Sermons on Puffing:

The Great Commandment - A Love For God And Each Other

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Oct 4, 2009

The commandments of God are meaningless without love, but when they are rooted in love they spring to life.

“THE GREAT COMMANDMENT” “A Love for God and Each Other” Mt. 22: 34-46 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Last week we discussed God’s love for us, this week we will discuss our love for God. In our gospel reading today we come to the third of four separate attempts by the religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Orthodox

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not a ritual but real; it is the coming of a Person. It is not about a program but a power. It is not about propaganda but witnessing.

Jesus gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem…” • They need to wait. No time frame was given but they were called to wait. • Apparently this is really important. They need to receive the gift the Father has promised – the baptism of the Holy Spirit. • They are not to leave the city until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Supernatural #7: Why Sometimes People Don’t Get Healed Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 22, 2009

In the midst of the glorious, powerful church of Acts, where signs and wonders were frequent, not all of the people were healed all of the time. Why? Let’s consider that question as we look at the story of Stephen.

SUPERNATURAL #7: WHY SOMETIMES PEOPLE DON’T GET HEALED INTRO TO THEME: • The theme of the Book of Acts is found in Acts 1:8: “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me.” • That word power comes from a Greek word, dunamis, which refers ...read more

Denomination: *other

Limiting God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2008

Sin can do what natural disaster and governments can’t do... limit God’s ability to bless and prosper. Israel of guilty of limiting God from blesing them as He wished. See how they did it.

Limiting God. Psalm 78 I want to talk to you today about "Doing the impossible." This is not a sermon to inspire you to do great things, to reach higher, or accomplish more, or like the old tennis shoe that used to advertise "...run faster or jump higher." In fact, when I talk about doing the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:5-12, Psalm 78:5

Denomination: Baptist

Imitate Me

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 25, 2008

Paul says, "Imitate me" for he imitates Christ. This is not easy but necessary. As followers of Christ, we are to emulate Christ and let others see Christ in us.

1 Cor 4:14-17 14 I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you, as my dear children. 15 Even though you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. 16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me. 17 For this reason I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Life Upside Down Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 2, 2009

One of the hardest things we as Christians have to deal with is people who don’t like us and who do bad things to us. We think we know how to react but Paul turns life upside down as he gives us the real way to overcome our enemies.

Here are a set of principles that many of us live by without knowing it. • Each negative action towards us should be met with an overwhelming opposite reaction so that those that oppose us will be crushed and humiliated. • Be happy when others are happy. Be absent when others are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The List

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

A look at how the devil chooses his targets

"THE LIST" AH YES, I REMEMBER IT WELL, AS THOUGH IT WAS YESTERDAY. IT WAS NINETEEN SIXTY SOMETHING OR OTHER, AND A CO-WORKER NAMED JOE AND I DREAMED UP A SCHEME TO "THROW INTO SHOCK" ANOTHER CO-WORKER NAMED RON. RON WAS RELATIVELY NEW WITH THE COMPANY, AND IT LOOKED LIKE THE BIG "LAY-OFF" WAS ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Option Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 9, 2009

If we are to exercise our spiritual gifts and Holy Spirit empowerment to the glory of Christ and the fullness of His purposes, they must be exercised in divine love.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE D.) ROLES & EQUIPMENT (Offices & Gifts) “THE GREATEST OPTION” (1 Cor. 13:1-13) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, July 5, 2009 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Complaints To The Pastor?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 28, 2008

A pastor wrote:HOW DO I HANDLE COMPLAINTS ADDRESS TO ME... I respond.

I WAS ASKED: I’ve heard it said that there’s no such thing as a stupid question. I hope this will not be considered as a stupid question, but it’s really meant as a sincere question: If a leader in your church came to you saying they want longer services and longer and more altar calls, what would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power And The Shame Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 11, 2009

Paul lays out the entire book of Romans in just two verses and gives his reason for excitement about the gospel, an attitude that can infect us as well.

How ‘bout them Blazers! They beat Golden State 113-100 before a sellout crowd of over twenty thousand in the Rose Garden. The Portland Trailblazers are now 22-14 for the season, inching up on first place Denver in their division. Portland is a basketball town once again. The team is winning and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love And Being Christ's Bride

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The love described in 1st Corinthians chapter 13 helps heal and restore unity to a divided and bickering congregation to live out the unity of the faith.

Intro If there’s ever been a part of the Bible that we’ve used--and abused!--it’s 1st Corinthians chapter 13. We’ve understood that chapter in so many different ways that we’re not even sure what point Paul is making, except that it’s something about love. To ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 9: Sin In The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 8, 2010

Handling sin in the church has become very difficult from both angles - in our PC world much bad behavior is actually celebrated, but Christians are also wounding each other over weakness instead of supporting and helping. We'll try to walk the fine line

In Chapter 5 we move from pride of surface appearance over internal substance to pride over major sin in the body. It's issue two on Paul's mind as he writes to the Corinthians. It's a tough subject—sin in the church. This chapter can easily be misconstrued in several ways and I want to try ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jehovah - The One And Only Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 9, 2008

1. The Proclamation 2. The Prohibition 3. The Plea. God’s first commandment must be received Submissively, Sincerely, and Scripturally. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Jehovah: The One and Only Exodus 20:2-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JehovahOneAndOnly.html I. A Proclamation. v. 2 “I am the Lord” – a statement of the reality of God. For centuries scientists and philosophers have tried to ‘establish’ the existence of God. But nowhere does the Bible make ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Finish The Race Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 20, 2008

The second in a three part series on 2 Timothy 4:7

Finish What You Begin “The Race” 2 Timothy 4:7b “I have finished the Race” * Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Acid Test Of Love!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 31, 2007

There is a powerful acid test suggested in the Greek word provoked, love must keep us calm and we must trust the God of the bigger picture.

THE ACID TEST OF LOVE? LOVE THE HARD TO LOVE PEOPLE! LOVE NEVER FAILS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO DEFINE LOVE? A. Of all the words in the dictionary, the most poorly defined word is LOVE. B. LOVE: Deep affection, fondness. Sweetheart, beloved one, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God