Sermons on Received The Holy Ghost:

What Really Happened To The Dinosaurs? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 1, 2008

If God created everything in the universe, and the original creation was ‘very good’, then why is there death and suffering in the world? And what really happened to the dinosaurs?

DINOSAURS, SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE PART #2: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO THE DINOSAURS? OPENING QUOTE: “What was the Big Bang?” In the beginning (you know we had to start like this) the Universe seems to have been an infinitely hot, infinitely dense concentration of energy, (though) we don’t have a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: *other

Our Commitment To Ministry Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 2, 2008

This sermon is an exposition of the acronym F-I-R-S-T Essentials for a balanced church ministry. Forget ourselves and lend a helping hand for the benefit of others.

Jesus was concerned about people. He was drawn to the crowds. But He did not see the crowds as a sea of faces. Rather, He saw each individual. He looked beyond the surface what other saw to see people for what the really were. He was touched by what He saw. He understood the depth of their needs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Easy As Falling Off Your Horse

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

We, like Paul, as followers of Christ, Christians, are sent to the Gentiles of our time: secular humanists, moral relativists, materialists, even atheists, to open their eyes, like Saul’s were opened by Ananias, so they may turn from darkness to light.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Today we celebrate the Apostle Paul’s conversion. As Saul Paulus of Tarsus, he was a rising star in the rabbinical leadership of the time. When Saint Stephen was stoned to death as the first Christian martyr, Paul stood by, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Prophecy Of Damascus Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

Part 4 in a prophecy series. Deals with the prophecy concerning the destruction of Damascus.

Before we get in to the scripture this morning I want to put a kind of disclaimer here before you. Prophecy is a fascinating subject. I think most people want to know what the future holds, and I am no exception. What is so wonderful about Biblical prophecy however, is the fact that it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Family In Crisis Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 6, 2007

The believer family’s greatest hope is found when they are walking with God.

Hope For the Family In Crisis (Key thoughts from George W. Truett’s sermon "The Spiritual Recovery of the Home." Genesis 35:1-4 April 15, 2007 Part 1 of 2 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Two small kids 4-9, talked their mother into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

James tells us that the tongue is one of the most needed areas of life to be tamed and also the most difficult

Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 October 29, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A cartoon from leadership magazine shows a line of pews and the same sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid 4th pew: ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Out Of The Rubble

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Sermon on recovery

Heb. 11:32 Judges 13-16 Unfortunately history is full of stories about people who at the peak of their career do something which jeopardizes everything they have achieved. In my adult life I have watched politicians loose their influence and even offices, (Nixon and Clinton), I have witnessed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: *other

Dreams And Interpretations Series

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006

God gave Joseph dreams and interpretations of dreams but he needed to work on Joseph’s life to bring those dreams alive.

If you have not been part of St Stephen’s morning services for the past few weeks, you might have missed our series on the life of Joseph. Here was a young man, born into a well-off family already well-equipped with sons. Yet his father Jacob favours him over the others, possibly because his mum ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

It Will Be All Right

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 15, 2007

No matter what our circumstances, it will be all right because of the power, presence, promise and plan of Jesus Christ

See these Scriptures: Matt. 9:1-2; Mark 6:45-55; John 16:33; Acts 23:11 I have come here this morning to tell you, "It will be all right." But you know, things are not all right are they? We are living in a day when there is gang violence. We are living in a day when more and more people are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Deadly Sins: Pride Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Discusses the sin of Pride

The Seven Deadly Sins Introduction It has been said time and time again “sin creates a desire to sin”. I have found this to be a very true statement. When I think of the lies that I told as a child, if I got away with the first lie, then it became easier and easier to keep lying. It was only ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In Jeans Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by John Braland on Aug 21, 2007

What kind of a disciple are you? Are you a Christian in name only? Are you a wishy washy disciple? Or are you a revolutionary talmid, one of his fully devoted followers who live like Jesus and teach like Jesus and touch other people with God’s love jus

The tragedy at Virginia Tech has touched lives from coast to coast. The senseless acts of a rogue individual has damaged hundreds and thousands of peoples lives forever. The sad thing is that is exactly what he set out to do. Now we are in recovery mode and the first question people are asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia Revealed

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007

A brief look at the behind the scenes of the Chronicles of Narnia movie.

Narnia Revealed Gregg Barbour. the Point. 4/24/06 I. Purpose of the Story (perspective from C.S. Lewis) As Lewis wrote about the land of Narnia, an imaginary world visited by children of this world, he had two obvious purposes: to entertain the readers and to suggest analogies of the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Joy Of Sharing Jesus Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Aug 24, 2007

This sermon deal with God’s plan in Colossians to share Jesus with others thru,Prayer, Opportunity, and availbility.

EVANG 2007 “THE JOY OF SHARING JESUS” Reaching the LOST-- Colossians 4:1-5 Recently one of our members brought us some Fresh green beans right from her garden. They were delicious. I appreciated them because I know the work to gardening. In fact you ask any person new to gardening, What is the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Repentance That Resulted In Judah's Revival

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 12, 2009

Revival always begins with recognizing one’s neediness. Repentance of sin must then follow, along with resolute commitment to God and His righteousness. Such was the case during the reign of King Asa.

Repentance That Resulted In Judah’s Revival Text: 2 Chron.15: 1, 2, 8-15 Intro: In the text under consideration today, we have the wonderful story of man named Asa, who was the king of Judah. Though Asa loved God, he found himself the leader of a nation that was spiritually perverse, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Sinfulness Of Sin

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009

How do you view sin? ... How do you deal with sin in your life?

MATTHEW 5:29-30 “THE SINFULNESS OF SIN” A) On a sunny September day in Chicago, a stern-faced, plainly dressed man could be seen standing still on a street corner in the busy Loop! * As people were hurrying on their way to lunch or business, he would solemnly lift his right arm, point to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Baptist