Sermons on Law Of The Gift:

The Operation Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

What is speaking in tongues? How does the Holy Spirit want tongues to operate in the church?

(NOTE: I want to acknowledge the use of some material from the sermon http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/speaking-in-tongues-frequently-asked-questions-james-boyd-sermon-on-holy-spirit-baptism-55466.asp) (NOTE: This series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Four Craftsmen

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2014

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts (Zechariah 4:6).

THE FOUR CRAFTSMEN. Zechariah 1:18-21. The four horns (Zechariah 1:18) in this vision represent the nations which have scattered Israel (Zechariah 1:19; Zechariah 1:21). Horns are also used in Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation. Animals use horns to thrust and to overpower. The four craftsmen ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Introduction To God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2014

"In the beginning, God..." God introduces Himself that mankind might know Him and honour Him as God.

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” [1] Allah? Vishnu? A god within? Jesus? Who is God? The Apostle has taught us, “Although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many ‘gods’ and many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Story: A Few Good Men And Women (Judges)

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 1, 2015

THE BIG IDEA: Just like Gideon and the judges in Israel, God has called and chosen us to encounter Jesus and make a difference in the world for good.

THE STORY #8: A FEW GOOD MEN… AND WOMEN: (JUDGES) INTRO TO TOPIC: We are in week #8 of the Story: Right after the death of Joshua, the Bible says: • “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” (Judges 17:6, NKJV). THE CYCLES ...read more

Denomination: *other

Unity & Diversity In The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016

The body of Christ is being built up until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.

We come today to the core issue of the letter: If we're to fulfil our destiny as a church, if we're to demonstrate the manifold wisdom of God then we must be united in heart and mind. Here in ch 4, Paul begins to outline how being the new people of God is to be worked out in the down-to-earth, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

"'the' Birthday Celebration

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Dec 22, 2016

It’s poor etiquette to attend a party and don’t bring the host/honoree a gift. We should feel privileged to receive an invitation to attend. Therefore, it’s extremely important that we bring the right gifts to the honoree.

“’THE’ Birthday Celebration” Isaiah 9:3 (MSG); Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11(NIV) Isaiah 9:3 (NIV) 3You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. Isaiah 9:3 (MSG) 3You repopulated the nation, You ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:3, Isaiah 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefit Of Diversity Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 19, 2017

As the Lord ordained and created the church, He placed individuals with varied gifts in the church as it pleased Him. Such diversity of gifts is essential for the church to function and prosper. We must embrace such diversity and celebrate these gifts.

The Benefit of Diversity 1 Corinthians 3: 5-9 As we continue our series – Church: A New Testament Model, I was reminded of the various gifts and abilities within the church. Every believer is gifted of the Spirit for service within the body of Christ, and yet all are not gifted the same. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Be Overcomers In Christ

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Feb 28, 2016

God has given us the assurance of victory in Christ. Our faith in Him will ensure victory, because the One who is with us is greater than the one who is in the world.

Overcomers in Christ 1 John 4:4; 1 John5:4 1 John 4:4 “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”• In the next chapter - 1 John 5:4 “…for everyone born of God overcomes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bury The Past Or It Will Bury You!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2016

We believe Jesus forgives, we must let Him. Come and let us cast the problem into the sea of forgetfulness.

BURY THE PAST, OR IT WILL BURY YOU! GOD FORGIVES, LET HIM... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Timothy 5:24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. I HAVE IN MY HAND A FISHING ROD AND A REEL... 1 Peter 5:6 Humble ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Emblems Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

THE BIBLE CONTAINS SIMILITUDES (Resemblances, Likeness, Images)

THE EMBLEMS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Isaiah 11:2-4 I. THE BIBLE CONTAINS SIMILITUDES (Resemblances, Likeness, Images) a. The Bible is a book of similes, metaphors, allegories, parables, emblems, and symbols. To better understand Scripture, we must understand these similitudes: Simile is a figure of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Greater Works?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Are we experiencing Jesus' promise?

John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. What works did He do? He preached the Gospel and we do that on a larger scale thanks to technology. He healed the sick, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

How Good It Feels To Come Back To Him Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 23, 2014

In St. Augustine we see the paradigm of the sinner become saint.

Feast of St. Augustine 2014 Evangelii Gaudium As we begin our reflections on Pope Francis’s exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, we happily find the cosmic convergence of these greetings from St. Paul to the Corinthians and the words of St. Matthew’s Gospel with the annual commemoration of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Aplace Called Calvary Hill

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 2, 2014

This sermon is based on the cross, and crucifixion of Jesus - Basic Theme is Salvation

A PLACE CALLED CALVARY HILL by Rev. Timothy G. Porter LUKE 23:33-47 INTRODUCTION: There were many places that played a part in our Lord’s life here on earth. There was Bethlehem, Bethany, Nazareth and Jerusalem. There were the Judean hillsides and the shores of Galilee. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Has That Which Is Perfect Come

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 18, 2016

Have Cessationists missed on blessings by telling the Holy Spirit what He cann and cannot do?

For 40 years, I was a cessationist.Baptist and used this passage as one of my proof texts. Unfortunately, we forgot to follow one of our basic rules for interpretation. In college, they stressed context, context, context. We have taken verse ten out of context. 1Co 13:8 Charity never faileth: but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Its Time For Just The Cross" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 18, 2014

There has been too much fighting among the saints about Spiritual Gifts. the only winner is Satan.

The Ultimate Decisionit is finished.jpg July 18, 2014 There is a terminology in the Sport of NASCAR called “ Clean Air." The race cars much like airplanes are made to go through the air smoothly. The cars go through a wind tunnel to made sure there are no edges or that the fabrication is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12