Sermons on Holy Spirit Nature:

Mana From Heaven -- Jesus Feeding The Five Thousand Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Jan 8, 2025

The four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John explain the many ways in which God provides us through the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand.

I recall a day at Trinity College Theological School when, during a Homiletics Class, a mature-aged feminist student preparing for ministry challenged me. She demanded that I account for the disciples counting only the men to the exclusion of women and children in the story of Jesus feeding the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17, Mark 6:30-44, Matthew 14:13-21, John 6:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Overflowing With Joy Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 30, 2025

If you want to bring overflowing joy to those who serve you, refresh them, reconcile yourself to them, repent, and remain true to them.

Donn Moomaw, a football player who became a pastor, was preaching at the Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. After the service, a lady came up to him and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her, but when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When You're Put In A Pit

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 8, 2025

A sermon to adults when you find yourself down in a pit.

Genesis 37:13-28 “When you’re Put into a Pit” 3/9/25 a.m. 28 years ago we had bought the property that we live on today, we had moved a Mobile Home in, and my mother-in-law was out walking in the woods behind the Mobile and ... she found a PIT. A DEEP PIT. Somewhere between 15 and 20 foot deep ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:13-28

Denomination: Baptist

What's Wrong With This Picture? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

God doesn’t have a call-in radio show but He has given us His Word. This morning we are going to tune into a little book called Habakkuk and listen in on a conversation between God and a very frustrated prophet.

What’s Wrong with This Picture? Habakkuk 1:1-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Chenoa 5-5-19 Caller, You’re on the Air What if you could talk to God? I know prayer is talking to God. But what if God had a call-in radio show. What would you ask Him if you had the chance? I put ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Of Whom The World Was Not Worthy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 18, 2023

John the Baptist

OF WHOM THE WORLD WAS NOT WORTHY (LK 7:18-35) I had a severe ministerial midlife crisis ten years into full-time ministry. I pondered the meaning, value and effectiveness of what I was doing. My esteem, confidence, and drive were at an all-time low. Church work was wearisome, people disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blessing Of Unity

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 27, 2021

Come together for worship and for war, and be satisfied, be special, and be successful for the glory of God!

Mike Atkinson tells the story of a man, who was stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific for years. One day a boat came sailing into view. The man frantically waved and got the skipper's attention. The boat landed on the beach, and the skipper got out to greet the stranded man. After a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Knowing God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Taken from the Sermon Central Series, and heavily edited, Pastor John teaches that Jesus is our destination and should be our focus for life

Knowing God Established Series- CCCAG 7-25-21 Scripture: John 17:1-3 Today we are starting a new series today called Established. In this series, we're going to learn how to be rooted and established in the love of God. If you haven’t been here for the last few weeks, we have spent some ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Wise Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

Part of a series on Matthew 24 & 25 - Because Jesus is returning, and we do not know when, how should we be living. "Be wise" is the focus of this message.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Wise - Matthew 24:43-51" We have been studying through Matthew 24,25 - with this overall theme . . . Because Jesus is returning and we don’t know when, how should we be living? I remember reading a story a few years ago about a man who was visiting South ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scarlet Cord

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 28, 2001

As we study Joshua we will see, that not only was there a scarlet cord in Jericho that brought deliverance form destruction, but that there was a scarlet cord in Jerusalem that has brought deliverance to all the world.

"THE SCARLET CORD" TEXT: JOSHUA 2; 6:22-25a INTRODUCTION They had been together now for nearly 7 days, not knowing what to expect or when to expect it. The fear and anticipation of what was about to happen, was almost unbearable and they all were getting a little irritated with each other, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 2, 2001

In John 14,we find three things that Jesus said that brought comfort to His disciples. These same things can bring comfort to you and I today.

"Let not your heart be troubled" John 14:1-6 One of the most dreaded diseases in the world today is what we call "heart trouble." Every day we hear of someone cut down by a heart attack. It is no repecter of person, for it effects all. The heart is a wonderful creation. It beat an average of 75 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Must Come Preaching

Contributed by Eric Wright on Jul 3, 2022

Jonah decided that he would rather quit the prophetic ministry than preach to such people.

Somebody’s Got To Come Preaching… Jonah 1:1-2 Now the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. Jonah 3:1-2 And the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual War Casualties Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 11, 2022

At the end of chapter 1, Paul returned to addressing the task at hand for Timothy. He must fight the good fight, for many had abandoned faith and a good conscience and had shipwrecked their faith.

A. The story is told about a shipwrecked sailor who had spent several years on a deserted island, completely alone. 1. Then one morning, he was thrilled to see a ship offshore and a smaller vessel coming towards him. 2. When the boat arrived on the beach, the officer in charge handed the marooned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Out Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Sep 8, 2020

We all stand for something and we all express our own views and opinions. As Christ followers we want to make sure we are standing out in the right way, in the right moment, and for the right reason.

Standing Out Series: The Book of Daniel Slide Introduction Today we are starting a brand-new message series on the book of Daniel. And what we are going to do in this series is look at some of the important point’s in the life of Daniel and some of his friends. We’re going to look at some of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reception For The King Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 29, 2001

How Jesus was received at his birth illustrates how people have responded to Christ throughout history--and how they respond today.

“Reception for the King” Matthew 2:1-11 Mililani Community Church December 22, 2000 Pastor Rick Bartosik INTRODUCTION: Every December, my wife Diane wears a little golden pin on her United Airlines uniform. It’s a beautiful pin depicting the three Wise Men following the star to Bethlehem. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Impact Of Sin (Lessons From Cain And Abel)

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 29, 2025

Many view this book with skepticism, claiming it’s an allegory or myth that’s been fabricated by the ancients to explain their existence and reason for being, but I believe this book to be a literal, historical record...

The Impact of Sin (Lessons from Cain and Abel) Ge 4:1-16 Our Sunday School lesson today takes us all the way back to the beginning of the Bible, the book of Genesis. It’s the name given to this first book because this first book speaks of the beginnings or origins of all things, which is what the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist