Sermons on Spirit Of The Lord:

Crowns And Rewards

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Oct 20, 2018

When the disciples approach Jesus about spots in his Kingdom, he turns things upside down

A friend of mine this week said something that has resonated with me. She said that in her family, she was the designated worrier. Now, I admit, she has much in her life to be worried about, but that is her story. Our stories are different, but I can’t help but wonder if we have a designated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 20:20-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Flood Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 21, 2022

How do you see God right now in relation to your sins?

We continue our series of messages surrounding the truth from Romans 3:23 which states “All have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God”! Again, this is a truth we need to deal with, especially as we anticipate the return of Jesus Christ to earth. Each one of us sins and the whole world around ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Driven Out Of The Shallows

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 30, 2022

When it comes to our ancestors generations ago, many of the things we hold near and dear are just hearsay. Many times we fill in the blanks with our minds, seemingly making it real. Finally, we believe it.

Driven Out Of The Shallows Romans 12:1-2KJV When it comes to our ancestors generations ago, many of the things we hold near and dear are just hearsay. Many times we fill in the blanks with our minds, seemingly making it real. Finally, we believe it. However, before you put too much stock in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ehud Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 2, 2022

The Left-handed Deliverer

September 03, 2022 The book of Judges diverges dramatically from the relative faithfulness of the people in the book of Joshua. Through obedience and trust in the power of God, Canaan was mostly – but not completely – conquered. • Joshua 13:1 - Now Joshua was old and advanced in years, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Giving That Feels Good Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 13, 2022

What's our motivation to be generous?

  • The author of Hebrews instructs us to: Hebrews 13:16 NLT 16 And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. • The Proverbs remind us: Proverbs 11:24 NLT 24 Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. And in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 8:8, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unanticipated Direction Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Six Truths for Unanticipated Storms

Jonah was a prophet of God from the northern kingdom of Israel. God called him to go to wicked and cruel people and preach judgment and repentance. Assyria was a rising world power in the mid 740’s BC and was expanding its territory with ruthless invasions of other nations resulting in torturous ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos: Galatians 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Full Freedom come as a result of Christ’s love for us and our response or action

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace At Christmas

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Dec 10, 2022

This sermon is about putting Christ first in our Christmas and offers the wisdom of Solomon that puts us in the proper place. Advent and Christmas are not about us, they are about receiving the greatest gift ever given, Jesus Christ.

“Peace at Christmas: Sermon Advent 3 2022 Ecclesiastes 1: 1-11, John 14: 12-14, 27-29 It feels good to be back in this holy place again. I truly have missed each and every one of you. I have longed to be here and feel the magic of our worship together. So, let me say alleluia! Now we can ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, John 14:12-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus’s Christmas Wish

Contributed by Mark Vann on Dec 15, 2022

Jesus wishes that all are saved.

Christmas Poem O come all ye faithful, to the little town of Bethlehem, Because in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light, It was a silent night, an O holy night, Oh what a sight as the harold angels sing, But Mary said He’s coming soon, but there is no room, As she reminded Joseph ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

A Tectonic Collision: Truth Confronts Hatred Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2021

Sometimes lost people reject the Gospel because they do not understand, sometimes because they do. We must be faithful and recognize the results are in God’s hands, not ours.

A Tectonic Collision: Truth Confronts Hatred (Acts 22:1-29) 1. We have had our embarrassing social situations. 2. One woman writes, “This is my favorite story… and it’s a true one. I’ve made my mother tell this story so many times she’s got to be sick of it. “My mom, Rhonda Willeford, has a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection (Part 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 21, 2021

What is the resurrection all about? How central is it to the Gospel?

What is the resurrection all about? How central is it to the Gospel? 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Jesus’ Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; We too received the Gospel. What does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons On Parenting From Daniel Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 3, 2022

Daniel teaches us some good lessons that can be applied to parenting.

Introduction The Book of Daniel was written about the main character- Daniel. It is not written about Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego although they take center stage in Chapter 3 and Daniel is absent from that entire chapter. It was Daniel who had center stage in Chapters 1 and 2. In Chapter 1, it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Necessity For Pollination

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 29, 2022

The list of creatures that can pollinate is long and includes such insects as bees, flies, wasps, beetles, butterflies and moths.

Albert Einstein the German-born theoretical physicist once reputedly quoted: “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” Genesis 1:25 reminds us: “And God ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:20-23, Exodus 20:11, Hebrews 11:3

The Big Problem With The Pharisees, Sadducees, And Herodians

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 22, 2022

All three of these groups dealt with the same problem: hypocrisy. How do we combat that?

ACROSS THE BOARD: The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians all get the same criticism. - Matthew 16:11; Mark 8:15. - In our passage we see the Pharisees and the Sadducees criticized. Let’s add another group before we move on. - In Mark 8:15 we have a similar passage. This is after the feeding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service

Contributed by Reginald Knight on Mar 21, 2021

If our belief in the Communion of Saints brings us nearer to those who are gone from us then it encourages us to do the good things they did that we may after this life be where they are.

A Service of Thanksgiving, in Loving memory of a Christian Brother. By: Rev. Reginald Knight 1 Corinthians 15: 54. "Death is swallowed up in victory." 1 Corinthians 15: 54. St. Paul must have been a very brave man to write this and to believe this because we all think and know that it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54

Denomination: Anglican