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Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010

We are blessed, given the truth which will bring us eternal happiness if we read and take to heart the prophecy – the message of Jesus that is revealed in this prophetic writing.

Outline of Series: The “Be Happy” attitudes of Revelation! Various titles I could have chosen for the series: The Beatitudes of Revelation: The word “Beatitude” comes from a Latin word meaning “happy” or “blessed.” Various forms of the word “bless” are used many times in both the Old and New ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Father Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

Sermon’s purpose is to move people to love God by showing the amazing love of the Prodigal Father.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Azariah And Jahaziel And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 23, 2018

The Holy Spirit is active in the care of our souls if we let Him. He wants to comfort us, lead us, guide us, direct us, teach us and empower us. He wants us to be “Christ like” and to “Do the work of the Kingdom” in the here and now.

Opening Video Illustration: God’s not dead - trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXbXu5jHrzY (use HD) trailer Introduction to today’s message from video: Is the Holy Spirit dead – is God dead – not involved or out of reach for the average Christian today? No He is not – He is alive and desiring ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-9, 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit-Filled Living

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 23, 2009

One of the most valuable lessons the child of God can learn is that of living in moment by moment submission and obedience to the indwelling Holy Spirit of God. To do otherwise is to live outside the will of God, and results in an aimless life for the Chr

Spirit-Filled Living Text: Eph.5: 18-19; Gal.5: 16-17 Intro: Too often we Baptist tend to shy away from the term “Spirit-filled.” This is perhaps largely due to some of the wild and weird things perpetrated and practiced under the guise of being filled with the Holy Spirit, such as “taking up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Service

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

This message examines Isaiah's call to ministry and his response, then applies principles to God's call on each of our lives. Isaiah's experience with the Lord, recorded in chapter 6, had a lasting effect on his life and ministry.

Called into Service (10-25-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) Our text this morning is in Isaiah chapter 6. Please turn there in your Bibles. I want to talk about the call of God on your life. God’s calling on your life is more important than your career. Your career may have something to do with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13, John 12:41, Isaiah 30:10-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Expanding Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2021

Sermon expounds exhortation in Eph. 6:18 to "pray with ALL KINDS of prayer." A key to expanding our prayer capacity is developing in a variety of modes of prayer. Many struggle with prayer because their prayer life is one-dimensional (primarily petition).

Our text today is found in Ephesians 6. A couple of weeks ago we ministered on the armor of God presented in verses 10-17.i Paul begins by saying, “Finally, my brethren, [much of what Paul has said previously in this epistle is leading up to this exhortation.] be strong in the Lord and in the power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 7:7, Jonah 2:2, James 4:2, Luke 12:32, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 99:9, Numbers 6:22-27, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 62:1, Matthew 18:18-20, 1 Corinthians 14:1-18, Romans 8:26-27, Ephesians 6:10-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Part 24: The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 23, 2025

1. Psalm 27 is about winning (vs. 1-3). 2. Psalm 27 is about worship (vs. 4-6). 3. Psalm 27 is about wanting to please the LORD (vs. 7-12). 4. Psalm 27 is about waiting on the LORD (vs. 13-14).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 24: The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation Psalm 27:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 23, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake Annotated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Meek Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 20, 2023

What is biblical meekness? When and how is the reward of meekness experienced? How do we cultivate this quality in our lives?

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.”i This is the third beatitude that introduces Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. In this series, we have already considered the first two: “Blessed are the poor in spirit” and “Blessed are those who mourn.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 57:15, 2 Corinthians 5:15, 1 Peter 2:23, 1 Peter 3:4, Romans 14:17, Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 32:9, Titus 3:2, Matthew 11:28-29, Psalm 25:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 24, 2023

"Blessed are the peacemakers." Our concept of peacemaking must be based on scriptural revelation. Biblical peacemaking is not appeasement. We know that from God's example of making peace. What is biblical peacemaking and how is it rewarded?

Intro We come today to the 7th Beatitude found in Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.”i We are approaching the pinnacle of this list of attributes that bring blessing on a person’s life. Everybody wants to be blessed. But not everybody is willing to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, John 8:35-44, Romans 8:1-17, Jeremiah 6:14, Isaiah 57:20-21, James 4:1-3, Isaiah 30:1-21, Isaiah 52:7, Romans 5:1-5, 1 Peter 2:1-23, Ephesians 4:1-3, Numbers 6:21-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Seven Voices From The Cross

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Text: Matt.

Text: Matt. 27:35-50 Introduction: Some time ago I preached a message on the Seven Sayings Of The Cross. There were some things that Jesus said while he bled and died on Calvary's cross. Just in case you do not remember what Jesus said, I am going to do a bit of review for you to jog your memory. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-50, Matthew 27:46

At Home With Man And God

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

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A. INTRODUCTION 1. Were you to be asked to list all the benefits you derive from your Christian faith, the following items would no doubt be included: a. f __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ of sins b. freedom from the old sin n __ __ __ __ __ c. escape from h __ __ __ ( Is this first on your list? ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001

This exploration of Jabez’s prayer is an invitation to deeper Christian discipleship, beginning with a prayer for the Lord to draw us closer.

Luanne Oleas presented the following story in Reader’s Digest: When the 1960s ended, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and many hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn’t name ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Live In True Repentance!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 12, 2001

The voice of John the Baptist still calls people forth to repentance today as we prepare to meet our Lord at his Second Coming!

“The issue at hand is a great one, the chief doctrine of the Gospel, the forgiveness of sins” (Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Tappert, 184.10). That’s how Philip Melancthon, a contemporary of Luther, sized up the subject of repentance when he wrote the Apology (or Defense) of the Augsburg ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Rested And Refreshed Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

3 of 4 on time. This message is about the importance of sabbath rest.

It’s About Time Rested and Refreshed January 14, 2007 Life is so much more than endless moments of consuming work, stressful problems, and chaotic busyness We are reminded that the Chinese pictograph for “busy” is composed of two characters—“heart” and “killing.” The Longest Night It seems to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: The Way, The Truth And The Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 17, 2004

Jesus Christ said that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. This sermon explores what this means in modern life.

CATM Sermon - Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life - John 14:1-10 How many of you here this afternoon can draw, or paint? I can’t draw to save my life. It takes all of my creative energy to put together a very sad looking stick-man. You’d think with my dad being an artist, some of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational