Sermons on Gods Power Through Jesus:

Don't Look Back

Contributed by Paul Fultz on Apr 10, 2008

Looking back freezes us in our past and keeps us from possessing our futures. Your past can deactivate you in the present and rob you of your future.

Don’t Look Back Introduction I. Don’t look... 1. In the early seventies a new fad broke across the nation. It really took off in sports arenas across the nation as the whole nation watched the unfolding of a new grass roots fanatic: The Streaker! 2. It was out of that movement that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Good Soil Bearts Fruit Part 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 15, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hands if you're a farmer or one who understands garden soil II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to bear fruits. IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:23: The seeds that fell on good

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hands if you're a farmer or one who understands garden soil II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to bear fruits. IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:23: The seeds that fell on good ground are the people who hear and understand the message. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faith Once For All Delivered

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2018

As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament?

Intro As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament? Purpose: Let’s see if Jude gives us some help. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The King Is Coming Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 13, 2021

As Paul continues to encourage and exhort the Thessalonian believers, he offers guidance regarding the Lord's return. His wise instruction reveals what to expect as we draw nearer to the Lord's coming.

The King is Coming 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-7 In our last study Paul dealt with the comfort and assurance of the rapture of the church that would include all of those who have been born again, living and dead alike. Now he turns his attention to the Day of the Lord. Apparently after Paul’s departure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Empty And Broken

Contributed by David Robb on Aug 7, 2008

...he who has been forgiven much, loves much! Only the broken are useful for His purposes.

Empty and Broken The road of my life is pocked with “empty and broken” moments, as I’m sure many of your lives have been. Growing up in a broken family afforded me ‘the opportunity to travel.” “See the world! …traveling back and forth between mom and dad, Chicago and Tulsa on a greyhound bus.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:4-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

He's Still Standing

Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Oct 28, 2004

Sermon preached @ Dr. A. J. Malone’s 39th anniversary banquet in Seguin, Texas October 2004.

Rev. Malone is still Standing Psalms 1 Introduction: this message was preached @ St. James Baptist Church, the 39th Pastor’s anniversary banquet in October 2004. There are a number of places, businesses, institutions that were opened and thriving in Seguin Texas when the St. James Baptist Church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What¡¦s Your Destination?

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

You must Choose Heaven or Hell or Christ or Satan

What¡¦s your Destination? Mt 25:46 = Mt 7:13-14 = Lk 13:23-24 Introduction Some time ago, a man was attempting to trace his family roots. In the process of his research he visited several cemetaries collecting information from the markers. At one place he came across a monument with the following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Abandonment Issues Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

This story places the Israelites’ emotional development pretty squarely in the adolescent stage, because they behaved just like a bunch of teenagers left too long with the keys to the wine cellar.

How many of you have children? Did you have any idea, while you were painting the nursery and picking out your first set of onesies, how much of your life would get taken over? Children take a huge amount of time and attention. And of course it gets worse when they start to crawl and then to walk ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

But That's My Colt

Contributed by Stephen Acheson on Feb 15, 2001

A challange to give our best to the Lord.

Introduction: When you think of all the things that you would be willing to give to Christ what items are not on your list. Luke 19:29-35 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them "Go to the village ahead of you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Go And Do

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 10, 2010

Rather than identify with the Samaritan, this sermon encourages individuals to identify with the Jew in the ditch.

Go And Do – Luke 10: 25 - 37 Intro: I’ve heard and preached many sermons on this parable. Most contrast the actions of the 3 travelers and hold up the behavior of the Samaritan as that which is to be emulated. But I want to talk about something else. I want us to look at this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Spirit Of Witness And Division Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2018

The Spirit empowers, but the Spirit also divides. Because the Holy Spirit causes us to change our lives, and to summon our family and friends to the Christian way of life, conflict often emerges in relationships.

Thursday of the 29th Week in Course 2018 The phrase, “fire that Our Lord came to cast down upon the earth” is reminiscent of an encounter Jesus had in his earthly life with James and John, sons of Zebedee. Some town had refused hospitality to Jesus and the disciples, so those two asked Jesus for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Catholic

Cast Your Burdens Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

We cannot properly intercede for others until we have cleared away the baggage of personal concerns, needs, and cares

Intercessory Prayer Training - lesson 5 Topic: Cast Your Burdens Step 5 – Cast Your Burdens Ps. 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord...He shall sustain you. Phil. 4:6 In everything...let your requests be made known unto God. I Pet.5:7 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Give Him A Stone.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 17, 2005

Ask and you shall receive?

Give Him a Stone. I was raised up in the rural parts of appalachia, some said that it would be noon before the sun would hit the ground. Raised by hard working parents, never tiring of working from dawn to dusk, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ruth Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010

In four short chapters we move from tragedy to triumph, from despair to joy, from emptiness to fullness. This book begins with famine and funerals, and concludes with a wedding and the joyful birth of a son.

The final chapter of this quiet drama takes place before the town gate of Bethlehem, where all important transactions were conducted. Here is where the matter of Ruth the foreigner would be settled. After the late-night rendezvous of chapter 3, Boaz goes right to work; he finds his kinsman and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

The Sins Of Favoritism

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

The church does not and should not have a caste system. The church is not a place of racism nor classism, yet why are we not growing?

The sins of Favoritism James 2:1-13 (Instruction: Come in dressed well) Jesus Christ is the Lord who left the glory of heaven and came to this corruptible world to save sinners like us. He humbled himself, laid aside His position in heaven, and became like us. He was born is dire ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ