Sermons on Pentecostal Movement:

Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 25, 2009

A consideration of how Jesus fulfilled the promise God made through Isaiah, that the Messiah would cause a light to shine on the people walking in darkness.

TITLE - Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 6) TEXT - Matthew 4:12–17 DATE PREACHED - March 1, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Struggling With Sin Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 9, 2009

The 1) Relational Struggle (Galatians 5:20b-21a) and 2) Personal Struggle (Galatians 5:21b) with sin.

A political career marked by unfulfilled promise came to an end Friday as Ontario Conservative Leader John Tory announced his resignation following a devastating by-election defeat Thursday. Although he was able to succeed as CEO of Rogers Cable Inc., managing partner at his family’s law firm, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:20-21

Denomination: Other

The Weapon God Supplies Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2009

The words of the Word are the sword God has given to each Christian to defend the territory assigned. We must learn the Word and employ the Word, if we will successfully resist the evil one.

“Take … the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” God’s Word is the sole weapon provided to His people to enable them to fulfil His charge to stand firm on the ground that He won through sacrifice. Whenever we think of the Bible, we seldom think of it in militaristic terms. However, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Place For Us-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 18, 2010

Part 4 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. How can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

THE PLACE for US-IV—Genesis 1:1—2:3 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Going To The Next Level Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 25, 2011

When we grow with God we'll avoid embracing the world.

Going to the Next Level 1 John 2:12-17 Rev. Brian Bill 9/25/11 Years ago, a “Dear Abby” column ran a story by a retired schoolteacher. One day she had her students take out some paper and list the names of the other students in the room. Then she told them to think of the nicest thing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas And The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2010

Christmas condemns all who have rejected Christ, but it offers hope should such people turn in faith to the Son of God.

“Behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Test

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

Living faith is revealed in the decisions we make – not in the words we say.

OPEN: How many people here would say that you enjoy taking tests? If you go back to your good 'ole school days -- how many people actually looked forward to the day when the test was taking place? OK, let's see a raise of hands of people who would say you are way on the other side of the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 18, 2011

1) The Correspondent (Revelation 3:1c), 2) The Church (Revelation 3:1a), 3) The City (Revelation 3:1b), 4) The Concern (Revelation 3:1d, 2b), 5) The Commendation (Revelation 3:4), 6) The Command (Revelation 3:2a-3), and 7) The Counsel (Revelation 3:5-6).

As the world continued to look on with horror and continued concern over Japan’s recent earthquakes and Tsunami, reports have now surfaced of previous unheeded warnings from Nuclear safety officers that Japan’s Nuclear facilities were inadequate to withstand a sizeable earthquake and needed to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Other

The Place For Us-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 7, 2010

Part 2 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. How can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

The PLACE for US-II—Genesis 1:1-10 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic illness; Weather; Stability; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen For The Most Vital Of Ministries-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2010

2 of 3. Zacharias & Elizabeth were chosen to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God chooses people for His most vital of ministries. But what are their circumstances? You may be chosen for the most vital of ministries in the midst of...

CHOSEN for the MOST VITAL of MINISTRIES-II —Luke 1:5-25 Attention: The pastor was chosen for the most vital of ministries! Any of us could be chosen for the same. Need: Zacharias & Elizabeth were 2 servants of God thru whom He chose to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Meet My Needs Series

Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jul 21, 2011

Learning to ask God to meet our needs through prayer

Get Connected: A Daily Pattern for Prayer "God Meet My Needs" Matthew 6:11 Children writing to there pastor about prayer: Dear Pastor, Could you say a special blessing for my Aunt Beatrice? She has been looking for a husband for 12 years and still hasn’t found one. Yours sincerely, Debbie. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Give Charity Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 18, 2009

Love is 1)Enriching 2) Edifying &3)Enduring.

It’s a rare thing these days to get a letter. I’m not talking about the junk mail of solicitations, or bills, nor the hundreds of emails we get but a genuine hand written letter from someone we care about. There is a warmth and personal touch that we get in no other medium. 1 Corinthians 13 is one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Other

8 Words To Change Your Family: Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2011

Fruitful families develop the holy habit of church involvement.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Church Hebrews 10:23-25 Rev. Brian Bill 5/29/11 I confess that I feel really sad most Sunday mornings. You would think it would be just the opposite because I look forward to worshipping with God’s incredible people at PBC. I love having the opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel, A Captive With Convictions

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 6, 2011

Daniel was a young man who lived out his convictions in the midst of great challenges. He is a perfect example how today’s Christians should remain true to the Lord in these days that are very similar to Daniel’s.

TEXT: DANIEL 1:1-20 TITLE: DANIEL: A CAPTIVE WITH CONVICTIONS AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD __________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: Daniel, like many of the young people in America today, was born in a time when his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Emotional Burnout Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 9, 2012

The answer for the anguish of emotional burnout is through 1) The Merciful Rescue by God (Psalm 40:1–3), 2) The Multiple Resources in God (Psalm 40:4, 5), 3) The Motivational Responses to God(Psalm 40:6–10)

Today as we remember our brave men and women who fought in defence of the freedoms we enjoy we often think of those who lost their lives in combat. We tend to overlook however those who were injured in battle. The one injury that is hardest to detect is the one that can't be seen in a physical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Other