Sermons on Holy Spirit Work:

The Unchanging Nature Of God's Love

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

Describes God’s love for us and our inability to change that. Expanded outline.

Several weeks ago, we began this study on the marks of a disciple, a follower of Jesus Christ. At that time, looking at the Bible we saw that, A disciple of Jesus Christ is someone who: 1. Has a changed life > 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

Snakes!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jul 21, 2007

We must learn to shake off those snakes!

ACTS 28:1Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. 2The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. 3Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wisdom

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jul 21, 2007

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom!

PSA 3:13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, 14 for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Is 4 Things ...

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2007

Understanding The Lord’s Prayer in 4 Parts

The 4 Parts of Prayer Luke 11:1-4 Introduction We have been studying for a while now about the book of Revelation, and this morning I thought it would be important to take a small break and focus on prayer. As many Christians can testify too, prayer is extremely important. It is the vehicle we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Cure For Depression (Facing The Fear Of Depression)

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Today we learn about another fear that plague so many in day to day life, and that fear is depression, today from scripture we will learn God’s cure for depression, and to do that we will take a look at a time in the life of the prophet Elijah.

Facing Fear Part 2 God’s Cure for Depression (Facing the fear of Depression) 1 Kings 19:1-14;18 Introduction Last week we began a series titled “Facing Fear”, last week we learned about the fear of uncertainty, and we learned how to live certain in uncertain times, we learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Bethel, Part 2

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 5, 2020

Jacob had returned to Bethel before he settled Canaan with his family. Many years later, his descendants were carried away captive and foreigners were brought in to settle some of the cities. One of these was Bethel. What happened to this second group of people at Bethel?

Introduction: This is the second message in a two-part series on the theme, “Back to Bethel”. The first message was based on Jacob’s return to Bethel, in Genesis 35, and how he led his family to get right with God. This message displays the other side of that concept, namely, a much different “back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 8, 2020

7 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VII—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: A gastroenterologist goes to return some books he borrowed from the library... After checking the doctor’s books in, the librarian snidely quips... "Sir your books are always returned with the last page missing in every single ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Nguni't Ginawa Rin Niya Akong Kakutyaan Ng Bayan

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 12, 2020

Kinutya ng mga tao si Job dahil sa kanyang mas masahol pa; pagkatapos ay naging salita siya, ang mapanlibak sa lahat. Tanging Diyos lamang ang hindi kailanman binago ang Kanyang opinyon tungkol sa sinumang tao, hindi Niya tinatanggihan kung saan Niya tinanggap. TANGGAPIN ANG DIYOS NGAYON

Nguni't ginawa rin niya akong kakutyaan ng bayan JOB 17:6 - " Nguni't ginawa rin niya akong kakutyaan ng bayan: at niluraan nila ako sa mukha." Si Job ay isang Tabret, sa magandang reputasyon, iginagalang at pinagtibay ngunit naging isang salita, isang panlilibak at awit ng ...read more

Scripture: Job 17:6, Deuteronomy 28:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking At Your Own Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 25, 2020

Paul encouraged the Corinthians to examine their own faith. What does that look like?

WHO'S IN? There are a lot of questionable boundary markers for the Christian faith. - If you read the obituary page, you will discover some marvelous realities. Among them: a. Upwards of 90% of people are going to heaven. b. People are members of church despite the fact that they haven’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Invitation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2020

What is our response to God’s invitation? What does God expect us to wear? Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14.

What is our response to God’s invitation? What does God expect us to wear? Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14. Matthew 22:1-2 And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Storm Survival

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 19, 2020

This sermon looks at the closing words from the sermon on the Mt. and applies it today's global pandemic.

Text: Matthew 7:24-29 Big idea ? “build your house on the Rock” Introduction ... The Problem– Storms! Can we find Peace in the pandemic? the Covid -19 pandemic makes “snow-maggen” look like a picnic in Bowering Park in a sunny afternoon. Worldwide we seem to be in a second wave... case ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Sake Of Others

Contributed by John Pingel on Mar 1, 2021

Christ offers his life for us, the undeserving; now we are to offer our lives as "living sacrifices" for him.

Text: Romans 5: 6-8 This morning I want to talk to you about SACRIFICE. Not like some of the sacrifices we are from time to time asked to make…perhaps financial sacrifice, or sacrifice of some of our time. ….But the kind of sacrifice wherein one person lays down their life for the sake of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The End Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Paul took very seriously the exalting of love to the supreme place in the Christian life. In all of his letters it is the supreme goal, for to be filled with agape love is to be filled with Christ.

Someone has said, "You can never win in the game of life if you don't know where the goal posts are." You can't win in any game if you don't have a goal. Great men in every walk of life have been those with a goal, and a determination to reach it. It is difficult to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

When Enemy Is Strong

Contributed by Carlos Kleber Maia on Apr 27, 2019

I want believers to prepare to face their strongest enemies, trusting in God and encouraging others.

WHEN ENEMY IS STRONG Text: Dt 20: 1-9 Purpose: I want believers to prepare to face their strongest enemies by relying on God and encouraging others. Introduction It is easy to be safe and confident when we face enemies who are much weaker than us: "It's like taking candy from a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hail That Will Get Your Attention Series

Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 21, 2018

The Bible talks about three types of listeners: active, passive, and forgetful. Only one leads to blessing and life, so it is imperative it is the type of listening we do.

Introduction There is a Peanuts comic strip where Peppermint Patty and her friend are walking to school. Peppermint Patty says, “I think I’m going to ask to be Mary in the Christmas pageant.” Her friend replies, “The teacher already asked me.” Patty says, “I think I’m going to ask today.” “She ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ