Sermons on Holy Spirit Nature:

Jesus Preaches In Synagogues Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 15, 2013

An analysis of the preaching of Jesus in Luke 4:42-44 will teach us the necessity of responding to Jesus' preaching.

Scripture Luke began the public ministry of Jesus when Jesus was in the region of Galilee. The basic question that Luke asked and answered was: “Who is Jesus?” Luke began by giving a summary of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee (4:14-15). Next, he gave an example of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:42-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deep Joy

Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013

First John 1:1-4 teaches where deep joy is found.

My 13th birthday present was this Bible. That was when I started getting serious about reading the Bible. I went through Hebrews, Romans, and 1 John so many times I could picture where the verse was on the page. If you said “greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world,” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Come Down From Your Sycamore Tree Series

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 22, 2013

Zacchaeus' whole life changed; he completely turned around from a sinful life and thus became a child of God. God noticed the unnoticed.

1He entered Jericho and was passing through it. 2A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. 4So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Journey: Abraham

Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013

A look at the Unexpected Journey that God sent Abraham on.

1 The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving Forward--Letting Go Of The Past

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 10, 2013

This sermon deals with our need to let go of past things in our lives in order to move forward in God. Lot suffered because he would not let go.

Moving Forward--Letting Go Of The Past. Calvary 6/9/2013 Genesis 19:1-26 Luke 9:57-62 Is there anybody here who has held on to something that had a special meaning to you and nobody else quite understood why you just would not throw it away? I had a blue and gold football jerseys, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-27, Luke 9:26-27, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Glory To Come Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 11, 2013

If we glimpse the glory that's coming tomorrow, we'll be able to carry the cross today

There were three sisters – ages 92, 94, and 96 – who lived together. One night, the 96-year-old drew a bath. She put one foot in, then paused. “Was I getting in the tub or out?” she yelled. The 94-year-old hollered back, “I don't know, I'll come and see.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Funeral For Heather

Contributed by Douglas Mcculley on Apr 2, 2011

Addressing questions and grief for the family and friends of Heather, age 3, who died tragically.

Funeral Message for a Young Child Doug McCulley, doug.newjersey@yahoo.com ------------ Please Note: Born to Andrew & Darlene Kiss, on May 28, 1999 — Heather Rose was an exceptional child. She had suffered a stroke before birth and even though Doctors told Darlene and Andrew she probably ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Good Sheep Do Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 6, 2011

How to be a good sheep for the Good Shepherd

• Right after Jesus’ healing a man born blind on the Sabbath and the heated encounter with the Pharisees over breaking the Sabbath Jesus points out that He is only doing what any shepherd would do for his sheep. • One of the most intimate pictures of Jesus we find in Scripture is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

The Blessing That No One Wants: Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011

This beatitude speaks of a blessing no one wants – the blessing that comes to those who are persecuted for righteousness sake.

“The Blessing No One Wants: Blessed Are The Persecuted.” Matthew 5:10-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for right-eousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist