Sermons on Holy Spirits Power:

The Journey To Grace Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

you can’t understand the call of the cross if you don’t understand grace. It’s in the cross that we find God’s grace most fully given and experienced. Grace is one of the hardest things for us to grasp and live out

The Journey Towards Grace Luke 10:25-37 DL Moody tells the story of preaching one night in winter—one of the coldest winters they had and the winter after the Chicago fire. He had been studying grace, and it was the first time he was going to preach on it. He said, “I was just full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Stumbling Blocks To The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

On their way to Jerusalem and the cross, Jesus has three encounters that become teaching opportunities on stumbling blocks to following Him and embracing the cross

Stumbling Blocks Luke 9:57-62 According to the UPI news, the Metropolitan Insurance Company received some unusual explanations for accidents from its automobile policyholders. The following are just few: “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Methodist

When Disappointed, Let It Go!

Contributed by Ronald Matandakufa on Feb 24, 2016

Do not live in the past. Holding on to past disappointments will only stop you from progress meaninfully in life and will reduce your chances of seeing what God is doing in the present.

During my free I enjoy watching TV, I just love animal documentaries. What I like about them is that they take me much closer to nature than I can ever go myself. There are a lot of things that I would not have known if it wasn't for these documentaries. I want to encourage you to watch them; you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nazareth, The City Jesus Grew Up In Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2016

Jesus grew up in Nazareth and he was forever known as "Jesus of Nazareth". But what was it about this city that would have formed His teachings and what can we learn from this region? This was the 2nd in my series of lessons telling of my trip to Israel.

(Slide of our tour bus) This is a picture of our tour bus. It’s a Mercedes Benz and it seemed that every tour company in Israel had one just like it. The bus was very comfortable and roomy. After spending a couple of nights at Bethlehem we traveled by this bus down to Masada. Masada ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We All Have Bad Days Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 3, 2016

Elijah was a spiritual giant, and yet he had his days of disappointment and discouragement. God gently restores Elijah and, in doing so, we are reminded that God never fails us.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 1 Kings 19:1-21 “We All Have Bad Days” A little girl called Susie had been trying for months to learn how to tie her shoes. She finally grasped the knack and was able to do it by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Calling? (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

"There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after." (Adoniram Judson)

Opening Illustration: Henri Nouwen was also a person whose heart was to serve the Lord. And as a world-renown Catholic educator and teacher he had a great deal of success in encouraging others in their faith. Yet one day, God asked him to leave that and become a house parent in the Le Arche ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

Sermon based the themes on the first 9 chapters of Genesis

In The Beginning Genesis 5:1-2, 6:1-2, 5-8 The Book of Genesis covers the largest amount of time of any book in the Bible, stretching from the beginning of the world to about 1500 BC. According to geologists, the earth is at least 4 billion years old and some anthropologists believe that humans ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

Good starts don't secure a strong finish. So what's needed to finish strong?

Finish Strong 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Warren Buffett said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough? Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

Using Scripture To Defeat Worry

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2017

This message looks at worry as a battle and shares examples of how to use Scripture as a weapon to defeat worry.

EFFECTIVE? Worry is activity without advancement. - Matthew 6:27. - Worry comes naturally to most people. It’s a natural, although sinful, response to many of the problems that we encounter in life. - One of the difficulties with worry is that worry makes us feel like we’re doing something when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing Peace Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2017

This message is a challenge to live in peace with others.

Title: Practicing Peace Text: Philippians 4:2-9 Introduction Today our text begins like an episode from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills complete with: • Hair pulling. • Crazy Drama. • Packaged insanity. The Apostle Paul says, “When peace is broken… fix it!” I. When Peace Is Broken… Fix ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is Us - Pt. 3 - Grown Ups Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 22, 2017

Do we know who we are? With all of our hang-ups, challenges, gifts, warts and all, “THIS IS US!” Understanding our identity is essential for our health.

This Is US! Pt. 3 - Grown Ups I. Introduction “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” That was the declaration of the Ralph Ellison who was the author of the Invisible Man. Time and time again in Scripture we see folks who don't know who they are and they struggle and flounder ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Gotta Serve Somebody

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017

We all will have to serve somebody or something but as followers of Christ we serve Him.

Title: You Gotta Serve Somebody Place: BLCC Date: 9/18/16 Text: Luke 16.13 CT: We all will have to serve somebody or something but as followers of Christ we serve Him. [Screen 1] FAS: Wall Street Journal had this article in January of this year. There is, apparently, a stigma attached to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:3

Denomination: Christian Church

There Are No Shortcuts Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 16, 2016

When we try to do things our way instead of relying on God's promises, we only make a mess of things.

My dad was the king of shortcuts. While others stuck to the major roads, he took the back streets to avoid busy intersections throughout Tokyo where we lived. My dad had such a knack for finding these shortcuts that even the Japanese members of his congregation started to ask him the quickest way ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Go With A Name You Can Trust Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 23, 2016

God Almighty can keep the promises he makes! Trust him.

The last time I shopped for a baseball glove, it took me all summer to find what I wanted. Why? Because I wanted a particular brand, a Mizuno, which is made in Japan. But since I was in the States that summer I had a hard time finding Mizuno equipment. Wilsons and Rawlings were everywhere, but no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Has His Own Way

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 21, 2016

Changes God makes when we let Him have His own way

“When God Has His Own Way” John 6:38 / Matthew 26:39 David P. Nolte It is a human tendency to want to be in control. We want to be right. We want our own way. We want to win. We want to be in charge. But there is risk in that because the Bible says, “There is a way ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ