Sermons on Raised In Spirit Form:

How True Faith Helps Those In Need Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 17, 2014

James writes to these troubled believers and reveals the manner in which Believers should respond to the NEEDY

James 1:26–27 "If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. " "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mankind's Greatest Crisis

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 20, 2014

Although used for lessons concerning money, the "Render to Ceasar" is the weaker part of this teaching...The Greater is "Render to God" - this is man's greatest crisis!

Mankind’s Greatest Crisis Mark 12:13-17 * At the recent “Revival Meeting” we heard 3 great and godly preachers begin their messages with similar statements. Bro. Ed, Bro. Kevin, and Bro. Junior – all began with this thought; “We are in a mess.” Now they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Faith_it's A Verb!

Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014

Exercising your Faith. Faith is a strong spiritual muscle but if it isn't exercised it becomes weak. Faith is not stagnate, It moves and shakes. Faith needs action to work to its fullest strength.

What is faith? Faith is a little word that is often taken for granted. The word faith is thrown around by a lot of different people in a lot of different ways. Everyone has faith to some degree or another. An atheist may not have faith in God but he or she has faith in something. If they drive a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10, Galatians 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Fagedabowdit!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014

If we are going to be able to move forward then we need to forget what is behind.

FAGEDABOWDIT Last week I talked about how we need to have confidence in God. We need to have confidence in God so we can overcome sin and get through the difficulties in life. If we lack confidence we won’t grow and reach our full potential. Today, in carrying on the theme of looking at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Robes And Rags Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 28, 2013

The Pharisee and tax collector praying in the Temple--what a contrast, but the one in the robes was not the one favored by God. How good do you have to be? This lesson in humility may be startling.

Message Robes and Rags October 27, 2013 The following are true stories from Associated Press, San Jose Mercury News and UPI. Robert Puelo, 32, was apparently being disorderly in a St. Louis market, when a clerk threatened to call police. Puelo grabbed a hotdog, shoved it in his mouth and walked ...read more

Denomination: *other

How Long O Lord? Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 11, 2013

19 times we find this phrase in the Psalms, and that same sentiment has been echoed by countless millions of others. We examine the depth and types of suffering summed up in that expression and close with encouraging thoughts.

How Long O Lord This morning I want to bring a message from a question we find repeated over and over again in the Psalms. I want to show you that it is one of the major themes of the book of Psalms and most of you have probably never even noticed it, (as a recurring theme) because we are too busy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Corinthians Refocus On Christ Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013

Opening introduction & background on the letter to 1 Corinthians followed by expository thoughts on verses 1-3 looking at the Apostle Paul the Corinthians and his opening greeting to his beloved family.

1 Corinthians chapter 1:1-3 Refocus on Christ Author Paul - Date : 51-52 AD, Corinth in the Region of Achaia Written probably around 53-55 Ad on his 3rd mission trip from Ephesus. 1Cor 5:9 unknown letter previous to 1, 2 Corinthians. Our first introduction to Corinth in the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Guiding Light Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 18, 2013

Are you following THE Guiding Light or just a guiding light?

Do you remember this intro? “And now, The Guiding Light.” It is an old one. According to Guinness Book of World Records The Guiding Light was the longest running drama of all time. It came on the air in January 25, 1937 five days after President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s second ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Foursquare

Thanksgiving Or Or Complaining

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

A. W. Tozier said, “Among those sins most exquisitely fitted to injure the soul and destroy the testimony, few can equal the sin of complaining.” This sermon is from a sermon by Jimmy Chapman some will be word for word because I couldn't say it better.

Numbers 11:1 NKJV - “ Now [when] the people complained, it displeased the LORD; for the LORD heard [it], and His anger was aroused. So the fire of the LORD burned among them, and consumed [some] in the outskirts of the camp.” A certain man who was well-known for his constant ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Thankful Heart: Is Not Worthy Series

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Nov 27, 2013

In this series of messages we focus on cultivating a thankful heart and enemies that present themselves to prevent us from being truly Thankful people. This Message speaks about the enemy of "Entitlement."

Thanksgiving is more than a day! I have often approached this time of the year with a little bit of remorse with regard to the attention that we I have given to the Subject of thanksgiving. It seems often times that our thoughts on the matter are often reserved for a day or perhaps a week of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Yolo: You Only Live Once, So Don't Worry Yourself To Death

Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013

Worry strangles the peace and purpose right out of our lives.

I read a funny joke about 2 blondes. I know how you guys wait all week long for one of my cheesy jokes. Well, there were two blonds travelling in an airplane from LA to New York. About an hour into the flight, the pilot announced that they had lost an engine, but NOT TO WORRY, there are three ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dando-Gracias

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

Dad gracias en todo. Bueno, Malo o lo contrario. En todas las cosas dar gracias. En todas las situaciones de dar gracias a Dios.

Quotes (comillas): "The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest." ~ William Blake "El receptor agradecido lleva una cosecha abundante." ~ William Blake "We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, because it is good; if bad, because it works in us patience, humility." ~C. S. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make Room For Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2013

When Jesus was born there was no room for Him in the Inn. Has much changed today? Is there room for Jesus in your life?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been in a situation where you were going to have people come stay at your home for a while? • Maybe you knew it was coming or maybe it was a surprise visit. • Most of us are not ready for such guests. We are busy, we work, or we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gathering For Encouragement Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 2, 2021

Hebrews 12:1 tells us to 'run with endurance'. Only long races need endurance - marathons, for example. In a marathon, encouragement makes all the difference. The Christian life can be tough. We need encouragement and we need to encourage others.

Today we’re starting a new series. We will have four talks on the theme of ‘Why we gather’. Last Sunday we met back at church after sixteen months of having our morning services online. That’s a significant moment. But something else has been happening. About four months ago we started a new ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Soils Series

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 5, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“The Parable of the Soils” Luke 8:4-21 A sermon for 8/8/21 Pastor John Bright This is such an easy parable because Jesus explains the meaning - easy peezy lemon squeezy! Or is it? Lot’s of things are not as easy as they look – like getting older - Three elderly sisters, ages 92, 94 and 96, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-21, Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Methodist