Sermons on Rushing:

Pentecost Sunday

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jun 13, 2008

Often we forget the Holy Spirit, today I want to look at the role of the Holy Spirit that we may meet the person of the Holy Spirit.

Pentecost Sunday 06-15-2008 Acts 2:1-37 INTRODUCTION Background • Old Testament – Pentecost was a festival where every Jew who lived within 20 miles was compelled by law to attend. • Pentecost means – “The Fiftieth” and was a celebration the fiftieth day after Passover. Pentecost had an: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-39

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus Power

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 7, 2005

The power that enabled Jesus and Peter to walk on water is available to us.

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 7, 2005 Proper 14 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 14:22-33 "Jesus Power" There has been resurgence in America that might just go unnoticed if it weren’t for Hollywood. This summer’s blockbuster movie Fantastic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Inside Out Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005

The Christian life is a life of growth, and growth means change. Growth takes great effort on our part, but behind it all is God’s work within us.

Inside Out (Philippians 2:12-30) 1. Today I must humble myself before this congregation. 2. I realized that I skipped a section of Philippians….the Moores through me off! 3. It doesn’t take much to get me confused! But I am not alone. 4. One woman recalls: When I was pregnant with my now 2 year ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Struggling With Stress Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Stress is a common reality in life and learning how to cope with stress is essential to walking with Christ

Struggling with Stress Luke 8:22-25 Series: Winning the Battle with Anxiety May 5, 2013 Morning Service Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Jude 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 14, 2008

A message on Apostasy in the Church focusing on legalism, Balaam’s error, and Korah’s rebellion.

Dakota Community Church September 14, 2008 Jude 2 Read Jude and Quickly Review Last Week: Jude begins with the standard greeting and then launches into the reason for his writing. 4For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Fall On Us

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 20, 2013

This is not for the faint of heart: If all you want is a blessing this is not the message for you, this is only for those who want God to take over, to consume them.

While peter yet spake these words, the HolyGhost fell on all them, which heard the word. I want to draw your attention to one word in this verse (fell) that word has captured my attention. The HolyGhost fell on all them, which heard the word First of all it tells me that what is happening is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

When I Feel Alone Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2020

Social isolation is not the only cause of loneliness, there are many situations which cause us to feel alone. Jesus identifies with our loneliness and his sovereign grace gives us the ability to move beyond feelings of loneliness to a place of identity and purpose.

Jesus Is Still Sovereign Psalm 68:5-6 When I Feel Alone In these past 5 weeks have you said one of these phrases more regularly. “I feel isolated.” “I want to connect.” “I need other people.” “I feel alone.” There is no doubt that the situation we are faced with at the moment has caused a greater ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Born Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018

The First church is born

The Church Is Born Acts 2:1-13 Lessons From The Early Church Everything in Chapter one is preparation to the great outburst of the Spirit we are going to see in chapter 2 The second chapter of Acts marks a turning point in the history of God’s kingdom and a new phase of God’s redemptive plan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fast Food

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

Passover as the predecessor for Holy Communion

When we sit down in front of the television it doesn’t take long before we see start seeing the commercials and hear Burger King telling us to “Have it Your Way.” Or, perhaps it is Wendy’s saying, “It’s way better than fast food.” Then Dairy Queen proclaims ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Abimelech's Plot (Judges 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 10, 2025

Can we ever expect betrayal in the church? Let's look at Judges 9.

Are there people like Judas and Abimelech who betray others for money or power? Are we loyal or traitors? Let’s examine Judges 9. Was Abimelech’s plot completely contrary to his father’s wishes? Abimelek son of Jerub-Baal went to his mother’s brothers in Shechem and said to them and to all his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Look I Am Doing A New Thing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

To encourage the church to embrace change, move forward with urgency, and not get stuck in traditions, trusting in God's plan even when it doesn't make immediate sense.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a message that's all about embracing change, moving forward with urgency, and not getting stuck in our traditions. Change can be scary, can't it? It can feel uncomfortable and even threatening. But the truth is, change is a part of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Moving Forward, Urgency

Why All The Hubbub, Bub? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 2, 2016

A study of the book of Job 28: 1 – 28

Job 28: 1 – 28 Why All The Hubbub, Bub? 1 “Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. 2 Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. 3 Man puts an end to darkness, and searches every recess for ore in the darkness and the shadow of death. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Has The Holy Spirit Shown Up At Your Place

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 7, 2003

Much is made of how the Holy Spirit shows up at baptism, but it that as important as what He does in your life after He has shown up

Pentecost 2003 ¡V ¡§Has the Holy Spirit shown up at your place?¡¨ Acts 2:1-4 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Simple Sailors Seek Solutions Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 14, 2008

Jonah had run out of "wiggle room." He had run, slept, hid and remnained out of sight long enough. Now he stood before seasoned sailors who, in kindness and sympathy demanded an explanation from him.

JONAH 1:8 SIMPLE SAILORS SEEK SOLUTIONS I. SIMPLE-NESS: A. Superstitious. B. Sensible. C. Steady. II. SINCERITY: A. Seekers. B. Scrupulous. C. Sympathetic. III. SEASONED: A. Sagacity. B. Sensitivity. C. Saddened. The scene on the high Mediterranean Sea centuries ago was not one ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

You Have To Take The First Step

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Jan 16, 2013

Just like the Israelite priests carrying the ark into the Jordan river, Christians must take the first step in faith to move forward with God's plan.

Joshua 3:1-17 Pray Did you ever notice that as people, we’re kind of obsessed with weight? We are always talking about how people in Hollywood are too skinny. She's so skinny she must have to jump around in the shower just to get wet. And even more than being obsessed with being skinny, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational