Sermons on Oxygen Tanks:

The Unfinished Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 21, 2012

The book of Acts doesn’t end with any benediction nor closure. Listen to the last two verses. Acts 28:30-31NKJ Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the th

The Unfinished Work of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4Amp The book of Acts is the only unfinished book of the Bible. The reason is this: “the Holy Spirit is still working to bring about the completion of the task assigned to Him on the day of Pentecost.” Acts 2:1-4AMP And when the day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Is Not Your Gas Station

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

It’s about God not about us. It’s about recognizing God as Supreme, Holy, all Powerful and the source of our Salvation. That is the attitude we are to bring into this sanctuary on Sunday morning not what do you have for me today God.

The Church is not your Gas Station Psalm 96 Matthew 22:15-22 Identifying what church means to a person can include all kinds of perspectives. You might hear things like, “a church is a community of believers.” Or you might hear “a church exists to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 20:2-6, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Life Of Prayer

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Mar 21, 2016

Prayer is not just something we do as Christians, but it's a way of life.

Matthew 7:7-11 7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. 9 “You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Stones Of David

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jul 5, 2020

David brought five stones and a sling to confront Goliath. What do you bring when you are faced with your own Goliath?

Dear brothers and sisters, Thank you for joining us for today’s devotion. We will look at the story of David and Goliath. Let me first explain that the real hero in this story is God and the Goliath represents the challenges and struggles we face in life. Sometimes the challenges and struggles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-50, Luke 10:19, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Walking In Love In These Times

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2023

We live in times when good is called evil, evil is called good, and those who love God and His Word are reviled. As believers, we are called to walk in Love toward those who hate us and who accuse us of evil. This message may be of real help for many.

Walking in Love in These Times Pastor Eric J. Hanson: July 10, 2022 There is a right way for committed Christians to approach those who stand against the things that we stand for. Jesus addressed such matters in the Gospels. Paul and others walked these things out, in the midst of opposition. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle We Fight Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 13, 2021

Based on Eph. 6:12 - Sermon challenges hearers to know how to fight spiritual battles & be victorious.

“THE BATTLE WE FIGHT” Eph. 6:12 FBCF – 8/8/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – 42 books on different battles & wars in my personal library – Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam. The Book of War. 500+ pages – concise 1-2 page synopses of battles going back as far as The Battle of Kadesh – 1274 BC. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Upper Room: The Promised Empowerment Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 1, 2023

The Second Chapter of Acts describes the birth of the church in accordance with the declaration of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 16:13-19). Acts shows the power and direction of the Holy Spirit in the work of the church beyond the day of Pentecost.

Every Bible-believing follower of Jesus Christ will confess, affirm, and proclaim that what happened to the one hundred and twenty followers of Jesus on the Day of Pentecost was an undeniable supernatural act of the Holy Spirit in accordance with the teaching and promise given by the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, John 16:5-15, Acts 1:1-11, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 24:44-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Personal Development

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 7, 2023

Development is defined as the process of developing or being developed. It is an action that may create growth, progress, improvement or the addition of physical, economic, environmental, social and demographic components.

Ziad K. Abdelnour, a Lebanese-born American investment banker and author once remarked: “Life is like photography. You use the negatives to develop.” 2 Timothy 3:14 reminds us: “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Luke 2:52, John 20:30-31

2003 State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 28, 2003

This is a call to hear what God is doing and calling our particular church to be and do. I submit it as a sample of how one might go about communicating God’s vision to the congregation.

2003 State of the Church Address (Topical) I. God Is Doing a New Thing II. Based on His Eternal Plan III. To Move Us Toward Embracing Our True Identity IV. So, Where Do We Go from Here? A. A commitment to a corporate lifestyle of dependency B. A commitment to becoming healthy C. A commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Swans Or Monsters?

Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 7, 2001

Brotherly love in the church, and not necssarily orthodoxy, will persuade non-believers more than anything else that Christ is real.

Animals can do some pretty amazing things. For example, what happened one day in the state of Maryland. Believe it or not, this is a true story. The Atlantic Ocean converts into many rivers and streams that paint the state of Maryland much like a leaf of a palm tree that extends in many ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Adventist

How Jesus Dealt With Temptation Series

Contributed by John White on Mar 20, 2008

A message of practical application of the principles shown us when Jesus encountered Satan on the Mt. of Temptation. One of a series about what Jesus said and did during His ministry on earth.

How Jesus Dealt With Temptation Matt. 4:1-11 It is always wise to define terms when a subject or topic is under consideration. Before we really consider how Jesus dealt with temptation, let us first define temptation. One of the best definitions I have seen is simply, "Temptation is the act ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Key To Fruit-Bearing Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 19, 2008

The parable of the Vine and the branches gives us the assurance that however weak and frail we are, God the Trinity can and will produce beautiful fruit in our lives. It is not a question of will power or any kind of self effort. All that is needed is con

Opening illustration: Suppose you walked into your kitchen one morning and found Jesus sitting at the table. What would you do? Would you say: "Jesus! I’m thrilled to see You! I just wish I had time to talk, but right now I’m running late for work. When I get home tonight, we’ll have a nice visit"? ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 1

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Feb 17, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 1 - the Creation

Genesis 1 Sunday Morning Bible Study November 5, 2006 Introduction The book of Genesis is the book of beginnings (“Genesis” means “beginning”) It’s the beginning of creation. It’s the beginning of man. It’s the beginning of sin. It’s the beginning of redemption. It’s the beginning of faith. :1 In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 28, 2004

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #6

✎ Your heart will have beat an average of 122,400 times every day. None of us want our heart to ask for a vacation or take a day off; we don’t even want to give it a short “coffee break” to skip a few beats. Doctors understand the heart is critically important to our physical well-being; it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Reasons To Rejoice

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016

In this sermon Dr. Tow outlines 5 reasons to rejoice. This sermon will compel you to nurture an attitude of gratefulness and encourage you to view life's events through an eternal perspective.

Five Reasons to Rejoice 
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Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Charismatic