Sermons on Pastor Appreciation:

Emmanuel

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What really is it about God becoming man that is so momentous for you and me today? Let me share with you three ways in which I think that the coming of Emmanuel bears such great connotations for you and me today.

Over the past several months I have come to realize a great appreciation for the miracle of birth. As Cora was going through her time of pregnancy I don’t know how many times the amazement hit me that she actually was carrying a human being inside of her. That was no potbelly. It was no unusual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Holiness

A Prayer For Spiritual Progress

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009

For more spiritual growth to take place in our lives, we need to pray that others may experience spiritual progress now in their spiritual life.

A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL PROGRESS—Philippians 1:9-11 Proposition; For more spiritual growth to take place in our lives, we need to pray that others may experience spiritual progress now in their spiritual life. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to make progress in their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Stop On The Way Home

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Jun 6, 2010

Please Don't Stop on the Way Home

1 Kings 13: 1-34 1 And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the Lord unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. 2 And he cried against the altar in the word of the Lord, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the Lord; Behold, a child shall be born unto the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contaminated By Grace Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013

Jesus defines the nature of true spirituality

Contaminated By Grace Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 11, 2012 READ Mark 2:13-27 Let me ask you a question…when you think about the Pharisees, do you have a negative reaction or a positive reaction? Most of the time when we hear the word Pharisee…we have these images of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Going With The Gospel Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 25, 2016

When we go with the gospel, some will receive it and others will reject it.

Going with the Gospel Mark 6:7-13 Rev. Brian Bill June 25-26, 2016 On January 23rd of this year, after $1 beer night at a hockey game at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Jake Strotman and his drinking buddies approached a band of Baptist street preachers. Strotman felt like these preachers were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Who Mentor Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 8, 2020

A mom can be a spiritual mentor to her children with or without the help of a dad.

Video Introduction: “Just Like Me” Today, we’re going to look at how a mother and a grandmother mentored a young boy who grew up to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. They did this by spending time with him and by modeling sincere spirituality. Over one hundred years ago, by an act of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14-15, Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 8

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 30, 2020

John didn't want his readers to willingly fall short of God's holy standard. If you are a true believer you will not want to sin. Having a desire not to sin is one of the proofs you are a believer.

Review The Gnostics said they had no sin, blaming their sinful acts on their body. John was setting the record straight for his readers. The bad new John tells us is that we do sin. The good news is that if we confess our sin God is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sin and cleanse us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, 1 John 3:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking The Grip Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2015

Christians don't do what they used to do.

Breaking the Grip of Sin 1 Peter 4:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill February 21-22, 2015 Play Wall of Me video. Our sins create a wall of separation, don’t they? [Hold up brick] Do you know what a “euphemism” is? The word comes from the Greek, euphemismos, which means “good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

My Need For Revival Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024

Ezra tore his garment, pulled out some of his hair, and collapsed on the ground in a public place so that the remnant could see his grief. When you tore your garment in Bible times, you weren’t pitching a fit. Instead, you were showing deep remorse.

Every Christian and every church will need revival. Most every single Christian I know has times in their lives when they need revival. Revival is part of the pattern the Holy Spirit uses to reconnect you to the gospel.1 Revival and spiritual awakening is when a group of people rediscover the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:34-39, John 16:8, Luke 5:8, 1 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 14, 2024

If you want your marriage to matter, live out your role and responsibilities.

Marriage Matters Rev. Brian Bill Ephesians 5:21-33 April 13-14, 2024 I heard about what happened at a golden wedding anniversary party for a couple. The husband was very moved by the occasion and wanted to share his feelings with his wife. She was hard of hearing, however, and often ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2022

A Faithful believer must have: 1) A Loving Spirit (Romans 1:11), 2) A Humble Spirit (Romans 1:12), 3) A Fruitful Spirit (Romans 1:13), 4) An Obedient Spirit (Romans 1:14), and finally 5) An Eager Spirit. (Romans 1:15)

Romans 1:11–15. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-15

Denomination: Other

The Impact Of A Church With Pentecostal Power!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2022

The power of the Holy Spirit enables his disciples to reach out and touch human needs and share the message of the Gospel. Pentecostal Power enables the church for inreach, outreach, evangelism and discipleship.

The Impact of A Church With Pentecostal Power! During this season of Pentecost, I want us to rediscover the purpose of the power made available to the Church. In describing the ministry of Jesus, Apostle Paul said, Ac 10:38 “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11, John 20:21, Mark 6:4-6, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Methodist

They Supply What Is Lacking

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

We need to openly receive from Christians of all types in order to attain true fullness in Christ.

"Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith." (1Th 3:10, NIV) National characteristics are often reflected in the faith of Christians from different cultural backgrounds. For instance, believers from China are remarkable on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Virtual Isaiah

Contributed by Randy Osborne on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: How many of you have ever looked through a pair of those virtual reality glasses? It's like your really there and really experiencing what is going on.

INTRODUCTION: How many of you have ever looked through a pair of those virtual reality glasses? It's like your really there and really experiencing what is going on. Well to really appreciate what Isaiah saw, we need to put on our virtual reality glasses and look at what he seen. So lets begin ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

A Triumphant Entry Series

Contributed by Jamey Reynolds on Mar 18, 2005

In view of the ’Passion Week’ we all begin at the great account of Jesus entering Jerusalem. This great event would begin a journey that would end at the cross--but the end was just the beginning. Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem proved His triumph

There are (3) Developments that transpired with Jesus entering Jerusalem. I. The Anticipation for the King Many centuries have passed with nations anticipating a mighty king. Israel had seen its share of kings: Saul, David, and Solomon each reigned 40 years in the United Kingdom. However, after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist