Sermons on Spiritual Growth And Insight:

Independence Day Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 7, 2006

Peter and John celebrate independance day. Supernatural freedom should inspire us to leave our jails and encourage action.

Independence Day Acts 5 We are continuing our study of Acts; the church is growing - almost exploding. We have two primary teachers, Peter and John. I imagine the others took a turn at telling what they know. They are team teaching in the Colonnade. The apostils, disciples and believers….But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-42

Denomination: Congregational

Will We Pass The Test?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

There will be an evaluation of our lives when we stand before God. Will we pass the test? I hope so.

WILL WE PASS THE TEST? TEST-A basis for evaluation or judgment: A basis for evaluation or judgment: James 1:12 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sacrificial Giving

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 10, 2006

Heaven, a place where many want to go but nobody wants to leave; why...sacrifice.

SACRIFICIAL GIVING I heard a message this past weekend which made the point concerning heaven. Everybody wants to go but nobody wants to leave. Many want to go there, but does anyone want to leave right now and go?. I thought why is that? Sacrifice. You have to give up all that you know and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Faith (Part 2)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006

This two-part sermon examines faith as it is taught in the scriptures. Faith fundamental to the Christian life and without faith, it is impossible to please God; therefore, understanding faith is a foundational issue. Faith enables us to obey, overcome an

Living Faith vs. Dead Faith Look at James 2:20 - 26 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

By This Will They Know You Are My Disciples Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 29, 2006

by loving one another with authentic love, people will see we are following the teachings and example of Jesus

We are continuing our journey towards Easter with our next statement that Jesus said that changed the world. Last week we heard how when Jesus said, come follow me, it started off a chain reaction which would eventually lead to their being 1 and a half billion followers of Jesus all around the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

New And Improved

Contributed by Robert Coats on Mar 31, 2006

There are many products that are called new and improved, however the only thing that can make us really new and improved is the shed blood of Jesus Christ

New and Improved—various verses There are so many products that are constantly advertised as "new and improved," We are bombarded daily by advertisements for products that are suppose to be new and improved. Buy this, buy that, it will change your life. We are bombarded so much through magazines, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Just Survive,thrive

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

surviving the trials of life

Intro: Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees unforeseen problem as a setback or disaster 7. Is always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Essentials Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

work of Holy Spirit in the life of every believer

Intro: being raised in Pentecostal churches there was one verse that seemingly was used at every camp, convention or special revival services. Zechariah 4:6-not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit saith the Lord. It was the prophesy of Zechariah unto Israel that God’s Spirit would give them ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changeless God For Changing World

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

God is God in the midst of crisis

Intro: someone said to me this week, it only takes a second for the world to change. This week the world changed for the Barrett family, the Reese family, our youth group, our church and this community. People have suffered significant loss, for some the world seems to be spinning out of control. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Christians Face Battles

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

how to face the trials of life

Intro: as we look around our world today we see a world in the midst of battles and struggles. Christians face the same battles that those do in the world, it truly rains on the just and the unjust. But as Christians we face our battles not from a worldly perspective but a Godly one. The Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When A Man Loves A Woman

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

how husbands should treat their wives

When A Man Loves A Woman Ephesians 6:21-33 For all our married women, or those who might be getting married in the future, here is a short sermon on how a man should love a woman. Pay attention, husbands, those men engaged to be married, all our young men in the church. · Verse 21—submit one to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Stop Cheering For Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 11, 2006

no matter what you face, keep celebrating what Jesus has done in your life

Intro: being someone who loves sports I have one pet peeve. I don’t like cheering all through a game. Once in a while I might stand and cheer, but not for the entire game. My biggest gripe is when your team is getting killed and the cheerleaders have you stand up and say, victory. Maybe they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Benefits Of Being A Christian In The Face Of Tragedy

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 12, 2006

our church has faced tremendous tragedy with the loss of Skylor Barret. But rather to face tragedy with God than without Him.

Intro: does good really come out of bad? Is there a blessing in the midst of tragedy? Are there benefits to facing suffering, grief, sorrow and loss? If the answer is no to these questions, than being a Christian isn’t any better than being in the world. As a Pastor I would say, we cry the same, we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Introduction To Philippians Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 12, 2006

This is the 1st sermon in a series of sermons to follow on the New Testament book of Philippians. Of all the letters Paul wrote, this letter to the Philippians reveals Paul’s inner most feelings and personality. Paul had a deep love for these people --- a

<>< <>< "An Introduction to the Book of Philippians:" <>< <>< Scripture Reference: Philippians 1: 1- ’Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons." Introduction: 1:) The apostle Paul wrote 13 of the 27 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

I Will Never Doubt Jesus Again

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 16, 2006

From Doubting Thomas to Apostle of Faith

Intro: we live in a society that likes to label people. If someone makes a certain mistake in their lifetime, some will label them for the rest of their lives, even though the person is much different than one event years ago. Labels are unfair because people grow, people change, people become ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God