Sermons on Holy Spirit In Believers:

Leaving The Land Of "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda"

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jul 14, 2008

We all have a past, but we don’t have to live there. The grace of God is bigger than our regrets!

We’ve all made mistakes and bad choices. We’ve done things we wished we could forget but somehow the memories of our past sins and temporary stupidity come back to haunt us and when that happens they turn into regrets; they become things we start to second guess: “What if I would have…” “Maybe I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 6, 2008

Abraham was a normal man with a unique situation. He messed up from time to time but God still used him. An encouragement to a sinful man like me!

ABRAHAM Hebrews 11:8-9 Genesis 12:1-13 INTRODUCTION 1. Abram, Abraham, is a man not unlike most other men 2. He was married, had a family, and many responsibilities a. Well, he had no kids of his own b. But he was keeping up his nephew Lot who proved to be a handful 3. Why did God call Abram to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Little Encouragement, Please!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 16, 2008

Encouragement is in short supply...the church is on short rations without it.

1Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

"Jesus Is The Mighty God”

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 13, 2008

To show how God gave us a hero

“Jesus is The Mighty God” We want to understand the power of God available through the Christ Child, who is the “Mighty God?” Isaiah 9:6 Who is your all-time hero? Who is it that you look up to because of their character or accomplishments? Some may immediately think of a family member; a sports ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Prisioner Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by David Hudson on Dec 13, 2008

This message describes what it means to be a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

A P R I S O N E R O F J E S U S C H R I S T Philemon 1 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, Philemon 1 9 Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic

Why Be An Usher

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Jul 24, 2008

What is the motivation to ministry of ushering.

“WHY BE AN USHER?” PSALMS 84:10 WE HAVE STOPPED BY THIS EVENING TO CELEBRATE WITH OUR FRIENDS AT _____________ IN THEIR ANNUAL USHER DAY PROGRAM. A TIME THAT IS SET ASIDE TO HONOR AND APPRECIATE THE DILIGENCE AND WORK THAT THOSE ON THE USHER STAFF HAVE GIVEN. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU TO ANSWER ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10, Psalm 84:10-12, 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Baptist

Good Things Guaranteed Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 31, 2008

There are many famous verses in the Bible, and this is one of them. We love to quote it. We love to claim it. We love to hold God accountable to it. But what does it mean?

Good Things Guaranteed Griffith Baptist Church – 8/3/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:28 Key verse: Romans 8:28 – And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. The Introduction There are many famous verses in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle Bread

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 23, 2008

Only Jesus can bring muiltpication, and He can do it today for you if you are a first fruit-giver!

Miracle Bread Text: Matthew 14: 15-21 15 When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.” 16 But Jesus said to them, “They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 5, 2009

A funeral message for a fallen soldier.

-Karen, family and friends, we gather today to remember the life of Donald, to celebrate his many accomplishments and mourn our loss. -Most of you knew him very well. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet him but I look forward to the day that I finally do. -As I sat down with Karen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Prince Caspian: Calling For Help, And The Unexpected Answer Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

God answers our calls, but not always in ways that are expected, and yet, they are wonderful beyond knowing.

Prince Caspian: Calling for help, and the unexpected answer Jeremiah 32:42-33:3 Faith is called faith because we have no proof. We believe in God and we accept His presence in our lives, not because we can say what He looks like and how tall He is, but because we rely on the evidence of our ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

God Plus Sense Equals Blessing Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 2, 2009

Sense is a virtue, but God plus sense is out of this world!

God Plus Sense Equals Blessing (Genesis 32:1-32) 1. It takes all kinds of people to make a world. 2. Some Boeing employees on the airfield decided to steal a life raft from one of the 747s. They were successful in getting it out of the plane and home. Shortly after they took it for a float on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Men, Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008

In the comparision of Adam and Christ, we see JESUS as our redeemer, overcoming in his death the destruction brought by Adam’s sin.

Sermon Notes January 13, 2008 Two Men, Two Destinies Romans 5:12-14 “Was it fair for God to condemn the whole world just for one man’s disobedience?” The SCOFFER objects that if there was such a God, he would not be worthy of worship. The SCEPTIC wonders how such conferred guilt can be fair The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where There Is Root There Will Be Fruit

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 23, 2008

Inspecting the fruit of others life. Looking for acceptance or denial of Christ by the fruits a person bears.

AWHERE THERE IS ROOT THERE WILL BE FRUIT@ 1 JOHN 3:4-10 INTRO: ILL: IF I WAS TO GO TO AN APPLE TREE AND SAY TO YOU THIS LOOKS LIKE AN ORANGE TREE TO ME AND I WANT AN ORANGE SO I AM GOING TO PLUCK AN ORANGE FROM THAT TREE, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO ME? YOU CAN’T GET AN ORANGE FROM AN APPLE TREE. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Principles To Build On Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 27, 2008

You are God’s building, and the new birth is your foundation, but what is being built on that foundation?

Series: Under Construction (1) Christianview Church July 30, 1995 Principles to Build On I Corinthians 3:9-10 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

The Five E's Of Church Growth

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

church growth

The Five E’s Of Church Growth Acts 2:40-47 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational