Sermons on Kingdom Authority:

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Meekness Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

If we are meek, if we are gentle, then we are God controlled. We will have to be considerate to people, and we will also be considerate toward God.

Gentleness and meekness are basically the same. Why aren’t some people gentle? There are some who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it? They come into your home & say, "Where did you find that wall-paper?" And it’s obvious that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

Where do you need the spiritual grace of self-control? Seek the Lord for direction, and let Him mold you into a Disciple that is controlled at all times and in all circumstances by the Holy Spirit.

“. . . the fruit of the spirit is . . . self-control. . .” (Gal. 5:22-23) Not too long ago I watched the movie “Castaway” with Tom Hanks. He was stranded on this island after a plane crash in the ocean. He had nothing to eat at first but coconuts. He had to master the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Commandment (Maundy) Thursday Wesley Umc Lake City South Carolina

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 7, 2015

Maundy Thursday or Commandment Thursday is a celebration of the commandment of Jesus to love one another so when looking at the Matthew 25 text there should be no confusion for the Christian as to how the two texts are related to each other.

Sermon Topic: Commandment Thursday text Matt: 25:41-46 and John 13:34 Matthew 25:41-46 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Judgment of the Nations 41 Then he will say to those at his left hand, ‘You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: United Methodist

Gratitude Is The Best Attitude

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 3, 2013

If someone should ask you what is one thing that you can think of to thank Jesus for this morning? What would be your answer? What type of attitude do you have concerning His love for you?

Introduction If someone should ask you what is one thing that you can think of to thank Jesus for this morning? What would be your answer? Well for me, I want to thank Jesus for always being with me from my earliest existence until this present moment, if it were not for Him, I know that I would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

God The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2013

We can relate to the Spirit through the feminine imagery present in scripture.

God the Father. God the Son. And God the Holy Spirit. Three of my favorite things to talk about, and today we are going to talk about God the Holy Spirit. We talk less about the Holy Spirit than about the Father and the Son, and I think we understand the Holy Spirit less than we understand the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Hannah

Contributed by Adewale B T Shittu on Jul 20, 2013

Living in a violent world calls for a more aggressive approach to prayer warfare. The prayer of Hannah epitomises the importance of the Holy Spirit as an intersessor and it is only when he takes over that answers to prayers are made manifest.

The Prayer of Hannah. Prayer is communication between man and God. One of the ways your request or your desire or expectation can be granted is through the place of prayers. The Bible says we should pray without ceasing. That is we must pray in and out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Bible Church

The Self-Sufficient God Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 20, 2013

Sound and GOOD theology begins and ends with DOXOLOGY, and Paul culminates his discussion of God's Election process with a profound song of praise to the ALMIGHTY.

The Self-Sufficient God Romans 11:34-35 Last week we began with this statement: Good and sound theology, the study and knowledge of God, begins and ends with DOXOLOGY. We looked at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Pray With Me? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013

This message challenges us to evaluate our prayers. We need to remember the sovereignty of God, the supremacy of Christ and the sanctity of the church.

June 23, 2013 Church Planting Will You Pray with Me? Acts 4:23-31 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Hey Jude - Pt. 4 - Discouragement Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 27, 2013

The song made Jude famous. However, the most important Jude is often overlooked. Hey Jude, what do you have to teach us?

Hey Jude - Pt. 4 - Discouragement I. Introduction It is a single that The Beatles released in August of 1968. The song is more than seven minutes long and spent nine weeks at number one in the United States. This song is frequently included on professional critics' lists of the best songs of all ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Must I Do? You Must Follow Christ (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 30, 2013

If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6)

WHAT MUST I DO? FOLLOW CHRIST – PART 2 JOHN 12:24-26 Big Idea: If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6) John 12:24-26 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Your Faith Your Own?

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Jul 30, 2013

A sermon challenging Christian to honestly examine the foundation of their faith.

Let me start by asking you a question: Is your faith your own? By that I mean, is the body of beliefs, the faith, that you hold dear is it based on your understanding of God and His word or is it based on someone else’s understanding of God and His word? There’s a big difference between ...read more

Denomination: *other

His Name Shall Be Called......

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 30, 2013

I would like for you to look with me in this message at this the first name of ISAIAH 9:6, and let us see if He is worthy of this name.

TITLE: HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED….. SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 9:6 I am not sure about you, but I was growing tired and weary over the past 9-months hearing about Prince William and the Duchess, Kate as they waited the arrival of their first child. Maybe it is because our cultures are so different ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013

Every believer has three enemies - the world system, the flesh, and the Devil. If we don't wake-up, heed and act on Biblical warnings, we will not only be spent but also taken down. God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Ain't Easter, Preacher Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Every time a believer comes to faith in Jesus Christ, it points back to the first Easter almost 2000 years ago. We celebrate that Jesus is risen from the dead. God, the angels, and we rejoice when a former unbeliever rises from the dead to life in Christ.

It Ain't Easter, Preacher John 20:1-10 First preached in November, 2004 Introduction Last week we learned about how Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures even in death. He gave up His life voluntarily at 3PM, at the exact hour the Passover Lambs started to be slain. The lambs had to be completely ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking Bad Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 26, 2014

The song of redemption, the gospel, has been around for a very long time. (Maybe it was the soundtrack of your teens, it captured you; maybe you feel in love with it’s sound as an adult . . . and it changed your life.)

Recovering Redemption Series (Based up Matt Chandler’s book of the same title) Breaking Bad (1 of 6) September 21, 2014 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When I was 9-years old I bought a used 8-track from a second hand store that changed the way I listened to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist