Sermons on Initiative:

Receiving The Gift Of Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

As changes in worship style come, many will find the changes difficult to accept, but it will be easier if we see Liturgy as primarily a divine gift.

May 4, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" When the RSV translation talks about “the circumcision party,” we get an unintended pun in English. Literally, it refers to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Why Speak In Tongues

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 7, 2009

Why should I speak in tongues? What good is it? What happens when a believer speaks in tongues?

Eight Scriptural Reasons Why You Should Speak in Tongues Dr. Russell K. Tardo Why speak in tongues? What good is it? How can it be profitable if I don’t understand what I’m saying? Many people question the validity of the Pentecostal experience (the baptism of the Holy Spirit) and even those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free At Last

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

In the book of Galatians, Paul defines our salvation on the basis of freedom. “We were in slavery – no we have been set free.” Yet the freedom we have received can be defined from two different extremes.

Free At Last Galatians 5:1ff Our heart yearns for freedom. Freedom is the word of the day. It is on everyone’s lips. There are the four famous freedoms first defined by President Roosevelt in 1941, when he spoke of ‘freedom of speech everywhere, freedom of worship everywhere, freedom from want ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I’ve Learned

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 30, 2010

the learning of being content in any given situation.

I’ve Learned Philippians 4: 10-13 Muhammad Ali - He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing. Menander - Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Manhood 2 Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 8, 2011

Second sermon given at Moment of truth to communicate the three fold responsibiltiy we have a men. We are called to reflect the Divine nature as Prophet, Priest, Provider/Protector. We can only fulfill these by having a dynamic union with God in Christ.

Intro: We have an at least three fold responsibility if we are to be biblical men of God. 1 Corinthians 13.11 When I was a child I thought, spoke, and reasoned like a child. When I became a man I put those things aside. If we are to be men then we must look to the standard for men. In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of The Age To Come

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

A hymn of joy for the grace of God.

THE BLESSINGS OF THE AGE TO COME. Isaiah 61:10-11; Isaiah 62:1-3. “The Spirit of the LORD God is upon me,” announces Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1). The prophet goes on to speak of restoration (Isaiah 61:4), and an everlasting covenant (Isaiah 61:8). “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,” echoes Jesus: and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11, Isaiah 62:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beauty Of Ugliness

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 22, 2013

This was a meditation around the table of the Lord on the Beauty of God and His love for us revealed by the ugliness of the cross.

The Beauty of Ugliness Gal. 6:14 (Lord’s Supper Meditation) The Story is told of a little girl in the younger grades of school. This particular day the children were all given notices to bring to their parents of a show and tell time at school when parents could come to the school to talk ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sanctifying Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Aug 12, 2016

THEME: Sanctifying Grace

INTRODUCTION: Having been justified (saved) by grace does not mean we continue living in sin. When one is justified he or she has within his or her heart a desire to be like Jesus. This is because of a new nature. The new nature is at odds with the old nature. Sanctification is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace For The Sinner

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Grace is the story of God providing Heaven and eternal blessings to those who should be sent to Hell.

GRACE FOR THE SINNER Ephesians 2:8 INTRODUCTION: Grace is the story of God providing Heaven and eternal blessings to those who should be sent to Hell. Grace is a gift (Romans 6:23b). Those who have accepted grace speak of it as John Newton, who said, “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

What To Wear - What To Wear

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 7, 2017

All are invited to the kingdom of heaven, without exception.

Matthew 22:1-14 What to Wear – What to Wear This is a very interesting parable. “The kingdom of heaven” is like a certain king who planned a large festive wedding for his son. Invitations were sent out to invite the king’s friends and select subjects. One would think an honor at best just to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Monkey Grip!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 30, 2016

God wants us to cling to Him! Are you listening to me? Have you watched an infant cling to the mother and the chemistry they share is unfathomable and inexplainable!

Clinging like a baby monkey! Jeremiah 13:11'For as the waistband clings to the waist of a man, so I made the whole household of Israel and the whole household of Judah cling to Me,' declares the LORD, 'that they might be for Me a people, for renown, for praise and for glory; but they did not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Us Worship

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010

This is a sermon that calls us to Worship.

“Let Us Worship” Text: 1 Chronicles 16:29 “Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” Introduction: This morning we say that we have come together to worship, but what is true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: *other

Full Of The Spirit

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 23, 2018

A person filled with Holy Spirit doesn’t have to talk much, his actions and life speak thousand words.

Full of the Spirit Acts 6:3"Therefore, brethren, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task.” I kept reading the word ‘full’ enormous number of times today! I halted to check it out, which made me write this message ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Giants Need Killin'

Contributed by Steven Bell on Oct 16, 2020

In this passage we see a timeless account of good vs evil. Time after time in business, corporate America and meeting rooms, you will hear the words, “It is a David and Goliath situation.” This passage is here to teach us some very basic principles to help us face everyday life.

Some Giants Need Killin’ I Samuel 17:3-11, 32 Introduction: Were you ever picked on by a bully? Ever felt outsized, inadequate to face a challenge, or disadvantaged in the face of opposition? In this passage we see a timeless account of good vs evil. Time after time in business, corporate America ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-11

Peter's Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Peter's Confession

Matthew 16:21-23 [Context] 1. Peter had just confessed Jesus as the Messiah (the Christ) and it is here where he receives a new name (from Simon to Peter). Simon meant sifted or swayed, Peter means Petros / rock. 2. It is only after Jesus’ identity is firmly established with the disciples that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational