Sermons on Invitation:

The Church Was Born On Pentecost Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the significance of Pentecost as the birth of the church and emphasizes the church's mission to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth.

Birthdays are a big deal. And, some birthdays are a bigger deal than others. Like first birthdays for instance… That’s a milestone no one wants to miss. And yet for some reason, many of us just seem to blow right past the actual birth of the church. Sure, we all know about the birth of Jesus at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Topics: Pentecost, Church Birth, Gospel Proclamation

Making Room! (Partnership With The Holy Spirit) Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction focuses on the importance of making a key shift in our Christian lives by partnering with the Holy Spirit, using the story of the birth of Jesus as told in Luke 1:26-38 as a reference.

As we wrap up this four week series on following Jesus, I want to turn our attention to a key part of our Christianity. Because of the world that we live in, we have to lean into this key shift that we all must make. Without it, we don’t live the full and fulfilled life that Jesus has for us. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 1:26-38, Romans 10:14-15

Topics: Following Jesus, Holy Spirit, Birth Of Jesus

Sermon Series: Following Jesus

Grab A Paintbrush!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 15, 2018

Theme: God's Masterpieces 1. Our Sin Has Killed Us 2. In Christ We are Reborn! 3. God calls us to join Him in the Masterpiece Business. So grab a paint brush!

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 (Call to Worship - Psalms 107:1-3) Title: Grab a Paint Brush! Theme: God's Masterpieces 1. Our Sin Has Killed Us 2. In Christ We are Reborn! 3. God calls us to join Him in the Masterpiece Business. So grab a paint brush! INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Psalm 107:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Great & Mighty Prayer

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 2, 2003

Do you want to see the true "Power of God" within your prayer life? His Promises of answered prayer are Great and Mighty.

Great & Mighty Prayer Jeremiah 33:3 Great things are coming for this church. Above everything else, we should pray for the Power of God. A missionary on furlough told this true story while visiting his home church in Michigan¡K"while serving at a small field hospital in Africa, every two weeks I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Bells Of Christmas

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 8, 2002

This Advent sermon uses some of the bells of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this wonderful Advent Season.

Luke 2:10 “THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION “I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play…” “Ring the bells, ring the bells, let the whole world know, Jesus Christ was born today, many years ago.” “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” “Jingle bells, jingle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Mark Of Maturity ... Responsibility

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002

Re-establishing Commitment Based Christianity Into The Church

INTRODUCTION I know that in the heart of every believer is the desire to mature … it is the desire to grow in their faith … and in our lives in this sanctuary I believe that our desire is to know CHRIST MORE! I also feel that many believers, however, are lacking in the pre-requisite to maturity … ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Raising Of Lazarus

Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 6, 2002

This message describes how that Jesus has the power to bring the dead back to life, not only the physical dead, but also the spiritualy dead.

This Sermon Was Prepared For Lexington Church Of God for use Sunday Night April 7th, 2002 “The Raising Of Lazarus” TEXT: John 11: 1-15 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: A. I believe that there is more to this story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead than most realize. For this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Raising Of Lazarus"

Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 6, 2002

The message deals with the Power & Authority of Jesus over physical death as well as spiritual death.

This Sermon Was Prepared For Lexington Church Of God for use Sunday Night April 7th, 2002 “The Raising Of Lazarus” TEXT: John 11: 1-15 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: A. I believe that there is more to this story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead than most realize. For this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Church Of God

Inside Connections And The Jewish Trial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2003

Peter’s denial and the Jewish trial of Jesus opens our eyes to the nature of sinful mankind and society...and to God’s Sovereign Purposes which cannot be thwarted

Note: this is a bulletin insert that I included with the sermon. The actual sermon follows below it. Ed Inside Connections and The Jewish Trial of Jesus (Luke 22:54-65; John 18:12-27; Matt. 26:57-75; Mark 14:54-72) Have you ever noticed this verse about John sneaking Peter into the courtyard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-65, John 18:12-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Call To Mission

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jan 19, 2002

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A call to mission – based loosely on Luke 4:17-18 I have a problem. Here I am stood in front of the joint congregations of Canford Heath and Longfleet. I have a sermon that I could have preached at either Church on a morning with only slight changes to the introduction. And before anybody says ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Rivers Of Living Waters Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2008

Tabernacles was a popular festival rich in symbolism. It was a memorial to the wilderness journey & God’s provision of water from a rock. The water poured on the sacrificial rock altar of the temple represented the life giving water flowing from God.

JOHN 7:37-39 RIVERS OF LIVING WATER [Deuteronomy 31:9-13] Tabernacles was a popular festival rich in symbolism. Each day of the feast of booths included a water ceremony in which a procession of priests descended to the south border of the city to the Gihon Spring (which flowed ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 37:7-39, John 8:1-11, Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Belong And Follow Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 18, 2007

In our quest to pray with and disciple our youth, the importance of the Great Commission plays a vital role. We want to follow it and pass it on reproducing disciples for Jesus.

BELONG AND FOLLOW One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn out old hat and an equally worn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Mennonite

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 21, 2008

Obligation is good. Love is better!

The Heart of the Matter, Luke 10:38-42 Introduction My first staff position in a church was as the Associate Pastor of The Kirk Community Church in Dunedin, Florida. I normally arrived at church early but on this particular morning my wife and I had arrived just a few minutes before the worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 7, 2008

Grace enables us to forgive others and ourselves.

The Freedom of Forgiveness, Luke 7:36-50 Introduction It is told of a famous smith of medieval times that, having been taken prisoner and immured in a dungeon, he began to examine the chain that bound him with a view to discovering some flaw that might make it easier to break it. His hope was in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2006

Like death and taxes, trials and temptations are a part of life. In this sermon learn that temptations are inevitable, giving into them is inescusable, their pattern is predictable, but the good news is they are conquerable!

Introduction: A. In the sermon today, we are returning to our sermon series on James called “A Faith That Works.” 1. In our last sermon we learned about turning our trials into triumphs. 2. We talked about the fact that life is difficult, but that in spite of our difficulties our toughest times ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ