Sermons on Pentecostal Power:

Nehemiah For President

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

So, who do you like for our next President? It’s a pretty important decision, isn’t it? We have problems with the economy, the Muslims, oil prices, corruption, roads, utilities.

So, who do you like for our next President? It’s a pretty important decision, isn’t it? We have problems with the economy, the Muslims, oil prices, corruption, roads, utilities.......even the weather! The problems facing the next president of the Philippines are complex — more than any one man or ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Taking The Church To Task

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our text passage this morning represents an enormous "pause" in a complicated theology lesson. The writer of the epistle has begun teaching about the priesthood. He has reminded his readers of their historical priesthood; he has just mentioned the mysterious Old Testament figure ...read more

Rebuilding For The Future

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2001

Since the terrorism of Sept. 11th, we need to rebuild for the future of America and the church.

REBUILDING FOR THE FUTURE INTRO.- ILL.- A doctor said to his patient, “I have some good news and some bad news. Which do you want first?” Patient: “Give me the bad news first.” Doctor: “We amputated the wrong leg.” Patient: “What’s the good news?” Doctor: “Your other leg won’t need to be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cheer Up - It's Time To Take The Offering!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

Message about giving.

Cheer Up – It’s Time to Take the Offering! 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 September 23, 2001 Introduction Well, I’m sure that the vast majority of the regular attenders of this church have been just bursting with a desire to hear a message about giving in the last year since I started preaching here. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Amazed Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This sermon is from a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 9,10 May 20, 2001 ¡§Amazed!" David Wells, in his book God in the Wasteland, laments the weakness of contemporary evangelical Christianity, and traces it to our shallow understanding of the person of God. He says that the problem is ¡§that God rests too ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ready To Go!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We are to communicate Jesus to people.

READY TO GO! John 1:19-28 S: Preparing others for Jesus Th: “My Life as God’s Light” Pr: WE ARE TO COMMUNICATE JESUS TO PEOPLE. ?: How? KW: Ways to communicate TS: We will find in John 1:19-28 four ways to communicate Jesus to people. The ____ way we communicate Jesus to people is as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Concern

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002

God is passionate for all people.

THE RIGHT CONCERN Jonah 4 S: God’s compassion Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GOD IS PASSIONATE FOR ALL PEOPLE ?: How? How is it revealed? KW: Stages TS: We will find in Jonah 4, four stages which reveal God’s passion for all people. The _____ stage which reveals God’s passion for all people ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wedlock Or Dreadlock?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

Healthy marriages communicate the gospel.

WEDLOCK OR DREADLOCK? Genesis 2:18-25 S: Marriage Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: HEALTHY MARRIAGES COMMUNICATE THE GOSPEL. ?: How? KW: Correlations TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three correlations that demonstrate how healthy marriages communicate the gospel. The ____ correlation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Heart For?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

We need hearts that reflect God’s heart.

WHAT’S YOUR HEART FOR? Matthew 6:19-21 S: Vision & Stewardship Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE NEED HEARTS THAT REFLECT GOD’S HEART. ?: How? KW: Priorities TS: We will find in Matthew 6:19-21 two priorities that show us how we can have hearts that reflect God’s heart. The _____ priority that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down Walls Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Apr 25, 2002

A message against judgmental attitudes that keep your church from growing!

Breaking Down Walls John 4:1-26 One of my favorite quotes is from Bill Hybels, the cutting edge pastor from the largest church in America he says, “We have never locked eyes with someone that did not matter to God” He is saying that all people regardless of race, social class or background… ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus Sums Up His Teaching.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 25, 2002

April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:1-14 Color: White John 14:1-14 Title: “Jesus sums up his teaching.”

April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:1-14 Color: White John 14:1-14 Title: “Jesus sums up his teaching.” Jesus begins his farewell address to his disciples and to the world. Chapter fourteen, begins Jesus’ long “farewell” discourse found only in John, spanning chapters fourteen to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Feeling Like A Failure Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 1, 2002

Spiritual parenting can be painful.

FEELING LIKE A FAILURE Galatians 4:8-20 S: Failure and Discipleship Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: SPIRITUAL PARENTING CAN BE PAINFUL. ?: What? Over what? KW: Issues TS: We will find in Galatians 4:8-20, three issues that demonstrate the pain of spiritual parenting. The _____ issue that demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Ain't Over

Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 22, 2004

For the Christian, Thanksgiving is not a one day event, we need to give God thanks every day.

Thanksgiving Ain’t Over Scripture Reading – Luke 17:11-17:19 Dear Abby received this letter a few years back. Dear Abby, Happiness is knowing that your parents won’t almost kill you if you come home a little late. Happiness is having your own bedroom. Happiness is having parents that trust you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Adventist

Plan For Peace

Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 26, 2004

Peace is not merely the absence of activity or hostility, nor is it just getting away from reality. Peace can be described as both the freedom from disturbance as well as an inward sense of well-being.

In the world today people call for peace. They paint signs, write letters, drop bombs, and murder trouble makers, all in the name of peace. As I’m sure you all know the Bible tells us there will be no peace, and here are some stats to prove it. According to the Society of International Law in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Adventist

The Real Marks Of Greatness

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004

A sermon addressing what God wants us to do in our lives.

The Real Marks of Greatness Mark 9:33-50 Lessons from the hen house Have you ever been around a farm? Something I’ve learned about chickens is that there is a definite "pecking order" to the flock. Within the flock of hens, one of them always becomes dominant. She will peck away at any hen that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Lutheran