Sermons on Gift Of Faith:

Where God's Glory Can Take You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

We have a role in bringing God's glory about over the earth.

Where God’s Glory Can Take You August 15, 2010 (PM) Introduction A The older I get, the more I appreciate my parents. 1 Not because we share more, but because I get to experience what it must have been like for them. a Guarded, protective, nosy, adamant b So it is with us & God aa We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

When God Declares War Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Going to war with God is a losing cause!

WHEN GOD DECLARES WAR JEREMIAH 4:5-6:30 INTRODUCTION: This is the third sermon in a series on “A Journey through Jeremiah”. Here is Jeremiah. He has been created by God; conditioned by God; called by God; and commissioned by God. He is sent into a society, not unlike the one in which we live. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Heart Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 22, 2010

The heart of Christmas must remain at the heart of all we are about as believers.

At this time of the year, as well as the year to come, we who know the reason for the season must resolve, even as Paul did, to preach “Jesus Christ as Lord.” Jesus is the heart of Christmas, and honoring Him and exalting Him must be at the heart of everything we do. It is in this spirit that I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

"The Key To Miracles” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 3, 2011

Jesus tells us through prayer, His followers would do greater works that He did during His earthly ministry.

In this passage Jesus tells us that those who have faith in Him will do greater works than He did while on earth. Just what did Jesus mean by “greater works?” How could those of us who believe on Him possibly do greater works than those Jesus performed during His ministry on earth? After all, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For The New Year Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 12, 2011

What is most important for us this New Year? The answer is found in Solomon’s words in Proverbs.

Each year, over 1 billion eyes from all over the world are focused on the sparkling Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. At 11:59 p.m., the Ball begins its descent as millions of voices unite to count down the final seconds of the year, and celebrate the beginning of a new year full ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24

Denomination: Christian Church

"What Kind Of Praying Must We Do?” - Part Three Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 24, 2011

We need to intercede desperately for people when God lays them on our heart.

We’ve been looking at our Lord’s response to His disciple’s request to teach them to pray. Jesus shared a parable with them from which we discover three important truths about what kind of praying we must do. First, we learn that our prayers need to be daring. Daring in size, in stubbornness, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Favor Of The Lord

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

Separation from the world brings the favor of the Lord.

Psa 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. Psa 5:12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. In order for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Compassion Of Christ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

Understanding compassion from Jesus’ point of view.

The Compassion of Jesus Christ Part 1 The Book of Mark Mark 7:31- 8:10 I. Introduction A. How do you define compassion? 1. The Merriam- Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines it this way: sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it 2. Vine’s expository ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of Christ Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

This is part two of a sermon on compassion as demonstrated by Jesus.

The Compassion of Jesus Christ Part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:1-10 I. Introduction: A. Last week we started to examine compassion as exemplified in Jesus Christ’s life. B. Compassion is defined as a sympathetic consciousness of another’s distress together with a desire to help ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ghosts: A Christian View Of The Paranormal

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2010

How do Christians account for the paranormal – ghosts and the like?

A Christian View of the Paranormal (topical) 1. Rob Vance and non-occult Halloween party here at HPC about 15 years ago. Got sheet for his son, Andrew, and cut holes in it. Andrew came as the "holey ghost!" 2. I spoke about ghosts and the occult at the King’s Academy school in Jonesboro, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Amazing Little Evangelists 3. The Locust Series

Contributed by Jerry Martak on Nov 6, 2010

Think about this! If the locust could be united without a king how much more should people with a king be united?

Ants, Conies, locusts, and spiders. Four of the most amazing little evangelist’s heaven ever employed to deliver a very personal and eternal message to all of us here. Proverbs 30:24-28 (NKJ) There are four things which are little on the earth, But they are exceedingly wise: The ants are a people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Demonstrating Your Thankfulness

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 22, 2010

When it comes to demonstrating our thankfulness it shouldn’t need a holiday. There is never a better time to show how thankful we are than right now ...

Demonstrating your Thankfulness Colossians 4:1-6 Introduction If you are taking notes, there will be lots of bible references this morning … Background on our passage this morning: - Paul writes to the city of Colosse in about 60 AD - Colosse was located in Asia Minor, which is now ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Free

Contributed by Jason Besse on Nov 22, 2010

When we accept Christ we are born again, with all of the rights of a citizen of Heaven.

Born Free Reverend Jason R Besse 10-23-2010 Text: Acts 22: 25-29 Intro: The story we read today comes from the book of Acts. The book of Acts takes us from the Ascension of Jesus, to the day of Pentecost, where 70 were filled with the Holy Ghost in the upper room in Jerusalem, to the establishing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:25-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Glimpse Of The Future Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2011

God wants His people to get a glimpse of the future so as to live for the future!

Did you know that about 1/3 of the Bible is prophecy, about future events! Why does God give us a glimpse of the future? Last week we noted at least 4 reasons why God gives us a glimpse of the future: 1. God is always in control! 2. It encourages us to be faithful, godly Christians. 3. Future ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lenten Lunch 2011

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This is a service for a "Lenten Lunch" gathering at the beginning of Lent, asking "Why should Protestants give something up for Lent?"

Acts 14:8-17 8 In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. 9 He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed 10 and called out, "Stand up on your feet!" At that, the man jumped up and began ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed