Sermons on Speaking Up:

Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Look inside today’s story for two items the Spirit does in your life: 1) The Spirit makes you bold ; and 2) He makes your conscience tender to His touch. My hope this morning is simple: I want you and I to hunger for life-changing power the Holy Spirit brings.

This morning I want look at what the Spirit does to transform us. Today, we are looking at a famous account inside the New Testament, called Pentecost. Let me set up our story for those of you who may have missed earlier messages. The miracle of “speaking in tongues” had worked liked shooting a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-41

Denomination: Baptist

And God Said

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 30, 2014

God has spoken.

And God Said Genesis 1:1-2:2 God had spoken. The one who speaks expects to be heard. And God was heard. Speaking is the first active verb of the universe. The only verb that existed before creation was the “is-ness” of God. There can be no speech without a speaker. Speaking is how God ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on May 25, 2023

The Day of Pentecost marks the beginning of an authentic ministry for the disciples of Jesus, and we need such an experience to be effective in ministry, especially as we prepare people to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY It was a unique occurrence. On that day, the setting was right and the atmosphere was conducive for a mighty move of God. When Jesus came into the world, He came through a family unit. That family became a multitude, made up of people He had nurtured and prepared to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16, Acts 2:1-4, John 7:37-39, Acts 1:12-15, John 14:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"What’s That On My Head?” Head Covering

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2024

How do the instructions Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 11 on head coverings apply to us today in the church and what was the point of the discussion?

“What’s That On My Head?” Head Covering Judges 13:1-5 Acts 18:1-18: 1 Corinthians 1:1-16 Genesis 1:27-30 Genesis 2:18-23 How do the instructions Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 11 on head coverings apply to us today in the church and what was the point of the discussion? Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Judges 13:1-5, Genesis 1:27-30, Genesis 2:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking Like Jesus Walked 1 Series

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012

”What does it mean to be a Mature Christian? How do I know if I’m maturing as a Christian?”

WALKING LIKE JESUS WALKED Text: John 14:27 Introduction: 1. ”What does it mean to be a Mature Christian? How do I know if I’m maturing as a Christian?” 2. Tough question! 3. We’re all on a journey: (1 John 2:6 ESV) whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Ears, One Mouth Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2011

I’m afraid that is not the case, we are sometimes preoccupied with other things and that keeps us from receiving instruction, or blessing, guidance and spiritual growth.

James 1:19-20-So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Swift To Hear: A believer will be swift, and ready to listen to God. A believer should be hungry for the word of God, and they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Stronghold Beliefs Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 1, 2019

The focus of Part 5 of this series is on the role the Holy Spirit should be playing in our lives. He is the third person of the Trinity and should have an active role in the lives of all believers.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 5 Scriptures: I John 4:1-3; 2 Peter 1:19-21; John 14:15-18, 26-27 During a prayer line the minister lays hands on a person and the person faints into the arms of the deacons/ushers standing behind them. This is referred to as being “slain in the Spirit.” People get ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3, 2 Peter 1:19-21, John 14:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drop It All!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

In recent years, one of the biggest dangers to the church is that what was considered normal Christianity is now considered abnormal and what was not even considered Christianity at all is now become the norm and hub of our faith.

Opening illustration: Show video “Leave: Follow.” Introduction: This is dizzying. If we read these verses honestly and thoughtfully, they really do take our breath away. And so I’m left at the end of these five short verses asking myself: “What just happened?” I don’t know about you, but it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

‘dey Hun’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 9, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 32-34

Matthew 9: 32-34 ‘Dey Hun’ 32 As they went out, behold, they brought to Him a man, mute and demon-possessed. 33 And when the demon was cast out, the mute spoke. And the multitudes marveled, saying, “It was never seen like this in Israel!” 34 But the Pharisees said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:32-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Church Rewal Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 21, 2021

To experience renewal in the church requires us to tune into God.

Tune in to God! Don’t Tune Out! Opening Illustration: Have the audience tune into the FM station we are broadcasting on for the service. “Say – Can you hear – can you hear me now!” Mega phone Illustration: Have different kinds of mega phones to show how some work better than others. Thesis: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost And Found

Contributed by James May on Feb 27, 2022

We may lose some things that may be desirable in this life by surrendering our lives to Jesus, but the life we gain is far greater than anything we have now. And the life in Christ is always learned through the preaching of the Word, in whatever form it comes to us.

How many of you have found yourself looking for something that was lost, but no matter how hard you searched, you couldn’t find it? I think we can all say that this has happened to us at some point. There is a commercial running on the TV right now where a man is searching the house over trying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon Ii: Freedom Of Speech Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

God grant that, in America but also prayerfully and hopefully throughout the whole world, Christians will (or one day will be able to) exercise their God-given freedom to "speak the truth in love".

FOUR FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON II: FREEDOM OF SPEECH To be free to speak is probably the most basic of all freedoms since all other freedoms depend upon the ability to communicate our needs . . . wants . . . choices . . . preferences . . . likes . . . ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Acts 4:20

True Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION TRUE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST A. Last May I began a sermon series on the Gospel of Mark—studying the life of Jesus from His BAPTISM to his CRUCIFIXION and RESURRECTION, and ultimate ASCENSION into HEAVEN. 1. The verse in Mark’s gospel that summarizes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants To Give You Mountain Moving Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2010

God don't want you to be helpless when you face mountains of Difficulty in your Life.

God wants to give you Mountain Moving Faith Mark 11:22-25 I have to confess this area of faith is sometimes difficult for me. Sometimes I seem to have a lot and other times it seems I have very little. I felt like we needed to set a date to get our new carpet and chairs, and so I said by last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sharing God's Sure Promises

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 27, 2013

Eternal God, Creator of the universe, Who is beyond our knowing, has made Himself known to us, most especially in the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ. The Word of God should be reverently handled, and we should share the message it contains.

There’s an immense universe out there: earth, moon, sun, solar system, galaxy, all the cosmos. And it all began with a Big Bang about 13.772 billion years ago, give or take 59 million years. That is scientifically observable, determinable, objective and quantifiable, insofar we can know ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Anglican