Sermons on Spirit And Truth:

Preparations For Withstanding The Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 7, 2019

We have looked at how we are all affected by the trials and temptations of life. Now we look at preparing ourselves to be able to withstand those tribulations.

For the past few Sundays we have admitted that we all have trials and tribulations and temptations in our lives. We have seen how the trials strengthen us and make us more like Jesus. But James doesn’t just give explanations and facts about all these mishaps in our lives, he ends chapter one with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Divine Silent Years Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 8, 2019

If you have prayed, fasted and still your life is not making the kind of progress you had anticipated, it could be that you are in God's season of waiting or experiencing a time of silent years, in other to enable God to release you into the breakthrough or success that He has ordained for you.

THE MYSTERY OF DIVINE SILENT YEARS “Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 2 And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and the name of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2, Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mud Pies And Opened Eyes Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 14, 2019

This is the 28th sermon from a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at Jesus healing the man who was born blind, and we talk about how true faith shows itself in obedience to the Lord's commands.

Mud Pies and Opened Eyes (John Part 28) Text: John 9:1-7 So if you remember from last time, we talked about how God is sovereign and almighty, and that how He is able to heal, to bless, and to do whatever He wills, but at times He has a greater plan than we can understand, and so at times He will ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Giving Works (Re:gift)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 15, 2019

Many people give out of guilt. The apostle Paul says we should give with joy! The only way we can do this is if we first realized just how joyfully generous God has been to us. When we see His joyful generosity, that encourages us to be joyfully generous ourselves.

Opening and Introduction In our lesson tonight, we hear about farmers that plant seeds. If a farmer doesn’t plant, there won’t be anything to harvest later in the year. His livelihood depends on generously planting as many seeds as he can. This passage uses a lot of farming imagery. But what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What To Do When It Hurts? Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019

We live in a world full of suffering and pain. Life has its own mix of joy and hurts. We can get hurt physically by a disease. Sometimes circumstances at job can be painful for us.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured 1 Peter 3:13-17 We live in a world full of suffering and pain. Life has its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Conniving Steward

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 23, 2019

In one of the most misunderstood passages in Scripture, the Lord uses a parable to tell people who choose money over God to use it to win friends in hell & He uses the ambition of the ungodly to spotlight the laxity of the saved.

THE PARABLE OF THE CONNIVING STEWARD Luke 16:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Police Officer Robert Marklin of Algonac, Michigan says, “I was in my patrol car by a blinking red light – the equivalent of a stop sign – when I watched an elderly man drive straight through without even slowing down. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15, Isaiah 14:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Life Changer

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Nov 6, 2019

A sermon about how Jesus changed Zacchaeus' life and how He changes ours.

Sing with me if you know the song: Zacchaeus was a wee little man, A wee little man was he He climbed up in a sycamore tree For the Lord he wanted to see And when the Savior passed that way He looked up in the tree And He said, “Zacchaeus, you come down! For I'm going to your house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Releasing Control

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

We make like to do everything our own way, but we all need to learn the freedom that comes from an appropriate submission

Stuart Briscoe tells the story of a young man who reached his 18th birthday. To celebrate, he asked his Dad for the car keys to go out with his friends. His Dad said, "It’s a school night; we want you home by 10:30." The young man said, “I’m 18 years old now. Nobody can tell me what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

"purpose Of Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 17, 2019

Every life has purpose

“Purpose of life” November 17, 2019 John 10:7-10 “Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of Unbroken Focus

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 21, 2019

As he followed Prophet Elijah, Elisha had every cause to be distracted. But he kept going. Elisha maintained an unbroken focus and he received the supernatural.

THE POWER OF UNBROKEN FOCUS "9 And so it was, when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?” Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.” 10 So he said, “You have asked a hard thing. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-14, Proverbs 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgot Where You Parked

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 17, 2019

A study of Psalm 20: 1 – 9

Psalm 20: 1 – 9 Forgot where you parked To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you; 2 May He send you help from the sanctuary and strengthen you out of Zion; 3 May He remember all your offerings and accept ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Great Endurance Produces Great Reward

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 17, 2019

Hope combined with faith increases the endurance level needed to produce the desired change or outcome. Anything less leads to defeat and mediocrity and God hasn’t called any of His Children to live a mediocre life.

Great endurance, produces great reward! Hebrews 10:35,36 NKJ 35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: Illus. Several years ago, an experiment on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35, Isaiah 40:31, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Object Lessons Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Ezekiel acts out his sermons

Ezekiel 4 - God’s Object Lessons - 3/4/18 We’ll be looking this morning at Ezekiel 4 & 5 - and we’ll actually begin in the last few verses of chapter 3. But before we get started, let’s pause for prayer. Prayer: For God to speak to our hearts and get His message through in whatever means will ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Wise

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 25, 2019

How often do we look before we leap?

Sermon - Be Wise Q- How many of us are familiar with the statement, look before you leap? - It’s a great piece of advice, that many refuse to listen to. - I remember the time that I was in a hurry to get to school. In my 83 Bronco, with a 351 Windsor v8 engine in it, I was skinning it ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Mercies New Every Morning

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 28, 2019

A look at the double assurance that God will never stop loving you, the four reasons you need new mercies every day, and the foundation of God's faithfulness. This is a message that will bless your people.

GOD’S MERCIES NEW EVERY MORNING Lam. 3:22-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE GERIATRIC DATE 1. Did you hear about the 85 year-old woman who went out on a blind date with a 92 year-old man? 2. She came home very frustrated. Her daughter said, “Mom, what’s wrong?” She said, “I had to slap him three ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God