Sermons on In Step With The Spirit:

Don't Take With Broccoli (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2003

Caiaphas was allowed to give one of the most powerful prophecies regarding Jesus’ mission to earth. And yet, Caiaphas was a ruthless, ungodly and illegitimate High Priest. Why would God use him for this purpose?

OPEN: A mother shared this incident about taking her son to the doctor: “Because of an ear infection, my young son, Casey, had to go to the pediatrician. I was impressed with the way the doctor directed his comments and questions to my son. When he asked Casey, "is there anything you are allergic ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nanny, Nanny,...

Contributed by Thomas Morgan on Jan 21, 2004

Utiilizes a transistion from Paul to James to discuss congregational unity.

“Nanny, Nanny,…………” January 18, 2004 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Please join me in a word of prayer. “Heavenly Father, please open our ears that we might hear, open our eyes that we might see your miracles in our life each and every day, open our hearts that we might love one another. Finally, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Abortion Controversy

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 29, 2004

Abortion is the most widely debated issue of our time. The focus of this message is to cause individuals to think through their position. (Originally preached 1/1999; updated 1/2003)

The Abortion Controversy Exodus 20:13 and Exodus 21:22-25 (Topical) Abortion is the number one killer in the United States: Here are some statistics from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Murder by firearms: 17,000 Suicide: 32,000 Auto Accidents: 42,000 AIDS: 42,000 Other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrifice Of Love

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 3, 2004

A call to Christians to render service to the Lord whenever they can, not waiting for a "better opportunity," nor seek men’s approval.

OUTLINE  Introduction  Supper at Bethany  Sacrifice of Mary  Slighting / Selfishness of Judas  Slave or Savior in Jesus  Support by Jesus  Setting for Jesus’ burial  Souvenir of Mary’s sacrifice  Savior’s call Introduction So ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Trouble In The King's Household Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004

As great a king as David was, he was still a human king with all the flaws of any human being. It would take the coming of Jesus before we had a king who truly reflected God’s heart in all he did; whose leadership would fully reflect God’s character.

What we’re looking at today is not pretty. Incest, rape, murder, political intrigue leading to a coup d’état, David running for his life. And again we wonder what to make of it all. Why is it in here? Well, there are a couple of reasons it’s in here. One is to show how quickly God’s judgement on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Surveying The Cross Series

Contributed by Ernest Flores on Feb 12, 2004

The sermon answers the question of the old hymn, "Were You There?" by surveying the people around the cross of Jesus and seeing how we are similar to them.

Title: Surveying the Cross Text: Luke 23:36-56 v. 27 A great number of the people followed him... They called the other day to conduct a survey about the alumni of the University of Southern California. Asked me about my ethnic background, and I told them I was Mexican. They asked my line of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

How To Thrive Spiritually

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2002

Everyone needs a mentor and friend to accomplish all that God calls them to do.

“Friendships – the way to Thrive Spiritually” Acts 9:10-19 What is it that helps you survive and thrive spiritually in a world that is not friendly to Christians? Most of us would have to answer: Family and friends. Our family and friends have been our primary encouragers to survive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Self Portrait

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 26, 2002

What kind of portrait are we painting for others?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SELF PORTRAITS “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Spritual Thinking

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Apr 2, 2002

God designed us as complete spiritual beings. But to live right we must first think right. Viewing LIFE and MINISTRY From God’s Perspective; and OUR RESPONSE to His plan and purpose.

Systematic Spiritual Life by Drew Stephens Viewing LIFE and MINISTRY From God’s Perspective; and OUR RESPONSE to His plan and purpose. After 218 verses of introduction, Solomon got to the point of Ecclesiasties and reduced our spiritual life to this sentence, “the conclusion of the matter is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Ready Or Not Here I Come

Contributed by Steven Pace on Apr 15, 2002

From a childs game of Hid and Go seek to you can’t hide from God... This sermon has people looking to the sky again.

Here I Come! Ready or Not! Matthew 24:36-51 When I was a kid one of my favorite games was hide-n-go-seek. I use to love that game. As a matter of fact, our youth and children at our church still love playing it. You know it is one of the simplest, yet the funniest games I have ever played. Hiding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Weak And The Strong

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

A message on how those who are spiritually strong ought to be treating those who are spiritually weak.

In every situation, we have those whom we consider weak and those whom we consider strong. A. We all have somewhat different criteria that we use to come to this conclusion. 1. This is generally referred to as “our standards” a. If someone doesn’t measure up to our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Finished

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 24, 2002

“IT IS FINISHED” was the triumphant shout of our Lord as He died on the cross for us.These words remind us that there is nothing we can do to earn our salvation. What need to be done has been done by Christ.

INTRODUCTION U.S. history records the building of a great transcontinental railway which united the country by rail from the Atlantic to the Pacific. In its day it was a tremendous undertaking which at one point was suspended because of financial problems.Eventually, however, it was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - Recognized By His Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 7, 2006

Part 2 of our 40 Days with the Lord series we will examine how Jesus was only recognized by His Word.

40 Days with the Lord Part 2 – Recognized by His Word Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE REFERENCE John 20:10 – 18 Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene “10 Then the disciples went back to their homes, 11 but Mary stood outside ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Bible Church

The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 28, 2006

It is the "blessed hope" because: 1. God is in control. 2. There will be final justice. 3. We have hope. 4. We have the power to overcome.

I remember sitting in an auditorium listening to a woman who was supposed to be an expert on the second coming of Jesus Christ. She had charts and a very large painting of Jesus returning to the earth. She was explaining how the church (the believers and followers of Jesus) would be “raptured” ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

"What Does The Bible Say About Death” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 30, 2006

Beginning of a series on Eternity and what awaits the Christian after Death. Three points, Death is a Certainty, Judgment is a reality, and salvation is a possiblity.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon #1 “What Does The Bible Say About Death” Hebrews 9:27-28 [Began sermon with video clip - “Ever Think About Dying?” www.sermonspice.com] “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist