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God Pours Out His Spirit

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

On Pentecost, God reversed the process of division and confusion around the tower of Babel, as he poured out his Spirit. The Spirit gave the disciples words of praise and proclamation to speak in languages that all could understand. How does that Spirit work today in our lives and churches?

[Sermon preached on Pentecost (Whit Sunday) / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last Tuesday in our Bible study group, we studied the story about the first Christian Pentecost from Acts 2. It was a refreshing experience to hear someone read some verses in Chinese. Most of us could not understand them, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Dilemma

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018

Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

[Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 17:24-27, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Lutheran

Submarine Christians

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2018

There are 5 symptoms of a submarine Christian. Thank God He has given us 4 resources to be transformed to productive Christians!

SUBMARINE CHRISTIANS John 19:31-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mark Jordan is a high school teacher. The other morning he was pulled over by the police for speeding right in front of the High School where he works. 2. The police officer came to his window and asked him for his driver’s license and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Implications Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2022

What difference does the empty tomb make in our lives. The implications of resurrection will change our lives throughout the course of the year.

As we read the New Testament passages, we realize that the resurrection matters supremely. For example, in Romans 1:3-4, concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, 4 and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Eulogy Evelyn Reese

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 19, 2019

Eulogy for a 97 year old African American Woman who loved the Lord and was faithful in the church. She sang in the choir for over 50 years.

Evelyn Reese June 10,1922 -July 6, 2019 How long ago was 1922? It was the year President Harding had the first radio installed at the White House. It was the year the first human being was treated with insulin for diabetes. It was the year the Supreme Court upheld the 19th ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cry That Stopped God

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 22, 2017

Here's a blind man who could teach us something: he uttered "A Cry that Stopped God” dead in His tracks! There are 5 characteristics of the kind of prayer that will arrest God and move Him to answer. This message will preach.

THE CRY THAT STOPPED GOD Mk. 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman doctor gave birth to a girl, and began to dream of what she might become when she grew up. 2. Three years later, she had driven the girl to her daycare, and accidentally set her stethoscope on the seat next to the girl. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Provides In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 22, 2017

Part 4 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

The brief account of the widow’s oil illustrates Yahweh’s blessing of those who are faithful to the Mosaic Law. Yahweh provides a means of income for the widow, a “pastor’s wife,” and her family. In the miracle of the widow’s oil, we learn valuable lessons on how to receive God’s blessing of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Leviticus 25:39, Micah 2:9, Psalm 121:1, James 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Christianish? Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

First message in a Summer Sunday Series drawn from the book "Christianish" by Mark Steele

Summer Sunday Series “Christianish” Part 1- Are You Christianish? Introduction: So, here we are on the first Sunday in July, kicking off our Summer Sunday Series. In a way, it’s kind of sad that we’re starting this particular series in the summer, seeing as from now until September our members are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Ephesians 4:13

Denomination: Apostolic

A Place Called There

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Jul 18, 2017

God called his servants to a place...a there ...where he empowerd them. Where is you THERE

2 Chronicles 20:4-5 So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord. Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court. 1. Jehoshaphat stood up, but he didn’t pick just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tithing For Believers - Under Grace Or Law?

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 25, 2024

Tithing can be a much misunderstood and often much abused subject as I have seen from so many televangelists. What is Biblical, New Testament tithing? An obligation under the Law or an act of grace? For me Scripture is clear. See if you agree.

TITHING FOR BELIEVERS - UNDER GRACE OR LAW? One favourite text for promoting tithing is: Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Church Of God

Revelation (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In Part 1 of this Revelation series, discover three keys to unlocking its meaning: the setting, the style, and the symbolism.

Revelation (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/1/2017 Some of you may have been a little disappointed last Saturday (September 23) when the world didn’t come to an end. The conspiracy theorist, David Meade, a self-proclaimed "prophecy expert" and Catholic ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Rest Or Fire

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 6, 2024

This life gives us a choice: Rest or Fire. When we trust in God we can look forward to rest. If we don't, it will be fire. The way I see it, there is really only one good choice!

Alba 3-3-2024 REST OR FIRE II Thessalonians 1:1-10 A father had three very active boys. One summer evening, they were playing cops and robbers in the back yard after dinner. One of the boys "shot" his father yelling, "Bang! You’re dead!" He slumped to the ground. And when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Hebrews 4:1-2, Matthew 13:49-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The House That Wisdom Built Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2024

God tells us to pursue wisdom... but what kind of wisdom should I want, and how can obtain it?

When you build a house you want to be wise about the kind of contractors you hire, the kinds of materials you use, the research you do… and you’ll want to be wise in choosing the location to build the home. This last one can be extremely important… For example, a few years ago a Chicago family ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing Shall Separate Us From The Love Of God!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 31, 2024

Paul says he is persuaded of 3 things: 1). That God loves us, 2). That we are joined to God by love, and 3). That nothing shall be able to separate us from God's love. Are YOU persuaded?

NOTHING SHALL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF GOD! Rom. 8:38-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. 3 men went deer hunting together. One of them was a preacher. A deer stopped where all three could see him and all three shot. 2. All three men said the deer was theirs and an argument broke out. Just then a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sacrifices We Make Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 16, 2023

Joseph sacrificed a lot because Jesus was in his life, and he never complained. Are we called to make sacrifices when we follow Jesus, and what kind of sacrifices could we make?

There was a Christmas play where a little boy desperately wanted to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, and he was assigned to be the inn keeper instead. He was really bitter about this. So, during all the rehearsals he kept plotting in his mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ