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"God Disrupts"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 2, 2018

The sermon tells us that God disrupte our normal lifes and changes our life to an extrodinary life.

“God Disrupts” Acts 10:44-48 1. Personal Disruptions • Life was going great and then all of a sudden God disrupts my life the call to preach explain how I played ball loved it but played on Sundays missed church then God said, “ Need to be in church” • God disrupted my ability to make extra money ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Methodist

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Mar 15, 2001

A deacon ordination / installation service. Add your own sermon.

Deacon Ordination Service [Name of Deacon Candidate], this morning you stand before God and this church as having been duly elected [or appointed] to the office of deacon. You are a man that God has chosen to serve His Church as a spiritual leader and example of the believers. This office is not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pre-Trib. Or Pre-Wrath? - Study 2

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 17, 2006

Does the Bible teach that Jesus will rapture His people before the Tribulation? This is a series of Studies on the question, "Will the rapture be before the Tribulation or before the Wrath of God?

"PRE-TRIB. OR PRE-WRATH?" Study One Matt. 24:1-51 INTRODUCTION In the past few years, there have been many who have taken in hand to write on the subject of "The Second Coming of Christ." So someone will say, "Why do we need another book on the subject? I must say that I do not consider myself to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Boldly!

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

Can our prayers really change an all-powerful and all-knowing God’s mind? How does prayer work? We’re going to see prayer in action as we examine a prayer offered by Abraham to the Lord. He prayed boldly and the Lord responded. What can we learn from that prayer about the prayers we offer?

Nearly 1000 years after Abraham lived, the Lord wrote through the psalmist, “Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me” (Psalm 50:15). The invitation was not a new one from the Lord. It was an invitation that God had extended to his people from the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Worry?

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 25, 2020

Jesus tells us not to worry. However, in today's world, life seems a little more complicated than in Jesus days, and most of us don't worry about food and clothing. So, what did fully have in mind when He tells us “not worry about what we will eat or wear?

The other day, when I was out on my walk and I noticed the birds, all different kinds of birds, chirping, eating stuff off the grass, and doing what birds do. Then it came to mind; though the world is in a global pandemic, and having social uprisings, it’s not effecting the birds. I thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 12:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Greater Reality Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Those of us alive today in the kingdom of God have a greater experience than John the Baptist because we have advantages that were once only dreamed about: the forgiveness of sin, Christian community, an indwelling Holy Spirit, and the mind-blowing beauty of the gospel story. These elements make the kingdom of heaven a greater reality for present-day followers of Christ.

Imagine you've been waiting for a package to arrive for weeks. You've been tracking it online, and you're so excited for it to finally get here. Then, one day, it arrives! The anticipation is over, and you get to enjoy what's inside the package. That's kind of like what it was like for people in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Presence, Eternal Life, Heavenly Blessings

The Easter Continuum

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 8, 2012

We all live our lives in relationship to God on some level. There’s a continuum from rejection of God to being embraced by God. This sermon outlines that continuum, which is often the journey we take to God.

The visuals for this sermon are at http://prezi.com/8fxspeqp4jxn/easter-sunday-the-continuum/ So. Easter. Resurrection Sunday. It’s a great day. A day we remember every year when everything changed. How many of us were here last Palm Sunday? We celebrated the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Chores Are Done

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 16, 2004

Chores are what are done around the house, the work is in the fields. See the difference in this message.

AFTER THE CHORES ARE DONE Text: Acts 1:1-8 I know it seems as if we have been here before. But this is a passage worth the revisit. The Great Commission is given, and Jesus ascends. We have heard this time and time again. But as we get into the Word today hopefully we will receive yet another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The New Commandment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 22, 2022

The New Testament repeatedly tells us to "love one another," but why bother? Why do I constantly need to be reminded?

A woman once told of her experience as a Church secretary. When she answered the phone she’d say, “Jesus loves you, Sharon speaking. How may I help you?” But one day she got distracted because she was talking to others in the office. When the phone rang she answered: “Sharon loves you, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ In The Heart: It's Just That Simple Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 6, 2024

You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward behaviors but never let His love into yourself.

In all this deep discussion of prayer and God’s presence and turning ourselves toward Him, we must always return to the basic, simple understanding of who Jesus Christ is to us. You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25, Proverbs 9:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Walk In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 9, 2023

We know that it is not by might, not by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord, but we set out on our walk with the Lord by sight and might. We need Romans 8 to keep us walking by faith. The right way to walk with God is by the Spirit of God.

We can put walking in the Spirit of God in a Shakespearian way. To Be (spiritually alive) Or Not to be (spiritually alive) That is the question. And what better way to propose an answer to that question with the chapter from Romans that tells us about the Spirit filled life. Romans Chapter 8 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 8, 2003

50-DAYS TO PENTECOST Jesus offers "living water" to those who are thirsty. What prerquisites did Jesus say were necesary in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

✎ When was the last time you fed a baby oatmeal? Peaches or applesauce? How about my all time favorite green beans or peas? Regardless of what you may be serving when your baby does not want to eat his or her entire body gets engaged in the struggle. The jaws become cast iron letting ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Acts 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revive Us Again!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2013

Revive us again, because: 1. We are inspired by your history (vs. 1-3). 2. We deserve the heat of Your anger (vs. 4-7). 3. We are open to hear from You (vs. 8). 4. No one can help us like You (vs. 9-10). 5. You are our hope for the future (vs. 11-13).

Revive Us Again! Psalm 85:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 20, 2013 (Revised from a message preached at McClendon Baptist Church 10/12/2008.) *Anybody paying the least bit of attention knows that we need revival in our hearts and in our homes. We need true, spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Build Me In Action Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

We live by faith in God. But what use is our faith if we don’t actively live it out? Just like the boy who is afraid, in the burning building, he can’t see his father below with his arms wide open, but he believes that he is there. He has faith that his dad is there even though he cant see.

"One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee to the roof. The father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, "Jump! I'll catch you." He knew the boy had to jump to save his life. All the boy could see, however, was flame, smoke, ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Work In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 24, 2017

1. He sees our struggles (vs. 17-19; 34). 2. He develops us with detours (vs. 20-30; 35-36). 3. He wants to meet us in a miraculous way (vs. 30-33). 4. He has missions in mind for us (vs. 34). 5. He wants to save our souls (vs. 35-37).

God's Work in Our Lives Acts 7:17-37 (Scripture Reading vs. 17-23) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 7 we continue our study of the trial of Stephen. He was a good, godly man, and one of the first deacons. But in this chapter, he was on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-37

Denomination: Baptist