Sermons on Holy Week Wednesday:

How Biblical Symbols Are Misused Series 3 Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 20, 2023

However, biblical symbols have become the source of so much doctrinal misunderstanding in recent times.

How Symbols Are Misused: However, biblical symbols have become the source of so much doctrinal misunderstanding in recent times. Many denominations have misinterpreted symbols to misrepresent the nature and personality of the Holy Spirit. On the other hand, a believer can ascribe to a false image ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

Our message series is on the fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is all about growing more like Jesus. When you become a Christian, God gives you the Holy Spirit to help you and change you. The Holy Spirit works to develop the character of Christ within you.

LOVE Fruit of the Spirit INTRODUCTION: Our message series is on the fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is all about growing more like Jesus. When you become a Christian, God gives you the Holy Spirit to help you and change you. The Holy Spirit works to develop the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25-26, 1 Corinthians 13:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

It is independent of our circumstances or His gifts . Joy does not come from personal comfort or emotional highs. It only comes as a response to the person of Christ.

Joy Joy is a delight that comes from focusing on Jesus. It is independent of our circumstances or His gifts . Joy does not come from personal comfort or emotional highs. It only comes as a response to the person of Christ. The counterfeit of joy is happiness or elation. You feel good as long as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

Peace is a confidence and rest in the wisdom and control of God rather than ourselves. Peace is not controlling the storm; it’s offering your situation to Christ in the midst of it.

Peace Peace is a confidence and rest in the wisdom and control of God rather than ourselves. Peace is not controlling the storm; it’s offering your situation to Christ in the midst of it. The counterfeit of peace is indifference or unconcern. People think you are calm; really, you have just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Patience

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

Patience is persistently enduring without blowing up, giving up or lashing out. You find your stability in knowing that God is sovereign in both circumstances and timing.

Patience (James 1:2-8, James 5:7-11) Patience is persistently enduring without blowing up, giving up or lashing out. You find your stability in knowing that God is sovereign in both circumstances and timing. The counterfeit of peace is indifference or apathy. People think you are calm; really, you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8, James 5:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kindness

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

The fruit called kindness spread everywhere and this is what we hope kindness will do as well. Kindness should spread from one person to another until kindness takes everything over.

The Fruit of Kindness The fruit called kindness spread everywhere and this is what we hope kindness will do as well. Kindness should spread from one person to another until kindness takes everything over. The word Kindness comes from the Greek “chrestos” (chraystos) “to make oneself useful to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Titus 3:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Goodness

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon.com, was ten years old when he saw a commercial stating that every puff a smoker took on a cigarette shortened his or her life by two minutes. He was quite a math whiz,

The Fruit of Goodness We use the word good to describe all sorts of things. A. “How are you feeling today? Good. B. How was the work? Good. C. How was that biryani? Really good!” D. God used the word good to describe the various days of creation. At the end of each day God looked over what he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faithfulness

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

When we are truly faithful to God, this shapes the way we live. For example, we are able to be loyal in our relationships here on Earth and truly love others. Faithfulness requires us to submit our ways to

The Fruit of Faithfulness When we are truly faithful to God, this shapes the way we live. For example, we are able to be loyal in our relationships here on Earth and truly love others. Faithfulness requires us to submit our ways to God. It comes from a place of realizing that we are in need of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gentleness

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

Paul used the word Gentleness.

The Fruit of Gentleness Gentleness is the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered. It is having power, strength, and authority under control. It is the taming of the wild and the spirited. The gentle person has an unassuming nature. The gentle person is not weak, but in fact has great ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23, Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Must God Be Pleased? Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

If My people please me, then I will favor them.

A. GOD WAS PLEASED WITH HIS CREATION: GENESIS 1:1-31 Day 1 – light, “It was good.” Day 2 – separate waters and create atmosphere, “It was good.” Day 3 – vegetation, giving life, “It was good.” Day 4 – sun and moon, “It was good.” Day 5 – animals, fish, and birds, “It was good.” Day 6 – male ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Exodus 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

An Old Testament Warning To Christians Today Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 14, 2022

We ought not to make unholy what God says is holy

Introduction The year is 539 B.C. There is 539 years to the appearance of Christ on earth as a baby in a manager. There are 2022 years from Christ birth to the present day. But the warning given in 539 B.C. applies to this very day. It is a very old warning, but it is one that we must take ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2022

NASB

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints (not sinners) who are at Ephesus (Turkey) and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (showing His divinity) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

"never The Same Again - Part 2) Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 4, 2022

The story of Father Damien who came to the island of Molokai to serve and he came to help people die. Peter, who was visiting the churches along the coast and heals Aeneas and Dorcas. The central figure in Acts is the Holy Spirit, not the disciples.

In Jesus Holy Name August 7, 2022 Text: Acts 9:32-43 Redeemer Lutheran “Never the Same Again -Part II ” When visiting the Hawaiian Island many tourists will visit the island of Molokai. It has quiet charm, gentle breezes and a soft surf. Father Damien came to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can We Know The Gospel Is Not Fake News? Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 8, 2022

The work of the Spirit is evidence of the Gospel’s truth

FAKE NEWS & KNOWING WHAT IS TRUE Earlier this year the Macquarie Dictionary declared ‘fake news’ to be the word of the year. It’s an interesting commentary on society! So is the runner-up – mainsplain (but I think that’s fake news). Sometimes fake news is deliberately deceptive, but the word is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Repent At Once

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 11, 2022

Why should we need to repent at once?

“When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose. Then the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal; their days ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist