Sermons on Holy Spirit Nature:

A Rejoicing Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 20, 2011

In this lesson, we learn that having a rejoicing heart comes from learning to rejoice over our salvation and the salvation of others. We should rejoice that our name is written in heaven!

A. How many of you like surprise parties? 1. Here’s a funny cartoon about a surprise party gone wrong. 2. Ed’s co-workers surprised him on his birthday. 3. “Well one thing’s for sure…He was definitely surprised.” B. Max Lucado tells an interesting story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You See What I See?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 26, 2011

A take-off on the famous Christmas song by the same title, various Christmas themes are examined by visualizing 1) a MOTHER; 2) a MANGER; 3) a MERCHANT; 4) a MYSTERY; 5) a MISSION (to save sinners).

Do You See What I See? Chuck Sligh December 13, 2020 A 3-slide PowerPoint presentation of this short message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 1 INTRODUCTION Each of us sees different things when we think of Christmas. • Mention ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Refreshment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Onesiphorus did a great service to the church by serving Paul.

2 Timothy 1:16-18 KJV The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: [17] But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. [18] The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Give My Time Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 15, 2012

Resolutions that will change the way that you live.

Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 3 I Will Give My Time Ephesians 5:14-16 Scripture Reading A LIFE OF RESOLUTIONS Jonathan Edwards, the 18th-century revivalist, sat down at age 17 and penned 21 resolutions by which he would live his life. Throughout his lifetime he would add to this list ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Joy And Power Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 15, 2012

How can we experience the joy and power of the Christian life like the early disciples?

Experiencing the Joy & Power of the Christian Life Acts 2:41-47 Slide Intro - Vacation Well, it is good to be back. My family and I had a great time on vacation to start the New Year off and it was a refreshing and relaxing time for us all. I am so glad, too, that you were also able to have a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lunch With The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 24, 2012

How to handle lunch with the Lord: 1. Give the Lord your hospitality (vs. 1-8). 2. Give the Lord your hope (vs. 9-14). 3. Give the Lord your honesty (vs. 11-15).

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 9: Lunch with the Lord Genesis 18:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 18, 2012 *Jesus loves to sit down and eat with people. Luke’s Gospel shows the Lord sharing meals with people ten different times. (1) *Luke 5:27-31, for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

An Enduring Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2012

This is the last sermon in the series and focuses on Jesus' ability to endure to the end and finish the race by focusing on the prize.

Introduction: A. Last Sunday was New Year’s Day, and I was on vacation. 1. I really appreciate everyone allowing me to take a vacation, and especially Alan and Mike, and the other elders for picking up the slack. 2. Since we did a “stay-cation,” I took the opportunity to visit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek The Lord Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 23, 2011

This revival was a result of King Asa's personal seeking of God and leading the nation to seek God. Then even against incredible odds they continued to trust God and rely on His intervention and by God’s grace defeated their enemy.

2 Chronicles 14-16 SEEK THE LORD [1 Kings 15:9-24] God is not limited. Though usually God brings revival during times of apostasy and tragedy, He can also bring revival during times of reformation and prosperity. The revival in the fifteenth year of the Judean King Asa was during a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For Freedom!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2011

Thank God for the: 1. Strength of Christian freedom (vs. 21-23 & 35-36). 2. Safety of Christian freedom (vs. 24). 3. Security of Christian freedom (vs. 25-29). 4. Sacrifice of Christian freedom (vs. 28). 5. Source of Christian freedom (vs. 30-36).

Thank God for Freedom! John 8:21-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Updated for July 3, 2011 (Originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church - July 5, 2009) *On July 4th, 1776, 235 years ago, the Declaration of Independence stated: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

Just Trying To Do My Job

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 8, 2011

We spend so much time debating with God that we miss out on our blessings. God is trying to take us out of the norm and we fight the Lord because we are comfortable and satisfied where we are.

TITLE: JUST TRYING TO DO MY JOB SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 5:1-11 Have you ever found yourself in the position, where it seemed like no matter what you did, it just was NOT GOOD ENOUGH? Have you ever found yourself in the position that no matter how hard you worked, seemed like you just could not get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At Home -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2011

If we want God’s grace to transform our marriages, then we must submit to our wives; we must understand them; and we must value them so that our prayers are not cut off.

Mrs. Foster, a teacher at the grade-school in Auburn, Washington, had a frustrating day with one of her first-grade boys. “You’ve been doing irritating things all day today. These things are some of my pet peeves,” she said sternly. “Do you know what a pet peeve is?” The young boy shook his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Opening Ceremony Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2011

Jesus won in the end, but not through the usual methods. Jesus was authorized to break the seal on the deed to eternity because he was slain.

The academy Awards are coming up... next week, as a matter of fact. How many of you enjoy watching them? Who do you think deserves Best Actress? Best Actor? Best Director? What will be the best picture? I’m hoping for The Two Towers, but most people seem to think it will be Chicago or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithful In A Foreign Place

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 25, 2011

This sermon instructs us how to remain faithful when our pleasant circumstances turn foreign to us.

Faithful in a Foreign Place Daniel 1:1 – 7 By: JB Hall Introduction: Sometimes you and I are thrust into a foreign place; without our consent and by circumstances beyond our control. This foreign place can be a foreign land, or it can be a set of circumstances that is foreign to our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Took Up Your Cross

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 24, 2011

What Does It mean to carry cross.

Luke 9:23-25-Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The "American Picker" Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 25, 2011

There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places.

Title: The “American Picker” Jesus Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Thesis: There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places. Introduction American Pickers is a reality television series that premiered on January 18, 2010 on the History Channel. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational