Sermons on Gift Of The Holy Spirit:

Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 25, 2017

Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. We sometimes base our opinion of someone on the way they look. This is risky, because a person’s appearance has nothing to do with their character.

I buried a friend of mine twelve years ago this June (6/4/09); it was a funeral unlike any I’d ever attended. My friend was a biker. He rode a big loud Harley Davidson motorcycle, wore leathers, a bandana on his head, and had a beard that covered his entire chest. His arms were covered with ...read more

Denomination: Other

Fertilizers Of The Heart

Contributed by John Ong on Jul 7, 2015

How do you want to grow? Do you want a fruitful or an inconsistent life? What kind of soil is your heart?

How do you want to grow? Do you want a fruitful or an inconsistent life? What kind of soil is your heart? Browsing through the Bible, “The Parable of the Sower” could be found in Mark 4: 2-9, Luke 8: 4-8, Mark 4: 13-20, Matthew 13: 18-23 and Matthew 13: 3-9. It is all about a sower who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Dead Men Lives Again

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Feb 10, 2022

How many of you would like to see a great spiritual awakening in our country?

When the Dead Live Again (John 11: 33-45) John 11:33–45 (NASB95) 33When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and was troubled, 34and said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.” 35Jesus wept. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-45

Joshua A Successful Leader Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2022

Many spiritual programs, activities, and events are not fruitful, not successful, and never yield the targeted result, not because of lack of money and personnel but lack of sincere prayer warriors. We get people to stand on the frontline but not on the kneeling.

Theme: You will be Successful Text: Joshua 1:1-9 Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. Introduction: Joshua was known as the soldier of the Lord and a successor of Moses. According to the Dictionary of the Bible: “Four theological themes appear in the descriptions of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Fatigue Has Come

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020

What happens when we are wore out?

Sermon: Fatigue has come. - Fear, This has been the word that has gripped our world since the beginning of this year. - Now Fear has boiled over to fatigue. Q- How many of you are tired of masks, hand sanitizers, fear of going out, & simply making one wrong move & touch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Point Towards Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 14, 2020

Prophesies in Isaiah 61 look forward to Jesus, John talks about him indirectly. We should always be pointing at Jesus

When does Christmas start? ======================= When does Christmas start? Is it when the first adverts appear on TV? Immediately after bonfire night? The start of Advent? The 1st of December? For us Christmas starts in June, because that’s usually when our main holiday is, and we’re looking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28

Denomination: Anglican

Reflecting On Time

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 28, 2021

This is a message used for the end of the School year, but would also be appropriate for New Year's

REFLECTING ON TIME [This message has developed around thoughts in an outline by: J. R. Thomson Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ June 27, 2021 INTRODUCTION: 1) Throughout life there are times and events that cause us to take note of the passing of time. A) We do this on our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Philippians 3:12-14, Proverbs 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bear One Another's Burdens Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 29, 2021

It seems natural that God’s intention for the church is that we become a community where we bear one another’s burdens.

- Building Up One Another - Bear One Another’s Burdens Galatians 6:1-2 Introduction M. Scott Peck begins his book The Road Less Traveled with a three word sentence that is packed with simple, yet profound truth…it reads, “Life is difficult.” Life is filled with burdens. Galatians 6:2 “Bear one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 31, 2021

"Good news" is not a naturally-occurring phenomenon in our fallen world, and our flesh is given to mistrust or take it seriously--especially news "too good to be true." The regular reaction to the Gospel is no different.

I. Intro: “The Good News Paper Gets Bad News” - St. Petersburg Times, Apr 5, 1972? The Good News Paper is going out of business after 16 months of fighting ‘doom and gloom’ because the publication cannot pay its bills.? “We have simply run out of time and money,” publisher Bill Bailey said Monday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Reasons For Desiring To See Jesus Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 8, 2022

Persons desiring to see the Christ were not only at the time of his birth. At and near his death many sought to see Jesus. As we see those around his death, let us examine why they desired to see The Christ.

REASONS FOR DESIRING TO SEE JESUS A few weeks ago, we had a lesson concerning the desire to see The Christ at the time of his birth. Today, let us examine reasons some desired to see The Christ, Jesus, just before the time of his death. Many desired to see him at the feast of Unleavened Bread ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-57, Matthew 26:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 27, 2021

Envy is a sin and a curse, one more form of unbelief that denies God’s goodness. Its answer is found in learning the secret of contentment: our complete dependence and trust in God’s amazing love.

The Secret of Contentment A mother and her young son were out one day for a walk when the weather suddenly turned dangerous. A tornado funnel formed overhead and came right towards them. Seeing this, they took shelter at the base of a tree and clung to its trunk. But although the mother was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

A Moving Experience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

It is the Lord's Supper, and no king, dignitary, or millionaire has ever had a supper so vast. This very night millions will meet at His table in remembrance of Him. It is the longest table on earth, for it goes around the world. There is nothing like it in all the world.

A beautiful temple was erected in ancient Greece. It was a masterpiece of architecture. When it was completed there was a vacant niche high up on the front for a sculptured work of art. The statue was to be selected by competition. On the appointed day there were two competitors for the place of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

"the Resurrection Makes The Difference"

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 1, 2021

This is a message for Resurrection Sunday looking at the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as the basis of our hope.

“THERE IS LIFE; DEATH HAS BEEN DEFEATED” (Version two of this message preached at Greenmount and O’Leary April 16, 2017)) 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4, 14-20 (Previously named: The Resurrection Makes the Difference (Version One -- Dorn Ridge Church of Christ, April 24, 2011) Video Link: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership In The Early Church Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

By necessity, any group of people who hope to attain certain goals has to have leaders. Organization is an essential component in the body of Christ, just as it is in the existence of any living organism.

By necessity, any group of people who hope to attain certain goals has to have leaders. Organization is an essential component in the body of Christ, just as it is in the existence of any living organism. If there is one thing that the universe compels us to believe about its Creator, it is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

A Biblical Answer To The Pandemic Of Racism - Our New Identity In Christ

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 29, 2021

We need a biblical vaccine! Somehow in the body of Christ, there seems to be little difference between our attitude towards race as those who do not yet know the Lord. Have ever took a close look at how race relations were dealt with in the Scriptures?

Ga 2:11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. 13 And the other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Methodist