 3:3-9, Hebrews 12:14, Luke 19:9, Luke 15:24, Hebrews 13:8, Galatians 4:4, John 1:14, Hebrews 2:14-17, Romans 8:31-38, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 11:2, Ephesians 2:10, 1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:7-8, John 17:26, John 3:16, 1 John 3:6, John 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Truth In The Vine Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 18, 2018

Pastor John describes how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit interact in our lives and the lives of the church

The Truth of the Vine CCCAG November 18th, 2018 Scripture- John 15 Intro: I'm going to start today by asking a question- How many times have you walked into a completely chaotic situation and wondered- who's in charge around here? In the fire service, we had this same situation happen to us on a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Gift For The Dogs?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 3, 2018

Jesus gave the dogs an amazing gift at Christmas, to learn what that gift was please read this sermon!

A Gift for the Dogs Matthew 15:21-28 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Merry Christmas! O how this phrase rolls off our tongues this time of year! Just hearing the word “Christmas” can instill in our mind wonderful thoughts of turkey, ham, potato, dressing, cranberry, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Crowns Anyone!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2016

I want you to remember that part of that exciting anticipation is His promise to reward His servants for a job well done. Tonight, I want you to see that Scripture not only supports the idea of eternal rewards, it spells out the specifics.

Crowns Anyone! 1 Corinthians 3:10-14NASB Bob Carlyle, who sang Butterfly Kisses a few years back, also sang these words in the song Heaven: “Sometimes this tired old world starts bringing my heart down, but you gotta bear the cross if you want to wear the crown.” To have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal