Sermons on Motherly Duties:

The World Is Lame: What Are We Doing About It?

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 30, 2009

A look at the story of the healing of the lame man at the Gate Beautiful. How many "lame" people do we encounter, only to leave them in their condition.

The World is Lame: What Are You Doing About It? Acts 3:1-12  There are so many people outside of the church in a state of hurt and need, but so many within the church leave them in that state.  Peter and John were on their way to pray and encountered a man who was lame. They took ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Past Present And Futre Of A Child Of God

Contributed by Alexander John on Feb 14, 2006

a christian have past history present assurance and a future hope

The past, present and future of the children of God 1John 3.1-3 John wrote the gospel, the epistles and Revelation. John Focus on fellowship in 1-2 He focus on sonship in 3-5 The term born of god used several times We see three aspects of salvation in these verses. Justification ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take It From The Top

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009

There is real power available to every Christian in the person of the Holy Spirit. For way too long Christianity has live below its privilege.

Scripture: Psalms 133:1 – 3 Title: “Take It From The Top” Introduction: David draws upon the anointing of ‘Aaron’ when he was appointed a priest. • David was anointed three times during his lifetime. / (He knew how it worked!) • 1. ) David was anointed as a young man by the prophet ‘Samuel’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Too Soon To Quit

Contributed by Gene Cullum on Dec 8, 2006

The Day of Adversity comes to each of us... Becoming a Christian does not guarantee there won’t be Misfortunes or Calamities along the way... (I Don’t Know Where That Idea Comes From.) Becoming a Christian Does Guarantee That Christ Will Be With You In Y

“IT’S TOO SOON QUIT” ______________________________________________________ Proverbs 24:10-12 "If thou faint in the day of thy adversity, thy strength is small. If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; 12: If thou sayest, Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

Part three of a four part series

(Matthew 6:16-18 NASB) “Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. (17) “But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America The Great Foundation

Contributed by John Bryan Lowe Iii on Jul 7, 2014

A July 4th Message, that uses scripture and our heritage to take a look at who we are as a christian american.

I AM A CHRISTIAN AMERICAN Proverbs 14v34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. When we look at the scriptural faith of our biblical heritage we see that the faith of our fathers matters in reference to our immediate faith and understanding of who God is to us today. Acts ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus And The Temple

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

Why did Jesus lose His temper in the Temple when He saw the traders and money changers there? The context explains everything - they were on the take! Jesus was a danger to their profits and had to go.

The temple John 2:13-25 The reading we have just heard from John's gospel might seem rather strange especially as it is at the start of his gospel; but ironically the synoptic gospels have this incident in the temple at the start of His last week just after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem - ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25, Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:45-46

How Do We Compare To Jesus First Disciples? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 1, 2016

When I think about the first disciples of Jesus there is one thing that I find really encouraging - they were very ordinary people, average people, people like you and me, people with faults and failings, imperfect people.

How do we compare to Jesus first Disciples? When I think about the first disciples of Jesus there is one thing that I find really encouraging - they were very ordinary people with very ordinary jobs - fishermen & a tax collector. If Jesus public ministry had begun here in Rayleigh and Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are All Blind In Some Way Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

where are we blind?

Mark 10:46-52 There was a blind man called Bartimaeus, who lived in Jericho. According to Jewish law at the time, blind people held a special position; he was cared for and there was nothing he was required to do. His fellow citizens had a religious duty to give alms, and that meant he would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Episcopal

The Names Of God--The Father Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

We are "children of God."

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Father – the first person of the Trinity. (Equal in nature, separate in Person, submissive in duty). 2. The name Father not emphasized in Old Testament, but seen by symbols and embryonic references. 3. Reflected in earthly. In our “spiritual family,” a kinship of all believers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Soldiers Faith 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Only when we are willing to risk surrendering everything in life do we come close to experiencing the miracle that is God’s love in Jesus Christ. We must be willing to abandon all other authority in our lives if we are to see God move in a miraculous way.

A Soldiers Faith 2017 Today we mark Remembrance Day as a church family. It is a day that holds a unique significance for each of us. For some it marks the Remembrance of a loved one who fell in service for their country or those who had been taken prisoner never to return. For others it is a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Power

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Oct 15, 2006

Intercessory prayer brings power into the lives of those person/s we take time to pray for. Do you take time to pray "really pray" for those you know?? This message is to encourage prayer for those who stand in need of it most.

The Christians Prayer For Spiritual Power Intercessory Prayer Ephesians 3:14-21 Intro: Every Christian prays at some time or another in the course of their life, but this prayer for which Paul refers is not a bed time prayer, neither is it a meal time prayer of gratitude but a prayer for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Perverting God's Grace

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 7, 2022

God's grace is available to all, but many receive this grace and pervert it. They turn the grace of God to a licence to commit immorality and do wickedness in our society. The consequences for those who despise, frustrate and pervert God's grave are severe.

TEXT: Jude 1:4 (NIV). "For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord." CHOSEN BY ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4, 1 Samuel 2:12-33, Titus 2:11, Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wedding Model Of Communion

Contributed by Dale London on Jun 1, 2022

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus keeps returning to the model of marriage to describe our relationship with God. We often miss is the significance of our covenant of betrothal to Christ as solemnised in the Lord's Supper.

Many of you will have noted how I keep coming back to the subject of covenant when we come together for communion; that when we share the cup – even figuratively – we are reaffirming an agreement we have with God. The agreement is that we accept the gift of Christ’s death on the cross as atonement ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ebenezer ~ My Stone Of Help

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Sep 18, 2024

Today, we explore the powerful symbol of the "Ebenezer" stone, a testament to God's unfailing help in our toughest battles. Let’s reflect on how the Lord remains our "stone of help," guiding us through every challenge to victory.

Intro: Amen! Hallelujah! Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God is good, and His mercy endures forever. Amen! Turn to your neighbor and say, "It’s wonderful to be in the house of the Lord." Tell them, "My helper", "My stone", ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-2, 1 Samuel 7:15-17, 1 Samuel 4:1-11, 1 Samuel 7:3-11, 1 Samuel 7:12, 1 Peter 2:6, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)