Sermons on Gifting:

Fakes Do Not Negate Reality!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Don't toss away diamonds because zircons exist.

Dear single men, please advise your fiancée that she will not be getting a diamond because there are so many fake stones that look like diamonds that you want no part of that mess and you are sure that such a logical woman as she is that she would not want to participate in such an endeavor. Ha! I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Prophet

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

John’s message was “Repent!” So was Jesus’. Here is the distinction between the two. John urged repentance because he thought judgment was at hand. Jesus urged repentance because salvation was at hand.

Matthew 11:2-6 The Last Prophet 2/8/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction What would it have been like to encounter Jesus in the flesh? To see him with your own eyes, hear his voice, witness his deeds, and listen to his teachings? What impact would he have had on you? Our new sermon series thinks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Morals

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 1, 2015

There are certain traits that should characterize a believer who serves the Lord. We are to obey him in doing good works, so others can see God’s love and kindness through us. We are to teach God’s word with passion and conviction.

If our lives ended today, how would those around us assess our contribution to our fellow man? Our example leaves an impression on others. With God’s help, it will be one of love, faith and purity of life. The book of Titus captures the pattern God gave for every believer and the direction ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7

Denomination: Anglican

Now Thank We All Our God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 19, 2016

Politics will not save us. Only the God whom we thank today can do that.

Thanksgiving 2016 “Now thank we all our God. . .who wondrous things has done. . .who from our mothers’ arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love.” Martin Rickart’s magnificent hymn of thanks, used by almost all Christians, is inspired by this text from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Can I Do More?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 5, 2015

No matter how much we feel that we do for Christ, the question is, "Can I Do More?"

The film Schindler's List chronicled the heroic efforts of a German industrialist named Oskar Schindler. Through his unselfish activities, over a thousand Jews on the trains to Auschwitz were saved. After Schindler found out what was happening at Auschwitz, he began a systematic effort to save as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Saved?

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 3, 2017

Have you ever been asked if you are saved? A Roman jailer asked “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30)

Everyone knows this is an important question-- How to be saved is the most important quest of any human life. This quest begins when a man or woman first realizes their true state before a holy God. The Apostle Paul and Silas had been carrying the Gospel to Europe. In Macedonia they went to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To The Prophetic

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

Understanding the prophetic anointing

Responding To The Prophetic Confirm the word If a word of prophecy is given, especially if it is a major life changing one, make sure it is confirmed. Such confirmation could be another prophecy, a Scripture, or something similar which clearly reflects the will of God for you. Make sure that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

Denomination: Charismatic

The Office Of The Pastor

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 15, 2013

The pastoral ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of the pa

The Office of the Pastor Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Understanding The Prophetic

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013

When men and women prophesy, the Spirit of God inspires their speech and causes His own words to come forth. The same is true in the church today. Men and women can utter words from the Lord as He inspires them to speak for the edification, exhortation, a

UNDERSTANDING THE PROPHETIC When men and women prophesy, the Spirit of God inspires their speech and causes His own words to come forth. The same is true in the church today. Men and women can utter words from the Lord as He inspires them to speak for the edification, exhortation, and comfort of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-11

Denomination: Charismatic

How Christ Grows His Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 18, 2018

Ephesians 4:7-14 shows us how Christ grows his church.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In this section of Scripture, the Apostle Paul has been teaching the church to maintain unity, to use their spiritual gifts, and to grow in spiritual maturity. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Not Over!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2017

Blowing it is often the prelude to flowing it in power of God.

Luke 5:8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. Peter had just seen Jesus do a miracle to bless him and the others. As far as he knew Jesus had tossed him to the curb after Peter had denies him. He had no idea that later he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Service

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 28, 2017

Sometimes our zeal for evangelism and for secular service is so great that we neglect the need for service within the Christian family.

Christian Service Illustration A young child was sitting in class listening to the teacher explain a government generated lesson on what service means. The teacher carefully explained that, from a public standpoint, service is an important and useful action, which is performed to meet a specific ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Refuge In Christ

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 9, 2018

True christians have seen their miserable condition and have fled for refuge in Christ.

SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 6:17-18 "Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have FLED FOR REFUGE to lay ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-18

The Grand Chasm

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 19, 2018

Jesus spoke of a chasm between heaven and hell in His parable of Lazarus and the Rich man. Was the chasm meant as just a parable or does it really exist?

The Grand Chasm Luke 16:19-31 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. The time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit – Who Or What? Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 10, 2014

Part 1 of 4 in an introductory series on the Holy Spirit, looking at who He is and how He works in our lives.

INTRODUCTION: We've heard about the Holy Spirit. He flickers in and out of the Old Testament like a ghost. In the New Testament, He's the one who gives ordinary men the power of God. He appears throughout the ages as a wind, smoke, fire, and even a dove, but who or what exactly is the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Christian Church