Sermons on Personal Presence:

How Jesus Made Disciples

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

Christianity is all about personal relationships, seen best in the relational example of our Lord Jesus. He had relationships with the 120, the 72, the 12, the 3 and the 1. Unlike Moses, who had to be told by his father-in-law Jethro to work with manageab

Christianity is all about personal relationships, seen best in the relational example of our Lord Jesus. He had relationships with the 120, the 72, the 12, the 3 and the 1. Unlike Moses, who had to be told by his father-in-law Jethro to work with manageable numbers, Jesus focused on smaller groups ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing To Get A Good Harvest

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 5, 2023

Just because a person becomes saved does not mean the end of God's expectations for us. We plant seeds to please the Holy Spirit and not the flesh so that we might receive a harvest that is eternal, holy and pleasing to the Lord!

Sowing a Good Harvest? Galatians 6:7-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Are you born again? If so then you are a new creation, eternally adopted and sealed by the Holy Spirit as an heir in God’s family! But is your decision to make Jesus the Lord of your life all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – Unveiling Retribution – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 5, 2023

The Retribution of God comes more against the person or group or nation because of his/their actions against God, primarily because of the deeds done to His people. In this SERIES we look at the retribution of God, injustice and the Christian, dealing with injustice.

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – UNVEILING RETRIBUTION – PART 1 We are going to take up a new series of Justice and Injustice and will cover matters such as retribution, judgement, vengeance, injustice and the Christian, and a very important area –“How to deal with Injustice”. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:10-11, Genesis 4:15, Genesis 9:5-6, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 14:19-20, 1 Samuel 30:8, 1 Samuel 30:16-19, 1 Kings 21:19, 1 Kings 21:21, Psalm 21:11-12, Psalm 28:3-4, 2 Kings 19:33-34, 2 Kings 19:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lamb As Lord Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 27, 2009

I fear that American Christians have largely lost their focus on holiness. We have allowed the things of this world and our own personal desires to distract us from loving and serving Jesus Christ as we should. The solution is to allow the Bible to renew

Revelation 8:1-6; 15:1-8 Purpose: To display God’s wrath against sin. Aim: I want the listener to gain a greater sense of God’s awesome holiness. INTRODUCTION: The Lord is about to unmask the full fury of His wrath against sin. All of man’s vain attempts to excuse or ignore sin will be stripped ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Now & Later: What God Started He Will Finish! Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 15, 2014

God works in the believer now and later. Used the Now & Later candy as a treat for each person attending the special outside worship service called September Start Up. God is working in you NOW and God will finish His work in your LATER.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September Start Up - Outside Worship - September 14, 2014 David Simpson What God Started - He Will Finish! (Now & Later) Philippians 1:6 "There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Transforming Power Of Bloopers

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 7, 2015

The Holy Spirit gives a transfigured person power to do what he or she could not do before. Authority stood on the mountaintop. The same authority and light guides us through and out of whatever wilderness we may be in, whatever horror we face.

Many of you may remember a TV show called "TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes". Well my friends, bloopers have never been limited to television shows. In fact, some of the funniest bloopers have appeared in church bulletins. For example: 1. Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Anglican

If You Want To Walk On Water, You Gotta Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Aug 13, 2008

God loves those sitting in the pews, but you’re denying yourself a more personal and profound relationship with Christ if you don’t get up and DO something. Take that leap of faith and grow closer to God than ever before.

Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus Walks on Water Our Scripture this morning begins where last week’s ended. Jesus has fed the people, the disciples have gathered the leftovers, and now, Jesus makes it a solid point to dismiss the people who had gathered, and to also dismiss the disciples back across the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Living Wisely Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 16, 2024

Make careful and wise choices. Live purposefully in the light of God's will. Submit to the leading of God's Spirit. The Spirit-filled person worships God, edifies others, gives thanks always and submits to one another.

Eph 5:15-21 LIVING WISELY Eph 5:15-21 ESV 15Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18And do not get drunk with wine, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 1 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

These Three

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Jul 13, 2024

God is triune and the Bible often has references to groups of three persons that God used to accomplish His purposes. Examples would be Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and Peter, James and John. Let us explore some trios of men found in the Bible.

THESE THREE (by brother Tarran Dookie) ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND JACOB Matt 22:31-32 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rapture?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

No one knew when the “Rapture” would come!!! However, the multitudes which were taken were ready. They had repented of their sins and placed 100% of their trust in Jesus Christ as personal Savior. Their sudden removal has caused the mysterious world crisis, confusion and panic.

INTRODUCTION: No one knew when the “Rapture” would come!!! However, the multitudes which were taken were ready. They had repented of their sins and placed 100% of their trust in Jesus Christ as personal Savior. Their sudden removal has caused the mysterious world crisis, confusion and panic, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 20:1-3, Matthew 24:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grow Free From Bondages

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013

Self-deliverance is one of the most important parts of the deliverance process. The devil will seek to enter legally through open doors into a person’s life. Once these doors have been identified and shut, believers can break off any legal grounds that th

Grow Free From Bondages Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Response To Fear: Do It Afraid

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

In our scripture today, we see the temptation to choose flight over staying and fighting. One of the greatest tragedies of all, this is when the enemy wins, is when you begin to use faith for personal security and comfort. Our fear of really committing ou

[Re]sponse to Fear: Do It Afraid Nehemiah 6:10-14 One of the victims in the tragedy at Virginia Tech was a man named Liviu Librescu. He was a 77-year-old engineering professor and a Holocaust survivor. How people react in a moment of chaotic terror tells a lot about a person, because heroes always ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

Responding To Eternal Glory Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 2, 2010

Most of the people who knew Jesus personally are now dead, and a second generation of Christians has grown up. The gospel claims that Jesus is King of the world and is coming back soon to claim His domain. But the years pass, and still He does not come.

Revelation 22:14-16 Purpose: To lift up the glory of Christ’s forgiveness. Aim: I want the listener to praise God for the privileges of salvation. INTRODUCTION: When John wrote the book of Revelation Jesus’ resurrection had happened about sixty-five years earlier. Most of the people who knew ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word Of Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 30, 2012

Satisfying reality is not to be found in things or thrills, but in a Person--Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. This life is what his readers must grasp if they too would have real life. For our faith is not just a "story." It’s based on real eve

1 JOHN 1: 1-4 THE WORD OF LIFE [John 1:1-10] "Once upon a time...." Remember how exciting those words used to be? They opened the door into an exciting world of make-believe, into a dreamworld that helped you forget all the problems of childhood. Then--pow! You turned a corner one day, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Effective Worship

Contributed by Tony Lewis on Aug 21, 2002

Keys are usually used to help us gain access into something, without keys if it’s locked the only way we can get in is to break in, and that’s what some of us are trying to do, break into God’s presence.We are trying to use shortcuts to gain illegal acces

Dr. Tony V Lewis Intro; Keys are usually used to help us gain access into something, without keys if it’s locked the only way we can get in is to break in, and that’s what some of us are trying to do, break into God’s presence. We are trying to use shortcuts to gain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:27-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational