Sermons on Kalokohan Pentecost:

Countercultural Community, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

In this series, we’re talking about being a countercultural community. What does that look like? Last week, we saw that the early church was committed to one another, they had crazy courage and a deep rooted spirit of compassion. Today we find four more

Countercultural Community, Part 2 Acts 2:42-47 After the apostles received the power of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, it was all about the power of the resurrection and this mindset to go against the grain and do whatever it took to honor God and bless other people. They hadn’t been tainted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Power For The Future Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 5, 2011

It's amazing how quickly we settle for less that what is promised and possible. So what do we do with Jesus' outlandish promises about power for living?

“Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: Power for the Future” John 14:7-14 In one of Charles Schultz's ‘Peanuts’ cartoons Snoopy, the hound of heaven, says of Woodstock, that would-be bird of paradise, "Someday Woodstock is going to be a great eagle." Then in the next frame he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faced With The Impossible, Entrust It To Jesus -- John 6:1-15

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 9, 2009

How often life can seem impossible! What hardships we face! What good comes from it? Let’s see, as Jesus tells his disciples to do the impossible: Feed 5000+ people. Parts: A. He places the impossible in front of us. B. He works it out his way, not ours.

Text: John 6:1-15 Theme: Faced with the Impossible, Entrust It to Jesus A. He places the impossible in front of us B. He works it out his way, not mine Season: Pentecost 10b Date: August 9, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Filled With Spirit-Worked Thanksgiving In Jesus

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 5, 2009

Through God’s Word the Holy Spirit fills us with a thankfulness that seeks to use our time wisely, as he brings God’s truth deep into our hearts through music. Parts: A. Wisely redeeming your time. B. Singing spiritual words to your Lord with your heart.

Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 Theme: Be Filled with Spirit-worked Thanksgiving in Jesus A. Wisely redeeming your time B. Singing spiritual words to your Lord with your heart. Season: Pentecost 13b Date: August 30, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

What Would You Do If. . .

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009

Jesus’ Return and how we are to prepare for it.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF . . . By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION What would you do if you knew Y2K was going to be more disastrous than anyone thought? What would you do if you knew the Lord was coming back on January 1, 2000? This is called the Sabbath View, i.e., we have lived 6,000 years since ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Filled For A Purpose

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 3, 2010

The first coming of Christ was preceded by increased spiritual activity. As we celebrate His birth shouldn’t we also celebrate that same spiritual activity?

December 5, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:11-17 Subject: The Announcement of John’s Birth Title: Filled for a Purpose It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Don’t you just love this time after Thanksgiving? I mean, what more could a person want; a time to go out and fight the crowds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Case For Christ

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This is based on Peter’s first sermon in Acts 2, and reveals the evidence and arguments that prove Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. It is an expository sermon. Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

The Case for Christ by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ, Freeport, Illinois One day, a handful of Greek men approached Phillip and said, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” (John 12:21). Seeing Jesus has been on the minds of spiritual seekers ever since. Jesus is the world’s preeminent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Holding Each Other Accountable In Small Groups

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 25, 2007

Based on the New Testament Church and John Wesley’s concept of the Classmeeting, this sermon affirms the necessity of being in a small, accountability group for disciples to grow to be more like Jesus.

Holding Each Other Accountable in Small Groups --I Thessalonians 5:11 and James 5:16 In October I return to my alma mater Asbury Theological Seminary for our fifth of six sessions in the Spiritual Leaders’ Academy. The Lily Foundation has fully funded our participation in the Academy, and one of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

His Name Is John!

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

What was so important about the name of John the Baptist? Could it be the fact that it broke the back of tradition?

His Name Is John How many came to have church this morning? I’m not talking about just going through the motions today! I’m not talking about coming in here and playing church! You can play church on your on time. Amen? How many came to really have some church in the house of God this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-63, Luke 1:13-63

What To Do When God Convicts Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 6, 2009

Remorse before God without repentance is an insulting abuse of God’s grace.

fall we are exploring the beginnings of the Acts of the Apostles, the book of Scripture which describes the events that happened immediately after the resurrection of Jesus. Last week we read the defining story of the birth of the church – the day of Pentecost, when the believers were gathered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Finally Get It Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2011

For years following Jesus the disciples seemed to be in a cloud, but now they finally get it, but only when Jesus unlocks God's plan in their minds. Terrified, marveling, shocked, and in stark disbelief we too are like the disciples until God get ahold of

36As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace to you!" 37But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39See My hands and My feet, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-53

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance And Refreshing Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 28, 2009

One of the things that traps us in our places of emotional and spiritual and relational lameness is that we get to a point where we cannot really imagine life differently.

Intro: Last Sunday we began our look at the second section of the book of Acts. The first section, chapters 1-2, told the story of the ascension of Jesus and then the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, filling the believers with the power and indwelling presence of God, and now the next two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Time For You To Make A Difference? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 6, 2012

What happened to you this week that you wish could happen every day? Did anything that happened to you make a real difference in your life? Did you make a difference in someone else’s life?

What kind of week have you had? Did every day go as planned? Were there good days and not so good days or bad days and worse days? What happened to you this week that you could have easily done without? What happened to you this week that you wish could happen every day? Did anything that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Faith-Filled Heart Produces A Fruit-Filled Life

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 13, 2009

Christmas preparation begins in the heart and overflows into our life. Through John the Baptist’s preaching the Spirit prepares hearts to bear fruit for Jesus. Parts: A. Genuine fruit is rooted in Christ B. Authentic fruit connects to your place in life

Text: Luke 3:7-18 Theme: Your Faith-filled Heart Produces a Fruit-filled Life A. Genuine fruit is rooted in Christ B. Authentic fruit connects to your place in life. Season: Advent 3c Date: December 13, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Our lives are not to be lived haphazardly, but guided by the purposes of God.

Living on Purpose Acts 28:1-31 Intro: Video clip of Acts 28 & Paul’s life. [44:45] Prop: Our lives are not to be lived haphazardly, but guided by the purposes of God. Interrogative: How does this happen? How can we stay in alignment with God’s purposes? TS: This closing chapter of Acts leaves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God