Sermons on Giving Spirit:

Did You Find A True Wife?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014

To show that only the LORD can grant us a good, true wife and the LORD will secure the wife for the husband.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a true wife? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD can grant us a good, true wife and the LORD will secure the wife for the husband. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 18:22 (Amplified Bible) 18:22 He who finds a [true] wife finds a good thing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marks Of Godly Sorrow Pt 2

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

Three more marks of a truly repentant person 1.Longing to see others do right 2.Zeal to see God glorified 3.Vengeance – desire to see the guilty punished

Part 2: Marks of Godly Sorrow 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 8 For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it (though I did regret it, for I see that I grieved you with that letter, though only briefly). 9 Now I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Commitment? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015

Zeal is great when it is directed by God. It can be very destructive when it is not.

Where is your commitment? Let me begin with three illustrations. (Slide of picture of Howard Hughes in his youth) All he ever really wanted in life was more. He wanted more money, so he parlayed inherited wealth into a billion-dollar pile of assets. He wanted more fame, so he broke into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Gardener

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 26, 2015

Proper 11 (A). Christ is patient and merciful to all. We are reassured of His victory over evil, now and in the world to come.

“The Good Gardener” 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. Here it is, mid-July. The flowers, the crops, the vegetables, all are growing. But in the flower beds and the fields, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Never Too Young, Never Too Old Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 31, 2015

Ancient coffin dodgers Anna and Simeon hold up a tiny baby for all to see. We write two of them off as too old, and the other as too young, but God sees things differently

I met Tinky Robertson back in 2012 when I was out in South Africa. She is ordinary not particularly important white South African woman who now works as a book keeper for the Diocese of Zululand. But back in 1994, just after the first free multiracial elections she lived in Pretoria. Tinky was out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38, Malachi 3:1-5, 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Don't Lose Sight Of Him Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 1, 2015

Keep our focus right. Keep our faith strong. God is enough for you.

Israel is about to do something they have never done before – cross the Jordan and move into Canaan. • They are moving onto uncharted path. They have never been this way before (3:4), Joshua said it right. • His instruction is: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Silver And Gold Have I Much- But What Good Does It Do Me? Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 23, 2011

God's bleak message of certain judgment continues as Ezekiel describes the basis for judgement, the certainty of judgment, and the completeness of this judgment. A bleak, doom and gloom text reminds us of the holiness of God.

Ezekiel’s proclamation from the Lord in chapter 7 is one of the strongest prophetic messages ever offered. It is a message of sure and certain judgment that is no longer something that is coming—but something that has arrived. This message is something of a summary of the message of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Via Dolorosa Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 13, 2011

On His way to the cross Jesus ministers to the weeping women and then ON the cross He seeks the forgiveness of those who placed Him there. A true reflection of God’s love for humanity.

The Via Delarosa – READ THE PASSAGE [v.26-38] Since His arrest in the garden Jesus had not slept, and had been questioned on 4 separate occasions, none of which revealed any wrongdoing. Jesus had be treated roughly and beaten severely by the Temple guard and we know from Mark’s Gospel account [Mark ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday, The King Still Brings Salvation! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 15, 2011

Zechariah's prophetic message of the coming king, is still as important today as it was at the time of the triumpant entry entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, do we allow him entry into our lives?

Today is Palm Sunday a day when in the Christian church we celebrate the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, the coming of the King into that city that caused him so much concern, the city of his ancestor King David, we see the fulfilment of prophecy we see him riding on the animal of choice of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Wounds Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2011

Christ’s reprehensible suffering is prophesied in the Old Testament. Bruised, Wounded, Smitten! Have you ever stopped to consider the wounds He received in His substitutionary death for you and me.

The Wounds of Christ Isaiah 53:5 Within a few days from the Triumphal Entry, the exaltation of Christ by the crowds would quickly give way to untold suffering and the angry shouts of a mob saying “Crucify Him!” Christ’s reprehensible suffering is prophesied in the Old Testament. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Reveals Mercy In Miracles

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

EPIPHANY 4 - Jesus shows mankind mercy by means of miracles in many ways and for various reasons. Jesus shows mercy for all the unclean. Jesus shows mercy in his mighty word to strengthen faith.

JESUS REVEALS MERCY IN MIRACLES (Outline) January 30, 2011 - Epiphany 4 - MATTHEW 8:1-13 INTRO: Scripture records a few of the many miracles that Jesus did in the world. The miracles of Jesus show to mankind his power. For believers, Jesus miracles strengthen faith. John writes in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

On The Third Day: Another Earth Shaking,

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Apr 24, 2011

A sermon on the resurrection for Easter sunday from the gospel of Matthew

Matthews 28: 1-15 On the third day: another earth shaking, life-giving, heart changing moment. After Jesus died on the cross, The very religious, Pharisees and Priests Were determined That when it came to Jesus, death should have The last word. They didn’t want to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Is The Victorious, Resurrected Lord Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 26, 2011

Because Jesus is the victorious, resurrected Lord, we can experience hope, joy and peace in our lives today!

VISITATION #15 – JESUS IS THE VICTORIOUS, RESURRECTED LORD (April 2011 –Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: How important is the resurrection of Jesus Christ? • “And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: *other

Amos - 9 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

God is not seeker sensitive!

Dakota Community Church June 20, 2010 Amos 9 1. God’s warning – locusts, fire, a plumb line & ripe fruit 2. Mercy triumphs over judgment 3. Human opposition to God as judge and to His messengers of judgment Amos 7:10-17 10 Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent a message to Jeroboam king of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Mennonite

"Jonah, Chapter One: A Story Of Rebellion" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 16, 2010

In chapter one of the book of Jonah, we learn some important lessons about rebellion against God.

The story of Jonah and the whale is one with which most of us have been familiar since we were children. But it should not be thought of as a story only for children. This little book contains some very important lessons for adults as well. Each chapter teaches an important lesson. In chapter ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist