Sermons on Jerusalem Letter:

Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on May 28, 2012

A Biblical understanding of being filled with the Holy Spirit, as observed from the Text of Scripture.

FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 2:1-21 Text: Acts 2:4a “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.” Being filled with the Holy Spirit, or being full of the Holy Spirit, or being baptized by or in the Holy Spirit are phrases that mean different things to different people in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Friends

Saul's Transformation

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 16, 2003

Saul is stopped on the Road to Damascus.

Saul’s Transformation Acts 9:1 – 9:9 Jeff Hughes – June 14, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. As we begin our study today, not only are we starting a new chapter of Acts, but we are seeing a transition period in the early church. In Acts chapter 1 verse 8, we see Jesus telling the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Coming Of The King"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Dec 4, 2002

A message on the tasks of the Christian life as believers await the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew 21:1-13; Rom. 13:8-14 December 1, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com You are all quite familiar with the old saw about how a watched pot never boils. It isn’t true, of course. A watched pot does boil. It only seems to us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13, Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

We Are Not An Island

Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 5, 2006

This sermon explores Jeremiah 29s call for us to be engaged with our community, and recognize that "in their peace, we will find ours."

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” The famous words of Jeremiah 29:11. A well-known, well-publicized, well-memorized, even a life verse for many. But do we know the context for that verse? Do we know ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Greatest Conversion

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2022

The conversion of the apostle Paul is one of the most thrilling and inspiring conversions we have ever heard about. Paul truly had a conversion.

Today the modern churches talk about DECISIONS, not CONVERSIONS! Illus: Someone said to a preacher, “Did you have any decisions last week?” The preacher said, “Yes, I had lots of them. Some DECIDED to go to the mountains and some DECIDED they would go to the beach instead of coming to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Blood That Speaks A Better Word.

Contributed by Adam Reichart on Sep 30, 2004

14th Sunday after Pentecost, 3-year Series C, this sermon explores the comparison of testimonies made by the blood of Abel (demanding vengence) and the blood of Jesus (providing forgiveness.)

The text for today’s message is taken from the Epistle Lesson to the Hebrews which we read just a few moments ago, especially these words: “18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 22a But you have come to Mount Zion, to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is The Motive For Your Service?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 3, 2007

It is not enough that Christians work in the vineyard of the Lord but also what motivates us to do that work.

WHAT IS THE MOTIVE FOR YOUR SERVICE? “For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” Hebrews 6:10 Labor, or work, is ordained by God. Before sin entered into the world, God commanded ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Wisdom From A Broken Record

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2004

Between what is important, and unimportant, who can understand?

After Wilbur and Orville Wright’s successful flight on December 17, 1903, they joyfully sent a telegram to their sister in Dayton, Ohio. The message read: "First sustained flight, 59 seconds. Home for Christmas." The sister, also elated, ran all the way to the newspaper office with the telegram. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do's And Don'ts Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005

II Thess #2: DON’T become easily unsettled or alarmed; Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way Do stand firm and hold on

Do’s and Don’ts II Thessalonians 2 SCRIPTURE READING: II Thessalonians 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Have you noticed that the Second Coming is a big topic in pop-culture lately? Several years back, a Gallup Poll recorded that 62% of Americans believe Jesus Christ will return to earth someday. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Is About Hope Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011

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For literally thousands of years, perhaps longer, Christians have faced attempts by those outside the faith, or those with little understanding of the Christian gospel, to make the grace of God only partially sufficient for salvation. As Paul and Barnabas began their first missionary journey to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

No Escape From God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 25, 2020

When the earthly Government has a court of law where the wicked are punished and executed if needed, why would the court of law in heaven not do the same?

No escape from God 1 Kings 19:17 "It shall come about, the one who escapes from the sword of Hazael, Jehu shall put to death, and the one who escapes from the sword of Jehu, Elisha shall put to death.” God is in no hurry, He does things meticulously, perfectly, dexterously and in His time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Integrity Of The Gospel Message Must Not Be Deformed Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2014

Peace in the world is only possible If we effectively communicate the need to embrace the Gospel of love.

Thursday of 33rd Week in Course 2014 Evangelii Gaudium This last season of the liturgical year has a bittersweet nature. The old year is waning; the new year is still seen in the distance. Days grow short; in northern Europe, the daylight lasts barely five hours. Even here in Texas we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus, Priest And King Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2021

The grace won by Jesus on the cross is infinite, and therefore enough to redeem every human being, liberating us all from slavery to sin.

Monday of 2nd Week in Course 2021 “Son though [Jesus] was, he learned obedience from what He suffered, and when He was made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him.” That word, “perfect,” really confused me when I was a kid. And even now it seems to be an impossible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10, Psalm 110:1-4, Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Most Heavenly Place On Earth Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 4, 2017

1. God wants us to be united (vs. 32). 2. God wants us to be unselfish (vs. 32b & 34-35). 3. God wants us to be unleashed (vs. 33). 4. God wants us to be uplifting (vs. 36-37).

The Most Heavenly Place on Earth Acts 4:32-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 4, 2013 *We used to go to Heavenly Ham a good bit. And the ham was very good, but I wouldn't say it was heavenly. On Friday I plugged the word "heavenly" into Google and got over 51 million hits. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To 1 Timothy Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024

This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

1 TIMOTHY Introduction to Timothy I A Dangerous Heresy-- (William Barclay pg. 4) A. It is clear that in the forefront of the situation against which the Pastoral Epistles were written there was a dangerous heresy which was threatening the welfare of the Christian Church. If we can distinguish ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal