Sermons on Received The Holy Ghost:

Good Conscience

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Feb 20, 2004

A good conscience is an unseen and a peace-giving jewel of a God-fearing man.

A good conscience is an unseen and a peace-giving jewel of a God-fearing man. Conscience is a gift from God. It tames our animal instinct and awakens us to moral consciousness. Without conscience, no man could see his own sinful condition as the Lord sees us. Our conscience surely guides us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of A Life

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 23, 2004

The value of one’s life is seen in who he is, where his wealth lies, and where he is headed.

The Value of a Life Luke 12:15 INTRO.: Do you know what your "net worth" is? Your net worth is equal to the amount left in your estate when all your debts are paid and all your life insurance is collected. Of course, that’s not as important to you as it will be to your heirs. That’s because you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruits Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 27, 2004

A sermon showing the importance of having the fruits of repentance. Also show that if you’re born-again that there must be a radical change.. A message that many are afraid to preach..

Acts 9:20-23 A 20 Immediately he preached the Christ in the sinagogues, that He is the Son of God. ·Immediately he preached -- we see a radically different Saul here. ·Did not only preached – but preached Christ. ·Let’s look at this radical change… ·Verse 1 he was still breathing threats and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-23, Luke 3:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does A Citizen Of Heaven Live On Earth? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Mar 8, 2004

In the end of the 3rd chapter of Philippians, St. Paul speaks of the two ways a person can live. This sermon is an encouragement to live the way that leads to our heavenly goal.

Lent 2 Philippians 3:17-4:1 What value do you place on your American citizenship? At first, this question might catch you off guard, because on an average day, you probably don’t think about your citizenship all that much. But I have thought about that very question a bit more in the recent past. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Go The Distance

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about total commitment to Christ.

I am sure you have seen that wonderful bumper sticker that says something to the effect, “Whoever dies with the most toys wins.” It seems that is the way many people think about life. The chief goal in life for many people is comfort and luxury. Many of the “poor” in the United States have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Closer Look At Integrity Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

We live in a world which lack integrity. In this world it is so important for the church to display integrity, but what is integrity? and ho can I display it in my own life?

“A Closer Look: Integrity” Introduction: We live in a world which lacks character and integrity and in a world like this the church does not stand out as a group of people who have integrity. As you look across the world you can see that it is integrity starved. From the White House to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

What if our country decided to lower the standards of competition? Anyone who wanted to go to the Olympics and represent our country could go. What would the result be? What if this same idea of lowering standards was done in the church?

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Jeremiah 6:12-16 World class athletes train for 10 to 12 hrs a day preparing themselves for their competition. Only a few of these athletes ever make it to the Olympic games. Standards are set and if the athletes don’t reach those standards they aren’t allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:12-16

Denomination: Holiness

God's Immeasurable Power

Contributed by Lauran Webb on Apr 2, 2004

Experiencing the power of God....

The Measure of His Immeasurable Power Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that woreth in us." “The riches of the glory of the inheritance” will sometimes quench us in our spirit rather than stimulate hope for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Holiness

Hosanna?

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 3, 2004

Jesus had come to town and the people all shouted Hosann, save now we pray, but were they for real?

HOSANNA? Text: Mark 11:12, 20-21 Jesus had come to the city of Jerusalem the day before. Fulfillment of Zech 9:9 prophet of Judah. (Read) What a time of celebration. The King had come. He is going to set things straight now. Hosanna save now we pray. Jesus had come and in verse 11 it says He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

Denomination: Church Of God

My Own Vineyard

Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 17, 2004

My own vineyard is my personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

My Own Vineyard (Song of Solomon 1:1-6) The text for this morning’s message is one most of us can identify with in one way or another. It reads in verse 6: ….they made me the keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I have not kept. The Song of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

God's Purpose After Easter

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

God has a purpose for us after Easter.

INTRO.- DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS? It did it again. It was number one again! What’s that? The movie THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST was the number one box office hit at the movies this last Easter weekend with an income of $17 million. The second on the list was some crazy movie called HELLBOY. (I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out With The Old Series

Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Dec 29, 2003

We must let go of sin so new life can flourish. An end-of-year message with application to Passover, Communion, Lent, New Year.

Eccl 3:1-8 1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Exodus 12:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Strange Job Description: Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2004

The Christian responsibility to lost society, the world around us, is described in two figures. They are both simple in nature but deep in implication.

A Strange Job Description: Salt and Light (Matt. 5:13-16) Jesus knows that we cannot keep detailed outlines in our heads, so He provides us with a few simple pictures to summarize our calling in the trenches and routines of life. Main Idea: The Christian responsibility to lost society, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dangers Of Lust And Adultery

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 18, 2004

A frank discussion of Jesus’ words regarding lust and adultery.

The Dangers of Lust and Adultery Matthew 5:27-30 October 17, 2004 Introduction Before I get started with this message, I just want to warn you that this message is not rated “G.” I’m going to discuss some things that fuel the fires of lust and adultery. And while I’m going to be as generic as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dare To Be Different Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Nov 5, 2004

Dare to be set apart and stand out in a crowd!

Dare To Be: Different How do set yourself apart and standout in a crowd? 1. Have a solid FOUNDATION. "For no one can lay a foundation other than the one which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthian 3:11) "Let us press on to maturity, not laying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:10

Denomination: Baptist