Sermons on Gift Of The Holy Spirit:

Living With Hope

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Today we focus on hope. Advent is all about hope. But hope isn’t something we can manufacture. We can’t just try to be more hopeful. Hope doesn’t come with the power of positive thinking. Hope is based on who Christ is and His promises to us!

Living with Hope Intro: Advent is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming of Christ, the time before celebrating the “joy to the world” that God’s incarnation becomes. In advance of a celebratory Christmas season that follows Advent, it is good for us to take time to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Sensitive?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 17, 2014

What if she had given up because of these insensitive people in her life? Do not let the insensitive in your life, stop you from praying for what you need and from getting what you need!

Elkanah had two wives Hannah and Peninnah Verse 6-7-And her rival also provoked her severely, to make her miserable, because the Lord had closed her womb. So it was, year by year, when she went up to the house of the Lord, that she provoked her; therefore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Don't Worry What Anyone Thinks Of You" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 20, 2014

We rely to much on what others think that what God thinks. Please Lord take the 2 x 4 out of our own eye!!!!

The Ultimate Decision August 20, 2014 I was reading the story of Zacchaeus this morning and I could not get the nursery rhyme out of my mind. Many Sunday School children sing a song about this man. Zacchaeus was a wee little man A wee little man was he…… Maybe that is where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Eli's Sign

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015

Eli's Sign is a real life experience of a 3 year old and his influence on his family that illustrates GOD'S love for us. Out of the mouth of babes...comes profound insight. Perhaps that is why GOD says we need to come to HIM as children.

2014.11.25_Eli’s Sign William Akehurst, HSWC Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keepers, Weepers, Losers, Finders

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015

Proper 17 (A) We are lost in sin and lost in ourselves. But Christ has redeemed the world. Therfore, those who lose their old selves shall find themselves in Christ, who is Life indeed.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Keepers, Weepers, Losers, Finders” Jesus tells us that to be His disciples, we must deny ourselves, and take up our cross. Now, whatever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Two Keys To A Life Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 9, 2015

Did you know that there are two essential keys to a life of godliness? You don’t have to rely on the local church or your preacher for either one of these. If you are a believer, they are both available to you any time.

The Two Keys to a Life of Godliness 1 Timothy 4:5-9 Introduction: 1. I have met several people through the years that have claimed 1 Timothy 4:8 as their life verse (at least the first part of the verse: “For bodily exercise profiteth little…”). • Of course, this phrase ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:5-9

Denomination: Bible Church

Battle Stations!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2015

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Battle Stations Philippians 1:27-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattleStations.html vv. 1-11 Sons enjoying the fellowship of the gospel. vv. 12-26 Servants sharing in the furtherance of the gospel. vv. 27-30 Soldiers defending the faith of the gospel. One major criticism of our movement ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When Our Faith And Culture Collide

Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013

We do not need to look for a fight or desire to fight and many Christians do. At the same time, we do not need to be cowardly about our faith.

James Emery White, a Pastor and former college President, is also the author of many books of which one is, “The Church in an Age of Crisis.” In this book, he writes about how America is a post-Christian nation. He paints a picture of our nation, its mindset and culture, in which the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37, Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Blessings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show that GOD's blessings will not grow cold or He will not be relaxed in giving us His blessings.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's blessings? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Blessings III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's blessings will not grow cold or He will not be relaxed in giving us His blessings. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 2:7 (Amplified Bible) For the Lord your God has blessed you in all the work ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In Purity, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 10, 2013

The old nature is not eradicated...rather, a new power/new man comes to live inside as well, and the old man fights with him.

Walk in Purity, pt. 2 Ephesians 4:21-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130710.mp3 Put off, put on, and put away. Put off the grave clothes, put on the grace clothes, and put away things that don't belong. In John 11, Lazarus had been dead for 4 days when Jesus finally arrived and raised him from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Shining As Lights In A Darkened World Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 14, 2013

The church, the body of Christ, must shine the light of Christ in a wicked world. How can we accomplish this?

Shining As Lights In A Darkened World Philippians 2:12-16 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Illustration: Your loved one is very sick and in desperate need of medicine from the drug store. You are sent to get it and bring it back home. When you enter the store, do you look over the sale ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Denomination: Bible Church

Do Not Recycle

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2013

The Hebrews developed a detrimental cycle in Judges of Rebellion; Repression; Repentance; Restoration. This cycle was caused because parents did not teach their children and settled for "substandard standards."

1. What do you think of when you hear the word, "Judge"? a. Laugh-In -- "Here Comes the Judge" b. Judge Judy c. A person passing judgment -- critical spirit (remember we are told not to judge/condemn -- not our job) 2. Time Line 3. Judges in bible times were warrior leaders among the tribes/nation ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter 2011, Part 3

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 17, 2011

What is the price of a human being? Do we fully comprehend the cost that Jesus paid when suffering for our sins? We must; else His death is empty and without meaning.

Easter, Part 3 Matthew 27:22-31 Introduction - This morning we continue our 5 week mini-series on the Easter season - Over the past two weeks we’ve discussed the triumphant entry -- Understanding the response of a crowd who needed a Savior - And we’ve also covered the Lord’s Supper, final team ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday - Christ’s Words From The Cross

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 22, 2011

On this Good Friday, we are going to meditate upon Christ’s Words from the Cross, with the prayer that they will reveal to us something of the amazing grace of our Lord Jesus.

GOOD FRIDAY - CHRIST’S WORDS FROM THE CROSS Note: This Good Friday, we had a special combined worship service with us (Beausejour Community Church), St. Ouen’s Country Church, and Elim Baptist Church. Pastor Jeff (Elim) and I taught on Christ’s Words from the Cross, and Pastor Darrell (St. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-44

Denomination: *other

It’s Dark, What Shall You Do?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010

So, the question is raised in vs 22, “What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said to him, “Let Him be crucified!” Crucifying the anointing! I wonder how many times we have crucified the anointing by doing our own thing?

It’s Dark, What Shall You Do? Matthew 27:21-22 (Show Slides of the Passion of the Christ while preaching) 21 The governor answered and said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Barabbas!” 22 Pilate said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal