Sermons on Powerful Declarations:

Quinceanera - Caterpillar To Butterfly

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 17, 2022

What does it mean to be transformed into the image of Christ? This Quinceanera message addresses more than just a coming of age celebration. It focuses on the butterfly-like change that can take place in God's people.

(I was honored to preach the sermon at the Quinceanera - pronounced “kin-sin-yarra” - of one of our Hispanic members. I wanted to do this right, so I studied a lot about this event means. I discovered that a Quinceanera is a celebration of the 15th birthday (Quinceanera literally means “15th year). ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Generous Helping

Contributed by Cohss Spiritsong on Aug 6, 2013

A healthy church is a generous church.

A Generous Helping Acts 4:32-37 Intro - A needy woman lands in a generous church Let’s dig in to our lesson today? 1. They were Believers a. definition of believer i. accepted Peter’s message What did it mean to be a believer then. Two chapters back in Acts, after Peter stood up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: *other

Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jul 10, 2018

Speaking in tongues is an integral part of a Christian's life.

Speaking in tongues remains a controversial issue among Christians. Some believe this gift of the Holy Spirit is no longer needed and has ceased functioning while others believe speaking in tongue is needed and active in today’s Christian age. I would claim that speaking in tongue is not only the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-20, Acts 10:45-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Shall I Fear? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 21, 2024

Title * We can trust God's Protection, Presence, Promises, and Power

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 27 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?07-21–2024 Hola When I first finished seminary, I worked in a large psychiatric hospital's needs assessment call center. I would take calls, set up assessments, and answer questions from patients, family ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Deliver Us From The Evil One Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2020

This is the last part of the Lord's prayer (Matt 6:13b)

Today we'll continue our sermon series on the "Lord's Prayer." We'll learn the last request and the closing of the prayer. Let's read Matthew 6:13b, "... But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:13, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And They Said Nothing To Anyone

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 22, 2009

Your past, your problem or perception should never hinder you from telling the story of God loves and Jesus’ saving power.

“You Tell the Story” Mark 16:1-8 “…And they said nothing to anyone…” I call the Markian version of the gospel the realist version. Mark appears to recognize the frailty of the human spirit. You may remember when we preached when you need a second touch from Mark 8; Jesus needed to touch the man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Tongues?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 23, 2009

Why the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is important in the church today.

January 25, 2009 Morning worship Text: 1 Corinthians 14:18 Subject: The Pentecostal Church Title: Why Tongues? I am thrilled to see the growth in our church. I have been told by a number of people that because of our location and the decreased population base in the area that we should never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Still On His Throne: Isaiah 6

Contributed by Kevin Walker on Jan 23, 2009

No matter what situation we face in this life, we always have the assurance that God is still on His throne - He is still in control of things.

Read Isaiah 6:1-5. “God is Still on His Throne” 1. I’ve been taken by the picture that this text paints as I’ve been reading it the past few weeks. 2. Read through, describe the picture. 3. It shows the power and majesty of the Almighty God. 4. In the times in which we are living, it’s easy to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Men And Their Macho Machines

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009

Men have sadly learned to use machines as status symbols and instruments of power, but that only leads to destruction. Learn from Him whose ride was a lowly beast and whose symbol is a cross.

I had been away from home for about three months, working in Akron, Ohio, as an engineering student. The three months were over, and it was time to go back home. I went back the way college students traveled in 1957 … not in a plane, not in a car of my own, not with my father coming to transport ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still And Know

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 20, 2009

Even as Christians, we can find ourselves struggling against God at times. We need to stop and consider. It is far better to travel with the current than against it.

Be Still and Know Griffith Baptist Church – 2/22/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 46 Key verse: Psalms 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Premise: Even as Christians, we can find ourselves struggling against God at times. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Take It From The Top

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009

There is real power available to every Christian in the person of the Holy Spirit. For way too long Christianity has live below its privilege.

Scripture: Psalms 133:1 – 3 Title: “Take It From The Top” Introduction: David draws upon the anointing of ‘Aaron’ when he was appointed a priest. • David was anointed three times during his lifetime. / (He knew how it worked!) • 1. ) David was anointed as a young man by the prophet ‘Samuel’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temptations, Trials & Tests: God Guides Us Through All.

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 27, 2009

We give credit to God for much but, we should never give credit to God for Tempting us. Rather the credit should go to God for helping us through our temptations, tests and trials.

Temptations, Trials and Tests: Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Text: Mark 1:9-15 JOKE: I am going to lay claim to this joke because I have never heard anyone else tell it. So blame me first if you shake your head after hearing it. Here it goes: Did you know that cars existed in the days of Jesus? It is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 1, 2009

Now that you have done everything you need to do, stand firm in the word of God.

August 2, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 77:10-15 Subject: Step Seven in Receiving God’s Miracles Title: Standing Firm – Remembering Who Has Promised Today we bring the Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Miracles series to a close. I really believe that the Lord has taken us to a new level of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Destroy Your Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2008

Christians may unconsciously destroy their church. Often, they perform this nefarious deed with the best of intentions. James warns us to review our actions and our attitudes so that we will not destroy our church or dishonour the Lord.

JAMES 3:1-12 HOW TO DESTROY YOUR CHURCH “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will Is God's Word!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 25, 2008

GOD’S WILL IS GOD’S WORD!The Word of God is the Bread of Life. When we receive it, believe it and act upon it then God is able to work the promises of God in our life. We want to share some wonderful promises from the Life and Words of Jesus in this out l

GOD’S WILL IS GOD’S WORD! The Word of God is the Bread of Life. When we receive it, believe it and act upon it then God is able to work the promises of God in our life. We want to share some wonderful promises from the Life and Words of Jesus in this out line. I. Jesus power was manifested ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20