Sermons on Kirk Devine:

The Sap Is Running!

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 24, 2004

As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this winter it is not uncommon for the vineyard to look wild and destitute, the fact is however that the vine is not dead but is resti

THE SAP IS RUNNING! Ian Johnson Aug 24, 2004 Recently I went into a vineyard and the man responsible for the pruning asked me to come and look at what was taking place. As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Degrees Of Sin And Punishment

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 8, 2018

To show from the scripture that there are degrees of sin and Punishment, and to show the Christ made full payment for all sin.

SCRIPTURE: John 19:11 "...he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin." Luke 12:47-48 "And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, ...read more

Realistic Reminders Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2020

We need reminders to keep us realistic about human social behavior, about our tendency to accommodate our own sin, and about the nature of government leaders.

Realistic Reminders (Proverbs 28:11-16) 1. Everyone is forgetful at times. The difference is often this: some people remember they are absent-minded, others forget they are absent-minded. 2. One of my favorite original jokes is also true: I read a book about how to remember, but forgot what it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pious Is Good Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 11 of Sermon on the Mount Series, looks at our motives for giving etc.

Have you ever noticed that words are like Canadian currency? They are constantly being devalued. There was a time that if you called a woman homely you were paying her a compliment, not anymore. Vulgar used to mean popular and it was commonly used, but now it means coarse or nasty. Sin used to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Anatomy Of Belief

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 1, 2011

God is not concerned with only the ways in which we think and believe; he’s concerned about the ways in which we act upon our beliefs.

INTRO Have you ever watched Star Trek? Mr. Spock, “the pointy-earned Vulcan” who served as Captain Kirk’s first officer said, “Once you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” This quote is an offshoot from a scientific principle known as ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

A Good Measure Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jul 20, 2011

An inductive study that attempts to answer the question, "How much good is good enough?"

Introduction: How much good is good enough? Have you ever asked yourself that question? It’s often a question we ask when we begin to contemplate death. At the root of the question is this. When life ends are we okay? Do we have a good enough standing in the afterlife to reach heaven? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Never Mind, Eat Some Food!

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 23, 2001

The docetist heresy, the reality of Christ’s incarnation, and his setting of priorities: his father’s will above his earthly, physical needs.

Sermon for Evening Prayer and Benediction 22nd July 2001 Text: John 4:31-35 “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work” + In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. It is a caricature of Jewish mothers that they force food onto their ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Facing Your Giants, Breaking The Chains

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Feb 13, 2014

So many Families in the body of Christ seem to be under attack by the enemy, whose goal is destroy their Faith.

Sermon - Facing Your Giants , Breaking the Chains Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 17:4-49 Heb 12 : 1-6 While this story is over 3000+ years old. We can still learn from it. Goliath was this HUGE giant over 9 feet tall and everyone was afraid of him. Obviously, he seemed invincible and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peaks Or Valleys? No Problem!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 10, 2016

The old cliche, "No matter where you go there you are." should include and so is God. We may question why we are there, but He is always there for our good.

Philippians 4: 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Whole Life Worship

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2017

As an act of gratitude for God's mercy, we submit our bodies to Him as Living Sacrifices. This will involve Renewing our Minds.

WHOLE LIFE WORSHIP. Romans 12:1-2. “I beseech you therefore, brethren” (Romans 12:1) begins the application of Paul’s letter to the Romans. These words introduce the practical building blocks laid upon the theological foundation of the previous 11 chapters: hence the “therefore”. This is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come And See: Principles For Evangelism

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002

5th sermon in a John series

Come and See: Principles for Evangelism John 1.35-51 It is perhaps the Christian’s greatest fear. What is it? personal evangelism, sharing one’s faith with another person. After all, I may not know what to say. They might ask me a question I cannot answer. I might fail. I am not gifted in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Dec 5, 2005

Just as Edmund encounters powers both good and evil in Narnia, we encounter the power of sin and God’s power of love in our own world at Christmas.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA ENCOUNTER THE POWER Second Sunday of Advent 4 December 2005 Well, folks, this is the week - on Friday, the Narnia movie comes to our local theaters! One question on my mind, and I’m sure many of you are thinking the same thing, is will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Leads Us With Wisdom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Wise people learn to listen to the Spirit so they can be filled with the knowledge of His will with all spiritual wisdom and understanding

How the Holy Spirit Leads Us With Wisdom Illustration:An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

First in Series in a detailed study of the Gospel of John. An Introduction to the Gospel of John, The Prologue is a part of the first "P" in the Gospel of John. The Three P’s found in the Gospel of John.

Note to reader: This is the first lesson in a series of Bible study on the Gospel of John. The Gospel of John Introduction to the Bible study on the Gospel of John: The Gospel of John is a document written for a first century audience. The stories that Jesus told in His ministry were not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 16, 2004

How can we describe Amazing Grace,The Spirit, The Son and The Father.See us thru the other side.

Amazing Grace What is Amazing Grace, where does it come from and how do we receive? . Appropriately, the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring and source of all the benefits men receive from him. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal