Sermons on Power Of Speaking In Tongues:

The Offense Of The Gospel

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 24, 2019

What characterizes true discipleship?

The Offense of the Gospel John 6:51-58 Jesus had started the 6th chapter of John on a roll. Everyone wanted to follow Jesus. Whether by land or by boat they flocked around Him on the other side of the lake. There Jesus fed the 5000 males which prompted the crowd to believe that Jesus was the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Presence Of The Lord - Sermon Iv: No Disaster Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 31, 2019

When we stray from the right way, we usually find ourselves caught up in the throes of pending disaster and, therefore, in urgent need of chastening that gets us back on the right track.

IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD - SERMON IV: NO DISASTER The fourth jewel of truth is that, in the House of the Lord – in the eternal presence of the Lord God – there is NO DISASTER. The fourth verse of the 23rd Psalm says this: “Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Bible - Why Bother? #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The bible is the account, through poetry, history, song, prophecy, law, wisdom, gospel, letters, homilies of the History of God’s redemption in Christ, an invitation to life in Christ, and the promise of the future victory in Christ. God’s salvation in Jesus is the center of the entire story.

Last week we focused what is the Bible and how should we interpret it. I put forth the scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live. The week before, we focused on ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-40, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruth The Caregiver - Sermon Iii: A Caregiver Who Made Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Nov 4, 2019

if caregiving is sincere, the caregiver must be willing to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done for as long as it needs to be done. When offering to help, don't just say it - do it.

RUTH: WOMAN OF DEVOTION – SERMON III: A CAREGIVER WHO MADE SACRIFICES Ruth 2:8-12 Ruth was the daughter-in-law of a Jewish woman by the name of Naomi. You will recall that Naomi and her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:8-12

Live Free Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 11, 2019

The theme for this stewardship emphasis is "Live Courageously." This week's topic is "Live Free." What do I own, and what owns me? Sometimes the things we possess can end up dominating our thoughts and pursuits.

November 10, 2019 Stewardship Week Two Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 19:1-10; Hebrews 12:1-3, 12-13 Live Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Athletic wear and gear have become extremely aerodynamic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Entrance Of The Bride Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

There is a great contrast between the Prostitute and the Bride, the City of God and Babylon, this world, where we feel so distant from God, and the New Jerusalem, where we will be the habitation of God.

CHAPTER 21 1. And I saw a new heaven, and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth are gone, and the sea no longer exists. 2. And the holy city, New Jerusalem, I saw coming down out of heaven from God, having been prepared as a bride clothed for her husband. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-2

Denomination: *other

Sweeter Gets The Journey: Contrary Winds.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 23, 2019

Life is about the journey as well as the destination. Contrary winds may blow to teach us how to be better captains. Will this contrary storm make me bitter or better?

SWEETER GETS THE JOURNEY, CONTRARY WINDS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 14:24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. ANY SHIP AND CAPTAIN CAN SAIL THE CALM, PEACEFUL WATERS OF LIFE. LIFE IS MORE THAN SAILING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24, Judges 14:5-18, Psalm 19:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Highly Recommended Love”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Feb 4, 2019

That we had been love even before we were born and will always be love! From the dateless past to eternity we had been love.

“But God commendeth His own love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” God has exhibited or showed His love in this unusual and remarkable manner. Unusual because of the manner it was done. Death at the cross. This verse which I love most as a demonstration of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing Interruptions As Divine Appointments

Contributed by John Selert on Feb 22, 2019

Look at the passage through the lens of a Wounded Healer/ Agent of Reconciliation.

Kairos Community Church Message Notes: Seeing Interruptions As Divine Appointments February 17, 2019 John H. Selert “No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” – C.S. Lewis 18 While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-25

Not By Bread Alone

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 15, 2019

In the Gospel lesson from the 1st Sunday of Lent we hear Jesus say that a person does not live by bread alone. How often do we do that in our own lives however?

“‘BOMB CYCLONE’ BLASTS THROUGH CENTRAL US”[i] This was a Thursday morning headline from CNN’s website, highlighting the historic late winter storm that swept across a great portion of the central part of the United States during the middle of this week that saw lots of people being affected by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Peace

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Apr 5, 2018

Jesus has blessed us with His peace and we are to receive His peace by faith.

Jesus loves us so much that He through His death and resurrection has given us his peace. He himself is peace, he has put his peace in us. He is our Salvation that came to save us from the troubles of this world. In this world, there is so much going on but as we fix our eyes on Jesus his peace ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

That We Might Be Like Him

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 7, 2017

A dozen men “WHO MIGHT BE WITH HIM”. I’m sure Jesus knew these men and their past… Jesus knew all of the mistakes they had each made with their lives. Nevertheless Jesus wanted them to follow Him...regardless of their shortcomings.

THAT WE MIGHT BE LIKE HIM A lot can be learned about someone by talking to the friends who are closest to them. There are people that I am close to that know me very well, and there are others who know me only by name, but they don’t really know me. The people who know me best know my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beggars On Lambton Quay

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

A sermon about how we should respond to begging

I have lived in the Wellington Region for well over 30 years, and during this time, I have seen many changes in the urban landscape. Buildings have come and gone. Whole streets have disappeared, and new ones have emerged. But one change I find particularly disturbing is that it is now an everyday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

Stephen’s Death

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2017

They cut Stephen’s speech short; they had heard more than enough when Stephen accused them of murdering Jesus. They were filled with uncontrollable rage and gnashed their teeth at him.

February 3, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.E.3: Stephen’s Death (7.54-60) Acts 7.54-60 (KJV) 54 When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. 55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Faith's Choice Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

Moses' circumstances surrounding God's call

A. INTRODUCTION: CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING GOD’S CALL 1. A life-changing decision comes at age 40. “When he (Moses) was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel” (Acts 7:32). a. After acquiring the best education (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24

Denomination: Baptist