Sermons on Initiation:

The Courage Of Peter Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 9, 2016

There are times when we must rest in the unseen and believe the impossible by faith. Faith believes the impossible and trusts the Lord to meet our impossibilities. As we walk by faith on this level, great courage is also required.

Series: Walking by Faith # 5 The Courage of Peter Matthew 14:28-32 As we continue our study of walking by faith, I couldn’t imagine a series dealing with this subject without looking at the account we have read today. Mark and John also record the account of Jesus walking on the water, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Chapter 12 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 25, 2014

Of all people God should have had disdain for, David would seem like a good candidate, but once again God's mercy, love, and grace overcome man's sin!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • STORY OF WHEN I WAS A BOY WITH THE MUD AND THE SHED AND TONY. • That mud was calling my NAME! • The allure, the draw, the desire. The attraction. Sin can really pull us in. You may not have mudded up the neighbors shed, but we can all identify with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Graduation

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 19, 2014

A sermon suitable for May and graduation time that likens baptism to a spiritual graduation.

“Spiritual Graduation” Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning I want us to return to the basics which is really our theme this year. One of the basics is what we must do to be saved. We’ve had sermons on faith and repentance and confession in 2014 – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enduring Evidence Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

The Holy Spirit continues to work in every believer to produce lifelong evidence of His work in them.

(NOTE: This sermon series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction Last week we talked about baptism in the Holy Spirit and the initial physical evidence of tongues. Next week we are going to look into some reasons ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baptism Divides God's Church But Should Unite It

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 8, 2014

John the Baptiser preached repentance and Jesus who had no sin was baptised by John, and the first Christians were baptised. The church should be united with regard to this Sacrament or Ordinance but is sadly divided over belief and practice.

Text: Luke 3: 21 and 22 ‘After all the people had been baptised, Jesus also was baptised and a voice came down from heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Softly And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 12, 2012

Having a relationship with God is paramount in your calling as a believer. God comes to you, God discovers you he is calling you. There is on old hymn which proclaims it so clearly: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me;

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5,12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. In her book, .....A Man Called Peter, .....Catherine Marshall ...tells how ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming A Prayer Centered Congregation Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To lay out the vision and strategies for becoming a prayer centered and prayer driven church.

[S] I went to visit members in the hospital on Thursday when I ran into one of older members strolling the hall with his walker and his physical therapist. So, I joined the journey. We walked up and the down hall together and then entered a series of short hallways that wrapped around the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Regeneration Of A Person

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon shows how a person could be regenerated and be part of God's kingdom.

REGENERATION OF A PERSON JOHN 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Experiencing the new you. The concept of being born again is one of the biblical subjects often misunderstood to the extent that some people do not want to be identified with. ILLUSTRATION When I was just starting my pastoral ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Incomprehensibility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Smith on Sep 21, 2009

The person who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will also live because of me.

The person who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will also live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not the kind that your ancestors ate. They died, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-59

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Meekness Not Weakness Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 25, 2016

This sermon is about the fourth beatitude, "Blessed are the meek." It looks at the true meaning of meekness and what that looks like in everyday life.

The Sermon on the Mount “Meekness Not Weakness” Matthew 5:5 As we continue in our study through the Sermon on the Mount we’ll be looking at one of the most misunderstood of the beatitudes, and that’s the attitude of meekness. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Foursquare

"perfect Grace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 10, 2023

A sermon about God's grace that makes all things new.

“Perfect Grace” Revelation 21:1-7, 9-10, 22-23; 22:1-5 The Bible is the story of a God Who seeks us out. It’s a story about a God Who initiates the whole deal. It’s God’s idea to create us. It’s God Who went searching for Adam and Eve as they hid naked in the Garden of Eden. It’s God Who ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Holy Spirit And Physical Healing Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

James said that in order to experience the healing of the Holy Spirit, we must follow these things.

The Holy Spirit and Physical Healing The Holy Spirit Part 6 James 5:14-16 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining the work of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can Christians Claim Old Testament Covenant Promises?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 10, 2020

Can a Old Testament Covenant promise of God made specifically to Israel be claimed by Christians?

There are many promises of God in the Bible. Some are given to specific individuals, such as Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Solomon. There are also many promises given to entire groups of people and even nations. God would seal His promises by making a covenant, which is a conditional contract, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:7-17, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 7:1-22, Hebrews 12:3-11, Romans 11:17-24, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Calling

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 23, 2018

Each of us has been called by God to fulfill a purpose, to fulfill a spiritual calling in this life. And the Calling process can be divided into 3 steps. Discovery - Decision - Action. May you proclaim as Samuel "Speak, for your servant is listening".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5,12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. In her book, ...A Man Called Peter, ...Catherine Marshall ...tells how her ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Compassionate Lord Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 13, 2017

As Jesus surveyed the multitude, He saw them as sheep without a shepherd. He saw their need and spoke many things to them. I am glad He is aware of our need and has compassion toward us.

A Compassionate Lord Mark 6: 30-34 As we continue through the sixth chapter of Mark, I realized we have discussed much in varied settings within this chapter. Jesus dealt with rejection in His hometown of Nazareth, the disciples were sent out to minister in pairs of two, and we read of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Baptist