Sermons on John Wimber:

The Gomer In Me

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

Hosea's love for a promiscuous wife becomes the clearest example of God's love for wayward people.

It has been said that when God saved us God took His greatest risk. Because the truth is the investment that came along with God bringing us into relationship with Himself is something that can not be fully comprehended and it is often something that is devalued and underappreciated. God is a God ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

Layered in this story is the fact that forgiveness is a gift offered to us long before we ask for it! Jesus’ completed the redemptive work, by which forgiveness is made possible, on the cross. It remains whether we will accept/receive the gift He secure

Just Words: Forgiveness Scripture Text: Mark 2.1-12 NOTE: this sermon was preached on the first Sunday of a new year. INTRODUCTION I know that a-lot-of-people really love New Year’s. The kids like New Year’s Eve so-much because they get to stay up way-past their bed-times. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Why God Allows Suffering, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014

To be a holy person means that you will have trials, hardship, and suffering in life.

“Have a nice day!” That’s a classic Americanism and statement one hears a lot in my home state of California. Usually, people do not mean it when they say it. After you complete a purchase, you hear, “Thank you, and have a nice day. Buh-bye.” Or even worse, when you ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 8, 2016

Improving in the way we worship God is part of our Christian growth because in heaven, we will be worshiping God for all eternity. In this message, we will learn three things why worship is important and how we can apply these to our lives.

WHAT IS WORSHIP? SCRIPTURE READING: Judges 1:1-5 "After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, “Who of us is to go up first to fight against the Canaanites?” 2 The Lord answered, “Judah shall go up; I have given the land into their hands.” 4 When Judah ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-5, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Understanding The Dark Spirit Of Jezebel Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016

This message speaks to the great reality of spiritual warfare that is involved in every work that God does. Elijah had to battle against the spirit of Jezebel.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 11 Jezebel—Understanding Her Dark Spirit TEXT: 1 Kings 19:1-8 1 Kings 19:1-8 KJV And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. [2] Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anticipate The Promise Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 26, 2020

1) The Advent of the Promise (Jeremiah 3:14), 2) The Administration of the Promise (Jeremiah 33:15), and 3) The Appropriation of the Promise (Jeremiah 33:16)

Jeremiah 33:14-16 [14]"Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. [15] In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Other

The Talk That Won The War Series

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 28, 2020

The people of Judah won a war by taking matters to the Lord in prayer, without engaging physically with the enemy they came out victors through prayer

Napoleon Bonaparte the French statesman and military leader went into exile on the Island of Elba after he had step down from his throne in April 1814. Louis XVIII then took over the crown. Nine months later Napoleon returned to his country with an intent to reclaim his former position. This quest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-24, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Adventist

Here For A Reason!

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 3, 2020

You Aren't An Accident...

You Aren't An Accident – A Christian counselor once encouraged a woman who felt lonely and abandoned. As she explained how she felt he couldn’t concentrate on what she was saying, because a Scripture (Psalm 100:3) kept running through his mind: “It is He who has made us, and not we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Hope In Our Uncertainties Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2020

Hold on to hope when it's hard to cope.

Note: The idea for this series and the title for the sermon came from Outreach.com. How has 2020 been going for you? It’s been quite a year: a global pandemic, economic recession, unemployment, political division, cultural upheaval, racial tension, record wildfires, floods and Derecho. On top of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Baptist

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 21, 2020

Message explores the timing of the Rapture in relationship to the Tribulation Period by first addressing key concepts that inform the subject. This teaching discusses the biblical purpose of the Tribulation Period. Daniel 9:24-27 is examined.

INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW Last week we launched a study of biblical prophecy with one question in mind: Will Christians go through the Tribulation Period? Finding an answer to that one question is not easy. To intelligently answer it, we must consider a vast amount of biblical revelation. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29, Ephesians 2:13-22, Jeremiah 30:7, Hebrews 12:3-11, Hosea 3:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Revelation 15:1-7, Revelation 6:15-17, Genesis 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

"Can You Hear Me Now?” (Sermon On Prayer) (1 Of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 25, 2023

The cell phone industry is one of the most highly competitive businesses in the marketing world. In the U.S., that competition is extreme.

Beginning in 2002, Verizon ran a TV campaign they called "Test Man." Their catchphrase became - "Can you hear me now?" This became the catchphrase for Verizon for the next nine years. It was an interesting marketing strategy. Many cell phone providers fight the competition ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Matthew 5:5-6, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

"christ: The Ultimate Model Intercessor"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 28, 2023

This message pertains to the study of two fig trees. The first one displayed leaves without producing any fruit. The second one was planted in good soil but required an intercessor to save it from dying, to have another opportunity to grow and bear fruit. Which tree represents you?

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 13:6-9) (6) "He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none." (7) "Then said he unto the dresser ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-22, Luke 13:6, Romans 8:38-39, Luke 13:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mental Health And The Virus Of Sin Series

Contributed by Fresh Hope For Mental Health on Dec 16, 2022

This is the second in our sermon series on Mental Health. Today I want to talk to you about the consequences of sin. I don’t want to talk necessarily about your sin or my sin — I just want to talk about the consequences of what happened when mankind fell into sin.

This is the second in our sermon series on Mental Health. Today I want to talk to you about the consequences of sin. I don’t want to talk necessarily about your sin or my sin — I just want to talk about the consequences of what happened when mankind fell into sin. So, I let’s look at Genesis ...read more

"Minas And Me:" The Parable Of The Minas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2023

In the parable of the Minas, or what I am calling, “Minas and Me,” we are looking at the meaning behind the parable and the minas Jesus used as an example. And what the parable says, and what the minas mean, will define our mission until Jesus returns.

Parables to Live By “Minas and Me:” The Parable of the Minas Luke 19:11-27 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-c-AJNC0TU&t=11s During the late 70s and early 80s, there was great expectation within the church that Jesus would be returning soon. The reason was because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Your Identity Is Essential Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2023

Our world teaches that people can be whoever they identify themselves to be. The Word of God teaches you are who God says you are.

Your Identity is Essential Genesis 1:26-31 Rev. Brian Bill October 7-8, 2023 Parents, I want to give you a heads-up that parts of the sermon may not be appropriate for younger children. If your child is not ready to hear about sexuality and gender matters, feel free to step out while I’m praying. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist