Sermons on Hes Alive:

A Dirty Altar

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 12, 2009

(Various objects on the altar). Our church altar is dirty with unresolved anger, put-downs, and prejudicial outreach. These things must be cleaned away before God accepts what we bring here.

Who says there’s nothing new under the sun? The pastor not accepting the offering! Lots of folks think that raising money is about all we ever do in church. Wish they could have seen that! But, you see, the problem is there isn’t any room up here on the altar. We have a dirty altar today. It’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Still Believe Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

We believe that God will do that which seems “impossible”. We believe that God will take each opportunity, each act of service, each expression of love to one another and use that for His glory and His Kingdom.

I Still Believe Sept 7, 2008 Zech 8:1-8 Intro: I think I used to be more of a dreamer. I was never a pure idealist, with a grand vision of the perfect future “if only…”, but I have been close. I remember studying Romans 6 and hearing the Holy Spirit loudly saying “YES! It IS possible for you ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's View Of Astrology

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Considerationn of the subject of Astrology is important not only due to its popularity but due to how much the Bible addresses it.

Today, we are going to discuss a topic that is amazingly popular in our modern society - Astrology. It is an important topic because of the large number of people who are involved in its practice and the serious attention which it is given in the Bible. Let’s first discuss the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Denominational Explosion Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

Following the reformation, the church fragmented into many denominations. This lesson examines the question of what makes a church a true, biblical church.

So far in our lessons, we have walked through church history and made some very significant stops along the way, examining some of the great creeds and confessions, councils and synods, and some of the great divisions within the church. Tonight, we are going to be examining the advent of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Balance...balance...balance...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 7, 2015

While there are several sublime qualities in our Saviour realization of which would evoke spontaneous worship, in this message I would like to focus on His singular genius in creating and maintaining oh-so-delicate balance in the natural as well as the spiritual realm.

Balance…Balance …Balance First things first. More than worshipping God for the blessings, which He pours into our lives, we need to learn to worship Him, just for what He is! Worshipping ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: *other

Thanksgiving-The Forgotten Holiday

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 19, 2018

It is just me or is the focus on Christmas happening earlier and earlier as the years go by? Years ago you didn't see anything Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now the attention on Christmas starts before Halloween. What we can do to give Thanksgiving the attention it deserves?

THANKSGIVING-THE FORGOTTEN HOLIDAY It is just me or is the focus on Christmas happening earlier and earlier as the years go by? Years ago you didn't see anything Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now the attention on Christmas starts before Halloween. And let's not forget Christmas in July; as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1, Proverbs 15:17, Deuteronomy 8:10-14, Psalm 100:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Una Nueva Bendicion Para El Año Nuevo

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Dec 30, 2019

Un año nuevo es un nuevo comienzo. Una nueva pagina en nuestra vida.

Isaías 43:18-19 “No os acordéis de las cosas pasadas ni haced memoria de las cosas antiguas. He aquí yo hago cosa nueva, pronto saldrá a la luz ¿No la conoceréis? Otra vez abriré camino en el desierto y ríos en la soledad” Int. Los años anteriores nos ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Devoted To Standing Firm

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2020

With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what.

Devoted to Standing Firm James 1:2-4 With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • It is so good to be back together today! • How many of you are enjoying the current situation we all find ourselves? • How many of you sit at home and eagerly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devoted To Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2020

With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what.

Devoted to Standing Firm James 1:2-4 With God’s help, we can be steadfast, staying the course no matter what. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • It is so good to be back together today! • How many of you are enjoying the current situation we all find ourselves? • How many of you sit at home and eagerly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confrontando Nuestra Fe Series

Contributed by Ruthie Velazquez-Paredes on Sep 22, 2020

La fe es un valor espiritual que acompaña nuestros ideales y da confianza para la realización de grandes empresas

CONFRONTANDO NUESTRA FE Habacuc 2:4 He aquí que aquel cuya alma no es recta, se enorgullece; más el justo por su fe vivirá. Introducción: Uno de los temas más comunes en el mundo cristiano es la definición de la FE. Esta palabra tan corta en la cual se basa todo ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Church Of God

This Is What My Peaceful Doves Have Taught Me – Will I Heed The Lessons? Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 29, 2022

Nature is a great teacher and the creation is full of meaning. In studying the behaviour of small doves, I have gained an insight into their habits and lives. There are lessons for Christians we can learn from them. This is Part 2 and develops those lessons.

THIS IS WHAT MY PEACEFUL DOVES HAVE TAUGHT ME – WILL I HEED THE LESSONS? PART 2 OF 2 This is PART 2 of the message on doves. The peaceful dove (zebra doves in the USA – exotic bird) is an Australian native. See PART 1 for the introduction to this story. We have been looking at Lessons we can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, Matthew 7:1-5, Matthew 25:35, James 1:9-10, James 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 12:21-25, James 4:1-3, Galatians 5:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

8 Questions To Ask Yourself In Regard To Worldview

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 15, 2022

Let us consider the basic aspects of a contemporary worldview.

Let us consider the basic aspects of a contemporary worldview. For this analysis we will consider eight questions carefully depicted by Professor James W. Sire in his work The Universe Next Door. There are other depictions of worldview that we might consider, but this form is direct and to the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Courage To Proclaim The Good News

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 30, 2020

In the following sermon we are going to examine Acts 4:1-22 and conclude that through the power of the Holy Spirit ordinary Christians are to have courage that they can overcome their Sanhedrin and effectively profess that salvation is only found in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Courage to Proclaim the Good News Acts 4:1-22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever wonder what keeps believers from obeying the Great Commission to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19-20)? For many Christians the mere thought of going outside of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Where God Lives

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2015

When we are in Christ and Christ is in us, God takes up residence within us.

Title: Where God Lives Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Thesis: When we are in Christ, God takes up residence within us. Introduction The United States of America has often been referred to as a “melting pot” where people from many different countries, races, and religions, all hoping to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man's Rebellion Against God's Commands

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 13, 2015

To show that GOD put or placed a cover (the LORD JESUS CHRIST) on all our rebellion so that it will be contained in the box of forgiveness, whenever we look at these sin that GOD has covered and redeemed us from, we die spiritually because we are reminded

I. EXORDIUM: Do you rebel against GOD? Yes. I'm a rebel at birth but GOD saved me. Romans 3:23 (Amplified Bible) Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory which God bestows and receives. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD put or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:16

Denomination: Pentecostal