Sermons on Received The Holy Ghost:

Something We Cannot Do

Contributed by Randall Long on Jan 1, 2018

A message that uses the parable of the Good Samaritan to explain the doctrine of Justification by Grace Through Faith.

Our Bible passage today is one of the most celebrated and renowned of our Lord's stories, the parable of the Good Samaritan. Well-known as it is, though, I believe it has a point that's easy to miss. Let's give it a close look, and see if you agree. Our passage begins in Luke 10:25 when a lawyer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Watch Out For Danger Areas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 17, 2018

The Last Days, Peril, A Remnant of God's People

FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN 2018 - Watch Out for Danger Areas January 21, 2018 2 Timothy 3:1-9 (p. 833) Introduction: Everyone should know that a “Redneck’s” last words are… “Hey y’all watch this…” If you’ve ever watched one of those video shows like “Ridiculousness,” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson: Iv.a.4: Third Bowl: Rivers And Springs Turn To Blood (Series) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2018

The rivers and springs of water “became blood” as the contents of the bowl are poured out on the rivers and springs of waters. It is not only the great sea which becomes blood, but all the sizes and types of streams and babbling brooks which carry. . . .

Book of Revelation By: Tom Lowe Date: 3/6/17 Topic # IV: VISIONS OF JUDGMENT AGAINST ROME (12:1-19:21) Subtopic A: The Great Conflict (12:1-14:20) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

5 Lessons From Jonah; Or, What Happens When You Run Away From God’s Calling

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 10, 2018

1 Turning away from God’s will is always a step down. 2 turn your back on God’s will & everyone around all around you is negatively impacted 3 God can still use you to accomplish His purposes because 4 He is the God of 2nd chances 5 We Are Called 2 go

5 Lessons from Jonah What happens when you run away from your calling? More than ½ of UK now claims to have no religion. An entire nation that only a generation past claimed to be more than 90% Christian now largely has left the Faith. In the US, ½ of all catholics have left the church at some ...read more

Denomination: *other

In The Beginning

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Dec 8, 2018

As we celebrate Christmas, it is important to be reminded who we are celebrating.

“In the beginning.” The bible being made up of 66 books, when we hear these three words our minds often go to the book of Genesis yet, there is another book in the Bible the starts exactly the same way. There are only two books in the Bible the start this way one describes the creation of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

The Essence Of Christmas

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 10, 2018

There are many things we enjoy about Christmas. Family gatherings; decorations; hot cider; peppermint; giving gifts; peppermint; carols; peppermint. But the tree and trimmings, food and festivities are not the essence of Christmas.

“The Essence Of Christmas” John 3:16-21 David P. Nolte There are many things we enjoy about Christmas. Family gatherings; decorations; hot cider; peppermint; giving gifts; peppermint; carols; peppermint. But the tree and trimmings, food and festivities are not the essence of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracle Of The Method Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 17, 2018

Baby Jesus in the manger looks so small. Yet this same moment is a miracle of salvation where absolute supremacy, authority, power, and the fullness of creation is embodied in this baby. We do not follow a small Jesus.

Advent Miracles Colossians 1:15-18 The Miracle of the Method The Encyclopaedia of Jewish Medical Ethics tells us that the average weight of a Jewish new-born is 3250 grams … which is 7lb 3oz. When speaking about the Messiah the prophet Isaiah says:- He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18, Colossians 1:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Our Values Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 11, 2019

Our values make us who we are, Our values drive us to do what we do. As a Church and as individual Christians, our new DNA in Christ should impact our values.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • DNA, it determines a lot concerning your life. DNA is the code of life, DNA determines your eye color, hair color if you keep your hair, skin color, among many other things. • Last week we discussed our mission is woven into our new DNA in Christ and how effectively we are ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 8:32, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Sinned? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2019

We are acquainted with the saying, “There is none so blind as those who will not see.” We will see that there are many types of blindness. Even the disciples were not seeing too clearly.

"Opening the Eyes of the Blind" is our new sermon series starting today and for the next three weeks. We will explore John chapter 9 and the events surrounding Jesus bringing sight to a man who was born blind. Please, I encourage you to read ahead. Read the whole chapter and meditate on ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Never-Ending Contest - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 15, 2019

For many Chrisitans standing for the Lord day after day, month after month, and year after year can be frustrating because of the enemy’s constant attacks. We have to come to the place of accepting this as our way of life.

I was reading an article and it spurred my thoughts about the message for tonight. The gist of the article was that most of the Body of Christ is not prepared for dealing with the things that enemy throws at us. It made me think about some of the things we’ve been taught in the past and what we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14, 1 Timothy 4:1, Hebrews 12:2, John 6:60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Never-Ending Contest - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 15, 2019

This is the secnod of a two part message.

This is part two, and the last one, of the message “The Never-ending Contest”. In the first message, I said for many Christians standing for the Lord day after day, month after month, and year after year is very difficult. And it’s due primarily because they don’t have a true biblical foundation on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14, Ephesians 4:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fail Well Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2019

In the journey of life we want to run the race faithfully but we constantly find ourselves failing. However because we are put of the church we are able to fail well. To fail well requires is to fulfil our responsibility and accept our vulnerability.

Message Galatians 6:1-10 Fail Well No-one wakes up in the morning … or at least I don’t know any Christians … who wake up and say, “God let’s make this day a day of failure.” You and me God – we can do this. But I do know many Christians, and I have sat with many Christians, who are basically ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Well Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 25, 2019

As we run the race the journey will be one where we face many faith-testing situations. In that journey we can endure and “finish well” because our Saviour gives us all we need to fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith.

Message 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Finish Well I want to start by talking about epitaphs. An epitaph is the words which are written on a tombstone and they act as a way of remembering a deceased person’s life. One day a man and his brother were walking through a cemetery in the country which contained old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Good Enough?!

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 27, 2020

Complacency and apathy is the ultimate Christian virus

Covid didn’t stop us. We have had outdoor concerts, movie nights and worship every Sunday together. It has been a great summer. Before we read some of Haggai, let me give you a little background. Haggai had probably seen the temple in all its glory before the most of the population was led into ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Riches To Rags Story

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2020

A sermon about humility.

“A Riches to Rags Story” Philippians 2:1-13 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. As a matter of fact, you’d think it would just come naturally. I mean, think about it. We are all born as little babies who don’t know a thing and are completely dependent on our mothers. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist