Sermons on Passage:

Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003

It’s just one passage, but it has so much to teach us about the Holy Spirit!

Ephesians 4:30 Pentecost 12 B Rev. Charles Degner August 14, 1994 I knew I would be on vacation most of this week. So the day before I left for vacation, I pulled an old sermon out of the files to use when I got back. I should know better by now. Old sermons are like apples. The ones ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, Isaiah 63:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Comfort For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

There has never been any more powerful statements of comfort given in history than the words in this passage.

“COMFORT FOR TROUBLED HEARTS” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 14:1-31 There has never been any more powerful statements of comfort given in history than the words we have just read in this passage. One of the reasons being is that they are eternal truths. They will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

The Seven Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

This passage in Acts takes a look at the seven characteristics of a healthy church. This has to be true of your church for it to grow.

The Seven Characteristics of a Healthy Church Acts 2:42-47 A. It has to be a LEARNING church. (v. 42a) John 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; 20:7; 2 Timothy 3:14; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 17-18; Matthew 28:19-20 B. It has to be a LISTENING church. (v. 42b) Acts 1:14; 4:31; 6:4; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Warning! Believer Beware Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005

Luke records for us in the passage we will study today 7 warning signs that Believers need to beware of

"WARNINGS, BELIEVER BEWARE!!" TEXT: LUKE 12 INTRODUCTION Several weeks back when we studied Luke chapter 9 and we answered the question, WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM -- And as that great chapter closes Jesus set His face towards Jerusalem.. towards the cross and His death. And we said that from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contamination Of A Nation

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 11, 2005

The passage helps us to undersatnd that we need to make a clear decision about who we will serve

Contamination of a Nation “Salt Water Intrusion” Scripture Reference: James 3:10-12 (KJV) James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? 12 Can the fig tree, my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Come Quickly!

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 16, 2004

This passage of the Psalms speaks of the Lord’s protection, salvation, and exaltation and how it should affect our lives

The Lord Come Quickly! Psalms 40:11-17 October 13, 2004 PM Introduction: When you were a child, did you ever get lost and was hoping your mom or dad would come and rescue you? Have you ever felt God’s protection? Read Psalms 40:11-17 I. The Lord’s Protection vs 11-12 Illustration of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of Real Ministry

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004

We see in this passage what real ministry is all about as Paul encourages this new church in Thessalonica.

A Picture of Real Ministry I Thes. 2:1-12 I. The Boldness of Paul’s Ministry (v. 1-2) A. Paul was confident of his ministry to the Thessalonians for several reasons. (v. 1) 1. It was a fruitful ministry because people had been saved. (1:5b-6) 2. They were a vibrant church that influenced other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Jesus As Complete Wholeness

Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 26, 2004

This exposition of a familiar passage deals with the wholeness our Lord offers to all of us who are diseased and hurting.

KNOWING JESUS IN COMPLETE WHOLENESS AUGUST 15, 2004 Jay Robison MARK 5:25-34 I have researched Sermon Central as well as other resources in preparation of this message. I want to acknowledge Joel Smith’s contribution on this passage. What are your handicaps, limitations, hang-ups? May haunt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

High In Salt Content Part 1

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 1 of being salty - Biblical cause-and-effect passages of how others will find the Lord.

Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34 – High in Salt Content Part 1 Two Grand Mananers are looking for jobs in the paper. "Look! Here’s an ad for a waiter!" says #1. "No, I don’t want it,” says Grand Mananer #2. “It says you have to fill the salt shakers and its too hard to get the salt through those tiny ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:50

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 30, 2005

A sermon that uses the passages around Jesus’ Resurrection to explore what we need to make a fresh start/.

A Fresh Start. Every now and then in life we have to make a fresh start> Sometimes we choose a fresh start. It might be a new financial plan A new fitness regeme A new job A new family member – Sometimes the fresh start chooses us. I might get fired from my job. I might be left a fortune in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:26-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Repentance Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 15, 2005

This uses Joel 2 as a base passage, and talks about the urgency, nature of, and rewards of true repentance.

(Note to reader: I am heavily indebted to Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. in my preparation of this sermon. It is largely based on a chapter in his book "When God Comes To Church" called "We Return to God" Also, at any place where verse numbers are given with no other information, it is understood that ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Division

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

Dissension in the Corinthian church was the first problem addressed by Paul. He introduces the thoughts of this passage with an appeal for unity.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Being much concerned about the rise of denominations in the church, John Wesley tells of a dream he had. In the dream, he was ushered to the gates of Hell. There he asked, “Are there any Presbyterians here?” “Yes!”, came the answer. Then he asked, “Are there any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Design For The Family

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

This passage looks at the first divine institution for humanity which is marriage which is to set the course for a human family.

“GOD’S DESIGN FOR THE FAMILY” GENESIS 2:18-25 1. The LORD’s COMPASSION for Adam in that he was alone and incomplete. (v. 18) Genesis 1:26-28; 5:2; 32:24; Exodus 14:12; 18:14, 18; Leviticus 13:46; Numbers 11:14, 17; Joshua 22:20; Ruth 3:1; Job 7:16; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Isaiah 49:21; Mark 1:24; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lovest Thou Me?

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Nov 4, 2003

iN THESE PASSAGES, NOTICE THE PERSON WHO ASKED THE QUESTION. THE PERSON WHO WHOM THE QUESTION WAS ASKED, AND THE PERSONALITY OF THE QUESTION.

LOVEST THOU ME? JOHN 21:15-17 Let me ask you a question this morning. What do you love most of all? If we would be honest, we would have several answers. One might say, I LOVE MONEY. I am going to get all of it I can. But you need to remember, the Bible says, THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Blueprint For Ministry

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 9, 2002

From this passage we will discover God’s blueprint for effective ministry modeled for us by the apostle Paul.

God’s Blueprint For Effective Ministry Paul’s Ministry Manual 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 October 13, 2002 Introduction: (v. 1) Too many churches today are doing ministry their way instead of doing it God’s way. In fact so many of us have been doing ministry our way for so long that we don’t even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16