Sermons on Residence:

Heaven Has Its Own Sound

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 5, 2019

The noise was real. It was like a mighty wind. Sometimes God manifests Himself in unusual ways.

TITLE: HEAVEN HAS ITS OWN SOUND SCRIPTURE: ACTS 2:1-4 What an exciting event found in the opening pages of Luke’s account in this power packed Book of Acts. Place yourself in the narrative if you can. • It is a dramatic scene • The Apostles are gathered together in one place • The Apostles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When It’s Ok To Break The Rules

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 25, 2019

Jesus healed on the Sabbath, and used it to make a point: God cares deeply, there's always a critic, and we are to live free from the chains of legalism.

Luke 13:10-17 When It’s OK to Break the Rules Jesus was always getting into trouble over the “blue laws” of his day. Remember blue laws? Stores can’t open before a certain hour on Sunday, or at all? Or stores can’t serve alcohol before a certain time? I grew up in a church-attending household. On ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, John 14:9, John 5:19, Exodus 20:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: Labor Without Love

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 5, 2020

Jesus commended the church in Ephesus for their commitment in the midst of opposition, but unfortunately, He had to address their lack of passion for Him. They were a busy church, but they had lost their zeal for the Lord.

Ephesus: Labor without Love Revelation 2: 1-7 Today I want to begin a series in which we will examine the letters to seven individual churches that Jesus gave to John in the Revelation. As we move through these letters in the coming weeks, bear in mind, these were written to literal, active ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sexual Purity For Teens In Today’s Culture

Contributed by Earl Arnold Jr on Apr 12, 2020

A true love will understand and wait for you.

Sexual purity for teens in today’s culture Scriptures Romans 12:1-3, 9-10 and Philippians 4:8-9 Summary A true love will understand and wait for you. Scripture text Romans Romans 12:1-3 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) A Living Sacrifice 12 Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3, Romans 12:9-10, Philippians 4:8-9

No Condemnation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 26, 2023

Explores the transformative power of the Spirit's indwelling, and how it impacts our lives, choices, and physical existence through spiritual sustenance.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It is indeed a joy to gather together in this sacred space, to lean into the warmth of fellowship, and to open our hearts to the transformative power of God's Word. I am reminded today of the words of Reinhard Bonnke, who once said, "In truth, I have done nothing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Topics: Spirit, Flesh

From Stinging To Singing

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 16, 2025

Paul tells to let the Word of Christ dwell in us richly. The Word routinely "stings" us with conviction, but if it's received, it produces joy and singing. Let's go from stinging to singing!

FROM STINGING TO SINGING Col. 3:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Stick to the Word 1. A wino boarded a bus and sat next to a Nun. His hair was mussed up, his clothes were wrinkled, and his breathe wreaked of alcohol. He opened a newspaper and proceeded to read. 2. Presently he turned to the Nun and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter Day (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 111:1-10, Exodus 12:21-28, Colossians 3:1-7, John 20:1-10. A). A COMMITMENT TO PRAISE THE LORD. Psalm 111:1-10. After the initial exhortation to “Praise ye the LORD” (Psalm 111:1), this song forms an acrostic, using all twenty-two Hebrew letters in alphabetical order. As for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10, Exodus 12:21-28, Colossians 3:1-7, John 20:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Upper Room In Three Acts

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2024

The Upper Room was the site of at least 3 pivotal events of the early Church: 1). Jesus washing their feet & Lord's Supper, 2). Resurrection appearances, and 3). filled with the Holy Spirit.

THE UPPER ROOM IN THREE ACTS John 13; 20; Acts 2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BOARD MEETING 1. Announcement: “There will be a meeting of the Church Board immediately after the service in the cafeteria,” announced the pastor. 2. After the service, the Church Board gathered, but a stranger joined ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Play With Ghosts, Witchcraft Or Mediums

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 23, 2024

The Halloween Season seems innocent and as something laughable, but under the veneer is a real danger. God, who's much wiser than us, warned us to stay away from all witchcraft, necromancy, spirits, and satanism. Warn your friends of this menace.

DON’T PLAY WITH GHOSTS, WITCHCRAFT OR MEDIUMS Deut. 18:9-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. This reminds me of the two old baseball players, Abe and Jake, who made a deal. Whichever one died first, he would come back and tell the other guy if there's baseball in Heaven. 2. A few months later, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Let The Spirit Fill Your Life”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2024

One must allow the Holy Spirit to fill their life if they are to live a life of eternal significance.

Financial expert and radio personality, Dave Ramsey says there are three things one can do with money: spend, give, or invest. Of course, one must become debt free first. There’s a parallel between what he says about money and what God says about life. I can spend my life, give my life, or invest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Reach Out To Jesus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 26, 2024

The Healing Touch of Jesus is our current series of messages and we continue to see Jesus at work.

Reach Out to Jesus Mark 5:21-43 Introduction The Healing Touch of Jesus is our current series of messages and we continue to see Jesus at work. Capernaum was a city on the NW shore of the sea of Galilee which served as Jesus’ Galilean home base after he left Nazareth. It was a relatively small ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promise Parasites & Partitions Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

Promise Land We have been set free . . . now what? It isn’t enough to break out of bondage unless we learn to move to blessed. In order to do so we must find and live in promise land!

PromiseLand Pt. 3 - Promise Parasites & Partitions I. Introduction 430 years of slavery has been left behind in a miraculous exodus punctuated by Pharaoh and his armies being wiped out at the Red Sea. The promise is next. Except it wasn't. Doubt and the residue of slave mentality has ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:1, Joshua 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wanted: A Better David

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 14, 2021

David was Israel's greatest earthly king. But Israel needed a better king. Lectionary text for Christmas Day, the day the better King was born.

Wanted: A Better David 2 Samuel 7:1-17 The meteoric rise to power of King David is the stuff of a Hollywood movie, an old Hollywood movie, anyway. It is a story of a humble shepherd boy who rose to be King of Israel. At was a life full of adventure, danger, and intrigue. David as a youth slays the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Presence Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2021

God brought the Israelites out of Egypt to have a present relationship among them through the Tabernacle.

INTRODUCTION • God heard the cry of the Israelites; He delivered them from the hands of the Egyptians; they are now free! • Why did God do this? • This goes to the question as to why God created us in the first place? • Honestly, the way you answer that question will determine how you live your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8, Exodus 40:34, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repent - The First Message Of Lord Jesus Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 3, 2021

In this period of 400 years when the Lord chose to remain silent, everything in the temple continued as it always had. The rituals of worship, sacrifices, feasts and festivals were carried out with regularity, but the dismal part was that the Lord was not in it. Why?

Repent - The first message of Lord Jesus Matthew 3:1-2:“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (RSV) Matthew 4:17: “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Other