Sermons on Receive Power:

Ready Or Not, Here I Come Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 5, 2003

Living in the Kingdom of God. The Spirit creates the Kingdom by convicting, leading into truth, and glorifying Jesus

Ready Or Not, Here I Come: Spirit and the World John 16:5-15 May 31/Jun 1, 2003 Intro: It is quite something to belong to a kingdom. It provides you with a sense of security, identity, belonging, and recognition. A good kingdom provides for its people – it protects them, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Trust God And Close The Book

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2003

There is a time to just trust God’s plan and close the book and go on withyour life.

TRUST GOD AND CLOSE THE BOOK By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson on CLOSE THE BOOK. It has some wisdom, but we need balance, some doors should never be closed. They should remain open, others needed to be locked and to go on --- I can’t tell you when to open a door, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:20-22, 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Managing The Inevitable Distractions" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

How do we learn to handle the many distractions that come to all of us--especially at the Christmas season?

Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist December 8, 2002 Managing the Inevitable Distractions Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 INTRODUCTION: This week I had difficulty getting this sermon ready. I was distracted by many things. Maybe you have felt this way too, especially during the Christmas season. Pulled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19

Denomination: Methodist

"Thinking Like Jesus Does”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2003

Hostility comes from the obsessed, self-absorbed heart, and often offers permission for random acts of violence. Jesus got real with His enemies by naming their madness but trusting His own defense to God.

Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens us. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger than we were. Strange as it may seem, and unpleasant though it may feel, give thanks when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To A Happy Life Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

Part 1 in a study through the 119th Psalm

The Key to a Happy Life Part 1 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Psalm119 Date: January 26, 2003 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:1-8 Introduction I once heard of a story about a preacher who was to preach in view of a call at a church as the new pastor. As he toured the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

20 Essential Building Blocks Of Vision - Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Apr 17, 2003

how to discover and fulfill God’s vision for your life, family, church, or vocation.

This sermon series was inspired by the book “visioneering” by Andy Stanley. Parts of this sermon are taken directly from the material in his book. 20 Essential Building Blocks of Vision – Part 2 March 23, 2003 Nehemiah 1:1-2:18 Video clip “baby steps” from What about Bob? Last week we started ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Victory All Over The World

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 23, 2003

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God” 1 John 5:4-5.

Theme: Faith and victory all over the world Text: Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; Jn. 20:19-31 Man has a deep desire for certainty and he will go to great lengths just to be certain. For many people the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. For the Christian, however, there are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6, John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving Worship

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2003

The message simply encourages particiapatory thanksgiving by the people of the congregation.

Thanksgiving Worship 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 November 23, 2003 Intro: A. Welcome to our Thanksgiving Worship at Somerset Church! B. [Getting Around to God, Citation: Joel Gregory, "The Unlikely Thanker," Preaching Today, Tape No. 110.] One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God's Principle Of First-Fruit Thanksgiving"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 24, 2003

God’s principle for THANKSGIVING is His principle for FIRST-FRUIT giving as well. God demands first place ... in GIVING ... and THANKSgiving.

“God’s Principle Of First-Fruit Thanksgiving” Proverbs 3:9-10 INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow is THANKSGIVING! This is a special day set aside to THANK GOD for His blessings, love and grace. Even ATHEISTS can’t get around the fact that our nation honors God on this special day. Why don’t true Atheists ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10, Malachi 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Essentials Of An Overcoming Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 4, 2003

Four Key things for living a life radically different from the world

Essentials for an Overcoming Life 1 John 5:1-5 1. Turn with me to 1 John 5 as we get back into our study of 1 John. Some time back I shared the difference between flying and flying. Track in KC area when the Blue Angels took off from a nearby airport and began to practice for an upcoming air ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Depression: Taking Care Of The Psychological Needs Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

NOt only did God deal with Elijah physically he also used what we consider modern day phychological methods

I Kings 19:1-18 Depression: Taking Care of the Psychological Needs Introduction A. Today we are going to finish our study on depression B. I hope you have found it to be very beneficial to you C. I am sorry that I did not tape these sermons, It is something I have to get in the habit of doing I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Post-Christmas Blues"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 23, 2003

After Christmas there is sometimes a big letdown. This message deals with Joseph and Mary and their flight into Egypt, and the lessons we can learn about God’s care.

“Post-Christmas Blues” INTRODUCTION: Christmas 2003 is over! The tree is still up, but it looks mighty empty underneath. All that’s left of the turkey is a bare skeleton. Visiting family members have left to go back home. The excitement of Christmas took weeks to build to a crescendo … and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Matthew 2:9-16, Matthew 2:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Good Goes Bad

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 30, 2003

What happens when something good goes bad? It happens all the time...so what do we do?

Welcome to the beginning of the New Year and our nine-month journey through the Old Testament. I want to encourage you to make a commitment to plug into one of the community groups that meet during the week and to complete the Growth Seeds, our daily devotional. The combination of Sunday ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking With God, Like Noah Good For Your Health.

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 22, 2004

A sermon that considers three important attributes required for a walk with God. Peace, price and place.

Walking with God, good for your health. Peace, price, place. GE 6:9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. 10 Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. GE 6:11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed