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New Energy Pentecost

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 6, 2022

Pentecost gave us New Energy to go and make disciples.

Me and Juanita were mulching around parsonage 25 bags worth of pure misery, after 15 bags Juanita said, “I have no more energy” we didn’t quite finish the front so I thought man we need to finish the job so I go get more, 10 bags more of misery. The Job is finished around the house next is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Cost Of Discipleship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2022

Let us not be of those who draw back.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP. John 6:60-71. JOHN 6:60. “Many therefore of His disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?” Many “disciples,” who had been following Jesus for a season, were now beginning to turn back. All this talk about eating His flesh – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Little Commission And The Feeding Of The 5000.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 5, 2022

Jesus sends His disciples on a mission. Herod wants to see Jesus. The disciples return, and rest. Jesus teaches the crowd. And feeds them!

THE LITTLE COMMISSION AND THE FEEDING OF THE 5000. Luke 9:1-17. I). Jesus sends His disciples on a mission (Luke 9:1-6). LUKE 9:1-2. We see that the empowering of the twelve included those things which Jesus had been doing: casting out devils, curing diseases, preaching the kingdom of God, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary Had The Most Favor Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

God sees our character long before we have an opportunity to be faithful.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Favor is, Hebrew SA AH “to look intently, or to look with interest or regard.” Enoch was first. “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death … he (found favor) pleased God” (Hebrews 11:5). 2. Greek: Dektos, “to be acceptable, to welcome.” “Now is the time of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2, Luke 16:10, Luke 1:45

Denomination: Baptist

A Strait Betwixt The Twain.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 24, 2023

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

A STRAIT BETWIXT THE TWAIN. Philippians 1:21-30. The Apostle Paul had just referred to his ‘earnest expectation and hope’ that Christ should now be ‘magnified’ in Paul’s body ‘whether by life or by death’ (cf. Philippians 1:20). Suddenly, it seems, Paul found himself in a state of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lot Can Happen In Just 3 Days PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus's promise of resurrection in John 2:19, emphasizing our need for Christ's love, guidance, and salvation, and the hope His resurrection brings.

Good morning, dear siblings in Christ. It is a joy to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in unity and love to hear the Word of God. We are here to seek wisdom and understanding, to find comfort and guidance, and most importantly, to glorify our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19

Topics: Resurrection, Truth, Life

Stop Chasing The World You Will Be Left Empty And Broken. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 9, 2024

The world we live in often entices us to chase after its fleeting pleasures and riches but let us be reminded that these things are temporal and will ultimately leave us empty and broken.

We live in a world that is consumed by chaos and darkness. Every day, we are bombarded with news of conflict, suffering, and despair. It can be easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of worldly pursuits and seek to impress those around us with our accomplishments and possessions. As Jesus taught ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20, Psalm 34:19, Luke 12:15, Colossians 3:2

Hearken To My Words Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024

Those that were in Jerusalem were hearing the Gospel message, but in their native or natural tongue.

Hearken To My Words” Acts 2:12-22 A great event is taking place in our text today. Those that were in Jerusalem were hearing the Gospel message, but in their native or natural tongue. In the last words of verse 11 “…we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.” We ask; what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Launch Out Into The Deep

Contributed by Samuel M on Nov 2, 2024

God is ushering(opening) in a season of abundant treasures of Jesus Christ, by which all end-time prophecies will be accurately (correctly) interpreted.

When Jesus had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Luke 5:4 We are in a season where God stopping everything for an instant and calling us to launch out into the deep and cast our nets for a catch. For the deep waters contains an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4

The First Sunday Of Advent, Year C: Not Very Christmasy.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2024

The Church tells the Christmas Story backwards: the focus is to prepare for the coming of the Lord: at the end of the world, and when Christ comes for us at the end of our individual worlds, at death.

Our Gospel from St. Luke today is a little unsettling. Not very Christmasy. Unseasonal thoughts about the end of the world. Yet, the word Advent from the Latin, adventus, means “coming.” The Church tells the Christmas Story backwards: the focus is to prepare for the coming of the Lord: at the end ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:36

Denomination: Catholic

Under The Influence Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

Peter’s Pentecost sermon shows us that we need to be under the influence of the HS in order to boldly speak the truth.

Under the Influence: Sipping Saints or Holy Boldness? Acts 2:14-36 Intro: The believers who were gathered on the Day of Pentecost had all just been filled with the HS and had spoken in other tongues. People from various language groups understood what they were saying. Part of the reason these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will It Be Door Number 1, 2 Or 3?

Contributed by James May on Jul 27, 2005

The devil loves to play "Let’s Make A Deal". Don’t fall for his tricks.

Will it be Door Number 1, 2 or 3? By Pastor Jim May Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ending Your Power Shortage

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 5, 2005

There seems to be a critical shortage of power in the lives of people regarding Christ’s great commission. When we read about terrorists threats around the world, many seem to grow hesitant to be involved with missions. However, the Lord Jesus said, "You

Ending Your Power Shortage (Acts 1:8) Right before Jesus acended into heaven He gave us a promise: "But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, enablement and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Winter In Narnia

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Jan 3, 2005

This expository sermon from 2 Corinthians 4 gives the believer hope that, despite severe suffering, the Resurrected Christ is on the move!

“Winter in Narnia” from 2 Corinthians 4: 7-18, by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church on January 2nd 2004. I have to be honest, I don’t really like this time of year. This time of year reminds me of the land of Narnia. Have you read the great classic fantasy by C. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Changes Worked By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 26, 2003

The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are n

Changed by the Spirit Song: (To the tune of I sing the mighty power of God who made the mountains rise) 1. O Spirit of the living God, thou light and fire divine, descend upon thy church once more, and make it truly thine. Fill it with love and joy and power, with righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational