Sermons on John 13 18 1:

Who Is The Holy Spirit, Part 1

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2020

Is the Holy Spirit a universal force or a person? Who is the Holy Spirit? What is His work? What does He do in the world today?

Is the Holy Spirit a universal force or a person? Who is the Holy Spirit? What is His work? What does He do in the world today? A Greek word for spirit is p?e?µa (pneuma) and so a study of the Holy Spirit is called Pneumatology. Is the Holy Spirit a Person? He has a will and makes choices. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:11, John 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is So Great About John 3:16?

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 21, 2007

Every verse in the Bible is great, but if there is a greatest verse in all the Bible… it is undoubtedly John 3:16.

WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT JOHN 3:16? A little boy was heard talking to himself as he walked across the backyard, baseball cap in place, ball and bat in his hands. "I am the greatest hitter in the world," he said. He threw the ball up, swung and missed. "Strike one," he said. But again, he told ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Religion And Politics - Ecclesiastes 8:1-9:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 23, 2025

One of the most aggravating parts of living in a fallen world is dealing with corruption in government and other authorities who misuse their power—especially when that abuse of power hurts you personally. This passage teaches us how to keep enjoying life even in the face of abuse of authority.

8:1 Who is like the wise person, and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man's wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed. 2 Keep the king's command because of your oath made before God. 3 Do not be in a hurry; leave his presence, and don't persist in a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1

Mind Control 1 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 19, 2006

WOW!! These people, with whom Christ would not associate, sure look like “good” people to me. I’ve never “prophesied in Christ’s name”. I’ve never “cast out demons in Christ’s name”. Based on outward results, those folks seem to be pretty nice people

A few days ago, I was talking to a person at the "Y" and he was telling me about a demonstration of magic on one of the TV channels during the New Year’s celebrations. You know how it goes, everyone has a better story than the one just before. In the course of time, another fellow told of a web ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-24

Hannah's Promise (1 Samuel 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 27, 2025

What promise did Hannah make? Are we dedicated to God? Let's look in 1 Samuel 1.

How was Samuel dedicated to God? Are we dedicated to God or to self? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 1. How many wives did Elkanah have and what were their names? Now there was a certain man from Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the highlands of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah. He was from the tribe of Ephraim, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon For Proper 16. The 13th Sunday After Pentecost

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 25, 2007

The Christian life calls for us to live our life respecting one another, especially those whom our Lord embraces in baptism.

13th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 16] August 26, 2007 Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord, through the power of your Holy Spirit, give us the eyes to see others as you see them, not in their limitations, sins, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust And Obey 1 Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 29, 2017

The Bible gives evidence that it is not an ordinary book, but inspired by God. This lesson will briefly look at three proofs -- Historical Accuracy; Scientific Accuracy; and Thematic Unity.

1. 2 Timothy 3.16-17 (NLT) 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get Ready For Our Final Good-Bye (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2018

1. Get alone with God (vs. 13). 2. Pursue the right priorities (vs. 14-16). 3. Determine to be devoted to the Lord (vs. 17-19). 4. Strive to spread the gospel (vs. 20-21; 24). 5. Keep focused on our finish (vs. 22-24).

How to Get Ready for Our Final Good-bye (Part 1) The Book of Acts - Part 72 Acts 20:13-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 1, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In this Scripture, Paul and his mission team were at the end of Paul's third missionary journey, and were on their way to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2019

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12.

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching Matthew 3:1 “In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Forgiveness: Walking In The Footsteps Of Grace Colossians 3:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 10, 2024

Colossians 3:13 teaches us about the transformative power of forgiveness.

Transformed by Forgiveness: Walking in the Footsteps of Grace Introduction Today, we will explore the profound message in Colossians 3:13, which teaches us about the transformative power of forgiveness. C.S. Lewis once said, "To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:14-15, Mark 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

James 2:14-18 Enriched And Enriching Or A Whole Lot Of Nonsense? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 3, 2009

A sermon that looks at what a living and active faith comprises

James 2:14-18 Enriched and enriching or a whole lot of nonsense? I’ve spent some time lately in the veggie garden; I enjoy the sights and sounds of the garden growing. The beans quietly stretching up through the soil, the tomato plant as it battles against the spring cold with its occasional ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Origins #1: Creation Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 13, 2010

A comparison between the two opposing beliefs of creation and evolution, and a look at what the Bible says about our origins. As human beings, we have been created in the image of a God who loves us and has a wonderful plan for our lives.

ORIGINS #1: CREATION (November 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) ORIGINS: CREATION VERSUS EVOLUTION: About 20 years ago, the fall after I graduated from high school, I sat down at an all-night drive-in with some friends and said, “There’s got to be more to life than what we’re ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: *other

1 Sugar Creekinthians

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Dec 14, 2006

An anniversay love letter from a pastor to church. A look at Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi and what makes a strong church

1 Sugar Creekinthians By Rev. Dan Mahan Philippians 1:3-11 “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. I always pray for you and make my requests with a heart full of joy because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Tenacity #1connection Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020

Tenacity refers to perseverance in spite of fatigue or frustration. It is a trait of the greatest saints of our faith. It is also a trait cultivated.

The next four weeks we will be discussing one of the greatest qualities of the most notable people in history. We’ve named the message series: Tenacity. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality or fact of being very determined; the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2021

1) Who Created What? (Genesis 1:1), 2) Where did God Create? (Genesis 1:2), 3) How did God Create? (Genesis 1:3), 4) Why did God Create? (Genesis 1:4), 5) When did God Create? (Genesis 1:5)

Genesis 1:1-5. [1:1] In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. [2] The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. [3] And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Other