Sermons on Gaza:

"Radical Inclusion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2012

A sermon about following the call of the Spirit.

Acts 8:26-40 “Radical Inclusion” Just think for a moment. If you were to give up control of your own plans for even just an hour, where might the Holy Spirit of God send you? (Pause) How many of your “accidental” encounters with other people are really divinely ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Go – Go -- Go Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012

BEFORE WE LOOK AT THE PASSAGE THIS MORNING, I NEED TO ASK YOU ALL TO DO SOMETHING FOR ME TODAY. I NEED YOU ALL TO HUDDLE UP. IN OTHER WORDS, KIND OF GET CLOSER TO EACH OTHER. IN FACT LET US KIND OF POOL OURSELVES TOGETHER IN THE CENTER OF THE SANCTUARY

GO – GO -- GO ACTS 8:26-40 NOW AN ANGEL OF THE LORD SAID TO PHILIP, "GO SOUTH TO THE ROAD--THE DESERT ROAD--THAT GOES DOWN FROM JERUSALEM TO GAZA." 27 SO HE STARTED OUT, AND ON HIS WAY HE MET AN ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH, AN IMPORTANT OFFICIAL IN CHARGE OF ALL THE TREASURY OF CANDACE, QUEEN OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Ruminate: What Do You See?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 21, 2016

Come let us reason together, RUMINATE: WHAT DO YOU SEE? Life is about daily choices and attitudes. What is important to you? Are you make choices based on feelings and emotions? Ruminate on eternal choices.

RUMINATE? WHAT DO YOU SEE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com RUMINATE: To think deeply and carefully about something. To go over repeal in your mind. ISAIAH SAID: Come let us reason TOGETHER... LET US RUMINATE: VISION STYLES? TOO MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN THE PAST? MANY JUST LIVE FOR ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judgement Is Coming Part Two

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 7, 2016

Continuing the series through Zephaniah

Zephaniah part 2. Chapter 2. Judgement on Judah’s enemies The year is 620BC God is speaking to Judah through the prophet Zephaniah a lone voice in a cacophony of competing voices, a minority voice, when others were speaking peace , Zephaniah tells them all to be silent before the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism 2017

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2017

All Christian churches baptize believers and sometimes it is taken for granted. But, is there a Biblical warrant for believer baptism? Is there a Biblical warrant for infant baptism?

Please open your Bibles to Acts 8:26-40 which we will read in a few minutes. On June 25 we will be holding a baptism service at Chip and Chris Sprague’s pond at 4:00 PM. We will have directions for you in next week’s bulletin or we can meet here and caravan together. There are many accounts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 2:38, Acts 16:30-33, John 3:18, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9-10, Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Effective Evangelism

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 3, 2012

Certain principles has to be followed to be effective in evangelism. All that the soul winner needs is to be consistent in preaching while trusting the Lord to touch the heart of the hearers.

EFFECTIVE EVANGELISM STUDY TEXT: Luke 8: 4-15 And a great crowd coming together, and those in each city coming to Him, He spoke by a parable: Luk 8:5 A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, the one fell by the roadside and was trampled; and the birds of the air devoured it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

King Of The Jews Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

Using the title King of the Jews, was a title which causes conflict and puts people in a place where their identification with Jesus brings mockery, disparagement and even persecution.

Message Matthew 2:2 Name Above All Names - King of the Jews Through the Advent period we have been looking at the importance of the different names of Jesus. Specifically the different names that appear in the New Testament from before he was born to the time when He goes to Egypt. The Word Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

An Intense (And Harsh) Introduction – Ruth, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2022

When you choose to rebel against God, bad things can/do happen - however, God is still faithful to Himself and each of us has an opportunity to return to Him (and find comfort)!!

“An Intense (and harsh) Introduction” – Ruth, Part 1 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 1 Ruth 1:1-10 Introduction - Author of Ruth is unknown; some suggest prophet Samuel (11th century BC) -- However, there is no significant proof to give it solely to Samuel -- Many suggest it was around 5th century BC ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-10, 2 Timothy 4:3, Deuteronomy 23:3-6, Isaiah 25:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson: The Weakest Strongman (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 20, 2022

The story of Samson is a tale of 2 Samsons. In Judges 13-15 we see Samson is the strongest man in the world and full of pride. In chapter 16 he is weak blind and in shackles. Guess which Samson God used to deliver his people?

Judges 16 You know that when you buy a new car it is not going to cost the advertised price. You know there are hidden costs, right? The advertised price is not going to mention the sales tax, title registration fee, license tag, documentation fees, undercoating, warranty package, destination and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"staying Connected"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 29, 2021

In order to imitate Jesus, demonstrate love, joy, etc we must "stay connected" to the Vine. I begin with a story of Oskar Schindler about connections. Through prayer, worship and the reading of God's word, listening to His voice will produce good deeds.

In Jesus Holy Name May 1, 2021 Text: John 15:1-8 Easter V Redeemer “Staying Connected” It helps to have connections. Everybody knows it’s true. It’s not what you know, the cynic says, but WHO you know that makes a difference. In 1982 there was a wonderful book which was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Lutheran

(Section 4) More Elements That Contribute To Guidance

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

If we are honest, we shall never be certain that our motives are absolutely pure.

(Section 4 His Will) IV. MORE ELEMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO GUIDANCE A. INTRODUCTION If we are honest, we shall never be certain that our motives are absolutely pure. We know our own hearts too well. In such a decision we must pray for a true objectivity and ask God to give us such an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 12:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

"doors Wide Open"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 13, 2019

A sermon about the radical inclusive love of God.

“Doors Wide-Open” Acts 8:26-40 Last Sunday was Pentecost and we are told that 3,000 people joined the brand-new Church that day, and the numbers kept growing and growing and growing. And the Book of Acts is the story of the early Church and how it evolved from there. It’s an amazingly exciting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: United Methodist

What In The World Is Going On?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 16, 2023

Based on Matthew 24:3-14 - Challenges hearers to consider how Christ-followers should prepare for the return of Christ.

“WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON?” Matthew 24:3-14 FBCF – 10/15/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Title of sermon today: “What in the World Is Going On?” Maybe should say: “What Is Going on in the World?” Our family at our home Thu evening for son’s bday party. As we sat around table, began discussing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14, 2 Peter 3:3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Ezra 7:10, Revelation 1:1-3, Nehemiah 9:20, John 14:26, Romans 3:20, John 16:33, 2 Timothy 3:12, Revelation 12:12, 1 John 4:4, Luke 21:28, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

At Just The Right Time: A Sermon For The New Year

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2023

Tomorrow is New Year's Day. What will we resolve and will we follow up on it?

At Just the Right Time: A Sermon for the New Year Galatians 4:4–7 NKJV "But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed With Every Spiritual Blessing

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 20, 2015

A comparison of Israel's actual borders and it's promised borders. Then we look at our spiritual borders and our promised borders and ask the question have we come as short as national Israel has? From Josh 1 and Eph 1.

Blessed With Every Spiritual Blessing PPT 1 Series title PPT 2 Message title PPT 3-4 text Jos 1:1 Now it came about after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' servant, saying, Jos 1:2 "Moses My servant is dead; now therefore arise, cross ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal