Sermons on Parable Of Two Sons:

"Cornelius' House"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 17, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that when the Holy Spirit fell on the people in Cornelius’ House - their hearts were transformed and they began to prophesy.

17 May 2009 Sixth Sunday in Easter U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When the Holy Spirit fell on the people in Cornelius’ House, before they knew it, they were transformed (and had become new), and were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excuses

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 18, 2009

A message about the excuses we make to avoid God’s plan for our lives. A parallel is drawn to Moses accepting God’s calling on his life in Exodus 3-4.

If there’s any sermon topic we can relate to it’s this one! Everyone knows exactly what we’re dealing with here before I even say a word. We’re all experts on this one. We have all majored in this, we have Ph.D’s in the field of excuses! And I am as qualified as anyone to teach this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You View The Cross?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 31, 2009

You may be have been foolish at the cross by the mockery of your life and lips and your actions. These people get so close to the cross but choose to deny the blood it shed.

How do you view the Cross? It is the grandest single chapter in the entire Bible. And at the center of the Christian faith stands the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We sometimes think that Easter should be celebrated only once a year. But actually every Sunday—the first day of each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What A Christian Has

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009

What a Christian Has

Part of a sermon series on the Book of James. What a Christian has: trials and tribulations, temptation, joy wisdom and freedom. A Recipe for Real Religion by Lewis Fawcett. Get religion like a Methodist, experience it like a Baptist; stick to it like a Lutheran; conciliate it like a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: United Methodist

He's In The Boat With Us

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 14, 2009

We are assuared he will deliver us from anything & everything

“HE’S IN THE BOAT WITH US!” Mark 4:35-41 “On the same day, when the evening had come, He said to them, ‘Let us cross over to the other side.’ Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. & other little boats were also with Him. & a great windstorm arose, & the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And The Starship Enterprise Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 22, 2010

And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs ...

Are you a Star Trek fan? Don't be embarrassed. I'm not going to make fun of you. Admittedly, I am not a Star Trek fan and, yes, I do recognise that Star Trek has a fan-base made up almost entirely of computer nerds and guys who really should have stopped reading comics by now BUT my mate Scottie ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Surviving Through Worship Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010

This is the fifth message in the "Survivor" series. It talks about how worship empowers us to be a survivor.

SURVIVOR SERIES #5 – SURVIVING THROUGH WORSHIP This morning, we are continuing with our theme of SURVIVOR And what we’ve been doing over the last few weeks is we’ve been talking about how, in these times of… --lay offs --budget cuts --bail outs --intense spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Past - The Present - The Future : Experiencing God At All Times

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 15, 2010

THE PAST - THE PRESENT - THE FUTURE : EXPERIENCING GOD IN THE WHOLE SPECTRUM OF TIME NAMELY 1. EBENEZER - GOD IN THE PAST 2. EMMANUEL - GOD IN THE PRESENT 3. HOLY SPIRIT - GOD IN THE FUTURE

THE PAST - THE PRESENT - THE FUTURE : EXPERIENCING GOD IN THE WHOLE SPECTRUM OF TIME *************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. EBENEZER - GOD IN THE PAST 2. EMMANUEL - GOD IN THE PRESENT 3. HOLY SPIRIT - GOD IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's A Wonderful Life, Even When My Plans Go Awry Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 5, 2006

Sometimes our plans and dreams don’t work out, but what makes life wonderful is accepting the hopeful truth that God has plans for us, and they are very good.

Intro: Today we’re beginning an Advent series tied together by the film It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s likely you’re familiar with it. It airs on television almost every year. It sells in Target every Christmas. It was first created in 1946, That makes this year it’s 60th Anniversary. 60 years! I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

El Super Bisturí Series

Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 10, 2006

La Biblia hace cortes que penetran, pero el resultado final siempre es una cirujía perfecta.

Tema: Biblia Lugar: IBD Texto: Hebreos 4:12 Fecha: 09-10-06 Título: EL SUPER BISTURI… INTRODUCCIÓN • Comenzamos a ver juntos el pasaje que se encuentra en Hebreos 4:12. • Hemos visto que la Palabra de Dios es viva y eficaz. • Al ser viva no estamos hablando de algo inerte y que no puede ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

El Mejor Compañerismo Series

Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 11, 2006

Hoy en día palabras como asolados, solitarios, alienados, se usan frecuentemente.Vivimos en una sociedad dónde la gente rodea a la gente pero aún así las personas no se sienten parte del grupo, por esto es necesario ver realmente en que consiste el compañ

Tema: Comunión, Compañerismo Lugar: IBD Texto: 1 Juan 1:3 Fecha: 07-09-06 Título: EL MEJOR COMPAÑERISMO INTRODUCCIÓN • Hoy en día palabras como asolados, solitarios, alienados, se usan frecuentemente. • Vivimos en una sociedad dónde la gente rodea a la gente pero aún así las personas no se ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly View Of Women

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Dec 12, 2006

Unlearning what we have learned from the world, and learning what we need to know from God.

Developing a Godly View of Women Rules for Holy Living Colossians 3 : 1-17 1. Today we are going to be examining having healthy relationships, but especially healthy relationships with women. 2. It is important to understand what “Healthy” means. a. Healthy – means to work or function as ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing The Rooster Before It Crows

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Dec 14, 2006

Wouldn’t it be great if we had a warning signal before we said something or before we did something? How can we hear the rooster BEFORE it crows?

Hearing the Rooster Before it Crows By Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 22:60 But Peter said, "I don’t know what you are talking about." And as soon as he said these words, the rooster crowed. There’s a commercial I really like on television. Have you seen it? It’s a Chevy commercial. The sun is rising and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:60

Pause Before You Act (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Following our series, THINK Before You Speak, this series carries the logic to our actions. Like the previous series, there are five points, corresponding to the fingers on the hand to be used as a mnemonic device. Solidly biblical and very practical.

P-A-U-S-E Before You Act! Calvary Baptist Church July 10, 17, 31, August 7, 14, 2011 Proverbs 22:3 REVIEW: In a previous sermon series, we encouraged ourselves to T-H-I-N-K before we speak. In this message, we want to extend the technique to our actions. P-A-U-S-E before you act! T – Is it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3

Denomination: Baptist

Reboot

Contributed by Jonathan Landis on Aug 10, 2011

Need a fresh start? Here's the A, B, C's of REbooting your life. Written as a back to school message, preached immediately after the first day of school in our district. Youth need to now their past doesn't have to define their future. With Christ's work

REboot Jonathan Landis 8-3-11 Intro: Our lives are similar to building a building. As your life and mine progress, we build upon past events and past lessons. They shape our thinking and actions. The thinking we put into practice in turn shapes our future. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God