Sermons on Godly Devotion:

Hearing The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 1, 2003

How to identify when the Holy Spirit is speaking to you. Knowing the difference between the Holy Spirit and the flesh speaking.

Knowing the Voice of the Holy Spirit Rev. Sean Lester November 30, 2003 morning service Text: Galatians 5: 13-26 Introduction: A. Jesus Christ sets people free from having to perform religious acts in order to become righteous before God. 1. Many times in Scripture such acts are referred to as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Found Faithful Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

The first readers of the book of Hebrews were Jewish believers, in danger of deserting their faith and reverting to the old system of law. The author was challenging them to be faithful to their faith in Jesus Christ. That challenge is now given to us as

FOUND FAITHFUL Hebrews 10:19-25 The book of Hebrews teaches us about the supremacy of the Lord Jesus Christ as the only way to God. God spoke in the past many different times and in many different ways. God’s final revelation was through His Son, Jesus Christ. The gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Your Passion

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

A healthy church begins with a consuming passion for God.

Restoring Your Passion Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. P.S. A healthy church begins with a consuming passion for God. In my last message, I said that the real issue of church growth is not how fast or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

Results of Spiritual Growth

SPIRITUAL GROWTH Acts 12:24; 19:20 God created the first humans and He gave to them the command “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Genesis 1:28. Growth ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Master's Service

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Oct 9, 2007

27 Ordinary, Year C, Worldwide Communion A sermon to remind us not to question the job that God has called us to do.

Luke 17:3-17 & 2 Timothy 18-14 *** Children’s Sermon - play "Simon Says" and discuss what happens if you do something that Simon didn’t say to do. Are you "out" of the game forever? How is this like life in Christ? How is repentance and forgiveness like getting a second chance? *** So, until ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith To Put God First Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 12, 2009

God is not an overbearing master. He is our loving Father. Have faith to put him first in your life.

A new NHL season has started. What does that mean for you? That depends. Are you a die-hard fan or a fair-weather fan? I’m a fair-weather fan. I watched more games the year the Oilers made their Stanley Cup run than the other nine years I’ve been here put together. As a fair-weather fan I know I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Raising Of A Corpse Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 10, 2008

Tabitha had a reputation among the believers as being "full of good works." She helped people by using the talents she had to encourage others. Her death stunned the community, where she was adored for her sweet , giving spirit.

I. The Restoration Of A Cripple (32-35) A. A Paralyzed Man B. A Powerful Miracle The Raising Of A Corpse Acts 9:36-43 Tabitha, whose Greek name is Dorcas lived in Joppa, which was about fifty miles northwest of Jerusalem on the Mediterranean Sea. Joppa is the city where Jonah fled to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

Concealed Weapon

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 11, 2011

Exposition of Matthew 21 regarding temple cleansing

Text: Matt 21:12-17, Title: Concealed Weapon, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/10/11 1. Opening illustration: Tell about the Deut 28:63 thought 2. Background to passage: this is the final week of Jesus’ life. After having made a circuit up through Galilee, across the Jordan, down to Jericho, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009

The type of lives we live dictate the impact we have on the unchurched.

FOCAL POINT: A VIBRANT CHURCH ME: So, I am really not a fan of bland food. When I eat food, I want it to taste good. I want it to wake up my senses, I want to be like, yeah this is awesome. And there are just some foods that need to be seasoned so that they wake up your senses. You know, like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Live A Life Worthy Of The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show your true self-worth as a life lived worthy of the LORD

I. EXORDIUM: Is your life worthy of the LORD? What's your self-worth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show your true self-worth as a life lived worthy of the LORD IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:10 (Amplified Bible) That you may walk (live and conduct yourselves) in a manner ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Firm In The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show that the secret to standing firm in the faith is - FELLOWSHIP WITH THE BELIEVERS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you love the company of believers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the secret to standing firm in the faith is - FELLOWSHIP WITH THE BELIEVERS. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:1 (Amplified Bible) THEREFORE, MY brethren, whom I love and yearn to see, my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fix Your Mind On These

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To enumerate the things needed for your mind to fix on.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a mind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things needed for your mind to fix on. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:8 (Amplified Bible) For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gospel Comes To Us In Four Ways

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013

To enumerate the four ways the gospel came to us.

I. EXORDIUM: How did the gospel came to us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the four ways the gospel came to us. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:5 (Amplified Bible) For our [preaching of the] glad tidings (the Gospel) came to you not only in word, but also in [its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grabbing The Opportunuty

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 30, 2018

daily we meet opportunities -- but what can we do with it?

“How To Make The Most Out Of Your Opportunities” Colossians 4:2-6 David P Nolte We all have daily opportunities to be all we can be, to learn lessons of trust and obedience, to serve God and man faithfully. It may be some pain or suffering, or sorrow, or loss. It may be an encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Married With Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 20 in our exposition of Exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on the purpose of marriage.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7 Introduction It doesn’t take a great deal of research or study to realize that marriage in the world is in big trouble. Cohabitation has dramatically increased. People do not see a reason for getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance