Sermons on Initiation:

Why Did Jesus Tell People To Stay Quiet About The Miracles?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 25, 2014

It's a curious thing: Jesus regularly instructed people to keep quiet about the miracle He'd done for them. This passage provides insight into why Jesus did that.

A LINGERING QUESTION: Why did Jesus tell people to stay quiet about the miracles? - Matthew 9:31. - This is something that happens repeatedly throughout the gospels: Jesus does a miracle and then instructs the healed not to share what happened. - It’s hard to understand: wouldn’t you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing To The End PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the authority of Christ, the audacity of the Pharisees, and the call for believers to persist in their faith.

Good morning, Church family! I'm feeling particularly moved today as we dive into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Matthew. This passage is like a complex painting, with layers upon layers of deep, spiritual meaning. It speaks about the authority of Christ, the audacity of the Pharisees, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Topics: Pressing, End

Unyielding Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Highlight the transformative power of unwavering faith and determination, even in the face of rejection, as demonstrated by the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21-28.

Well, good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into a story found in Matthew 15:21-28 that shines a light on the transformative power of an unyielding faith - even when it seems like all the odds are stacked against you. It's a story about a woman who, despite rejection, never wavered in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Topics: Faith

Baptism PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the significance of baptism in the Wesleyan tradition, emphasizing its role as an introduction into the church, a call to unity among believers, and a commitment to live a life worthy of our Christian calling.

Good morning, Church. We gather here today to delve into the rich and significant topic of baptism, a cornerstone in our Christian life. As we unpack this sacrament, we'll be exploring its meaning in the Wesleyan tradition, its significance in our Christian walk, and the call to unity it brings. To ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Topics: Baptism

"People That Don't Get It"

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 1, 2007

A sermon about those who miss spiritual living

"People That Don’t Get It" Mark 8:4-20 I. How would you know if you don’t "get it" spiritually? A.. 3 signs of people that don’t get it 1. They ignore the warning signs of God 2. They initiate worry 3. They become insensitive to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:4-20

Denomination: *other

Evil Beads

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 20, 2020

Beads are very beautiful ornaments for adorning the individual, but when they become the doorway to idol worship it needs to be addressed

King James Version (KJV) 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Evil Beads Babatunmishe Oke, Pennsylvania November 6, 2012 8.00-930pm I have used research from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Apostles In The Church

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

Does it ever feel like the church is timid, afraid to take on new challenges? When we have those feelings, it may be because we are missing an important ministry of the church: the ministry of apostle.

Does it ever feel like the church never changes, or at least that if it does change, then the wheels of change turn very, very slowly? Does it ever feel like the church is timid, afraid to take on new challenges? Does it ever feel like the church is so busy just holding its own, surviving, that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-16

The Tribulation Period

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THIS IS THE FIRST OF A TWO PART MESSAGE ON THE TRIBULATION JUDGMENTS.

THE TRIBULATION PERIOD REVELATION CHAPTER 5 TODAY AND NEXT WEEK, I AM GOING TO ATTEMPT TO DO SOMETHING THAT WILL BE UNIQUE IN MY MINISTRY. I AM GOING TO TRY TO COVER 13 CHAPTERS OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION, AND THROW IN SOME OF THE NINETH CHAPTER OF DANIEL AS WELL. THIS GROUP OF CHAPTERS COVERS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 5

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

Lesson #5

No right thinking person would argue the fact that we are living in a rapidly degenerating society. It is a society that is plagued with moral perversion, an alarming divorce rate, the escalation of teen violence, a lack of moral absolutes, little or no concern for spiritual things, and many other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by George Rennau on Sep 26, 2006

God’s Spirit and God’s word always agree. In spite of someone experience we have to follow the WORD.

THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT THIS MORNING I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU ABOUT GOD’S EMPOWERING PRESENCE Some of the thoughts I will Share were inspired by Dr. George Wood AS a Pentecostal… I believe that the Holy Spirit Empowers US 1. deepening our worship to the lord by giving us a language of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From A Blind Man

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jun 17, 2005

The actions of Bartimaeus provide wonderful examples of how God would have us live.

In our text today, we read of an individual who, by our standards, was encumbered with serious limitations. Bartimaeus, as Scripture teaches, was physically blind and financially strapped. But he did not allow his limitations to conquer his ambition. Likewise, we all suffer from various ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

0809 Trinity Ix: Prodigal Son: The Missing Ingredient Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 15, 2005

If you miss a key ingredient of this story, you end up turning its meaning on its head.

Sermon: Prodigal son: The Missing Ingredient Text: Luke 15:11-32 Occasion: Trinity IX Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 24, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, August 12, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Intercessory Prayer" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 7, 2008

Third sermon in a three part series on prayer.

We’ve been looking at our Lord’s response to the request of His disciples to teach them to pray. Jesus shared a parable with them from which we discover three important truths about what kind of praying we must do. First, we learn that the kind of praying we must do is bold praying. Our prayers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Living - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Selvan John on Jan 16, 2009

It is about the renewed attitude and Living like Christ did.

Christian Living – Part –II Glad to share the word of God again on the first Sunday of the New Year. What a blessing for us that God has sustained us to see this year in spite of the difficulties we had been through. If this statement is true then the Lord has a purpose for us to live. I am sure ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Spirit And Sanctification Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 26, 2012

A sermon on what the Holy Spirit does after conversion for the Christian (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Power From On High, chapter 9, and the Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, chapter 6)

HoHum: John MacArthur- A basic mark of true spirituality is a deep awareness of sin. In Scripture those who most despised their sinfulness were often those who were the most spiritual. Paul said he was the chief of sinners. Peter said to Jesus, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ