Sermons on Good Intentions:

"these Bones Will Live: Embracing The Power Of The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 18, 2024

As we reflect on the passages from Acts 2 and Ezekiel 37, we are reminded of the miraculous work of the Spirit in bringing life to that which was once dead.

Title: "These Bones Will Live: Embracing the Power of the Holy Spirit" Introduction: Today we gather on this sacred day of Pentecost, a day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples with power and fervor, igniting the flames of faith in their hearts and empowering them to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Ezekiel 37:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Revelation (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In Part 1 of this Revelation series, discover three keys to unlocking its meaning: the setting, the style, and the symbolism.

Revelation (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/1/2017 Some of you may have been a little disappointed last Saturday (September 23) when the world didn’t come to an end. The conspiracy theorist, David Meade, a self-proclaimed "prophecy expert" and Catholic ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Hearing God's Voice/ Knowing His Will Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

During this series we will be tackling some of the fundamental doctrines/teachings concerning Christianity. These doctrines will help us to gain a greater understanding of God and who we are in Him.

Opener: Good morning everyone! We are just thrilled that you are here this morning. This morning we are continuing our sermon series on Back to the Basics. During this series we will be tackling some of the fundamental doctrines/teachings concerning Christianity. These doctrines will help us to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, Psalm 46:10, John 4:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Philadelphia - Laodiceans Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

A faithful church vs. A lukewarm church

Opener We are excited to be here this morning. We are making progress in our study of the seven churches that John addresses in the book of Revelation. In fact, we are concluding our study on these churches in Revelation. To date, we have looked at the church in Ephesus, who had forsaken their ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One God Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week seven: One God.

ONE GOD Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/18/2018 If you’re just joining us, we are coming to the end of our seven-week series on the ties that bind us together in Christian unity. As I’ve said every week throughout this series, Jesus passionately prayed that his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Fellowship

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

What did you do to Glorify God this past week?

A couple of weeks back we opened up the discussion of discipleship @ Cross Pointe Church. In that message, we looked @ how giving and fellowship are important keys in discipleship. I’d like us to take a closer look at fellowship, specifically Christian Fellowship and how it applies to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Do We Really Believe In The Resurrection Of Jesus?

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 30, 2024

You had just witnessed the brutal death of your personal companion and friend, then saw Him being carried off to be placed in His rocky tomb, and then comes the incredulous news from Mary Magdalene that Jesus’ body was no longer in the grave, would you have believed her?

The Question I have for you today is, do we really Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus? • Put yourselves in the shoes of the disciples for a moment. • You had just witnessed the brutal death of your personal companion and friend, you literally saw him draw His last agonising breath, then saw Him ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Leviticus 23:9-12, John 20:28-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Sermon # 23 - The Blessings Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 5, 2024

When disobedient Jonah repented and agreed to obey God, his life was spared to bless an entire city. The blessings of God on those who choose to be obedient to His word is beyond human understanding, and they also become a great blessing to many.

We read in Jonah 2:10, And the LORD spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah out upon the dry land. (ESV) When the fish obeyed If I were to rephrase the above mentioned verse this is how I would say it, ‘An obedient fish vomited a disobedient prophet out on the dry land’. Jonah disobeyed God, and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:10, Luke 11:28, Luke 5:4-7, Luke 1:30-31, John 9:1, John 9:32, Luke 1:37, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Luke 1:42, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Luke 1:47, Acts 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

What Is Truth On The Last Sunday Of The Church's Year The Feast Of Christ The King

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 23, 2024

As we come to the end of the Church's year, we are left to consider Who is Jesus Not just who was Jesus but who is Jesus Is the Resurrection real and if so how does it affect the way we live

What is Truth - Jn 18:33-38 Christ the King is the last Sunday of the season of pre-Advent and of the end of the church’s year. The Church’s year begins next week with the preparation for the birth of Jesus in Advent. And so the Feast of Christ the King - is the last Festival in the Church’s ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon # 29 - The Power Of Preaching The Word Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 27, 2024

Jonah preached and the people of Nineveh repented. Preaching the word of God should be taken seriously, should be based on the word of God. Here are some important aspects of preaching which when followed will certainly produce a bountiful harvest.

We read in Jonah 3:5, “The people of Nineveh believed God. They decided to stop eating for a time to think about their sins. They put on special clothes to show they were sorry. All the people in the city did this, from the most important to the least important.” (ERV) The people of Nineveh ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:4-5, Luke 24:27, Luke 24:32, Mark 7:7, Luke 6:2-3, Acts 17:22-23, Luke 3:10, John 6:28, Acts 2:37, John 16:8, Hebrews 9:27, Romans 10:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Greatness Through Worship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 30, 2024

Worship should be done in "Spirit and in Truth"... but what does that mean? How will I know when I've worshipped that way? And what difference would it make if didn't worship that way?

OPEN: A few years ago, Scott (our Family Minister) and I heard that a church building over by High School was for sale and Scott thought it would be a great place for a youth outreach program (Scott’s a genius at lining up grants for things like that). Obviously, we didn’t purchase it … but we did ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Names Of Jesus: Emmanuel - God With Us. Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 2, 2024

A message about how we can understand God by Him being "with us". Starts out with illustration about not being able to appreciate a song by just information but only by hearing it.

Some notes and thoughts on a Christmas Series about the names of Jesus. Philippians 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, (6) who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, (7) but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spirit Of Truth -- The Divine Lawyer On Our Behalf

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

The Spirit of Truth is the Lawyer God has appointed on our behalf representing His State -- the Kingdom of God.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced our lives into isolation. However, one blessing this isolation has brought me is having some spare time. Last week, I used some of this extra time to open a medium-sized box that had not been opened for many years. The box contains some of my personal belongings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A False Tongue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon explores the deeper meaning and application of the ninth commandment, urging us to live truthfully in reflection of God's grace and love.

Good morning, beloved family! Isn't it a great day to be in the house of the Lord? I'm excited to share with you today, as we gather in fellowship and faith, ready to grow closer to our Savior, Jesus Christ. We're going to chat about something that's as relevant today as it was thousands of years ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Topics: Truthfulness

My Addiction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Encourages believers to embrace strength and courage, understand their daily struggles, and journey towards glory, guided by God's Word and His presence.

Hey there, friends! We're gathered here today to break bread, share in fellowship, and get into the Word of God. Now, I know we all come from different walks of life, with our own unique struggles and triumphs. But there's one thing that binds us together, and that's our faith in our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-9

Topics: Meditation, God's Word