Sermons on Marine Spirits:

Sputtering, Stuttering, And Shuddering

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 4, 2009

Without Christ providing us with our strength and ability we are no more than sputtering, stuttering, shuddering Christians.

SPUTTERING, STUTTERING, AND SHUDDERING JOHN 15:4-5 “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Nudges

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 23, 2008

A devotional talk prepared for a men’s breakfast about how the Holy Spirit tries to communicate with us if we allow Him to. I also invited the men to share "Holy Nudges" that happened to them.

“Holy Nudges” (Inspired by Article written by Clark Cothern, Discipleship Mag. Mar./Apr. ’08, Issue #164, p. 57-59) An example of a “holy nudge:” At one point in my previous ministry in Santa Fe. Tx. I remember getting a repetitive urging to call on a man named Larry who was attending our church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:16-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Yokes

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Apr 29, 2008

There is no reason for us to be bound by the yokes of bondage the devil puts on us.

Isaiah best describes the anointing of the Spirit. He sets the stage with a brief history lesson and in verse 24 he speaks the word of the Lord to the people of his day, “…do not be afraid of the Assyrians, who beat you with a rod and lift up a club against you, as Egypt did” (v. 24, NIV). It’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Were Spared, Exposed To The Fire, And Given

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 1, 2008

God’s grace saved us from death hell and the grave. His Holy Spirit empowered us to lead others to Him. And He wants us to know who he really is.

Intro: God’s grace saved us from death hell and the grave. His Holy Spirit empowered us to lead others to Him. And He wants us to know who he really is. I. Exodus 1:22-2:11. We were sentenced to die. The devil doesn’t like it when God blesses us. He has hated mankind from the beginning. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Right Mind Set Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 2, 2008

This sermon looks at the contrast between the spiritual and the fleshly mind. We who are redeemed need to be spiritually minded.

The Right Mind Set Griffith Baptist Church – 5/4/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:5-8 Key verse: Romans 8:6 - For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. The Introduction A little boy that said to his dad, “Dad, why is the sky blue?” I don’t know son. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Can This Be?

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 5, 2008

Have you ever been asked to do something and asked HOW? Has the Lord ever asked you to do something and you asked HOW?

Have you ever been asked to do something and asked HOW? Has the Lord ever asked you to do something and you asked HOW? Pay particular attention to verses 34 and 35: 34 Then Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I do not know a man?" 35 And the angel answered and said to her, "The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

The prayer of faith must be prayer for healing. What is the prayer of faith?

The Prayer of Faith We have been in a Study of Prayer. We have looked at why we pray, Persistence in Prayer, and Kinds of prayer. We have been learning how to pray to get results. I am sure that when we get prayers answered that we will have more confidence in God. We have talked about kinds of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer - All Or Nothing Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 25, 2008

64th in a series from Ephesians. Our prayer needs to go beyond the superficial and physical and focus on the deep spiritual needs of others.

Let me begin this morning with a confession. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the message I am going to share with you this morning is at least as much for me as for any of you. I’m not really speaking to you this morning out of my own experience as much as I am preaching to myself ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

7 Daily Habits Of Holy People Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 3, 2008

Holy People have Holy Habits.

7 Daily Habits of Holy People I Thessalonians 5:16-23 1 Thessalonians 5:16-23 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Applied Pentecost Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 21, 2008

This is from a message series I titled "Applied." The things of God are of no avail to man unless they are applied to our lives.

Applied Pentecost By: Pastor Donny Granberry Sunday a week ago I preached about “The Applied Blood of Christ.” This morning, our focus will be “Applied Pentecost.” ILLUSTRATION Charles Crabtree, former Assistant General Sup. of the Assemblies of God told this story. He said this, I met a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Foundational Truth 2 (Wk.3) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "Water Baptism" and "Holy Spirit baptism".

Dakota Community Church October 26, 2008 Foundational Truth 2 (Week 3) Introduction & Review: Christians are to grow up spiritually. Repentance from acts that lead to death. Faith in God. Let’s resume our study of foundational truth by reading Hebrews 5:11 - 6:3 Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

The Rattling Of Bones Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 27, 2008

Only the Spirit of God can reverse the process of spiritual death and can make dry bones live.

This is a crazy time of year with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all stepping on each other’s toes. You have probably noticed the Halloween display at the corner of Elm and Metcalf with its grave stones and skeletons. According to Monday’s paper, the owner says she enjoys setting it up and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

"Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War”, Pt. 3

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 1, 2008

Vigilant prayers are what bust the yoke of bondage, break the bonds of brokenness, crush the confusion surrounding your life and looses the lies Satan has wrapped your life up in!

Last time I left you with this thought – we have a weapon for every tool of the devil, but he has no weapon for the one weapon we have – the word of God! William Gurnall said, “We must not confide in the armor of God, but in the God of the armor, because all our weapons are only mighty through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Truth 3 (Wk. 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 3, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "Holy Spirit baptism".

Dakota Community Church November 2, 2008 Foundational Truth 3 (Week 4) Introduction and review: To date in this series we have covered: Christians are to grow up spiritually. Repentance from acts that lead to death. Faith in God. Water baptism Let’s resume our study of foundational truth by ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

God Chose Me

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Nov 9, 2008

Travel with me as we explore God’s wonderful grace. A grace that you can’t see with your spiritually blind human eyes. Only by the power of the Holy Spirit.

God Chose Me Jeston Bennett Bible Baptist Church 700N. Tucker Shawnee OK 74840 Ephesians 1:1-6 True story... A 12 year old girl in rural Ethiopia was kidnapped from her family. Her captors yelled at her, beat her, and almost raped her during her 7 day ordeal. They wanted to force her into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist