Sermons on Receiving People:

The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive And Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

The Holy Spirit allows the grace of Christ’s forgiveness

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive and Give Forgiveness 4/21/02 Ephesians 1:7 Last week we spoke on speaking with grace next is forgiveness. This is one of the Hard ones to live let alone apply to our walks. Sometimes we are so safe in our position that we fail to see the sin we are in. Or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving What God Has Promised Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 10, 2008

Faith is a requirement to receive God’s promises.

October 12, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 11:1 Subject: Faith Title: Receiving What God has Promised - Part 2 A businessman was in a great deal of trouble. His business was failing, he had put everything he had into the business, he owed everybody it was so bad he was even contemplating ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Deal With Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 22, 2004

The more we identify with Christ and His ministries the more we will share in His empowerment, purposes, and processes.

How to Deal With Difficult People Romans 12:18-12:21 Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "As far as it is possible, be at peace with all men. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Christmas Is All About Giving (& Receiving) Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 23, 2021

Have you ever wondered why Christmas is all about giving? You probably have an idea. But I want to make sure today that you understand exactly what it means for you.

Have you ever wondered why Christmas is all about giving? Well, I imagine most of us have a feel for this. It’s because Jesus was all about loving and giving. But there’s a little bit more to it than that. And my goal this evening is that you don’t miss what Jesus intended Christmas to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 4:10, John 3:1-16, John 4:1-24, Romans 6:23, James 2:10, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 1: How To Receive The Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2024

1. Receive Jesus with hospitality (vs. 1-8). 2. Receive Jesus with hope (vs. 9-14). 3. Receive Jesus with honesty (vs. 11-15).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 1: How to Receive the Lord Jesus Christ Genesis 18:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 24, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Receive Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 17, 2011

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: RECEIVE LUKE 2:8-18 AND LUKE 18:17 Supporting Scripture: Luke 22:17-20; John 1:12; 2 Cor. 9:14-15; Romans 5:15; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; INTRO So we come to the end of Advent. Our goal has been to encourage and empower us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Came For Common People Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

A truth worth grasping is that Jesus came through and for common people.

Jesus Came for Common People A truth worth grasping is that Jesus came through and for common people. Luke 2:7 says, “and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:8-11 says, “And there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-17, Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gathering With God’s People Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 16, 2022

The Psalms of Ascent have an upward motion. They begin in Psalm 120 with the psalmist crying out in trouble far away from Jerusalem, and they end in Psalm 134 with the psalmist offering up praise in the temple courts.

Gathering with God’s People Psalm 122 We are studying the Psalms of Ascent together and when we reach Psalm 122 something odd happens. The psalmist arrives in Jerusalem. There are fifteen Psalms of Ascent, and we are only on the third psalm and we’re already there! How can that be? The Psalms ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Kinds Of People In This World

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 13, 2001

This Psalm contrasts the wicked man and the righteous man.

Only Two Types Of People In This World Psalm 112 There is the story of a rich industrialist who was disturbed to find a fisherman sitting lazily beside his boat. "Why aren’t you out there fishing?" he asked. "Because I’ve caught enough fish for today," said the fisherman. "Why don’t you catch ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rampant Guilt In The People Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 13, 2011

THIS PASSAGE OF HOSEA IS A CONTINUATION OF THE CHARGE THAT GOD HAS BROUGHT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE ISRAEL. THIS CHARGE HAS NOT ONLY BEEN DECLARED, IT HAS ALSO BEEN VIVIDLY PICTURED THROUGH THE MARRIAGE OF HOSEA TO GOMER AND THE ACTIONS OF EACH. HERE, GOD LAY

RAMPANT GUILT IN THE PEOPLE OF GOD HOSEA 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: THIS PASSAGE OF HOSEA IS A CONTINUATION OF THE CHARGE THAT GOD HAS BROUGHT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE ISRAEL. THIS CHARGE HAS NOT ONLY BEEN DECLARED, IT HAS ALSO BEEN VIVIDLY PICTURED THROUGH THE MARRIAGE OF HOSEA TO GOMER AND THE ACTIONS OF ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon Of Note To A People Of Need Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012

WHAT WE HAVE BEFORE US IS BY FAR THE LONGEST SERMON WE HAVE SEEN IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, AND I WOULD VENTURE TO SAY, IS THE LONGEST OF THE BOOK ITSELF. IT IS ALSO THE FIRST SERMON GIVEN BY A NON-APOSTLE, AND WOULD RESULT IN THE FIRST DEATH OF A NON-APOSTLE.

A SERMON OF NOTE TO A PEOPLE OF NEED ACTS 7:1-8:1 INTRODUCTION: AT THE ONSET, I NEED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO APOLOGIZE FOR THE EXTENT OF OUR TEXT THIS MORNING. LITERALLY, THIS IS A WHOLE CHAPTER. YET, I CAN FIND NO PLACE WHERE THE TEXT CAN BE DIVIDED THAT WOULD NOT DO DAMAGE TO THE CONTEXT. SO, HERE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Hates Wicked People

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 31, 2020

GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually (Genesis 6:5).The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts.

GOD HATES WICKED PEOPLE “The LORD tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence” (Psalm 11:5) The following verses were extracted from the HOLY SCRIPTURES (NKJV): GOD saw that the wickedness of man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:5, Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have You Received Your Prayer Language? – Revised

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 21, 2005

How many believe that prayer is important? But - Have you ever struggled to pray? (Guilt; Busyness; Weariness) Have you ever struggled to stay focused while praying? Have you ever been confused about what to pray for … or how to pray

Let me begin with a few questions - · How many believe that prayer is important? · But - Have you ever struggled to pray (but have struggled with guilt, busyness or weariness)? · Have you ever struggled to stay focused while praying? · Have you ever been confused about what to pray for … or how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have You Received God's Love? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 22, 2019

Many of us go through life looking for approval or a sense of belonging; not realizing the fact that this amazing love God has for us is not only unfathomable but it is given to us freely and unconditionally.

I used to wonder why some people had a terrible time making decent choices while others had a smooth sailing kind of life... no storms... not even a tiny ripple. And the reason I kept questioning it is that I was the one who continued to find the most unusual obstacles a human being could possibly ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 8:37, Genesis 1:27

Real Faith Receives God’s Word As Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 31, 2021

Real Faith Receives God’s Word as Life Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – September 27, 2020

Real Faith Receives God’s Word as Life Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – September 27, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you are joining in today. I think we can all agree that living through a pandemic... brings some hard changes to life. This past week... I was struck by how ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational