Sermons on Genuine Affection:

Funeral Service - Pg

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Oct 19, 2003

Funeral Service for Christian servant

Funeral Service – Perce Gust Lorna would like to thank you all for coming to pay your last respects to Perce and to show your love for her at this time Hymn • If I had to choose one word to describe Perce, it would be “gentleman” • We have lost a true gentleman, someone who has enriched all of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Breaking Free In The Spirit

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 7, 2004

Why does sin come back and revisit us? How can we be set free?

When we fail to recognize the bondage we are living in, we will never be able to break free in the Spirit and accomplish what we could through and for Jesus Christ. We are living in the times of bound generations. This is something I could talk about in late January after the rush of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Take Off The Grave Clothes And Let Him Go Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 2, 2004

We ned to ’roll away the stone’ so Seekers can ’hear’ Jesus and respond. Then we need to ’unwrap them and let them go free’.

“Take off the grave clothes and let him go!” Jn 11:38-44 WBC 4/1/4 Stunning passage. Stunning words: “Lazarus! Come forth!” Can remember reading it as a new Christian - 22 years on I’m still certain this happened, as written o even more so since my trip to Lagos - it’s gripping and tragic. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Moments Versus Spirit Led

Contributed by Phillip Frady on Apr 17, 2002

The message deals with the difference between spiritual moments and consistent daily lives led by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8:1-17 Introduction: The thrilling spiritual moments may be genuine responses to God, or they may be the desire of the flesh in just one more moment of exhilaration. I. How do we become led by the Spirit of God? a. When we chose not to let our bodily desires direct our living b. When we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 5, 2005

Facing obstacles to sharing the gospel is common, but God will find listeners who learn to live for Jesus. When one door closes he opens another.

Here in Acts 28:16-28 Paul explains himself, the gospel and their rejection of it. Why I’m wearing these chains. Why Jesus is the Christ. Why do your hearts reject him, and where will God go from here. Jenny and I were walking along in the neighborhood a few weeks ago when we came across ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Through Trials

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 14, 2005

God uses trials in our lives to strengthen our faith and to bring us to maturity. When trials come we should keep the long view and remember He has our best in mind.

Growing Through Trials 1 Peter 1:3-9 April 9/10, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN POINT: God uses trials in our lives to strengthen our faith and to bring us to maturity. When trials come we should keep the long view and remember He has our best in mind. INTRO: It’s the time of year when the lawns are all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas Under The Microscope

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 15, 2006

Looking at the life of Judas, what can we learn?

One of the greatest accusations thrown at many Christians is hypocrisy! "Have you ever looked under a microscope? You always see alot more than you could ever see with the human eye. Today I want to put Judas under the microscope lets just see what we will find?" 1. In Judas we see a man with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Words You Do Not Want To Hear God Say

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 10, 2004

It takes more than the right password to enter God’s Kingdom.

Four Words You Never Want To Hear God Say Matt. 7.21-23 August 1, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: One week prior to this sermon, during the children’s sermon, plant a pea seed in one clear glass and a round pebble that looks like a pea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit 5- Propecy & Discernment Of Spirits Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 17, 2004

1) The three sources (of revelation) 2) The three standards (against which to measure it) 3) The three stages (at which error can creep in: revelation, interpretation, application)

Gifts of the Spirit 5- ¡§To another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits¡¨ 1 Cor 12:10 WBC 19/9/4 pm - How can I become more discerning about what is from God and what isn¡¦t? - How can I be wise about mistakes made in the prophetic yet completely open to what God might be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Brian Spence on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: A drill sergeant was frustrated in his efforts to make a soldier out of a certain recruit.

Introduction: A drill sergeant was frustrated in his efforts to make a soldier out of a certain recruit. The trainee lagged behind on marches, used any excuse to go on sick call, grumbled constantly about the food, and never made his cot up properly. But one day, a noticeable change took place in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Attorney And Judge

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

There is but one mediator and He shall also judge us.

Attorney and Judge A little while back I attended court on one of the cases that I investigated, and much to my surprise, sitting on the bench was this judge that I knew. I did not know him as a judge, I knew him when he was just an attorney. This man now sitting on the bench had represented me on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Revelation 20:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Search For Salvation Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

What is salvation all about?

TITANTIC sank: passengers traveled some with simple accomodations while others had very expensive. Extreme difference between but when tally came into NY office it had two catagories: SAVED & LOST Some people are going to hell in first class. LITTLE BOY in school: teacher asked, ‘what is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17

How The Holy Spirit Helps Spouses Develop Emotional Intimacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

"Recently I received a phone call from a friendly-sounding person who told me she wanted to make my life easier. She called me by my first name and warmly asked how my day was going."

Let the Holy Spirit Enhance Intimacy in Your Relationship Illustration: I am a companion of all who fear You. —Psalm 119:63 Two men were neighbors—one had opened his heart to Christ and the other had not. The believer witnessed often; the other ignored him. One day the Christian answered a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trials, Perseverance, And Maturity

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

We face many trials in life, the key to victory is faith.

Trials, Perseverance, and Maturity James 1:2-4 NIV James 1:2-4 NIV 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving Your Neighbor

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 6, 2007

We know we should love our neighbor, but how do we practically do it? Let’s look.

Loving Your Neighbor Matthew 22:36-40 Relationships are the key to life. Jesus said all of the commandments of God can be boiled down to just two - Loving God and Loving your neighbor as yourself. By themselves they are too vague for self centered humans to follow. So God expanded them to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Wesleyan