Sermons on Gift Of The Holy Spirit:

What Jesus Said

Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 23, 2018

What Jesus Said, was it spiritual or literal?

Turn in your Bibles with me this morning to Luke 4.16 where we will begin reading. Jesus, according to Luke has recently returned from the wilderness and the temptation, after having been baptized by John the Baptist and He is beginning to preach and teach. And it says news spread about Him ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Parenting 101 Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 22, 2017

In order to relate to our children we must first look at how God relates to us as our heavenly Father.

CONFESS AND BELIEVE Romans 10:9 According to a Roman historian, the Emperor Claudius ordered all the Jews to leave Rome after public disorders caused by the preaching of the claims of Jesus Christ in the synagogues. This fact is echoed in the Scriptures, where we find the Jewish Christian couple ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Its Boldly Thrown Out There--"Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2017

The Cross allows us to "deny oneself" from pure self interest to serve a higher purpose. It's a way for us to continually do a self check, and for us to be sanctified.

13A There is a story by Guy de Maupassant titled "The Necklace." The Necklace is a tale of a young woman named Mathilde who wishes she was rich and also wishes she was accepted in higher social circles. However, her husband is an ordinary French citizen without the resources to fulfill her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42

Denomination: Catholic

Biblical Fasting

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2017

Fasting has been misused by mystics and sometimes remained a mystery to many committed Christians. Although opinions are mixed on the issue, I believe we can carve out a Biblical position that, while perhaps incomplete, will lay a good foundation.

Biblical Fasting (Matthew 9: 14-15) 1. This is perhaps the most awful pun you will hear. 2. Mahatma Gandhi went around barefoot quite often, and eventually his soles turned very tough and thick. Of course he also was a devout Hindu. Later in life he also fasted a lot, becoming thin and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Tenth Commandment Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Tenth Commandment

TENTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.” (Ex. 20:17). “I say to you, don’t look on your neighbor’s wife with impure ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Don`t Let Nothing Or Nobody Keep You Getting Your Praise On

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

WE ARE LIVING IN A DAY AND TIME WHERE SOME FOLKS WILL TRY TO HINDER YOU FROM GETTING YOUR PRAISE ON AND THERE ARE SOME TIMES IN LIFE WHERE WE FIND OURSELVES IN CERTAIN SITUATION

Psalm 150:1-6 (KJV) Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. [2] Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. [3] Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. [4] Praise him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Is Restored Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 17, 2017

Shalom is God’s peace made alive in the life of the believer. It guides, comforts, quiets, restores and sustains, regardless of life circumstances. Shalom is found nowhere apart from God.

It is possible not to see it, to miss it, to turn just as it brushes past you. And you begin to grasp what it was you missed, like Moses in the cleft of the rock, watching God's [back] fade in the distance. So stay. Sit. Linger. Tarry. Ponder. Wait. Behold. Wonder. There will be time enough for ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Joy Stealers Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Let me briefly introduce and describe for you three “joy stealers.”

THE JOY STEALERS GALATIANS 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: How many people have lost their joy? Go to the average Baptist church on any given Sunday and observe. One would think it was a morgue. Vance Havner once told a congregation, “I’ve seen happier faces on an iodine bottle.” To hear some, life is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - God In A Man Suit

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Christmas story of Emmanuel - How God came in the form of a man to live and die for us

Tell story of Jacob Venable working at zoo Why would I tell that story? We know it’s not true…Because it’s the Christmas story It tells us really what God is like…which is the Christmas Story How is it the Christmas story? Let’s explore it and see Read passage / Pray Listen, the true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

M.o.m. On Mission

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 6, 2019

Mothers are foundational to the well-being of their families.

1. Mother's Day! Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a carnation (her mother’s favorite flower) to each ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Driving Out Our Own Demons

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 20, 2019

Jesus will help us through our struggles with our own demons

Luke 8:27-36 As Jesus stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he fell down before him and shouted at the top of his voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:27-36

Denomination: Episcopal

What Is Evil? & Introduction To The Proverbs

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 9, 2019

We don’t grow up learning proverbs, we learn everything else except for that: science, math, economics, etc. We live in a fallen world and we need God's capsules of love and wisdom to not be trapped by the ways of this world.

Introduction v. 1 The Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, King of Israel v. 2 to know wisdom ???????? (hakmah) and correction (instruction in the form of discipline & visa versa) to understand words of understanding v. 3 to take ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: *other

"living Under The Lordship Of Christ"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 10, 2019

“Living Under the Lordship of Christ”

Verse 6 in this passage gives us some significant instruction, in that we are told that the secret to living the Christian life is the same as the secret to beginning the Christian life. We begin the Christian life by acknowledging the Lordship of Christ. “It is vital in this connection to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

From Hopelessness To Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 25, 2016

Jesus heals Jairus' daughter and the woman with the flow of blood.

Mark 5:21-43 “From Hopelessness to Hope” INTRODUCTION Mark continues to flesh out the central premise of his gospel, “The time is fulfilled. The kingdom is upon us. Repent (change your perspective) and believe (trust). Mark does this through two powerful healing stories. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Straw The Broke The Camel's Back Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016

By focussing on king Manasseh we realise that there comes a point when God says enough is enough, but that does not mean we are beyond God's grace.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 2 Kings 21:1-18 “The Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back” Picture Focus on the idea of comparing ourselves to others. We feel that others are close in God’s view. While we can feel like a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 21:1-18

Denomination: Baptist