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Part 4 - The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

The first step in ministry for Jesus, and for us, public confession and receiving the Holy Spirit.

The Commission Part 4 – The Baptism of Jesus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON PRAYER FOR HOLY SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 3:11 – 17 “11 I (John) baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17

Denomination: Bible Church

The Holiness Of God The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This is the third and final message in a three part series that I preached on the Holiness of God.

For the past couple of Sunday mornings I have been preaching to you about the holiness of God. When one reads through the Bible you cannot help but see that God is holy. It is a theme that runs throughout the entire Bible. God is holy and He wants His people to be holy. We are instructed to be Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Holiness

'spot The Difference.' Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 29, 2008

This message opens up Paul’s spirtual mindset in refuting the religous self confident Jews. He explain despite the Law despite the covenant of circumcision how they too have fallen short of Gods standards in a game of spot the difference.

Romans 2:17 -3:8 Spot the difference • Have you ever played spot the difference? You can usually spot the difference quite easily because all the differences are on the outside but when it comes to our standing before God, it is a little bit harder to spot the difference because the difference is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

And Justice For All Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is an installment in my expository series through the book of Romans.

“And Justice for All” Romans 2:12-29 October 5, 2008 52. That’s the usual speed at which they nab me, at least in a 35; it’s 62 in a 45, something about 17 miles over the speed limit that tends to grab the attention of the nice officers. In my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Think "Fast"!

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 9, 2008

Jesus taught about fasting as if it were something his listeners regularly did. It is assumed that we will practice fasting too. What are the mechanics of it and why should we do it?

THINK “FAST”! You all broke something this morning. You may not know it but you did – you broke something. Some of us have night snack, while others don’t eat anything between supper and a certain meal the next morning. That time between eating in the evening and eating in the morning is actually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Mennonite

The Cleansing Shower Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 14, 2013

After David's confession of his sin, he asks God to purify and renew him.

The cross is such an ironic symbol. In context, 2000 years ago, a cross was a horrible instrument of torture and death, it was feared and reviled, it was a punishment so dehumanizing that it was to be a major deterrent to crime, and those sentenced to death on a cross were humiliated and debased. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong - How To Win Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 9, 2010

Be realistic (being honest about it), responsible (understand you have the power to choose right), ready (be on your guard), and refocused on the goodness of God, and we will find the strength to overcome temptation.

Today I want to talk about man’s oldest problem – temptation; it goes back all the way to Adam. • We all face it. Even when you know what is right to do, it is difficult to say “No.” • Oscar Wilde once said, “I can withstand anything except temptation.” • People say the only way to get rid of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 15, 2021

Why did Jesus need to be baptized and why is that important to us?

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Pastor Bradford Reaves Watch this Message: https://youtu.be/kvOMpzSODa4 Introduction There is a premise in physics called “The Fine-Tuned Universe.” In this premise, it is asserted that there are characteristics of the universe that are virtually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Luke 1:35, 1 Peter 1:11, Romans 8:9, Isaiah 42:1, Luke 3:16, Acts 1:8, Hebrews 4:15, Luke 3:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Three-Dimensional Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 17, 2017

This sermon deals with the three dimensions of our faith from Isaiah's vision of the Lord found in the King James Version of Isaiah 6:1-9, "Woe", "Lo," and "Go." This can also be looked upon as the dimensions of confession, cleansing, and commission.

Three-Dimensional Faith Isaiah 6:1-9 I grew up my whole life under the Protestant wing of the faith. My family attended the Methodist church as I was growing up. I came to know Jesus as my Savior and Lord while attending an Assembly of God home fellowship. Later I attended an Assembly of God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Self And Pride Oppose The Spirit

Contributed by David Leach on Feb 16, 2014

In the life of earnest Christians, of those who pursue and profess holiness, humility ought to be the chief mark of their uprightness.

February 14 (Andrew Murray’s devotional) In the life of earnest Christians, of those who pursue and profess holiness, humility ought to be the chief mark of their uprightness. It is often said that it is not so . May not one reason be that in the teaching and example of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can We Learn From The Dissatisfaction Implanted In Our Hearts?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38

What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38 Illustration:Early in my career as a doctor I went to see a patient who was coming out of anesthesia. Far off church chimes sounded. "I must be in heaven," the woman murmured. Then she saw me. "No, I can’t be," she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having A Right Spirit

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000

the need to have a right spirit in all that we do, keeping our lives free from bitterness and unforgivness, the power of a right spirit and keeping our motives in check

Renew a Right Spirit within me… Ps 51:1-10 51:1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prevailing Proofs Of A Real Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Reminders of who we are in Christ

PREVAILING PROOFS OF A REAL FAITH  God continually reminds of who we are in Christ: no longer in Adam. Behavior depends on seeing and recognizing who you are and the basic facts of your idenity. Backwards today: act first and then believe. Paul has been leading us step by step to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Self-Righteousness Leads To Disillusionment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1.

SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1. THE CAUSE OF DISILLUSIONMENT = SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS (3:13-15) the people were blind to their own sin -- they were too good to see straight Context: You ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Holy

Contributed by Anthony Roberts on Jan 5, 2002

The Attributes of GOD include Holiness and He requires us to follow that pattern not of ourselves but only by His devine Grace and Power in us through the Holy Spirit.

GOD IS . . . HOLY “Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the Lord your God” (Leviticus 20:7). Isaiah 6:1-8 6:1In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2Above it stood the seraphims: each ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:7, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal