Sermons on Gift Of The Holy Spirit:

Lesson Of The Garbage Truck!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 15, 2018

Paul mentions some negative things that are going on in his life - unpleasant circumstances, unreasonable people, & his uncertain future. But Paul shows that God was able to use those negative things in a very positive way.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 4:8; Philippians 1:12-23 ILL. Someone wrote, "One day I got into a taxi & we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when a car ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Philippians 1:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money! Money! Money! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2018

As we look at how to be a better steward with our possessions, we need to manage our money

Money! Money! Money! November 4, 2018 In 1991, James Peterson and Peter Kim co-authored a book entitled The Day America Told The Truth. The book was the result of surveys that were given to 2,000 people who were asked to answer a number of moral and ethical questions in complete honesty — with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:4-11, 1 Timothy 6:10, Proverbs 3:9-10, Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 21:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Erasing Chalk Lines!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 6, 2018

If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way most people in the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian. What did Jesus say?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Matthew 18:15-35; Psalm 27:1 A. I believe that most of us, at one time or another, have had someone that we have fallen out with. There have been times when we have been so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35, Psalm 27:1, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph-The Waiting Room Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Nov 20, 2017

The wait for God is worth it.

Title: Joseph-The Waiting Room Date: 11/26/17 Place: BLCC Text: Genesis 39-41 CT: The wait for God is worth it. Dan McConchie, vice president of government affairs at Americans United for Life, was riding his motorcycle through a suburban intersection when a car came into his lane and pushed ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Sensing God - Touch Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 15, 2018

This message is part of a series on understanding God through our senses. The focus is the transforming touch of Jesus who is willing to identify with us in our sinfulness. The touch of Jesus we can use to bring transformation to the world.

How many of you remember the first time that you held hands with a significant other person in your life. Maybe it was your first girlfriend - the girl at school who was going out with Jeff all week, but dumped him on Friday morning. By lunch time on Friday you’re sitting her and your hands touch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready To Go Home?

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Mar 22, 2016

This is the message of repentance and restoration. God is ready to forgive us and restores the broken fellowship.

Are you ready to go home? Luke 15:11-25 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Woe To The World Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 31, 2016

Chapter 9 of the Book of Revelations begins the Woe's as God sounds out his fifth and six trumpet judgments. We'll examine the 200 million man army and the demonic locusts.

The Book of Revelation “Woe to the World” Revelation 9 Last week we looked at the first four trumpet judgments against heaven and earth. They resulted in a third of the vegetation, sea life, fresh water, and light being destroyed and diminished. Literally a third of the earth’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Foursquare

Mm Mm Good

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Apr 7, 2016

In Psalm 34, David is so grateful for God’s goodness that he invokes others to join him in witnessing and tasting God’s abundant love. He said, "Oh taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.”

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.” (Psalm 34:8) This morning our message is “Mm Mm Good.” If you grew up in my generation you probably can remember a Campbell Soup commerical on television and the characters after eating a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Baptist

“take Him To His Mother.”

Contributed by John Gaston on May 10, 2016

This is the story of a mother who couldn’t have a child, then had a miracle birth, followed by the child’s death, and a mother’s grim determination to hold onto God until God should bring her child through. She got in the vortex of the supernatural.

“TAKE HIM TO HIS MOTHER” 2 Kgs. 4:8-37 INTRODUCTION A. MOTHER HUMOR: What Mom’s Say 1. “Keep making that face and it’s going to freeze that way,” Moms used to say to kids. I knew times had changed when I heard one Mom warn her scowling daughter, “Keep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tongue Tamers

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 20, 2012

The tongue is a powerful tool. However, as someone once said, "When it is good there is nothing better but when it is bad there is nothing worse." It's that last part that moves us to understand the importance of taming the tongue.

TONGUE TAMERS James 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: In northern New Mexico, at around 5 AM on July 16, 1945, the still dark early morning sky became as bright as the noonday sun. In that one blinding flash, the Atomic Age had begun. The atomic fireball shot upwards at 360 feet per second. The characteristic ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pass, Shoot, Score Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 26, 2012

A great basketball player knows where the goal is at and continually practices until his body instinctively know how to put the basket through the hoop. Knowing where the goal is important in any sport... and it’s important in Christianity as well.

OPEN: We opened with a youtube video that highlighted the basketball career of Bill Bradley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_BJg4rhFNs (24 second begin… 3:25 end) In 1964, Bill Bradley was captain of the Olympic Basketball team that won gold at Tokyo. In 1965, his senior year at Princeton he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day The Cheering Stopped Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 31, 2012

A palm Sunday sermon remonding us the necessity of approaching God on His terms, in His way and on His time.

THE DAY THE CHEERING STOPPED Mark 11:1-11 Palm Sunday Introduction: How many of you have been "April Fooled" already today? There have been some memorable April Fools pranks pulled over the years. Here are a few of the all time favorites. In 2005, the media reported that NASA had discovered water ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crossing The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 10, 2012

An Easter Sunday sermon

Recently I came across a collection of the best last lines of books ever written: “Tomorrow, I’ll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day.” –Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind (1936) But I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Today, His First Coming And His Second Coming

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 14, 2014

To show that we need to learn and experience the LORD while it is called Today, and we will be included in His Second Coming to reign and rule with Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing in your knowledge of the LORD today? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to learn and experience the LORD while it is called Today, and we will be included in His Second Coming to reign and rule with Him. IV. TEXT: Hosea 6:3 ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repentance Demanded Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2014

Jesus here teaches us the urgency of repentance. Death is the common denominator for everyone. Only repentance can bring life to people.

LUKE 13:1--9 [PARABLES IN LUKE] REPENTANCE DEMANDED [Deuteronomy 13:12-18 / Isaiah 1:15-19] A mixture of thoughts and emotions swept over me when I heard that a plane had crashed near Pittsburgh, killing everyone aboard. I felt numb. So many people were suddenly ushered into eternity. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist