Sermons on Spirit And Truth:

Think About Jesus Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Aug 28, 2008

By fixing our minds on Jesus we can find victory, hope and courage no matter our circumstances

Think About Jesus Hebrews 3:1-6 Intro. What do you think about? From the moment we are born, all think about something: Baby – own comfort, enjoyment, “dryness” and food. Child – what to wear, who will sit by me at lunch, should I take a sack lunch or eat in the cafeteria Adolescent – does ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hindrances To Experiencing The Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 28, 2008

What are the things that hinder us from experiencing the awe of God and how do we protect against them

Hindrances to Experiencing the Awe of God Luke 10:38-42 Mary listens while Martha is busy – Busyness John 11:28-45 Lazarus raised - Circumstance John 12:1-8 Anoints Jesus – Fear Slide Last week we began talking about how we lose the Awe of God and how we might again be able to recapture that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Revelation #6: Daniel And The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 11, 2008

This study of Daniel’s Seventieth Week from Daniel 9:24-27, and Jesus’ Olivet Discourse from Matthew 24, will help us to discover important details concerning the great tribulation.

UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF REVELATION SERIES: DANIEL’S SEVENTIETH WEEK AND THE GREAT TRIBULATION: INTRODUCTION: The Book of Daniel is the Old Testament companion to Revelation. Any in-depth study of the New Testament Apocalypse must consider this book of the Bible. A COMPARISON OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

The Wilhelm Scream

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 18, 2008

There is no where to hide when god is doing the searching.

Title: The Wilhelm Scream Text: Jonah 3:10-4:11 The Big Idea: There is no where to hide when God is doing the searching. Acknowledgement: The title and four major points are lifted from Homiletics Magazine, Volume 20, September 21, 2008. The Wilhelm Scream, PP 21-24. Introduction Let’s take ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Said - She Said: Enjoying The Difference Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 1, 2008

This is a reworked message of the first in Hal Seed’s FIREPROOF sermon series through Outreach. The first 2 principles are a gentle rework while the 3rd is a total rework. May be helpful for those who need a shorter, or little different approach than th

He Said-She Said: Enjoying the difference Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon One Date Preached: Sept 28, 2008 Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33 A man approached a very beautiful woman in a large supermarket and said to her, “You know, I’ve lost my wife here in the supermarket. Can you talk to me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Understanding The Mysteries Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2009

Listen to the Lord and you can understand four of the most significant mysteries of God.

Understanding the Mysteries of God Matthew 17:9-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 5, 2009 *When I was a senior in high school, I took a trip with some friends over to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We were headed east on the interstate, going up a long hill, when suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Rocky Revelations - Part 2 - Knock Down Vs. Knockout Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 16, 2009

The "Italian Stallion" faced some serious opponents. He squared off with the "Master of Disaster", "The Southside Slugger", and "The Siberian Express" just to name a few. Each time Rocky shocked the world! He won our hearts. He can also teach a thing o

Rocky Revelations Part 2 – Knockdown vs. Knockout I. Introduction In part one of this series we talked about pain. Pain is inevitable. Pain is impartial. Pain has a purpose. Pain purifies us. Pain speaks to us. Pain pushes us. Pain positions and prepares us. Pain makes us rely on God. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spreading The New Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

Paul concludes his general call by setting forth the dynamics of life with a mission. He speaks to them as a partner in ‘manifesting the mystery’ of Christ to those around them. The dynamics involved include: prayer, sacrifice, seeking opportunities,

Theme: Paul concludes his general call by setting forth the dynamics of life with a mission. He speaks to them as a partner in ‘manifesting the mystery’ of Christ to those around them. The dynamics involved include: prayer, sacrifice, seeking opportunities, and sensitivity (i.e. appropriate ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breakthrough To Victory (Easter) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

Easter message. For all of us… it is the climatic conclusion to a story that we all know something about. For no figure has had a greater impact on our civilization than Jesus… the Christ. His teachings… treatment… proved to have a power that is tra

When you’re reading a great book it builds anticipation for the last chapter… for how it finishes. When you see a story in the form of a movie… you can feel it moving towards a climax that will help you understand it all. Today we come to the last chapter… the final scene in the ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 27, 2009

Compassion must be owned personally, and we must know that we do have the resources to meet needs. However, it will be costly to do so.

If we suppose that the essence of being compassionate is simply to have mushy feelings about somebody, we are dead wrong. If for us the word "compassion" suggests nothing more than feelings of sympathy and maybe the willingness to dole out a few dollars of welfare, then we’ve missed it. We’ve not ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Religion Doesn't Work

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 3, 2009

The folly of false religions. Only fullness and freedom are found in Christ.

The setting is the front of a small church. The pastor says from the pulpit, ‘I’ve misplaced my sermon notes, so I’m just going to read from this devotional—if I can find it here. While I look, maybe the choir can lead us in a hymn’. He glances at the choir which has one person.   The choir ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 8, 2009

A clear Message from God that in our circumstances and trials we should always Consider Our Ways

Consider Your Ways Haggai 1:3-7 Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, (4) Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste? (5) Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. (6) Ye have sown much, and bring in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Insignificant Church

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Oct 14, 2009

Do we really make a difference in this world? Has the church become insignificant today? Churches have a high calling to honor God in their attitudes and actions.

Hebrews 10:23-25 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Blindness

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 22, 2009

Physical blindness will not keep one out of heaven, but spiritual blindness will.

Text: “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked Him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” (Mark 10:51) There is no question that we have many people in the world who are physically blind. Sometimes we know the reason they have lost their sight and other times it is unknown. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Christian Church

When Lazarus Awoke

Contributed by Robert Diffin on Oct 28, 2009

John 11, Explanation and verses

When Lazarus Awoke Robert Diffin Based on the Gospel of John and other scriptures concerning the events leading up to the crucifiction, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Now Jesus, upon returning to Bethany, was met by Martha who was mourning her brother, Lazarus, and was upset that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Church Of God