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The Ascension And The Empowered Movement

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 23, 2018

The Ascension of Christ was an Empowering Moment for the Apostles to go and Empower others.

Ekklesia: The Ascension and The Empowered Movement Acts 1: 4-14 text v.8 I have watched over my lifetime different movements that have been started by men and women with purpose who dared to stand against racism, injustices and the mistreatment of people who have been treated like second ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministry Is A Liability

Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 4, 2019

A personal story of my first few years in ministry. I tie it into the fact that when you are doing effective ministry you will have enemies. Just as Christ did.

I was 21 when I first set foot in Connecticut Valley Seventh-Day-Adventist Church. I was nearly a month married, full of enthusiasm and excitement for the adventure of “real” life. Totally unprepared for the reality of it. I was well armed with a bevy of important and well-educated sounding ...read more

Scripture: John 7:6-7

Denomination: Adventist

Five Pressing Desires In Christian Living Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2019

Paul gets a clear vision of Christ and abandon all that he was for (1) a Personal Knowledge of Christ (2) a Personal Position in Christ (3) the Personal Power of Christ (4) a Personal Perfection in Christ (5) a Personal Possession of Christ.

Subject: Five Pressing Desires Text: Philippians 3:1-15 Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a plan for the Philippians Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Story Of The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 16, 2018

The woman at the well was a woman who was a broken vessel that Jesus restored and used for His glory!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We live in a time where may feel a high level of hopelessness and worthlessness. • For some, life is not good, for some, rejection is a way of life. • Today, we are going to look at a familiar story in the Gospel of John, the story entitled the Woman at the Well. • Jerry ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(Section 3) Before You Pomise Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

Reasons to Marry? Choosing Mates, Compatibility

Relationships and Marriage III. BEFORE YOU PROMISE INTRODUCTION: There was a you man who fell in love with a pretty young lady. He took her home to meet his mother before asking her to marry him. But alas, his mother disliked the girl intensely and refused to give her blessings. Three times ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Always Be Ready Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 6, 2017

Christ's Lordship, Readiness to Witness, Hope, Respect

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Always Be Ready 1 Peter 3:15 (p. 851) February 12, 2017 Introduction: A few years ago I was walking out of one of our worship services after it was over and I walked past a staff member who was having an animated conversation with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From A Fruitless To A Fruitful Life

Contributed by David Mende on Dec 11, 2017

This sermon talks about the danger of a barren spiritual life and exhorts God's people to live a fruitful life. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {The Roman Catholic Church was involved in terrible corruption during the Middle Ages. They sold something known as ‘indulgences.’ In other words, the Roman Catholic church sold ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If...

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

If believers would live out Gods Word, we would see God do some amazing things.

If Selective verses Introduction- This sermon was put together after reading Mark Batterson book If. This morning imagine with me what your life would be like if… Money was not an issue Your dreams would turn to reality. Would you be able to identify what you want from life? You could start ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Nazarene

"Prayer Works" ... Or Does It?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 18, 2017

What does the unchurched world hear when they hear us say "Prayer works" or "Prayer changes things". Is that enough of a clear message to actually mean anything to those who don't know what real prayer actually is?

Please open your Bibles to Revelation 7:9-12 which we will read in a few minutes. This past weekend we saw two groups rioting against each other in Charlottesville, WV. Two groups from polar, political extremes. Each group intent on having their own voices heard, shouting each other down and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12, Matthew 6:9, John 14:13-14, Ephesians 6:18, Romans 8:26, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Acts Of The Apostles # 23 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Every city in America today is having similar problems.

There are problems of housing, the homeless, drugs, alcohol, teen rebellion, divorce, abuse, racial unrest, etc. This list, in no way includes all the problems, but these exist in all of our major cities and they are tearing towns and cities apart while churches sit back feeling like their hands ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Pharisee And The Publican) # 20

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

One of the biggest problems we have in this country and around the world today, is the problem with relationships.

Our courts are backed up for years, and most of them are due to relationship problems. For example: (1) WE HAVE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS When we see the way some husbands and wives act towards each other, it is hard to believe that at one time they stood at the sacred altar before God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Way To Salvation!

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 6, 2023

There is only one way to be saved. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through Me." Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Reject Him, and you reject everlasting life!

Acts 4:12 says, "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under Heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved". Salvation is the theme of the text here; but what does salvation mean? When anyone is saved, does it simply mean that he or she is saved from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conflcit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 13, 2019

Christian leaders will suffer at times and should speak the truth in love to those who oppose them. We must lead with love and truth in times of conflict.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing we all face, many times on a daily basis? • Sometimes, unfortunately, we face this use even within our own homes and families. • We all, at times, find ourselves in the midst of conflict. • Because of conflict, Paul is writing from prison. • Both of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Talk About Love, # 6

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

Paul gives a list of love's attributes.

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, PART 6 Warsaw Christian Church (2/15/09) Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: I Corinthians 13:4-13 This will end this series on love. As Paul elaborates on the nature of agape/love in our text, he shows how love acts in our relationships with other humans. He does not discuss ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

"who Do You Say I Am?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 10, 2020

A sermon about professing Who Jesus is with our lives.

“Who Do You Say I Am?” Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus and His disciples are out on the road, making their way to Caesarea Philippi, a bustling port city the Galilee. Jesus asks them, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” And they tell Him that people are saying all sorts of things—as people tend to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist