Sermons on Holy Spirit In Believers:

Play To Win

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 5, 2010

Sermon preached at the funeral of a retired physician.

PLAY TO WIN Isaac Butterworth 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 13, 2009

Saul has now experienced what we would call an Extreme Makeover. This is the power of sincere repentance.

“Extreme Makeover” Acts: 9:1 9b-31 Saul has now experienced what you and I might term as an extreme makeover. You’ve seen that program I am sure ... in a recent episode they took a house that looked like this ... in very poor condition and literally in a matter of days they turned it into a house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Shank The Rat - Prison Break 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the third week of our "Prison Break" sermon series focusing on the central character of King David. It includes a timely appearance by Illinois’ ex-governer Rod Blagojavich. What do we want to do with "rats?"

“Prison Break 3 – Shank the Rat” (Wait about 20 seconds) JOSH: Has anyone seen Pastor Homan. He was supposed to be back by now with our special guest, but I guess he must be running late. (Holds hand to ear) Oh wait a second… I’m getting a report that our special guest is here and ready to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You A Debtor?

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 28, 2009

Success and failure is a part of life. When we face failure we tend to blame others for it. When successful, our tendency is to take credit for it. Whom do you give credit for the success in your life? As we come to the last Sunday of 2009 we are going to

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Are you a debtor? Introduction: Success and failure is a part of life. When we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twin Portraits Of Love

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 28, 2009

Love is a beautiful emotion but it is also a powerful devotion!

Introduction: Dr. Albert Palmer was the minister of Central Union Church of Honolulu, Hawaii. While serving there he oversaw a massive building project for their church. Just before its completion, the architect asked Palmer to provide him with an inscription to be placed high in the chancel above ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Impossible!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 31, 2009

What is impossible with men is possible with God! Start your first step into your miracle!

Introduction: Many Hollywood enthusiasts and aficionados watched the series of the movie, "Mission Impossible!" Count me one of them. I love the scenes where Tom Cruise would accomplish a seemingly impossible mission. Incredible feat! Those TV and movie series made millions, I believe. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chill Out And Breathe Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011

This message is from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

Busyness and productivity are values that seem to be held high in our culture. In fact, these values are looked on quite favorably in the church. We often live as though busyness is next to Godliness. Dr. J. Grant Howard describes our culture this way, “Some people can’t say no. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is The Potter - We Are The Clay

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011

"I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him." Become a new creation through Jesus C

One Sunday morning a Minister preached a very short sermon. He explained, “My dog got into my office and chewed up most of my sermon notes.” At the close of the service a visitor said to him, “If your dog ever has puppies, please let my Pastor have one of them.” This ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Loosening The Enemy’s Hold On Our Finances Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 18, 2011

WE can get the enemy out of our financial business of we choose to!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How would you like to have more money left at the end of the month instead of more month left at the end of your money? • Are you tired of feeling like you are just getting by? Are you tired of stressing over finances all the time? • How would you like to feel a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Truth

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 22, 2010

3 John verse 11 echoes the words of John throughout his writings. We are called by Jesus Christ to leave sin and follow the truth.

This morning our text is 3 John. Adam Clarke notes that we seldom hear 3 John quoted but in reproof of lordly tyrants, or prating troublesome fellows in the Church. He says that it has been the lot of both the minor prophets and the minor epistles to be generally neglected, because with many ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 7, 2010

This is an introductory lesson on Matthew’s gospel. It includes a lot of specific content analysis taken largely from Mark Allan Powell’s book, The Gospels. It closes with an appeal to realize the gift of God’s love in Jesus as Emanuel.

Introducing Matthew’s gospel! The first book of the New Testament. (Not the first N T book to be written, but the first to appear in our Bibles). Matthew tells us where Jesus came from, who were his ancestors, how God caused a virgin named Mary to conceive and bear this One who is the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Mark Vanburen on Jun 10, 2010

This sermon looks at Jobs loss and teaches that God is in control and Sovereign

To begin - Sing “It is well with my soul” then Play 99 balloons video http://www.ignitermedia.com/products/iv/singles/570/99-Balloons I wonder if after watching this video that we can still sing “It is well with my soul.” Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Rewarded By God For Your Giving Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 16, 2010

How to give in a way that will invite reward from God.

When It Comes To Giving, What Is The “Reward In Full” That We’re Hoping For? Either less private guilt or more public praise. - Let’s look at two of the biggest “rewards”: a. Less private guilt. - Sometime we give out of sense of guilt: the homeless man at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Legacy Of Hope Series

Contributed by Ryan Reed on Jul 8, 2010

Living a Legacy of Hope based on the life of Joseph.

Text: Gen. 37-50 Introduction: 1. My sister while she was here last week shared with me some stories she’d uncovered while visiting with some relatives. She is very much into genealogies and the history of our family. She told me of German ancestors that I didn’t know existed, of possible ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Origins #3: Dinosaurs In The Bible Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 28, 2010

If God made the dinosaurs with all other land animals and human beings on day six of creation, then are there dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible?

ORIGINS #3: DINOSAURS IN THE BIBLE (November 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) THE MYSTERY OF THE DINOSAURS: This morning on Discovery Channel there was a program: “Last Day of the Dinosaurs!” People – especially children – love dinosaurs. They have fascinated our generation! From ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-25

Denomination: *other