Sermons on Receiving People:

"a Love Letter From Jesus."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 13, 2023

The book of Philemon portrays the love of God through the relationship between Paul and a runaway slave named Onesimus. Similarly, Christ's love for his church is evident in his prayer in the garden where he asked God to receive his church the way he would receive him.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philemon 1:10-16) (10) "I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:" (11) "Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:" (12) ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-21, John 17:5-11, John 17:1-5, John 17:12-23, John 17:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recognizing The Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2020

When we recognize that Jesus is here: 1. We can receive His unstoppable life. 2. We can rely on His unlimited love. 3. We can receive unexpected joy. 4. We will respond with unashamed worship. 5. We will rush to spread the ultimate news.

Recognizing the Risen Savior The Gospel of John John 20:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 25, 2018 (Revised July 2, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, in John 20 we reach the wonderful story of the Lord's resurrection. Let's begin by reading vs. 1-18. And as we read, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Insignificant

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 15, 2008

Our society teaches us that the more significant we are, the more impact we can have. Is that true? The reality is that our significance comes only through the Lord Jesus Christ.

To anyone who knows her, Joanne is not a significant person. Honestly, chances are, Joanne will never accomplish anything significant. In the town that she lives in, Joanne is never going to be someone who people in town will see as an important person. Joanne is the person the people in town would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Is Your Life Invested?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

God has made a great investment in us so that we might make a great investment in others. Bringing others to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ is where we should invest our time and energy. God will examine the books to see if we made a profit for Him.

How is your life invested? Luke 19:11-27 Matthew 25:14-46 I’m always fascinated about how many different conclusions people can come to about God’s word. This is especially obvious when you read and study the Parables of Jesus. There is great temptation to take the words of Jesus and make them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27, Matthew 25:14-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All The Way Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nelson Briggs on Feb 11, 2019

God loves us, and created us to be in relationship with Him. And He provided a way for ultimate victory over our enemy the devil through the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: In today’s message we are continuing to take a look at the fullness of God’s amazing love for us. He created us to be in relationship with Him. And He has great plans for you, me, and all of us. Even that we, as the people of God, those of us who have turned to Him and put our faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Genesis 3:15, Colossians 2:13-15, John 17:22-24, Isaiah 40:8, Romans 3:12, John 3:16, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Describe My Hyphen

Contributed by Aaron Martinez on Oct 12, 2018

Gods plans for our lives are better than ours. A Message to Victory Outreach the Ranch men's and woman's Victory Home. What God has in His mind is the best Hyphen that we would ever live.

Psalms 90;2- So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. INTRO This past weekend was an emotional one. Actually the whole month of March is a pretty hard month for me personally. As most of you know I am from the city of Chicago and Chicago can be a very dangerous place. Each ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Psalm 90:2, Joshua 3:5, John 17:1-22

Eternal Encounters: Healing And Wholeness In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024

Today, we focus on the profound truth that every person we encounter is eternal. As image-bearers of God, our value is rooted in Him, and so is our hope for healing and restoration.

Eternal Encounters: Healing and Wholeness in Christ Introduction: Today, we focus on the profound truth that every person we encounter is eternal. As Matt Chandler reminds us, "Every person you encounter is eternal. You have never met a human not created to image your God." This quote ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Colossians 1:20, Isaiah 43:7, Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 5:16, 2 Corinthians 1:4, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Wants Us To Live Like The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 8, 2021

1. We need Paul's sincerity (vs. 1-2). 2. We need Paul's sorrow for the lost (vs. 1-3). 3. We need Paul's sacrificial way of life (vs. 3-4). 4. We need Paul's Savior (vs. 3-5).

God Wants Us to Live Like the Apostle Paul The Book of Romans Romans 9:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 14, 2016 (Revised February 8, 2021) BACKGROUND *We have been going through Romans verse-by-verse, and we just finished chapter 8. That great chapter includes some of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Prophets Are God’s Artists

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Prophets are God’s artists who paint God’s mind on people’s hearts. They paint God’s anger, anguish, love, blessing, and happiness on people’s hearts.

Prophets are God’s artists who paint God’s mind on people’s hearts. They paint God’s anger, anguish, love, blessing, and happiness on people’s hearts. They move when God moves, speak when God tells them to speak, and hide when God says so. They paint the impressions and nature of God the Father on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Foundations - Gaining Heaven's Glory Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

Revelation gives a description of heaven that has been debated for centuries. What picture of this did God want us to receive?

TEXT: Revelation 21:1-8/22-22:5 OPENING: KNOWING HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN R.Digest 2/84 p. 153 From Bishop Fulton J. Sheen’s autobiography "Treasure in Clay." I stopped to ask a few boys for directions to the Town Hall where I was giving a lecture. They told me where the Town Hall was and then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation Is Available

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SALVATION IS AVAILABLE -- GOD SENT THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION TO THE WORLD; THE GENTILES RECEIVED IT, BUT ISRAEL STUBBORNLY REJECTED IT.

SALVATION IS AVAILABLE -- GOD SENT THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION TO THE WORLD; THE GENTILES RECEIVED IT, BUT ISRAEL STUBBORNLY REJECTED IT. 1. (:14-17) Salvation Depends On Missionary Outreach. 2. (:18-20) Israel should have Accepted the Message of Salvation and the Inclusion of the Gentiles. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Will See What God Will Do !

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

Message with Antioche, they returned in a synagogue. It was asked to them whether they had something to say, an exhortation, here is the message which they received!

Vous verrez ce que Dieu va faire. Lecture : Actes 13/41-52. V.41"41 Voyez, contempteurs, Soyez étonnés et disparaissez; Car je vais faire en vos jours une oeuvre, Une oeuvre que vous ne croiriez pas si on vous la racontait.@ Message  Antioche de Pisidie, ils sont rentrés dans une ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:41-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Great Principles Of Generosity

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

More blessed to give than receive, God is well pleased with generosity, as we give God supplies our need.

Philippians 4:14-23 Cornhill morning devotion, 9/12/03 Do you sing in the shower? The other day I was listening to Radio 4 and I heard a man talking about his parrot. Well every morning this man would sing in his shower and the parrot was so talented it had learned to imitate all of the songs he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Applicable-Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

In order to get the Wonder of God’s Word to work in our life we must: Receive it, respond to it and...

In the 1930s, Stalin ordered that all Bibles be bconfiscated and Christian believers be sent to prison camps. Ironically, most of the Bibles were not destroyed, yet many Christians died as "enemies of the state." With the dissolution of the U.S.S.R., a CoMission team arrived in Stavropol in 1994 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Praying Faith

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 6, 2013

We ask but we do not receive, why? Is it our faith? What did that centurion know that we don't

A praying Faith Matt 8:5-13 Comparing our faith, is it solid like a barrel cactus, it grows in the most extreme circumstances or is fragile like the African Violet which even the slightest change causes it to wilt? What affects our prayer life? 1. We do not ask (James 4:2) 2. We ask with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ