Sermons on Raised In Spirit Form:

Power Grab Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011

Grasping after power that belongs to God is not only wrong, it's dangerous.

This is communion Sunday. Here on the table are special elements set aside for worship. In the Presbyterian tradition, only a minister of word and sacrament is authorized to consecrate the elements. And only ordained officers of the church are granted the privilege of distributing the elements to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Those Who Find Them

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 16, 2011

God’s words are life to those who find them. So my question would be; what about those who don’t find them?

Proverbs 4:20 My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21. Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart; 22. For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh. Life and health sounds like a good way to go. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spot The Difference

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jul 18, 2011

Wanna play a game? how about spot the difference? Which one is the Christian?

The title of my sermon today is taken from the visual puzzle where you are given 2 pictures very similar, but there are a few subtle differences in the pictures. Doubtless you have all at one time in your live done one of these puzzle, probably as a child, and today we are going to do something ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Stand

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 18, 2011

Giving a clear testimony of the Gospel is part of being a follower of Christ.

Testimony. What goes through your mind when you hear that word? Maybe a court scene and telling about a crime you witnessed. Or making a statement to the Police. Or standing in front of a large group to share your personal experience with God. The word “testimony” comes from the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Night Before In That Upper Room

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

The disciples were looking for a position of honor or a place of privilege at the table. They were rushing to get a good seat. It seems that Jesus waited until all were seated and while it was fresh in their minds and then John 13:4

It was the night before when in the upper room Jesus and the disciples meet for the last supper. As they came into that room each one passed by a basin and a pitcher full of water. Every one of those disciples knew what that pitcher of water and basin was there for. It was the job of the servant ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Immutability - God Does Not Change Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 12, 2011

Our goal as believers is to know God; not to merely gain information about Him; however, we want to know the "one true God" as He is, as He has revealed Himself, not as we imagine or presume Him to be.

Dakota Community Church August 14, 2011 Immutability Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Is Your Life Worthy Of Imitation?

Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Aug 12, 2011

Paul’s life was worthy of imitation. We can make the biggest impact on those around us when we’re role models for them.

The back-story of this book is found in Acts 17. Paul had just left Philippi after the earthquake that occurred while he and Silas were in prison. The jailer and his family were all saved that night and baptized in water. From Philippi, Paul went to Thessalonica where he was able to reach many ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 16, 2011

Sermon of the sovereignty of God over the nations.

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 14, 2011 Proper 15 A St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Psalm 67 Blessed to be a Blessing On August 13, 1961, Berlin woke up to discover East German soldiers blocking off streets and erecting a wall of cemented paving stones ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Pry Open The Parable Of The Pearl

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 23, 2011

Pry Open the Parable of the Pearl and find... 1) Jesus' priceless treasure; and 2) Jesus, priceless Treasure

Have you seen the TV show Storage War$? This program features the sale of storage lockers seized for non-payment of rental fees. The auctions are fast-paced and competitive though the buyers rarely know exactly what they’ll end up carting away should they land the winning bid. The only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Blameless In God's Sight

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is really a letter of encouragement written to remind believers of their immeasurable blessings in Jesus Christ, and not only to be thankful for these blessings but to live in a manner worthy of them.

Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus known as Ephesians was written while he was imprisoned in Rome approximately 30 years after Jesus Christ walked this earth. It is known as one of Paul’s prison epistles, along with Philippians, Colossians and Philemon. Ephesus was a very wealthy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Trusting In The Lord Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

Trust in the Lord. Inward trust and faith, outward obedience. If we truly put our trust in the Lord, giving up relying on our own intellect, than our outward appearance should reflect this faith and trust.

In Proverbs chapter 3, verses 1-10, Solomon teaches us about wisdom. My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Donut Theology / Be Teleios

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 18, 2011

In Greek, the word translated "perfect" in Matthew is "teleios". " If something accomplishes what it is designed to do, it is said to be perfect that is "teleios" So "telios" is often translated as "mature". "Teleios" has the idea of "being complete."

Jesus proclaims In the Gospel Lesson today: "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Let us consider two other passages that speak to this calling, a calling to be perfect: From Genesis Gen. 6:9 "Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Colossians 1:21-22, Hebrews 5:12-14, Leviticus 19:1-18, Matthew 5:38-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Expressing Confidence And Trust Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 18, 2011

A Psalm of Confidence expresses trust in God’s goodness and power because we have an intimate awareness of God’s presence. Psalm 91 is an example off this.

Expressing Confidence and Trust Psalm 91 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction:- Psalms of Confidence We are considering the Psalms and how to use the Psalms to help us respond to God. There ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Breakthrough

Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011

God is a God of breakthrough

THE GOD OF BREAKTHROUGH Micah 2:12-13 INTRO: In our text we have the Prophet Micah who is speaking the heart & mind of God & is declaring God’s judgment upon Samaria & Jerusalem because of their sins! & the judgment was’nt very nice! The prophet declares that the judge was coming, referring ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:12-13, 2 Samuel 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marching To Zion Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

Part of a series on the book of Exodus. God gives the Hebrew people promises about conquering the promise land. God has also given us promises concerning the promise land of Heaven to those who believe.

Marching to Zion Exodus 23:20- -God has now given them the commandments and all the needed instruction in observing those commandments from chapters 20-23 -last week we looked at the three feast they were commanded to keep the feast of unleavened bread, firstfuits, and ingatherings -we showed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-26