Sermons on Receiving People:

Sinner, Seeker, Sold Out, Shallow

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Feb 17, 2007

4 Types of People attend church.

1st Great Awakening – 1730s-1740s – Wikipedia - People became passionately and emotionally involved in their religion, rather than passively listening to intellectual discourse in a detached manner. People began to study the Bible at home.. Jonathan Edwards, George Whitfield 2nd Great Awakening – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Healing Touch Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 6, 2016

Power is one of the most sought after prizes in life. But when people get it, often the results are not positive. Power has a tendency to corrupt both the people who have it and the people who feel its effect.

A Tour Through Acts ~ part 10 A Healing Touch Acts 3:1-8 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Fruits Of Our Labor

Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 22, 2002

On Labor Day many of us receive a day off from work to relax and reflex back on our labors. How would Jesus rate the fruits of our labor?

The Fruits of Our Labor This Labor Day holiday, we need to take a look at the labors of our lives and see what importance Jesus places on labor. When we think of labor we naturally think about the many hours that we put in at our place of work. The fruit of this labor sets the standards of our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Hebrews 12:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's Last Words Before He Left This Earth Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 31, 2024

Elijah received word from the LORD that it was time for him to go to Heaven. This message speaks of Elijah's last words before he took that journey to Heaven.

Introduction: Elijah was one of only two humans to ever leave this earth without dying. The only other was Enoch, who “. . . walked with God: and he was not; for God took him (Genesis 5:24, KJV)”. Full disclosure, I believe in the pre-tribulation rapture position, meaning, that according to 1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Table Is Prepared

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005

Understanding what Jesus has done is the only way we can be ready to receive the Lord’s Supper. (A sermon best preached the week before Communion)

•We will be coming together next Sabbath, for the purpose of celebrating the Lord’s Supper •Communion is a joyous celebration, a high Sabbath, and not to be taken lightly •It is a service that is rich in meaning •We come together today to understand the meaning, so as we come together next Sabbath, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Matthew: Tax Collector Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

The wisdom of Jesus in calling all types of people as disciples/apostles so His ministry could reach all types of people.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE MAN 1. Name: his original name Levi. Jesus saw Levi, son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office … “follow Me” (Mark 2:14). Later used name Matthew meaning “gift of Jehovah.” The names of the twelve apostles … Matthew, the tax collector” (Matthew 10:2-3). 2. Tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-3, Mark 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

What To Say When You Don't Know What To Say

Contributed by Erick Riddle on Sep 3, 2004

Practical suggestions for helping people in grief

INTRODUCTION I’m a liar. A big fat liar. Well, maybe not big fat lies, but at least little deceiving lies. The big fat part is that I keep telling the lie. So many people have been so kind since my mom died on April 19, the day before Easter. With genuine concern and a desire to help, you have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Triumphant

Contributed by David Parks on Jul 2, 2020

God has Always had a people.

THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT TEXT: Matt. 16:15-18. INTRODUCTION: 1. The history of the Lord's church is the history of the church triumphant. It has had its ups and downs, but: 1) It was built by the ultimate overcomer, "Be of good Cheer I have overcome the world." (John 16:33). 2) and it ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Strength And My Shield Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LORD IS NOT DEAF TO THE CRIES OF HIS PEOPLE

BIG IDEA: THE LORD IS NOT DEAF TO THE CRIES OF HIS PEOPLE I. (:1-2) THE CRY FOR A HEARING A. (:1) The Rock Has Ears “To Thee, O Lord, I call; My rock, do not be deaf to me, Lest, if Thou be silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit.” B. (:2) The Holy Sanctuary Receives Cries for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Powered By The Holy Ghost

Contributed by James May on Dec 4, 2002

Just like Peter, we will be enabled, or "powered" by the Holy Spirit once we receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On A Gift From God

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 2021

A gift from God is defined by the Longman Dictionary as: “Something good you receive or something good that happens to you, even though you might not deserve it.”

Eckhart von Hochheim OP, commonly known as Meister Eckhart, a German theologian, philosopher and mystic once remarked: “Above all else, know this: Be prepared at all times for the gifts of God and be ready always for new ones. For God is a thousand times more ready to give than we are to receive.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, Romans 11:29, 1 Corinthians 12:4

The Sin Of Partiality

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that Christians are to love all peoples.

The Sin of Partiality Text: James 2.1-13 Thesis: To note that Christians are to love all peoples. Introduction: (1) There was a problem with favoritism/prejudice in the 1st century and there still is today in the 21st century. (2) Story: Behind the line in World War I, rest homes were operated ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil Demands Worship

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 25, 2020

His desire is that people worship him.

THE DEVIL DEMANDS WORSHIP Matthew 24: 10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 15 When ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

By The Sweat Of Your Brow

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

Christians need to be hard-working people.

BY THE SWEAT OF YOUR BROW Gen. 3:19 “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.” INTRO.- Sweat and dirt. Those don’t sound very inviting or interesting to me. DO THEY TO YOU? God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encountering Christ: The Healing Of The Centurion's Servant

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 11, 2023

This is a series on people who encountered Christ.

Title: “Encountering Christ: A Centurion’s Servant is Healed” Script: Lk. 7:1-10/Mt. 8:5-13 Type: Series Where: GNBC 2-12-23 Intro: This morning we heard Jim Schlott one of our elders, recounting his encounter with Christ. Everyone who is a Christian has had to have had an encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible