Sermons on Potter:

“the Great Pretender” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“The Great Pretender” Acts 8:9-25 In the first eight verses of chapter 8 we saw revival come to Samaria as Philip the Evangelist preached the good news of Jesus Christ. Miracles were performed, souls saved. Just a few verses in and we see that wherever God sends genuine revival, Satan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Laugh

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2011

It gives me a lot of concern when those who are actually God’s enemies join others to sing the popular song, which says, “Let God arise and His enemies be scattered.” It is foolishness for those who are qualified as the enemies of God to be singing that s

Beloved, this week, we shall be looking at a message entitled, “The last laugh”. We shall start by looking at Psalm 2:1-5. It says, “Why do the heathen rage and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parting Words Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 12, 2009

We commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection annually and claim to personally experience the resurrection of Christ in our own lives. If however there is hostility toward the church and organized religion, something about the resurrection of Christ

• I showed a comic slide to start, which asked the question, "Did anyone hear what the chairman of the board’s parting words were?" The point is how we can walk through an experience, meeting, etc., and totally miss what it was all about. The big question facing us this morning is that very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Christian’s Heart - Introduction Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 21, 2016

This is the introduction to the new sermon series, "A Christian's Heart." In this sermon we look at the heart, specifically the spiritual heart and three aspects of what a Christian's heart should be, a loving, changed, and a heart that follows God.

A Christian’s Heart - Introduction Today we’re going to begin a new series on the type of heart Christians are to possess. This morning I’m going to give you a little taste of this series as we look at three things I consider to be tantamount to anyone who calls themselves ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Foursquare

It's All In The Plan Series

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis Jr on Jan 8, 2023

God has a plan for your life and mine. Don't give up on the Lord for he will soon reveal His Master plan.

It’s all in the plan When I began to seek the Lord Jesus I asked Him, Lord what is it you want me to tell your people? Then I allowed Him to direct my path and God said tell them the truth, as long as it is the truth I will back you up. So the scripture came to me.. Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Other

Zechariah: Christ Is Coming Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Many believe that Zechariah’s prophecy foretells Christ’s rule of an earthly kingdom that is yet to be established, and will rule for a thousand years. I believe that Zechariah is referring to Christ’s Spiritual Kingdom—the CHURCH—in which you and I are part of today.

A. Have you ever known anyone who told you that something was going to happen, and it did? 1. What if this morning while we were sitting around the table in the fellowship hall drinking coffee and eating donuts, Mark Thomas emphatically told us that the Indianapolis Colts is going to WIN ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep The Garden Of Eden Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 14, 2023

We are created to worship God but we can’t escape from our duties, work and responsibilities. This sermon leads you to strike balance between three works, worship and relationship. God bless you.

Theme: Keep the Garden Text: Genesis 2:4-17 Greetings: The Lord is good; and his love endures forever! Introduction: Bible is the only scripture which has systematically develop the creation of the world and gives the picture of what would happen at the end. We have the story of the creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness And ... The Battle Against Sin Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 23, 2021

It seems that when we strive by the grace of God to live holy lives we can be challenged at every front. Is it possible to live a holy life in a sin saturated world?

Holiness - The Battle Against Sin Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6, John 14:23-24, John 3:19-20, Matthew 22:37-38, 1 Timothy 6:6, Exodus 20:8, Genesis 2:17, Leviticus 11:14, Romans 3:23, James 4:17, Romans 6:22, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 John 1:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Resist And Surrender

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 23, 2022

The problems we see facing our world today did not begin over-night. But the solutions to those problems are found in Christ and His holy Word.

Resist and Surrender Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Before we get into our sermon this morning, I want to ask you all a question: Do you think that in 1945, when our soldiers and sailors were coming home after fighting Hitler’s Nazi Germany, that they thought, or even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Your True Identity

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 16, 2022

Who am I? The answer to this question will impact all the areas of your life, including your work, career, marriage, family, present, and future, how you relate to others, how you respond to life’s situations, & ultimately where you spend eternity.

Who am I? What is my identity? How do I see myself? How does God see me? These are questions that require thoughtful study. The answers to these questions will impact all the areas of your life, including your work, career, marriage, family, present, and future, how you relate to others, how you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come, Lord Jesus, Just Like Fire

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 30, 2023

Isaiah prays for the Lord to come down like fire and shake things up. What for? It's the Advent Prayer.

12.3.23 Isaiah 64:1–9 (EHV) 1 Oh, that you would rip open the heavens and come down. Mountains then would quake because of your presence. 2 As fire ignites stubble and as fire makes water boil, make your name known to your adversaries. Then nations would quake in your presence. 3 You did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Divinely Human SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

God can change the worst of us

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to experience the boundless love and transformative power of our Lord. We are here to immerse ourselves in His word, to allow it to wash over us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14

Topics: Believe The Impossible

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Randy Croft on Mar 28, 2005

Learning to Pray like Jesus

The Lord’s Prayer Learning to pray like Jesus Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on prayer. It surprised many people in our country a few years ago when a small little book, Prayer of Jabez, knocked Harry Potter from the #1 spot on the NY Times bestseller list. Over 50% of American’s have said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Mims on Feb 14, 2002

Four words that are critical to understanding the gospel of Christ. 1. Power 2. Salvation 3. Believe 4. Righteousness

The Gospel of Christ Romans 1:16,17 These two verses express the theme of the book. To understand and positively respond to this truth determines ones eternity. 16,17 summarize the gospel that he explains in the rest of the book. *Paul was not ashamed of the glorious Gospel of Christ! Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

"The Power Of God In Us"

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 4, 2001

I talk about how the Spirit of God wants to move in power in our personal lives and in our church. I discuss why we need God’s power at work and what happens when it is unleashed.

Intro: There is a great fascination with the supernatural in our day. Go to a bookstore, visit a movie theater, watch cable television: we are bombarded with images of the supernatural. The most popular movie right now is Harry Potter. A popular day time show is called "Crossing Over" with John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-42, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Baptist