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The Spirit Of Truth

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 23, 2009

The Holy Spirit is alive and well in His Church and available to every believer!

The Spirit of Truth, John 14:15-31 Introduction When Christina and I lived in Tarpon Springs, Florida, one of our favorite places to visit was the Greek Sponge Docks. We lived on a few blocks away, in fact, and we would often take evening walks past the boats, restaurants, and little shops that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gift Of Christmas: A Savior Is Born

Contributed by Dr. Nichol Burris on Dec 18, 2023

In the hushed whispers of a Bethlehem night, a divine promise is fulfilled, and in the warmth of this season, we unwrap the profound significance of the Savior's birth that continues to illuminate our lives with hope and salvation.

The Gift of Christmas: A Savior is Born Introduction: Great afternoon, Beloved of the Most High Yah. As we gather together to celebrate this joyous season, let us turn our hearts and minds to the true meaning of Christmas—the birth of our Savior, Yeshuah Christ. Today, I want to share with you a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis

Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis "To work out our problems we need to add love, subtract hate, multiply good, and divide between truth and error." Introduction - Imagine if you are faced with the loss of your family, home, and health all in the same week, what would you feel like? Add ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding The Will Of God: The Information Signpost Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002

While traveling how many of you don’t like to get lost? When you do lose your way, or you don’t think you are on the right track what do you do? Stop and get information.

Finding God’s will: the Information Signpost. Intro: While traveling how many of you don’t like to get lost? When you do lose your way, or you don’t think you are on the right track what do you do? Stop and get information. My own experience: Others: ride all day rather than ask; some ask but ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Submit To God, Not To Ungodly Behavior Of A Spouse Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 21, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical concept of submission and examine examples of when we should not submit to our spouse's ungodly behavior.

As believers, we are called to submit to one another in love (Ephesians 5:21). However, this does not mean that we should submit to ungodly behavior or sin. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical concept of submission and examine examples of when we should not submit to our spouse's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17, Galatians 3:28, Proverbs 22:7

Jesus Is Coming Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 6, 2021

Based on Isaiah 9:2, 6 - Encourages hearers to realize that the advent of Jesus changes our perspective on everything.

“JESUS IS COMING” Isa. 9:2-7 FBCF – 12/5/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – One of Vicki’s favorite Christmas songs is “It’s the Most Wonderful…” Saw an article in CT magazine – “The Most ‘Jesusy’ Time of Year.” Probably is time of year that we hear about Jesus the most. Hear a lot about Jesus this time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2: Jesus Is The Savior PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

Explores the significance of our Savior, Jesus Christ, as our solution to sin and our source of sustaining strength.

Good morning, beloved family of God! It's a joy to gather with you today as we stand on the precipice of a new revelation, a new understanding, and a new appreciation of the Word of God. We are here, not simply to hear, but to be transformed by the truth that God has for us today. It's not a mere ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Topics: Jesus, Savior

Dividends From Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 19, 2005

When the Spirit takes control of us… 2 things will happen… 1)the dividends from Bethlehem will be pour out from this place; 2)money and resources for the continuing dividends of Christ will not be an issue… (Money matter pt 4)

Dividends From Bethlehem Money Matters – part four Show Sermon Spice Video, ‘The Prophecies’ (3:20) Over 700 years before Christ came to the earth, 2 prophets Isaiah and Micah talked about that first Noel… The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Righteousness Must Exceed That Of The Pharisees: Good Fruit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 2, 2008

Three primary tests we can apply in order to recognize a false prophet: 1) Character, 2) Creed, and 3) Converts.

Some high-profile leaders who have professed to be Christians, have come under fire recently for alleged misdeeds, with their stories played out prominently in the media. Richard Roberts, son of evangelist Oral Roberts, resigned recently as president of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa amid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Other

Jesus Makes A Comforting Promise

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 4, 2002

The presence of the Holy Spirit is a promised blessing based on God’s grace.

Imagine you were one of the twelve disciples. You just heard Jesus – your best friend – tell you that he was leaving soon. You’d be perplexed to say the least. How could Jesus say that he would leave when he promised to always be with you? The disciples must have wondered what all of this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Worst Grandparent Ever

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 13, 2023

There were a number of good grandparents in the Bible but there were a number of bad ones, too. This message is about Athaliah, the worst grandparent ever.

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church Chamois, MO on September 10, 2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Except for Adam, Eve, and the first generation of children (Cain, Abel, Seth, etc.) everybody has at least four grandparents! Some were good, and, sadly, many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 22:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Righteous

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2005

Does one bad apple really spoil the bunch? Can one good apple redeem the bad bunch?

There is in our culture an ancient yet conventional piece of wisdom. It is so ancient that it was part of the teachings of ancient Israel, but it is so conventional, that it was taught to all of us by our grade school and Sunday school teachers. Our 3rd grade teacher probably put it to us as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Way To Purity” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 5, 2002

To see God is not necessarily seeing God in heaven, but it’s seeing God here and now. The pure in heart will see God in everything. Not just in nature, but also in their circumstances, good and bad, in their family, church, school

Intro: “Earth is crammed with heaven, and every bush aflame with God, but only those who see take off their shoes.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning How can anyone look at our world and believe this all happened by chance? With just a glance at the animal kingdom and I see overwhelming evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Turns Bitter, Instead Of Better

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 1, 2002

Learn the lessons of that bitter place called Marah. Let God reveal His place as Healer in our lives.

“WHEN LIFE TURNS BITTER, INSTEAD OF BETTER” Exodus 15:22-27 INTRO: 1. ILL. 8 Ways you can tell it’s going to be a rotten day. 1) You see the “60 Minutes” news team in your office. 2) You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold. 3) You turn on the news and they are showing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, Exodus 15:15-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bumper To Bumper On The Highway Of Holiness

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 9, 2001

Uses the metaphor of driver’s education to explore St. Paul’s understanding of personal holiness as it relates to corporate solidarity and ecclesial unity.

BUMPER TO BUMPER ON THE HIGHWAY OF HOLINESS Ephesians 4:17-32 INTRO. A COMMON HIGHWAY: DRIVERS EDUCATION FOR CHRISTIANS I was driving to Chicago a couple of weeks ago and I happened to get on the Dan Ryan Expressway just about the time of rush hour was ending. Now I don’t know if you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed