Sermons on Spark:

Lent - A Time Of Preparation In The Wilderness

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Jesus' time of preparation in the wilderness is a model for our lives

In the Church’s tradition Lent is a time of preparation. It used to be a formal time of preparation for those who would be baptised on Easter Day, and has come, more widely, to be a time of preparation for all members of the church to get ready for the key moment of the church’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: *other

The Insignificant In Christmas

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 10, 2016

God uses the most insignificant things to make the most difference. It's true at Christmas, too!

The Christmas story is a great story, and it rivals anything Hollywood ever came up with. There’s conflict, anticipation, a villain (or several villains, depending upon how one looks at the story), political intrigue (especially as Herod attempts to deceive the magi), there’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Intentional Discipleship

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 15, 2016

Although we find it easy to be distracted by a thousand voices calling in our world, it is crucial that Christians be focused on serving Jesus in intentional ways. Mary of Bethany is a wonderful example of this!

Intentional Discipleship John 12:1-8 Introduction Although we find it easy to be distracted by a thousand voices calling in our world, it is crucial that Christians be focused on serving Jesus in intentional ways. This is a story of celebration and worship that takes place in the home of a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Isn’t Just For Easter Sunday

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 24, 2011

The resurrection happened so that acts 2 could happen. Not just forgiven people but transformed people. We are forgiven so that we can have with God in Jesus Christ and be remade in Jesus’ image.f

Intro: Someone asked me are we having anything special today? I said no. I have thought about that all week. We are having something special today we are celebrating the resurrection of our savior, Lord, Master, King, friend, and God. Jesus Christ. We do not have to have pageants or special ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

God And Your Government

Contributed by Willem Nel on May 17, 2014

My HOPE however is not in my or your vote, but it is in God who with His unconditional love will use us to bring His way and will to our society. The Psalmist said some may trust in horses, some in chariots and it seems like some are trusting in our votes

God and Government As we approach another national election in South Africa, once more there is a cry from the people of South Africa for good and godly people to be elected to the various offices of government at all levels. The Bible says that when good people run things, everyone is glad. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:10-12

Denomination: *other

Why Can't We All Just Get Along?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2013

The secret to getting along is living as Jesus did, in a family.

Christmas 2013 “Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?” The question I’d like to ask today, this Christmas about two thousand twenty years after the first one, comes from an unlikely guy, Rodney King. You may not remember him, but a couple of decades ago he was the victim of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:34-35

Denomination: Catholic

The Real Needs Of Man Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

Every person has some great needs. 1. The need for the glorious message of Christ. 2. The need for the right response—that is, to arise quickly and come to Christ. 3. The need to reach out and help other people. If you ever want to pull yourself out

Man has needs. Tonight we are going to discuss 5 needs that man has as seen in the experience of Mary with Jesus. The first need is for the glorious message of Christ. READ v. 28. Last study, we were with Martha and Jesus and Martha told Jesus, “Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Part One: Gathering To Hear The Word And Rejoice Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 13 in our exposition of Nehemiah observing the revivals and restoration of worship after the walls were rebuilt.

Chico Alliance Church Revival Part One Gathering to Hear the Word & Rejoice REVIEW Phase one of Nehemiah's two phase project has now been completed. We have tracked Nehemiah, a man of prayer, purpose, performance from a prominent position in the Persian Empire to the despairing people of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

(Section 2) Obstacles Of Worship Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Aug 4, 2018

What it will take to make it.

IX. OBSTACLES Worship is not an option, it is an obligation; it is not a luxury, it is a necessity. The one thing that the church can do that no other assembly can do is to worship God and glorify Him. A. Human nature being what it is, we do not naturally want to seek after God and get ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exodus, Part 7 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 21, 2018

Moses was calling Pharaoh to know God, to repent, to turn to God. Jesus offers us the same call today – to lead us to know the Father. Only He offers us chance to be forgiven and redeemed.

Exodus, Part 7 Exodus 7:14 – 10:29 Introduction - Exodus is an incredible study of God’s faithfulness to man -- It is also a great encouragement to see man’s ability to be faithful to God - Today we see God’s judgement upon a nation -- Lots to see; hang with me … critical that we see how this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man And His Pen - Reformaion Martin Luther Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

A sermon series through the Augsburg Confession of 1530. Introduction.

In Jesus Holy Name August 28, 2017 Series: Augsburg Confession Redeemer Romans 3:21-24 “One Man’s Pen and Paper” On October 31, 1517 an obscure German monk named Martin Luther, desiring to spark theological discussion over the medieval practice of selling indulgences, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Man And His Pen - Reformaion Martin Luther Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

A sermon series through the Augsburg Confession of 1530. Introduction.

In Jesus Holy Name August 28, 2017 Series: Augsburg Confession Redeemer Romans 3:21-24 “One Man’s Pen and Paper” On October 31, 1517 an obscure German monk named Martin Luther, desiring to spark theological discussion over the medieval practice of selling indulgences, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

#5- How To Hear God's Voice In Prayer Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 16, 2015

How do I talk to God? Does God hear me? How do I hear God?

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Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Play When You Pray

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

The Sincerity of Prayer

DON’T PLAY WHEN YOU PRAY MATT. 6: 5-7 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT IT WOULD IN OUR BEST INTEREST NOT TO PLAY WITH. WHY? BECAUSE PLAYING WITH SOME THINGS CAN BE DETRIMENTAL TO OUR HEALTH. TO PLAY WITH A LOADED GUN CAN BE FATAL. PLAYING WITH A VENOMOUS SNAKE CAN BE FATAL. PLAYING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5, Matthew 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Endtime Prophecy Revealed

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2020

No prophecy hidden will be understood until it is revealed so the truth will not be new only understood.

Dan 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. This pretty much ends the argument of the Pre-Trib Rapture being a new or recent doctrine. It is more like the seal being slowly broken as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, 1 Peter 4:7, Romans 13:11, Acts 2:42-47, Philippians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist