Sermons on Spirit Poured Out:

God Loves A Cheerful Giver

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 6, 2002

“He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Cor. 9: 6-7

Theme: God loves a cheerful giver Text: Nehemiah 2:17-20; 2 Cor. 9:6-15; Acts 20:31-35 Harvest time is not only a time to rejoice, but also a time to remember the Lord’s many blessings and to say thank you. When we say thank you to another person that person often knows whether we really mean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Acts 20:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

We tend to think that meekness is for losers, but Jesus teaches that the earth belongs to those who humility and meekness is seen in their trust of Christ.

Blessed are the Meek Matthew 5:5 May 29, 2005 This is the third sermon on the beatitudes. We have come down to Matthew 5:5. “Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.” I have a feeling that we have a problem today as we come to this beatitude on meekness. Meekness doesn’t really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Methodist

Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

From "Neighbor Sunday"--OBLIGATION, EXPLANATION, ILLUSTRATION.

Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself Romans 13:8-10; Leviticus 19:18; Luke 10:27 A plain sweater, white canvass sneakers, a warm smile and a simple song welcomed us every day to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Fred Rogers became a PBS legend. A few months ago Fred Rogers passed away but his work will live on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Constancy Of Love Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

3rd on a series of 3 on 1st Cor 13

Constancy of love. 13:8–13. 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.10 But when that which is perfect is come, then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Choose To Be Blessed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2004

Walking in the realm of blessings can depend upon your attitudes and dependance on the word of God.

CHOOSE TO BE BLESSED! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some parts are adapted from a lesson by George McGregor, South Africa. BLESS: In Latin, bletsian "to be under the blood" To be hallowed, consecrated, to invoke Divine care for, to speak well of; prosperity --- happiness --- joy; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God, My Energizer!

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Jan 31, 2004

An exegetical study of Psalm 23.

God, My Energizer! Scripture Ref: Psalm 23 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. We have all seen the commercial featuring the “Energizer Bunny.” Remember, he keeps going, and going, and going. I sometimes think God must be powered by Energizer batteries ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Que El Domingo Sea Super

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 3, 2004

Podemos hacer del domingo un día super aun cuando no se juega el Super Tazón.

Que El Domingo Sea Super (Aun Cuando No Jueguen el Super Tazón) I. ¿Qué hace que el domingo sea “super”? ¿Es por un partido de football? ¿O será por otra cosa? Vivimos en una sociedad obsesionada por el deporte. Dicen que más gente ve televisión el domingo super que cualquier otro día del año. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, 2 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember You're Forgiven

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Seeing God’s forgiveness

What does it mean to be forgiven? That’s something we want to look at this morning. And we are going to look at it through the image of Jesus dying on the cross. We know the story of the crucifixion: we hear it every Easter. When know that Jesus died for our sins. But WHY did he died on that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"No Competition"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2005

In Christ, we are free to be the people we were created to be.

Matthew 20:20-28 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 “No Competition” Who are the truly great? Probably not those whose names quickly come to our minds… …because the truly great don’t tend to make the headlines, the tabloids or the evening news. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we see that two of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Arrival Of Hope Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

One overriding lesson of the Life of Abraham, especially as it relates to Isaac is that God is in control.

One overriding lesson of the Life of Abraham, especially as it relates to Isaac is that God is in control. That’s the message as we leave chapter 20 and move into chapter 21. In chapter 12, God promises Abraham a son. That promise is repeated throughout Abraham’s 25 year journey till this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Law Of Liberty

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 3, 2005

Freedom in Christ

The Perfect Law of Liberty James 1:22. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24. for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Sense Of It All

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Why do major disasters happen in God’s world? How can we make sense of it as Christians

By Michael Prabaharan This sermon is rated R18. It contains strong violence, adult themes and disturbing content. Making sense of the week that was Our reading from Matthew reminds us of one aspect of the Christmas story that doesn’t get much airplay. The visit of the Magi in search of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Ordinarily Extraordinary

Contributed by David Green on Dec 19, 2004

Relating two aspects of the birth of Jesus Christ; the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Intro: -Read John 3:16-18 -Sometimes it is true that we remain insensitive to how much someone else loves us, until we have failed them. Only then, to discover that it makes no difference at all in their love for us. Their love, therefore, becomes a kind of love that is neither deserved nor ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ceo Of The Church Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

Jesus gave a different self-portrait to each of the 4 churches addressed in Revelation 2.

INTRODUCTION: On two occasions I have visited the White House and taken a tour of the downstairs rooms. One thing I remember is that the walls are lined with impressive portraits of all the Presidents. There have been 40 presidents in our 230-year history as a nation. But in the church’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Unique Savior

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Mar 18, 2003

Jesus is unique; you can’t find anything like him anywhere else. So make time for him.

A Unique Savior SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Joy at 15-year-old Elizabeth Smart’s "miraculous" return to her Utah family gave way on Thursday to efforts to unravel the mystery of her nine-month ordeal, apparently at the hands of a street preacher who claimed he was a prophet who talked to angels. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran