Sermons on Holy Spirit In Believers:

Summer Disappointments

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 24, 2008

When we feel disappointment in life, we blame our own expectations, we blame those who love us, and ultimately we blame God. Repentance and acceptance of grace takes us away from self and toward contentment.

Those of you who attempt to grow gardens know that it takes infinite patience and infinite hope to be a gardener. It takes infinite patience because it can be a great deal of work and a lot of expense and much waiting to get any kind of results. Incidentally, I dispute the notion that you can ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Sower Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

God spreads his word among all kinds of people, many people will respond to his word with less than saving faith but some people do respond positively and we get the privilege of seeing them grow in faith and bear fruit.

By Rev Bill Stewart "Farmers call for HECS-style loan to see off drought" "Cost of carbon regime ’modest’ " "Man of the land supports laws of nature" "Recycled water ’will have bugs’ " All these headlines come from the front page of this Wednesday’s copy of The Australian newspaper ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Healing Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Sep 6, 2009

This is sermon 3 in this series on the Grace of God. It deals with how God heals our wounds by helping us think about the way HE looks at us.

Sermon for September 06, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermons on the Grace of God: Sermon # The Healing Grace of God: Scripture Ref: Psalm 147:3 ‘He heals the broken in heart & binds up their wounds.’ Introduction: I BEGAN PREACHING when I was 17 YEARS OLD. My NEXT BIRTHDAY I will be 57 YEARS OLD. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Passing The Torch Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 20, 2009

"How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

Introduction Part 3- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). How do we live the Christian life in the middle of situations that would cause others to buckle. How do we master our fears/respond properly to life? Review 1st week-Daniel living in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Charismatic

We Are His Hands

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

• We are Jesus ambassadors to others here on this earth. • We are His hands and his feet to be a blessing to all those we come in contact with. • It’s my hope as we get ready to go back out into the world • That we recognize that we are Jesus hand an

We Are His Hands Michael Jordan is considered by some to be the greatest athlete of all time. • He finished his star-studded career with an incredible performance. • Time was winding down on the NBA championship game. • The Chicago Bulls were down by one basket. • The ball was passed to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Failure And Rejection Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2009

How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taughty by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

Part 5- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). Review How do we master our fears/respond properly to life? I want us as a church to understand … who we are and the high calling on our lives. Jn 15:15-16 Many times we look at the giants in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Charismatic

When You Wind Up Over Your Head Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 5, 2009

What are we supposed to do when we get in deep, over our heads? The Word of God shows us.

Summer Psalms #14 - When You Wind Up Over Your Head Psalm 130:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 2, 2009 *When I was going to Georgia Tech, I took a swimming class that qualified us to be Red Cross lifeguards. To get an “A” in this class you had to pass three endurance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Vision Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008

Vision has always been at the heart of serving God and doing His will. So a God given vision has always been at the heart of doing the will of God. God’s vision takes us to new levels and challenges us to do new things we would not think to accomplish our

Unique Vision Daniel 9:22-23 God loves creativity and nowhere is that found more than in creation. Where I grew up in Kansas City, we have an average snowfall of 20 inches a year. One of the things you learn growing up there is that every snowflake is unique. No two snowflakes that have ever fallen ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

God's Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Throughout Scripture Christ is described in a great number of ways. Names for Him are given in both Old and New Testaments and are too numerous for me to mention this morning. But here in 2 Corinthians we see Him referred to as God’s indescribable gift.

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT 2 CORINTHIANS 9:15 Throughout Scripture Christ is described in a great number of ways. Names for Him are given in both Old and New Testaments and are too numerous for me to mention this morning. But here in 2 Corinthians we see Him referred to as God’s indescribable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

How To Burn On Without Burn Out

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This sermon addresses burnout in the ministry and how the Christian should maintain a balance of work, worship and rest.

If you brought your Bible with you I would like to invite you to turn with me to Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus gives us a very helpful perspective on life. "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing Patience Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 27, 2008

This sermon looks at three aspects of developing Patience. I. WHEN should I wait? II. WHY should I wait? III. HOW should I wait?

Developing Patience As many of you know – I am in the Army Reserve. There is a saying in the Army that has been around as long as I have been in the Army and I’m sure it was there long before I arrived. The saying is: Hurry up and WAIT! It seems there is a lot of waiting in the Army – but you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12, Philippians 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 10 of "Being the Church," focusing on the reality of conflict and how the Bible instructs on dealing with it in a Christ-like manner.

Being the Church God’s Conflict Resolution Scripture: Acts 15:36-41 Icebreaker: Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Church Of God

What To Pack In Your Travel Bag

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2009

Service recognizing students as they leave for school: Pack in your travel bags warmth for others, but no destructive attitudes; and pack gifts to share but no self-destructive feelings.

Everyone say with me the key verse, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Getting ready is the biggest part of taking a trip. It takes almost as long to get ready to leave home as it does to take the trip itself. Around our house, when we’re getting ready to go away, we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

When All Else Fails, Read The Instructions

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2009

The Bible gives us understanding of human life and relationships, it equips us for effectiveness, and it is the standard by which a church becomes great.

Why do we prefer to stumble along and do a job halfway, when, with just a little effort, we could do it well? Why is it that we will take a stab at something we don’t know how to do, .we will fool with it, we will mess with it, but, if it takes some study to learn to do it right, we’re not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Shallow Waters Behind And Going Out Into The Deep

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jan 11, 2009

Sometimes you must leave the shallow waters behind and go out into the deep to recieve the blessing that God has in store for you.

St. Luke:5:1-11 Topic: Leaving the shallow waters behind, and launching out into the deep As we embark into the new year of 2009, we must learn to leave the shallow waters behind. That is, we must learn to leave the shallow waters of our past, and be willing to launch out into the deep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist