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Picking Up Bones

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 30, 2022

I have a bone to pick with you. In the valley of dry bones, we can learn something about ourselves and our local churches. Let us take a moment to find out what these dry bones can tell us.

Nothing on this earth can bring bones back to life, only God can restore life. Ezekiel came across a valley of bones. The Spirit of the Lord told him to prophesy to these bones, and as he did, the sinews and flesh came on them, and then the skin. Ezekiel was then told to prophesy for the wind to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Restoration: A Journey To Renewal SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

As followers of Christ, we find hope in the promise of His return and the renewal of all things. But what about our present circumstances? The Bible provides numerous instances of God's restorative power, demonstrating His glory and our benefit.

As believers, our hope rests in the promise that Christ will come back for us and make all things new. But what about the present? The Bible shows us how God restores and makes things new for His glory and our good. 1. 2 Kings 8:1-6 - The Woman's Land Restored: Elisha tells a woman to leave her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6

Topics: Faith, Restoration

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2018

How can we accomplish our mission for the Lord? 1. With a strong commitment to spread the Word of God (vs. 5-7). 2. With strong courage to face our opposition (vs. 6-8). 3. With strong confidence in our God (vs. 9-12).

How We Can Accomplish Our Mission for the Lord Acts 13:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 18, 2014 *From 1990-2000, church attendance remained basically the same in churches across America. Unfortunately, during that same time, our population grew by over 30 million people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Learn From The Experience Of Pentecost?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 6, 2003

Three lessons we can learn from Acts 2 if we want to be faithful to the Great Commission

Swanton Novers/Brinton 08-06-03 What can we learn from the Experience of Pentecost? Introduction: There are, in my opinion, only three major celebrations in the Church Year. 1. Christmas when we celebrate the Birth of Christ 2. Easter when we celebrate the Death and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Visions And Dreams

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002

one of a series of messages on Acts

ML King Martin Luther King Jr. organized the massive March on Washington (Aug. 28, 1963) where, in his brilliant "I Have a Dream" speech, he "subpoenaed the conscience of the nation before the judgment seat of morality." In January 1964, Time magazine chose King Man of the Year, the first black ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Membership In The Church Essential To Salvation?

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005

Study of the importance of the church.

“Is membership in the church essential to salvation” 1. In Matthew 16:13-19, Jesus promised to build His church. -Verse 18, “ I will build my church.” 2. In Mark 9:1, Jesus said His church would come with power, and that some of them would be alive when His “kingdom” or “church” came! 3. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Ol' Summertime

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2008

It’s a time for resting and relaxing, a time for the cabin and the campground, a time to bask in the surf, sun, and sand; but... does God have any plans for us this summer?

Dakota Community Church July 27, 2008 Good Ol’ Summertime Ah the glory that is the Winnipeg summer, the bright sunshine, the long evenings, the campgrounds and cabins bustling with anxious activity after the long shut in, everywhere you look life is inexplicably pushing to the surface … I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Wwjd - Wy? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 29, 2008

It’s not “What Would Jesus Do”, it’s “What WILL Jesus Do...With You?”, and the answer depends upon what you do with Jesus. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation.

WWJD-WY? Matthew 25:31-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WWJDWY.html It’s not “What Would Jesus Do”, it’s “What WILL Jesus Do...With You?”, and the answer depends upon what you do with Jesus. What you do with Him in this life determines what He has to do with you in the next. I. The Coming of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2016

From the day of Pentecost God has provided the Holy Spirit to fill and empower believers to live productive and God centered lives.

Day of Pentecost Acts chapter 2:1-13 Introduction- This morning we heard 4 different languages of the Lord’s Prayer to give us an idea of what it must have been like to hear God’s word in your native tongue. Good morning, Today we celebrate Pentecost Sunday. We sing songs about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Mode Of Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 20, 2022

What does the Bible mandate about the mode of baptism?

Eisegesis is a bad way to read the Bible. It means to read into the text things that are actually not there at all. One common example is reading that Jesus came up out of the water after being immersed. The text simply does not say that at all. “So Jesus was baptized. And as soon as he came out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16, 1 Corinthians 10:2, Luke 12:50, Revelation 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 97: The Lord Reigns: Glory, Judgment, And Joy Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 9, 2025

Psalm 97 is an enthronement psalm that glorifies the sovereign appearances of God in the past, looks to his appearance in the future, and calls us to worship him now.

Bible Study on Psalm 97 Title: “The LORD Reigns: Glory, Judgment, and Joy” 1. Introduction and Background Superscription (LXX): In the Greek Septuagint, Psalm 97 begins with the title: “Of David, when his land is being brought to order.” This hints at a time of national restoration or ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is That

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Feb 25, 2001

This is a sermon on the promise of the Holy Spirit in the Church, that should help the church today.

Acts 2:14-17 This is That I. Pentecost A. Twice he indicates that they were amazed. The word in Greek is a word that means literally, "to push out of their senses." It is exactly what we say when we use the modern phrase, "they blew their minds." That is exactly what he said. It blew their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Azusa Street - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Oct 19, 2006

What does this great outpouring mean to us today...and how do we connect with the Holy Spirit’s move?

Lessons From Azusa Street (Part 2) Wednesday, April 26, 2006 This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival. And though there were a few earlier expressions of the Pentecostal revival here in the U.S., this was by far the most influential and far reaching. It literally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Second Coming

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2018

How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to proceed. Let’s examine Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36.

How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to proceed. Let’s examine Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36. Lift Luke 21:25 “There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Urgency Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Prayer is the most powerful force in the Universe and yet the most overlooked.

"The Urgency of Prayer" Isaiah 56:1-7 It is good to be back with you after spending a month away on a sabbatical. I have to tell you how appreciative I am for your graciousness in allowing me to withdraw from all of my normal responsibilities so that I could be still for a while to be renewed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ