Sermons on Spirit Filled Life:

A Real Home

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

With so many broken homes, the question is--what makes a real home? The answer is found in the word of God.

Date: March 11, 2001 A. What Is A Real Home? 1. Edward Purinton, writing for Covenanter Witness, gave us 10 things that characterize a real home. a. A real home is a gymnasium. The ideal of a healthy body is the first one to give a child. b. A real home is a lighthouse. A lighthouse reveals the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Adventist

The Angel Who Made Men Cry

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

What would happen in our churches if God sent an angel to preach?

THE ANGEL WHO MADE MEN CRY Judges 2:1-7 INTRO: Needless to say, people would be startled to attend church and discover that the Angel of the Lord was standing in the pulpit to deliver a direct message from God. People would sit up and listen-no sleeping. When the children of Israel gathered in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Moses Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

The miraculous birth of Moses

Do you really want to hear from God? Don’t read the bible lying down - not meant to soothe you but to ruffle your feathers, disturb Read the Bible as though it were something entirely unfamiliar, as though it had not been set before you ready-made. ... Face the book with a new attitude as ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Fear After Victory!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 19, 2004

Why do we as a people of God, even after he’s proven victorious in our lives time after time, still fear that he can’t do it?

I. Introduction: In this particular text, what strikes me is that in the previous chapter, Elijah is just coming off of a victory over the Gods of Baal, where God provided for him and allowed victory, yet, even after that, here in chapter 19 verses 1-3, Elijah becomes fearful again because of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Are The Persecuted (Pt.1)

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 29, 2002

Many of us have been persecuted because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Some of us have been mistreated because we live differently than others. But when it happens how do you react? Join Pastor Steve as he addresses this question.

When was the last time you were persecuted? Was that persecution just or unjust? Were you persecuted for "righteousness sake" or because of "Jesus’ name? or was it for some wrong you committed? In our study today, we’re going to see that there is a price that we will pay for following Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Is The Sure Anchor Of The Believer

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 7, 2002

The story of a ship in danger of drifting in a storm but kept safe by its anchor when it fastened to an immoveable object. A Parable of the believer’s security in Christ.

CHRIST IS THE SURE ANCHOR OF THE BELIEVER Our harbour isn’t big enough to take the cruise liners that visit our Island. They have to stay out in the channel, half a mile from the harbour mouth. We may wonder if they’re secure from drifting when their great engines are no longer turning, when the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Flies - The Decision Is Yours

Contributed by David Stocker Ii on Mar 29, 2002

One unsurrendered area of our lives can outweigh all the things we claim we have given up for God.

Flies Ecclesiastes 10:1 A.In our society today, people will tell you that nothing is a sin if it is done with moderation. It’s not wrong to act a certain way,or do a certain thing if it only affects you. If it doesn’t hurt anyone else than you are o.k. to do whatever your concious will allow you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary Magdalne - Mother's Day

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 7, 2002

Mary Magdalene in an incredible example of a woman you Satan had all but destoryed being used by God in fantastic ways.

Mary Magdalene Notable Women and their accomplishments. 1.) Notable women of our day: Golda Meyer, Margaret Thacher, Sen., Mayors, etc. 2.) TCR #3871 Special Distinctions of Women in the Bible. (1) Last to leave the Cross. (Mk. 15:47) (2) First at the Tomb. (Jn. 20:1) (3) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-8, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer About Me Series

Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004

A sermon for those who understand the effects of losing fellowship with God and longing to have it restored

A PRAYER ABOUT ME PSALMS 51: 1- 9 (Emphasis 1- 4) Introduction: It’s me, Oh Lord, Standing in the need of prayer. Not my mother, father, sister, or brother - but me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. · In this Psalm, Psalm 51, David proclaims a personal prayer. · In Psalm 51, David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Conscience, A True Guide?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A message on allowing our conscience to guide our actions.

CONSCIENCE, A TRUE GUIDE? 1 Corinthians 10:16-33 INTRO: Paul now returns, after a brief illustration from his own life, to the main subject of this entire section of scripture. The subject of eating meat of fered as a sacrifice to idols. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

When Good Works Are Bad

Contributed by Tony Salisbury on Feb 12, 2011

A look at some Criteria that are necessary for good works to be good.

For Valentine ’s Day several years ago I bought chocolates for everyone in my family. To help everyone remember which chocolates belonged to whom I bought different ones. One got rich dark Belgian chocolate. Another one received smooth creamy milk chocolate. All went well until my daughter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Memorials & Monuments

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 31, 2010

A Memorial Day Devotional

A "memorial" helps us remember. The most powerful memorials — - The monuments that stir strong emotion - Washington, DC is a city of monuments and memorials. We honor the generals, politicians, poets and statesmen who helped shape our great nation. - Most famous monuments and memorials are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:28

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 5,6 - Keep Your Focus! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

How do you feel when you really believe God has called you to have a positive Godly influence on people and all you end up with is rejection? What do you do when things go from bad to worse? Pack up and leave? I love what Moses does...

Exodus 5,6 - Keep Your Focus! Exodus 5 is where Moses confronts Pharaoh and says "Let my people go!" He is rejected by Pharaoh and instead of freeing Israel, Pharaoh increases the oppression of their slavery. As a result of Moses efforts, Israel also rejects Moses leadership. How would you feel ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Christ

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010

In a day when so much is vying for our attention, the Scriptures tell us to look to (to fix our focus on) Jesus Christ... "Looking unto Jesus!"

1. THE CROWNED CHRIST • Christ = Messiah – “anointed” – Position of the Administration & the Power of the Office • Matt 3:17 – He Pleased the Father • Matt 28:18 – He is Full of Power • John 1:14 – Because He Came • Phil 2:9-11 – He is exalted – HIS NAMES… • Rev 5:12-13 – He is the Crowned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Perfect Ending Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2009

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Having It All".

Sunday Morning October 18, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Having It All [#5] A PERFECT ENDING 2 Peter 3:1-18 Introduction: 2 Peter 1:3 (NIV) “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist