Sermons on Portion:

Let The Spirit Of God Enable You To Effectively Communicate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 7, 2007

Twenty ministries of the Holy Spirit found in Isaiah 61 that were evidenced in the life Jesus and Paul the Apostle.

Let the Spirit of God Enable You To Effectively Communicate (Isa 61:1-11) Contrary to certain assumptions you do not have to be perky and pretty like Katie Couric and receive a $20 million salary before you can be an effective communicator. Consider Howard Henricks who has taught at Dallas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Love Changes Everything

Contributed by Ellie Wakeman on Dec 15, 2010

Exploring the power of God

There’s nothing like tucking your little one in bed at night. You put the covers over them so that they are snuggly warm, you give them a great big hug and a gently placed kiss on the cheek and whisper, “good night sweetie” and then, the moment of all moments, with those innocent little eyes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47, Luke 7:40

Denomination: Christian Church

Creeds Of The Early Church: Didache And Apostles' Creed Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 21, 2014

The Didache and the Apostles' Creed are two important documents from the early church and helpful in our understanding how early Christians understood and practiced their faith.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 3: Creeds and Confessions of the Early Church - From the Didache to the Apostles’ Creed So far, in our study of church history we have seen an overview of the past 2,000 years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Prodigal Son' [part Six]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

Did Jesus resort to using allegory as a clever ruse so as to keep things hidden? On the contrary! Jesus resorted to using parables so that the listener could better understand “the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven” [Matthew 13:11].

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, September 6, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: “The Prodigal Son” Luke 15:11-32 [NET] The scriptures tell us that on one occasion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Grave Wasn’t The End

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Resurrection message.

The Grave Wasn’t the End Matthew 27:57-28:15 November 15, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction This is the third Sunday in November, and normally we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving, with thoughts of grandma and grandpa, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

New Years

Contributed by Koenie Vermeulen on Jan 3, 2014

this sermon focus on the topics Jesus addressed in Matthew 6

Today I want to talk about a section of the Beatitudes....Matt 6 I don't believe or think that this portion of scripture is more important than the rest of the beatitudes, but I firmly believe that this is what the Spirit of God is leading me to talk about, and have this as a foundation for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Is Easter?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

For those of you here today who are saved, this message will help you to rejoice in who you are in Jesus. For those of you here today who are not following Christ and have never been born again, this message is to offer you what Jesus died and rose again to give.

Background to passage: Today is our second pass through the opening sentence in the book of Ephesians; a book written to the saints there, whom Paul knew well. These believers within the fourth largest city in the Roman Empire. This is the first sentence after the greeting. It is powerful, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Observe Christmas

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Do not judge or criticize others for an honest, worshipful, loving, and giving attitude about the Christmas holidays.

WHY WE OBSERVE CHRISTMAS TEXT: Romans 14:5-6 INTRODUCTION: Some Christians are touchy, sensitive, and full of objections about Christmas. To you I say (in the words of Scripture): If you regard the day, regard it unto the Lord. If you do not regard the day, then BE SURE YOU ARE CHRISTIAN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6

Fields Of The Fatherless

Contributed by Tom Davis on Oct 1, 2007

Ministry to the poor, the orphan, and the widow is about joining the work of God in his favorite field. Meaning and satisfaction in life don’t come from striving, it comes from loving. The gospel message is a message of love. Loving God means loving peop

Something is Missing God is passionate about orphans The scriptures speak of a God who cares for the alien, orphan, and widow. When you look, these passages (like Psalm 68:5 and James 1:27) come jumping off the page. God speaks about orphans and widows as a unique and special group of people. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Rested That Day Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 26, 2007

This is the entire sermon.

God rested that day. Genesis 1 – 3 Chapter 1: The dark quiet chaotic colossal expanse Most scientists and scholarly philosophers speculate that the universe began in what has come to be known as the Big Bang. However, there is another more realistic version of the creation of the earth and the ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Path Of Life

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 30, 2008

We are all on a path of life, and at different times, Satan will try to put up a road block in our lives. With Jesus’ help we can overcome these obstacles in our paths of life.

The Path of Life Psalm 142 1 Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. 2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. 3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parole De Sagesse Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Dec 21, 2007

Explication sommaire

PAROLE DE SAGESSE INTRODUCTION L’apôtre Paul nous donne une introduction à ce sujet dans 1 Corinthiens 12/1. L’ignorance nous plonge dans l’erreur, et même dans la perdition puisque l’Ecriture l’affirme: « Faute de connaissance, le peuple périt... » I. DEFINITION lire : 1 Corinthiens ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Need For Godly Mothers

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Need for Godly Mothers

The Need for Godly Mothers (I Samuel 1:1—28) I. Hannah’s Problem 5 But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb. She Lost Her Peace v. 6, And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

Unintentional

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2011

We like to excuse many of our actions as “only mistakes” and “no big deal”. But God sees things differently as He speaks to us about our unintentional sins.

Unintentional Numbers 15:17-31 Everyone is familiar with the statement of Steve Urkle, “Did I do that?” after unintentionally creating havoc. We have all heard someone say, "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it" or "Forgive me, I didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to..." We ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Decline And Fall Of A World Power Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys 1 Kings-2 Chronicles.

Wow! The journey on God’s Route 66 has been quite exciting so far. We have witnessed the creation of the world, got acquainted with the patriarchs, saw the hardships endured by the Israelites in the wilderness, watched as God delivered the Israelites into the Promised Land and witnessed a nation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ