Sermons on Intermediate State:

The Last Three 'fruit Of The Spirit': Faithfulness, Gentleness And Self-Control

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 5, 2023

How can we be more like God? By demonstrating God's character. We look at three more wonderful qualities of God that the Holy Spirit wants to produce in us.

INTRODUCTION Today, we’re having the last in our series on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. We’re going to look at the last three fruit in Paul’s list: faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. I thought I’d do something a bit different to usual today. I’m going to look at three true ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Continues: Light The Candle Of Peace Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 7, 2023

Yet, even as fear ramps up and threatens our calm, what if there is a gift of peace that we can experience in the midst of it? What if this peace was actually what you needed most, the answer to whatever problems threatens you today, tomorrow or in the coming weeks?

Sermon – Advent Continues: Light the Candle of Peace Scripture Text: Isaiah 9:6 - For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 26:3-5, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 26:3-5, Luke 2:8-14, Philippians 4:11, Romans 5:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Being Broken Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 14, 2024

When faced with brokenness stemming from sin or navigating trials and tribulations, how does God respond? Could it be that, in our brokenness, through confession and perseverance, our faith not only deepens but also radiates a bright light to those in our midst?

Being Broken Genesis 1, 16-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Is it a challenge for you to let go of your possessions, even when they've aged, broken, and lost their value? When we explore our garages, basements, and hidden corners filled with our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-14, John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

When we identify what grace has to overcome to save sinners, we will begin to understand how powerful grace is. In the above scripture, we see that God's grace must be powerful, to abound over sin, and to reign where once sin reigned:

TOPIC: The Power of the Grace of God SERIES: UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD Rom. 5:20-21 "But where sin abounded, GRACE DID MUCH MORE ABOUND: that as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might GRACE REIGN through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord." When we identify ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20-21

Grace As The Power And Ability Of God Operating Through The Believers. Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

We need the power of God flowing and operating through us if we are going to achieve any real success in the Lord with whatever He will be calling us to do for Him in this life.

UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD Topic; GRACE AS THE POWER AND ABILITY OF GOD OPERATING THROUGH THE BELIEVERS. Too many Christians are trying to reach all of their goals and aspirations operating out of their own strength. Instead of relying on God’s power and leadings to get them to where they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:33

Go Thy Way: When Jesus Healed A Nobleman’s Son Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 26, 2020

Jesus had come from Judea and had already passed through Samaria, and now was in Cana of Galilee, where He had performed His first miracle, as recorded in John 2. Now He’s again in Cana and He will encounter someone there who has a need that only Jesus Himself can fulfill.

Introduction During our Lord’s ministry on this earth, He must have had people asking Him many times if He would heal someone. Gracious as He was, He never turned anyone away. Whether the person was very poor, like the woman who had spent everything she had but never was cured, or a foreigner like ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54, Matthew 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

"Holding On To The Freedom We Have”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 2, 2020

Paul begins chapter 5 to the Galatians with a clarion call to not lose their freedom. I begin with a quote from President Reagan: “If we lose freedom here, there, is no place to escape." a quote from Kent Hunter in his book “Who Broke My Church” wrote...

In Jesus Holy Name March 29, 2020 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 5 Redeemer “Holding on to the Freedom We Have” May the grace and mercy or our risen Lord bring comfort to you in these days of “sheltering in”. Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Sardis—wake Up! Church…

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 19, 2021

These warnings in Revelation 2 and 3, serve generally as a wakeup call. A call to attention, A call to leave nothing undone, A call to carry God’s gospel with firsthand experience and knowledge of the gospels ability to do whatever is needed!

Sardis—Wake Up! Church… Revelation 3:1-6NIV We begin by reading prayerfully the same scriptures in Revelation 1. First, Revelation 1:1-3NIV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do We Love Like Jesus

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Feb 11, 2021

Well today is Valentines Day. And tonight we will have a valentine's banquet. But just where does this holiday come from?

Well today is Valentines Day. And tonight we will have a valentine’s banquet. But just where does this holiday come from? Well I am glad you asked. It is widely believed that Valentine’s Day, originated as a liturgical feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Nicolaitans And The Synagogue Of Satan Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 18, 2020

Two lessons appear within letters to the Churches of Revelation (Asia Minor) to teach us valuable truths to strengthen our faith and resolve to holiness.

THE BOOK OF REVELATION CONTAINS AN UNMISTAKABLE AND CLEAR MESSAGE TO EACH OF THE SEVEN CHURCHES. THE LETTERS CONTAIN A MIXTURE OF CRITIQUE, COMMENDATION, CRITICISM, EXHORTATION, AND CALLS TO REPENT AND CHANGE. WHETHER IT WAS PRAISE OR REBUKE, ALL THE CHURCHES HEARD THE CHALLENGE TO “LISTEN TO WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, John 15:18-21, Matthew 10:16-22, Colossians 3:5, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Jeremiah 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Has To Win: I Must Embrace Discipline Or I Will Experience Regret Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 2, 2020

And this brings us to our third God must win. I must embrace discipline, or I will experience regret.

Introduction Today, we continue with our series: God has to win. In our first week, we saw that God has to win in the choices that I made. At the end of the day, can you say that you made more choices for God than you did the world, the flesh, and the devil? And then last week, we saw the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-6, Romans 7:15-25, 1 Timothy 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

James, Simon And Judas Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 8, 2019

To find out more about these apostles and how to leave a legacy when you pass away please keep reading!

James, Simon and Judas 1 Corinthians 1:26-27, Matthew 28:16-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever wonder what kind of “mark” you are going to leave on this world upon your death? Attempts to build a legacy that “outlasts” physical life comes in a variety of forms. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Literature- Depending Of God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 19, 2019

God reveals his wisdom to humanity through a variety of creative forms, so we can make decisions in a way that pleases him.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we continue with our series, Binge Reading the Bible. • This series focuses on how God reveals his will and desires for mankind through each specific section of the Bible. • Each genre, including the Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Literature, the Prophets, the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson #23 - But He Gave It All Up That He Might Know Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2019

The mature believer, Paul says, will not rest on past obedience but will labor to maintain purity and blamelessness until the Day of Christ.

Date: 2/12/19 Lesson #23 Title: But He Gave It All Up That He Might Know Christ (Phil. 3:12-14) • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 (NIV) 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Batteries Not Included #1 Hope Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 14, 2020

Entering into the holiday season is not all jingle bells and ho ho ho for everyone. To be honest, it can be a hard time of year for a lot of people.

“Ho-ho-oh……..no! I don’t think I have the energy to do the holidays this year. Wait! Yes! The holidays. Twinkling lights. Goodwill toward mankind, Hallmark Christmas movies. Snap out of it, Grinch! This is exactly what we need, especially after the train wreck of 2020”. “Ok, Ok, I can do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational