Sermons on Purposes Of The Holy Spirit:

I Am With You In The Fire Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 29, 2020

When confronted with a choice, we know what Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah chose. Are we a church of Hananiahs, Mishaels, and Azariahs? I pray to God we never have to find out … but if we do, I hope and pray the choice is clear.

Somewhere in the world … right now as I am speaking to you … a Christian has a gun pointed at their head because of what they believe. Somewhere in the world someone is going to lose their head or their life today because they refuse to give up their faith or deny Jesus Christ. Right now, as we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20, Luke 21:16-17, Luke 12:51-52, Exodus 20:4-5, Daniel 3:15-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Don’t Take The Bait Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jun 16, 2022

Don't take the bait.I'm doing a great work and I cannot come down. I'm going to focus on the great work that God has given to me.

Each time we have new members come into GraceWay we like to acknowledge them. And we have a couple that has joined us here at GraceWay. That couple is my wife, Carrie, and me. So congratulations. So we are officially members here at GraceWay. I just want to tell you, things are going very well and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Heaven Rejoice

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 9, 2026

There is only one thing that’s guaranteed to make all the inhabitants of heaven rejoice – a sinner repenting and being saved. This message is about our willingness to make heaven rejoice.

Making Heaven Rejoice Good morning Second Missionary. Will you please bow for a word of prayer? Our foundational Scripture will come from Luke chapter fifteen and I will be reading verses seven and ten, which read as follows, “(7) I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Luke 6:37-38, Isaiah 55:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lure Of Money Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 13, 2001

The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. How can we fight the temptation to misuse money?

I discovered some fascinating statistics the other day. Did you know that out of 38 parables that Jesus told, 16 deal with money in some form or other? If you add up all the times that heaven and hell are mentioned, it comes to fewer times than money is mentioned. The New Testament says 5 times as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19, Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Anglican

Have You Set Your Altar?

Contributed by Robert Massey on Aug 27, 2002

Our relationship with God should be the most important relationship that we have. When we place that relationship as Priority One, there are effects that should be seen in our lives. This message demonstrates what those effects are.

We know that certain ones who were living in Babylon after Cyrus came to reign were touched by God to leave Babylon and go back to Jerusalem and rebuild the city that had been torn down seventy years before by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. God had prophesied of this over two hundred years ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

What It Means To Become Real Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 29, 2002

Using the Velveteen Rabbit as a moral this message examines the importance of merging old and young generations together in the Body of Christ to reach the greatest effectiveness.

¡§Happily Ever After¡K¡¨ ¡V Part Two - The Velveteen Rabbit Something Old/Something New Introduction: Read from, ¡§The Velveteen Rabbit - How a Toy Becomes Real¡¨ ¡§The Skin Horse had lived longer in the nursery than any of the others. He was so old that his brown coat was bald in patches and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:31

Denomination: Baptist

Stooping To A Higher Level Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002

Jesus knew His identity, yet served with humility.

STOOPING TO A HIGHER LEVEL John 13:1-17 S: Celebrate Jesus! Th: Service Pr: JESUS KNEW HIS IDENTITY YET SERVED WITH HUMILITY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: concerns TS: We will find in John 13:1-17 four concerns that Jesus demonstrates in order to serve with humility. The _____ concern that we ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Death Intrudes Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 18, 2002

Like it or not, death intrudes on our lives all the time -- our friends die, our loved ones, and eventually death comes to claim our lives. Jesus says he is the resurrection -- that if we believe in him, even if we die, we will live. But do we really be

When Death Intrudes by Maynard Pittendreigh John 11:1-57 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Against All Odds

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001

Joshua learned from Moses, leaned on God and let God be in control.

Carrie Bryant tells about the time her brother moved to California, and her parents needed to get his car out to him. Her Mom decided to drive the car out and then her husband would fly out for Christmas, and they would fly home together. But the day before the trip, her mother fell and broke her ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Preaching To The Poor, Part 1

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

What does Jesus tell us to do for the poor?

“PREACHING TO THE POOR” By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Most of you, who are middle class in America, don’t actually see many poor people in an average day, except on television. Most American church members are white . . . middle-class . . . well dressed . . . well fed . . . and have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:5, Leviticus 19:15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Willing To Shout

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 5, 2001

This sermon involves Bartimaeus’ willingness to shout out because of a need in his life. We must be willing to shout or cry out to the Lord as well to get Jesus’ attention.

Are We Willing To Shout? NLF 7/29/2001 Joshua 6:8-20 Luke 17:11-19 Text Luke 18:35-43 Shouting is a natural thing we do to either get someone’s attention or to express our approval and excitement. We shout when we want somebody to take action, such as when they need to make a change. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:29-34, Luke 18:33-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Christ Number One In Your Life

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 18, 2002

Is Christ first in everything in your life? How do I know if I’ve made him number one? Listed are three ways you can tell.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: HAVE YOU MADE CHRIST NUMBER ONE? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Submitting To God (Pt. 1)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Pride prevents us from being able to do what God wants us to do and therefore, it prevents us from being able to enjoy His blessing.

James 4:1-6 August 29, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 1) Introduction A New England pastor and a rabbi were having a conversation one day over lunch. The N.E. pastor proudly proclaimed, “One of my ancestors signed the Declaration of Independence”. He thought that the rabbi would be very ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6, Joshua 22:5, Joshua 22:11-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Weird!

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Oct 18, 2002

GOD is weird! Have you ever stopped and looked at the way GOD does things on earth? It’s weird! It’s not the way we think things should or would be done!

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org ******************************************************* GOD Is Weird ! CHRISTmas Is 55:6-12 ******************************************************* Is 55:6-12 6) Seek ye the LORD while HE may be found, call ye upon HIM while HE is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-12, Mark 7:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Survival Of The Fittest? Or The Faithful?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 29, 2001

Survival in this life is not a matter of being fit, but a matter of being faithful to God.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST? OR THE FAITHFUL? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. "Where’s your father?" the preacher asked. The boy said, "He was hanged last week." "Where’s your mother?" "She run off." "Where’s your sister?" "She’s in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ