Sermons on Spirit Of God:

The Real Saint Nicholas

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 1, 2005

This is a sermon for all of the Saints, young and older, about a man who knew the savior and demonstrated this in his life.

Text Matthew 6:2-4 December 4, 2005 Greetings to all of the Saints, young and older, gathered here for our annual Christmas Family Event. I am here to tell you a little bit about the life of Saint Nicholas who lived many years ago. First, from what I can determine, he was a humble man and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:2-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Pulling Down Walls Of Discrimination

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 17, 2005

An advent sermon, learning to beat discrimination, learning from the geneology of Jesus

In one of the parishes where I worked, there were two families who were fighting over a property dispute. Both the families were rich and influential. Both tried to get the support of the local church in their favour. So they wrote to the parish council expressing their views and claims. One of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Celebrating Christmas

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 23, 2005

The meaning of Christmas is when we go beyond the celebration to share with the hungry and the needy.

At Christmas time, in many places children act out the Christmas story. In the parish where I work, it is like a street theatre. If you are travelling by the road, you may see Joseph and Mary walking on the road in search of an inn. Years ago in one place, there was a Christmas play like this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Weed And Seed

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

The parable of the wheat and weeds

Matthew 13:24-30 (NLT) Here is another story Jesus told: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field. [25] But that night as everyone slept, his enemy came and planted weeds among the wheat. [26] When the crop began to grow and produce grain, the weeds also grew. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lets Play - The Blame Game

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 20, 2002

In this age of irresponsibility, it is easier to assign blame to others than to be honest with ourselves.

Lets Play - The Blame Game Genesis 3:12 & II Samuel 12:13 & John 9:2 Already, get ready to play the "Blame Game": You are driving 100 mph in a 45 mph zone, you lose control, flip your car on a sharp curve, and critically injure yourself, who is at fault? No, not you, the Dept. of Transportation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, John 9:2

Denomination: Baptist

Real Independance

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

This is a look at the Declaration of Independance and Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

This weekend many people will be celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Some people travel to see loved ones, and others just stay home with the family. Some people will shoot fireworks, while others enjoy just watching them go off. We celebrate this holiday because of what ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Eye Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 10, 2002

If you’re not in a storm now, you will be soon. While they were in the storm, Jesus did 4 things for them to enable them to make it safely to the other side.

June 9, 2002 Matt. 14:22-36 "In the eye of the storm" INTRODUCTION Storms come...  immediately after mountain-top experiences – the disciples had just been with Jesus as He fed 5000+ people  while you are right in the middle of God’s will (vs. 22) – Jesus made the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Slope Of Disobedience

Contributed by Steve Yarber on Jun 21, 2002

Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier.

Matthew 8:28-34 The Slope of Disobedience Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier. The Slope is Started (v.28) The place where Jesus met these men was what is now called Gadara. It is on the east side of the Jordan River, and was given to the tribe of Gad. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Numbers 32:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Is Still The Same.

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 25, 2003

To get people know that in all these different churches we still must have he same mission.

SUBJECT: THE MISSION IS STILL THE SAME SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 1:7 There have been numerous changes in the which church and religion are concerned. Some people doctrine one way, and some do it another. We have Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Holiness, and now we have Non-Denominational. We have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayed And Sentenced Series

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002

The betrayal and sentencing of Jesus Christ.

This entire Easter message series includes: #1 - Betrayed and sentenced - John 18:1 - John 19:6 #2 - Dead and Buried - Matthew 27:27-61 #3 - Alive and Risen - Matthew 28:1-10 I. JESUS IN THE GARDEN – John 18:1-12 A. The garden was a place that Jesus and the disciples often resorted to. B. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hardware Store Christian

Contributed by Michael Walker on Jan 1, 2003

To encourage believers to walk in ther role to uplift and encourage others. To be there for them. To stand in the gap. To carry others burdens. To be as Christ, everything to everybody as best we can.

"Hardware Store Christian" - I Cor. 9:14, 19-22 - Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:14, 1 Corinthians 9:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Paradox Of Freedom

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 30, 2001

A simple message on learning how to set ourselves free through unconditional love.

ON JULY 3, 1776, THE DAY BEFORE THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, GEORGE WASHINGTON WROTE A LETTER TO HIS WIFE, ANTICIPATING THE HARDSHIPS WHICH WOULD SOON OCCUR. HE WROTE, "IN A FEW DAYS, YOU WILL SEE A DECLARATION SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES WHICH HAVE IMPELLED US TO THIS MIGHTY ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15, Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Marks In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Mar 29, 2001

People have died and are dieing for the name of Jesus. What are we doing to make a difference?

SCARS IN THE BODY TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 12:12 FOR AS THE BODY IS ONE, AND HATH MANY MEMBERS, AND ALL THE MEMBERS OF THAT ONE BODY, BEING MANY ARE ONE BODY: SO ALSO IS CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: THIS OLD BODY OF CHRISTIANS HAS BEEN AROUND NOW FOR TWO THOUSAND YEARS. THERE ARE NOW MANY MARKS, SCARS, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being Where You Are

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007

The message reflects on how often we are physically in one place, by mentally and emotionally somewhere else. It calls us to actually be, where we are.

(The following message was incubated at a seminar conducted by Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline. At that seminar, he reflected on discussions that he and Dallas Willard had shared regarding learning to actually be at the place that we physically are. Rather than a full ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Jesus Tomb

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 2, 2007

On the cover "The Jesus Family Tomb, The Discovery, the Investigation, and the Evidence That Could Change History" This book and movie is flawed because they have not sought the truth

# The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown - Mar 28, 2006 # The Jesus Dynasty: The Hidden History of Jesus, His Royal Family, and the Birth of Christianity by James D. Tabor -April 4, 2006 - Jesus’ father was neither God nor Joseph, but another man, possibly a Roman soldier named Pantera # The Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist