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God’s Creative Work In The Church

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2017

At Pentecost God sent his Holy Spirit, for the first time, to remain in believers forever. Since the Holy Spirit manifests through each believer, we cannot say "I don't have anything to offer." We also can't take the credit, since God does the work.

1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 27 God’s Creative Work in the Church Today, local church membership has lost its appeal. Why bother? Why not drift from church to church and see what meets my needs? Back in the beginning, though—before church buildings and budgets and board meetings—church membership at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 1 Corinthians 12:27, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd & The Sheep 6 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

Hearing God’s Voice For Breakthrough

The Shepherd & The Sheep 6 Hearing God’s Voice For Breakthrough 1 Chronicles 14:8-12 2 Samuel 5:17-21 Many of us have used a power drill at one time or another… when your drilling and pushing, trying to bore a whole in a piece of wood… You need to put pressure on the drill as you push, and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About The Kids? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

Part 43 in our Genesis series, discussing Esau and Jacob and God's plan for them.

What About the Kids? (Genesis pt. 43) Text: Genesis 25:12 – 34 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well, the last time we were here… last Sunday, we looked at the death of Abraham. And now Genesis is moving on from Abraham to his children and his grandchildren. And this passage today is one of those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:12-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Peter Cut Off Malchus’ Ear

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2021

Sometimes Christians offend us and this can be a stumbling block to our faith. This happened to Malchus when Peter, thinking he was defending Jesus, cut off his ear. Jesus showed us a better way by healing the one that a Christian offended.

WHEN PETER CUT OFF MALCHUS’ EAR Jn. 18:1-11; Lk. 22:50-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pastor Ray Stedman told the story of some Americans who were stationed in Korea during the Korean War. They rented a home and hired a local man to cook and clean for them. 2. These Americans were a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11, Luke 22:50-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Facts Speak For Themselves

Contributed by Don Kesner on Jan 13, 2015

How will others know I am a Christian? How do I live down my past? If we are what we say we are, the facts will speak for themselves.

Let the facts speak for themselves¨ (John Chapter 9) A) The entire chapter deals with the story of a blind man who received his sight after Jesus spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva. (It was commonly supposed that sickness was the result of sin. Either by the man, in this case, or by ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Purpose? My Goals?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2014

We must be more than ENABLERS and FISH-GIVERS --- We must teach others HOW TO FISH. let us look at MODEL---MENTOR---MOTIVATE--- We have a purpose before us.

MY PURPOSE? --- MY GOALS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A PAIR OF SPURS, I ATTACH THEM TO MY SHOES... Proverbs 26:20 (KJV) Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Proverbs 26:20 (MSG) When you run out of wood, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Lord, He's Done It Again!

Contributed by Marlene Mcniece on Apr 23, 2019

I am a Certified Lay Minister in the Desert Southwest Conference of the United Methodist Church. This sermon was written for a Wednesday Worship service on 4-24-19. It combines elements of Easter and of the Festival of God's Creation.

“Good Lord, He’s Done it Again!” Sunday was the day we celebrated the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection! Sunday was an extra special day in our Church year! But every day of our lives is special as we remember the miracles of God’s love, of salvation, of eternal life; every day that we feel the ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:2-11, Revelation 11:18

It's His Fault (The Blame Game)

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Oct 13, 2019

Today we'll examine examples of biblical 'blamers', how not to pass the blame, and how to take responsibility for one's own actions.

It's His Fault (The Blame Game) Scripture Reference: Romans 1:20-32 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on October 13, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Opening—This morning look to the person sitting near you and then point to a man across the room and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

Generous With Our Service Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017

Stewardship is about much more than money. This sermon deals with how we can be generous with our service.

Membership has meaning. Every organization has expectations for those who join its ranks, and let’s face it, the church is no different. Jack Jones wrote: “Putting a hog in the living room will not change the hog’s nature, but it will damage the living room. A lost man’s nature will not be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

Good News For Sheep

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2017

What do sheep and goats and heaven and hell have to do with my life now?

Intro This is the sermon that nobody wants to hear. It is far easier to preach the Gospel than live the Gospel. This contains one of the most important lessons in the entire Gospel of Jesus Christ. Purpose What are our individual and national responsibilities towards the needy? Plan We will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Clay Jars And Cracked Pots

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 4, 2019

The Lord places this most precious treasure in Jars of Clay - so that others will see and experience the treasure of Christ rather than being impressed with or find fault in us.

TITLE: JARS OF CLAY AND CRACKED POTS SCRIPTURE: II CORINTHIANS 4:7 I want to read this text from the King James Version and the NIV- New International Version – “BUT WE HAVE THIS TEASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS, THAT THE EXCELLENCY OF THE POWER MAY BE OF GOD, AND NOT OF US?” “BUT WE HAVE THIS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Missing Qualities In Family Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2025

King David failed to keep his family intact due to missing qualities such as, family interactions, family integrations and family intercessions.

Text: 2 Samuel 3:1-5 Theme: David’s Family Greetings: The Lord is good; and his love endures forever! Introduction: The holy family should take care to be a model family with seven qualities of life based on Hebrews 13:1-8. Now, we will talk about the missing qualities in many families which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Eye For An Eye

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022

What does the bible say about vengeance and retaliation?

Eye for an Eye Matthew 5 Good Morning Church Please turn with me to the book of Matthew chapter 5. What does Jesus have to say about the attitude of an eye for an eye? What does He says about Vengeance and retaliation. The attitude of getting even for every wrong that has been done to you or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Nazarene

What A Mess! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 15, 2025

Based on Romans 1:28-32 - Sermon challenges hearers to remember that Christ-followers must understand & stand against sin.

“WHAT A MESS!” – Part 2 Romans 1:18-32 FBCF – 9/14/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – “World Needs Jesus” video (fade out at 2:50) “In the midst of a generation screaming for answers, Christians are stuttering.” (Howard Hendricks) This world just continues to throw us curveballs. - Last week, started ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2022

From "Heel Grabber" to "Overcomer"

June 18, 2022 Every story has a beginning – today we find ourselves in Genesis 25. Isaac was 40 years old when he married Rebekah. 20 years later, after much prayer, Rebekah was finally “with children”. My Jewish Bible gives us an early insight of things to come: “The children fought with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:23-26, Genesis 25:30-34, Genesis 27:34-37, Genesis 32:9-12, Genesis 32:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist