Sermons on Practical Holiness:

Plainness Is Not Painless Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 28, 2007

You can’t handle the Truth! But God can make you so that you can.

SERMON NOTES: THE POINT OF PARABLES Why isn’t God doesn’t God speak more “directly?” 1. Because hearing implies doing [Deuteronomy 5:1 – 29; 1 Cor 10:13; Jude 24] 2. Because Coercion isn’t Conviction [2 Sam 23:15 – 16 / 1 Chronicles 11:16-19] 3. Because He already has [Luke 16:19 – 31] ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Eliseo Su Pasion Por El Poder De Dios.

Contributed by Gil Roman on Feb 13, 2008

Dios llama a sus siervos y los motiva a seguirle, que te motiva seguir a Jesus? Has oido Su voz llamandote?

EL LLAMAMIENTO DE ELISEO: UN HOMBRE CON PASION POR EL PODER DE DIOS I Reyes 19:19-21 I INTRODUCCION A. Elías al final de su ministerio. 1. Un gran profeta de Dios sea cerca al fin des u ministerio. a. Desafió a limpio Acab. b. Oró con tal poder que la lluvia cesó por tres años y medio (Stg. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Por Qué Es Tan Importante La Santidad?

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

¿Por qué la santidad es tan importante? ¿Por qué hablamos de santidad y santificación todo el tiempo? Tristemente, muchos han dejado completamente de predicar y de enseñar que la santidad es totalmente necesaria, y solo la presentan como una “opción agrad

¿Por qué es tan Importante la Santidad? Hebreos 12:14 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori “Seguid la paz con todos, y la santidad, sin la cual nadie verá al Señor”. Introducción: ¿Por qué la santidad es tan importante? ¿Por qué hablamos de santidad y santificación todo el tiempo? ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Las Familias Bajo Ataque!

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

Como nunca antes en la historia, nuestras familias están bajo un tremendo ataque. Todos los días oímos mensajes que arremeten directamente a los conceptos Bíblicos como el matrimonio, la disciplina de los hijos, o las buenas costumbres. El papel principal

¡Las Familias bajo Ataque! Salmo 127 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori Introducción: Como nunca antes en la historia, nuestras familias están bajo un tremendo ataque. Todos los días oímos mensajes que arremeten directamente a los conceptos Bíblicos como el matrimonio, la disciplina ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Read 'em And Weep

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 23, 2008

This week we will address the emotional area of the 7 areas of our lives that we give up (7UP) to God’s control to be a holistic community that follows Jesus.

7UP: Read ‘Em and Weep John 11:33-35 September 21, 2008 This week we are going to address the emotional area of our lives that we need to give over to God. Of the seven areas that we are to give up to God (7UP to God), these is probably one of the most desperately needed areas for people. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-35

Denomination: Church Of God

The Terms Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

“Close Encounters” Pt. 2 - The Terms Review – I want to spend just a moment in review so you will remember what we discussed last Sunday since it is the foundation of where we are going this morning. I remind you of the Passion Process – our mandate is simply to Encounter, Equip, and Engage. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Now My Eyes Have Seen You Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

A moment to consider the wonders of God as a means to a right perspective in life - as Job did.

There’s a type of boat called a hydrofoil that has actually been around for over 100 yrs. The secret lies underneath the hull, where there are basically underwater wings. Once the boat reaches enough speed, it actually lifts out of the water and “flies” with only those wings in the water. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Parable For A Rebellious House

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 5, 2008

This is a message to begin the year with a call to repentance and spiritual consecration.

Ezekiel 24:1-14 KJV Again in the ninth year, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, [2] Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day. [3] And utter a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Still On The Throne

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jan 21, 2008

God gave me a vision of Him on His throne.

God Is Still on the Throne Psalm 93:1-2 1. The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty; The Lord is clothed, He has girded Himself with strength. Surely the world is established, so that it cannot be moved. 2. Your Throne is established from of old; you are from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparandonos Para La Navidad

Contributed by Ruben Castro on Dec 16, 2008

Así como la gente y los negocios se preparan para la navidad,también Dios quiere que sus hijos se preparen espiritualmente para recibir a Jesús, la razón de la celebración.

Preparándonos Para Navidad Lucas 2: 26-38 Así como Simeon y Ana se prepararon para recibir al Mesias, todo creyente debe de hacerlo también. Hay una tradición en los Estados Unidos: después del fin de semana de Acción de Gracias, todo mundo—especialmente los centros comerciales—comienzan a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

In The Wrong Shoes

Contributed by Ken Osso on Dec 29, 2008

This is the second of a two-part series looking at the story of the lost son. This week’s message looks specifically at the older brother.

In the Wrong Shoes Luke 15:25-32 I had draped two new pair of sweatpants over the side of the red, plastic shopping cart as I approached a display of items at the end of a row in Target this week. There was a younger couple standing there already, and I can only assume they were registering for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Dec 31, 2008

The missing element in our Christian circles, and the cause of loose living and worldliness in the church the Lord purchased with His own blood

THE FEAR OF THE LORD Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. Why Should Believers Fear God? Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is whole duty of man. [Eccl. 12:13] The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Or A Lie, Which One Are You Living? Series

Contributed by Charles Hines on Aug 31, 2007

What is the truth and what is a lie, and how does God view them.

Truth or a lie, which one are you Living? We can only speak two things, either the truth or a lie. Of course the bible encourages us to always speak the truth. I Peter 1:15-16 says, “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16Because it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fullness Of Fearing God

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 3, 2007

The Bible is clear that we should Fear the Lord, but where do we find the motivation to actually do that?

The Fullness of Fearing God Purpose: To lay out the reasons for fearing God. Aim: I want the listener to see the benefits of fearing God and strive to grow in their fear of God. INTRODUCTION: What Bible truth will do the following things?: - it will keep us from fear Proverbs 19-23 - it will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mighty God? Well, Duh!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

God reveals Himself in a mighty way through His creation. He gives us a proper perspective of ourselves and a proper perspective of the universe.

Charlie Brown and Lucy and Linus are lying on the ground, looking up into the sky. Lucy says, "If you use your imagination, you can see lots of things in the cloud formations. What do you think you see, Linus?" Linus responds, "Well, those clouds up there look like the map of the British Honduras ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist