Sermons on Spirit Poured Out:

Handicapped Lives

Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 12, 2002

overcoming our weaknesses

Introduction When we read biography, it sometimes tend to show that there is a perfect human being in the world. Even from the Bible we can easily find people like Job, Abraham, and many others who have walked their lives just faithfully all the time. One day God appealed to Abraham and said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anatomy Of Destruction - Satans Corporate Agenda

Contributed by Bob Groves on May 20, 2002

A look at how satan goes about weakening churches.

Today – Change gears to a CORPORATE FOCUS A Church Like Ours The Devil Does NOT LIKE YOU/ME...FAM! What would satan do to hamper us? Weaken us? Where would he show up if possible? How would he go about his business? 2 Passages Is. 14:12-15 “How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15, Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

1st in First John Series

JESUS, THE HOPE OF THE WORLD 1 John 1:1-4 INTRO: In the letter of 1 John, John gives several keys as to why the book was written. One of the reasons for 1 John is to promote joy (1:4). The second reason he gives us this book is to prevent sin (2:1). In other words, that we might be strengthened ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Paul Preached The Gospel

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 22, 2002

Paul said, "Woe is unto me if I preach not the Gospel." This not only speaks to ministers, but confronts the laity of their responsibility to share the good news.

I want to spend a few minutes tonight looking at this verse, even dissecting it a little bit, to bring it into an applicable understanding for all of us. Because when we read words like “preach,” and we do not have a life calling to stand in a pulpit like myself, we can sometimes shrink back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Independence And Repentance”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

We the people must turn our hearts to God

“Independence and Repentance” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church II Chronicles 7:14, “If My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Congregational

What Is This Jesus All About? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Continuing a look at Jesus and his ministry

Recently I saw a cartoon with Adam and Eve both eating apples. They are obvious startled by a billboard with a large apple and the international sign of “no”, a red circle with a line through it, and the words above reading “Just Say No”. Adam says, “Where was that billboard ten minutes ago.” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 18, 2007

Do not despise the day of small things. God uses the insiginificant for significant purposes

The Parables of Mustard Seed and Yeast Matthew 13.31-35 ‘Great oaks from little acorns grow.’ I am sure you have heard that saying before and I am also pretty sure many, if not all, of you fully understand what it means. From humble, small, insignificant beginnings great things can grow and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Not Your Soppy Sentimental Love

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 27, 2007

The four words for love with a focus on Agape Lve

NR 27-01-07 1 Cor 13 Story: I came across this true story - that happened during the Holocaust of the Second World War. Solomon Rosenberg, his wife and their 2 sons were arrested, together with his mother and father for the crime of being Jews. They were placed in a Nazi concentration camp. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

For The Women

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013

To show that women in the church should dress modestly, with decency and propriety, and not prioritizing the external beauty.

I. EXORDIUM: Specific instructions for women in the church from Apostle Paul. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that women in the church should dress modestly, with decency and propriety, and not prioritizing the external beauty. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 2:9 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encourage One Another

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 7, 2009

This message is about the Christians hope in the face of death.

This morning we turn our attention to a subject that has confused and divided more churches and Christians over the century then perhaps any other. Today we are going to look at the second coming of Christ. As a child, our death and the second coming of Christ, it seems to me was used to “Scare ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 10, 2008

Luke, chapter 2 contains the three kinds of encounters associated with alien visitation: sighting, communication, and making it public. Spinning off from the film, "Close Encounter of the Third Kind", this is an examination of the birth announcement and

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND Luke 2:8-20 ONE OF THE GREAT EVENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY took place on July 20th, 1969, at exactly 4:17 P.M., EDT, when the Lunar Module “Eagle” landed on the surface of the moon. The Apollo 11 mission was the first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas: To Grandmother’s House We Go? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008

The genealogy of Jesus Christ demonstrates how gracious God is and His love for sinners, because God included some unlikely grandmothers in the mix.

To Grandmother’s House We Go? (Matthew 1:1-16) 1. What scandals does your family have in their closets? A few years ago, I wrote up the Vasicek family history for our family members only. On the front page, I wrote, "Not suggested for those under 18." Most of you, if you traced back a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being A Father

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

How to update your fathering skills

"A man knows when he is growing old because he begins to look like his father." Did you know that Father’s Day started in the church? Dr. Robert Webb conducted what is believed as the first Father’s Day service at the Central Church of Fairmont, West Virginia in 1908. Sonora Dodd wanted to honor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep The Home Fires Burning Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 4, 2008

Exposition of Job 1:5 for the first part of the paragraph of the church covenant that deals with private life commitments that church members make to the church

t: Job 1:5, Title: Keep the Home Fires Burning, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Bonnie said that in the covenant that we must accept okra from Benny B. “We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

It Only Works When You Know Where You're Going

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Graduation message

IT ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING Sunday, June 8, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A doctor was traveling to find a patient in a small town who comes to a split in the road on a back country lane. The road sign at the fork points both directions for the same town. Seeing a farmer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Wesleyan