Sermons on Giving Spirit:

A Mother's Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Mother's who pray and lead their children are invaluable.

A Mother’s Faith Hebrews 11:23-27 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment. 24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Immigration Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 16, 2008

This sermon examines how Jesus would vote on immigration.

Scripture Ethnic jokes exploit ethnic stereotypes. The format is usually where the butt of the joke is a person who belongs to an ethnic group singled out for abuse. So, for example, the English tell jokes about an Irishman, the Canadians about a Newfoundlander, the Americans about a Polish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Comfort Of Certainties

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 19, 2008

In spite of the uncertainties of our modern world, the child of God can be absolutely confident in, and certain of their relationship with Jesus Christ. This message explores those certainties.

The Comfort Of Certainties Text: 2 Tim.1: 12b; 3: 10-15 Intro: It almost goes without saying that we live in a world that is unstable and uncertain. Almost everything is in a constant state of turmoil and change. I guess uncertainty is just simply a part of life, and always will be, as long as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Here Is Love Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 28, 2009

What does it mean to wash the feet of others? It means humbling yourself - you get down where the need is – and you do something about it. In our culture the need is not to wash feet as it was in Bible times. But there are many, many practical needs all a

24 hours to live We’ve all heard the story about the man who received a phone call from his doctor. The doctor said, "I’ve got some bad news and some really bad news." The man said, "tell me the bad news." The doctor said, "The bad news is that I got your test results back and you have only 24 ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose In Suffering Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

Why? Isn’t that the question most of us ask when we experience suffering? Is there a purpose for suffering? If so, what is it? The answers to those questions are not easy to discover. And many times, when we find the answer, we don’t like what we find.

I’m sure that many of you were doing the same thing that I was doing on Thursday evening. We had finished with the evening session of the pastors conference and I was planning on going back to the room and doing some studying. My laptop had other plans. It crashed. So I turned on the TV to catch ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Close To The Lightning Strike

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2009

God will get our attention and force us to make choices, despite our desire to avoid decisions or our wish to be secular. When the lightning strikes it may be painful but it will be about grace.

You can most certainly expect God to attract your attention. I cannot tell you exactly how He will do it, but I do know that He will do it. He will attract your attention. Many of us face a spiritual issue called inattention. Distraction. Inattention. We are not paying attention to what God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Testimony The Prosecutor Cannot Shake

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2009

We need defining moments in which we must decide for ourselves who our god is. It may require a true friend to push us. But when such a life-decision is made, it will be rock-solid.

How well do you stand up under tough, aggressive questioning? If somebody gets in your face and will not let you go until they get the answers they want, how do you feel? What do you do? I can tell you what I do. I look for the back door. I look for a way out. I want to avoid the questions. I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With Negativity - Lessons Learned From Elijah Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 29, 2009

A change of attitude is what is needed to correct the messes associated with negativity.

TEXT: 1st Kings 18 - 19 TITLE: What to do with Negativity / Depression - Elijah SERIES: When Life Gets Messy TOPIC: Depression / Negativity OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 8, 2009 PROP.: INRODUCTION: Good morning! We are in the middle of a sermon series simply called - “When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listening To The Lord

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on May 29, 2008

Listening is important in communication. If you don’t hear what another person is saying you will not communicate with them. Hearing is not the same as listening and obeying. What are some of the ways we as Christians can learn to listen to,and obey t

A country boy went to visit a friend in New York City. It was about noon and they were downtown by Times Square in Manhattan. The streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, sirens were wailing and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. The country boy said, “I hear ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defeating Depression Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008

Defeating Depression part 2

Defeating Depression 2 Properly Care for your body Pray Honestly to God concerning your Pain Persist in hearing God’s Promises Put your history in the Past Put on a new Perspective Pour into a new Assignment Patiently Persevere Slide 1 We are finishing up our 2 part series on Defeating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Predictions And Prophesies

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 18, 2010

Do you know the difference between a prediction and a prophecy? If you don’t, my prayer is that you will before I finish this sermon.

PREDICTIONS AND PROPHECIES Text: Luke 2:1 – 20 Do you know the difference between a prediction and a prophecy? If you don’t, my prayer is that you will before I finish this sermon. We hear predictions every day. If you watched the news this morning, you probably heard a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your Neighbor?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

Living your life as a child of God has to do with loving God and loving neighbors in the name of God.

Today's question from the Word of God is: Who is your neighbor? I would have to guess that this Scripture is the second most known story that Jesus ever told ... the story of the Good Samaritan. READ vv. 25-29 A Good Question And A Good Answer That's a good question. People ask questions for all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Extravagant Love (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 26 verses 6 to 16 Ill: Two brothers were getting ready to boil some eggs and then to colour for Easter. • "I'll give you £1 if you let me break three of these eggs on your head," said the older one. • "Do you promise?" asked the younger brother. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16

Denomination: Brethren

Word Of Salvation: Thief On The Cross

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Word of Salvation: Thief on the Cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 23 verses 32-43. Ill: • When evangelist John Wesley (1703-1791) was returning home from a service one night, • He was robbed. • The thief must have been disappointed; • Because his victim had only a little money and some Christian literature. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Brethren

Cries From The Cross - Word Of Salvation: Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Cries From The Cross - Word of Salvation: (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 23 verses 32-43. In this new series of studies: • We are considering the seven statements of Jesus from the cross: • These statements are very important to us: • Not only because of the Person who spoke them; • But, also because of the place where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Brethren