Sermons on Received The Holy Ghost:

There's Gotta Be A First Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 21, 2007

This is the first in a series of CSI messages and looks at what we can learn from Cain and Abel

It should have brought them together but instead it tore them apart. They both worshipped the same God, they had both offered their God a sacrifice and that is where it seemed to fall apart. Cain was a farmer, he toiled in the dirt and raised crops, his younger brother was a shepherd, and he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Honr Your Father

Contributed by Bobby Jackson on Jan 23, 2007

A sermon about honroing our father with our lives.

“Honor Your Father” 1 Samuel 2-4 I. Introduction with children’s comments on fathers. II. Eli and his sons Hophni and Phinehas (1 Samuel 2-4) I want to share some stories with you today about fathers and their children. I want you to hear these stories and decide for yourself whether or not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1 -- Repentance Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006

The Christian journey begins with repentance.

Songs for the Road Have you ever gone on a long road trip? We all know that when we’re getting ready for such a trip there’s a number of things we have to do, especially with our cars. We make sure we check the oil. We check the tires. We check the window washer fluid. We fill the gas tank. We get ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Then... Now!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2006

The best way to keep the present in perspective is to focus on the future.

Title: Seeing Then, Now! Text: Daniel 7:1-14 (Revelation 1:1-4, 21:4-8) Thesis: The best way to clarify the present is to focus on the future. The Messiah of Morris Avenue End-Time Countdown as told by humorist, Tony Hendra, attempts to imaginatively (and satirically) capture world events that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop The Madness Part Ii Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 28, 2006

In our passage this morning Paul writes to the Thessalonians and says that about times and dates he did not need to write to them, for they knew very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. Time and dates. The real centerpiece

Stop the Madness, Part II 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 13th, 2003 Last week, I mentioned that “End Times Fever” was nothing new to the Christian church. Listen to this list which gives expression to that very point – (read article on list of end times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wise Men

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER THE WISE MEN TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer. "Where did they come from?" We don’t know. "How many were there?" We really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stopping Power Of Satan

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008

How does Satan stop Christians and the cause of Christ? 1- Supposedly through death 2- Forcefully through sin 3- Briefly through separation

INTRO.- Who’s got the power? It depends on the person you’re talking to. ILL.- In the financial world, it’s Warren Buffet. Mr. "Combover" (Donald Trump) may think he’s got it, but not compared to Warren Buffet whose wealth stands at $62billion dollars. Trump’s wealth is $3 billion. Not too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Salvation We Share

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008

Because we have such a great salvation we have some responsibilities in life. Two are listed in this text. 1- We fight the fight 2- We condemn the condemned

INTRO.- ILL.- Florida Woman to Get Brain Surgery Thanks to ’FOX and Friends’. Friday , July 18, 2008 Insurance provider Aetna will cover a Florida woman’s brain surgery after the intervention of a "FOX & Friends" contributor. Caitlin White, 19, of Bartow, Fl, suffers from a debilitating brain ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Thought I Was Wrong, But I Was Mistaken

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008

Mistakes left uncorrected are like dominoes falling.

I Thought I Was Wrong, But I Was Mistaken July 20, 2008 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction Farmer Joe decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company (responsible for the accident) to court. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate God's Love

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 7, 2008

This sermon focuses on several characteristics of God’s love.

TITLE: Celebrate God’s Love Text: 1 John 4:7-12 Date: 9/07/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Introduction: As I mentioned earlier this is the week of prayer for State Missions and we will be having our special mission study tonight. The Theme of this year’s study is “Celebrate God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where God Is

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Sep 9, 2008

We don’t have all the answers but we still know that God is still God. We still know He is just. He is still merciful to all who trust Him.

I don’t know what your relationship is like with the Lord, but usually when I get frustrated and upset with Him, He tends to show me I’m proud and have idolatry. In the end, what I feel like I was walking in and what I think we all get caught in is that we tend to walk in this thing, whether we ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call On Your Life Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 10, 2008

The unique literary structure of Ezekiel’s vision points to the importance of ingesting God’s word in obedience to His call

God’s Call on your Life Ezekiel 2:8 – 3:4 If you haven’t read from Ezekiel recently, these verses probably strike you as the strangest thing you have read in a while. Here is the story of a man whom God told to eat a scroll – paper, ink, and all. And he says it was sweet as honey. I ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

How Close Is Close Enough?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 14, 2008

To persuade those who are delaying to embrace Christ as Savior.

HOW CLOSE IS CLOSE ENOUGH? Mark 12:32-40 Sermon Objective: To persuade those who are delaying to embrace Christ as Savior. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 53; Mark 1:16-20, 2:14, 8:29; John 5:39, 10:9, 14:6; Galatians 3:11; Ephesians 2:8; 2 Corinthians 6:2 INTRO Have you ever gotten close? • ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:32-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Becoming Debt Free Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

One of the disciplines critical for us to practice in order to live debt free is to look beyond the immediate. You have to stay focused on God’s promised future. Debt is always about the immediate; it’s always seeking relief or immediate gratification

Debt Free II Kings 4:2-7 Have you ever made a purchase and then felt bad or depressed afterwards? Have you ever bought anything that you ended up never using? I just found one of the greatest pullover sweaters in my closet and said, "Where did this come from?" It still had the tags on it! I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:2-7

Denomination: Methodist

Determination Of Life Or Having Self In Control

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008

Self-control makes us more like Christ

Determination of Life or having self in control Let us first look at what the Bible says about self-control. 2 PT 5-8 GAL 5:23 2 TIM 3 1-5 We would have to say that many of our problems that we face in life come from our lack of self-control. This is the last of the fruits of the spirit given to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan