Sermons on Spiritual Life:

Crimes Of Anger (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 2, 2014

You will say something to a love one, that will go deeper than knife, and will last longer than any scar! And you will be willing to pay any price to take back those words or those actions!!

Matthew 5:21-26-“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca Raca!’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

You Gotta Sacrifice For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Feb 3, 2014

The ministry of the Gospel requires suffering, stewardship, and sweat, in order to see believers mature in Christ.

Introduction: Our journey through the book of Colossians. Background: (1:1-2) • Charles Quarles: “This false teaching threatened to undermine the supremacy of Christ, rob the church of its peace and joy, and destroy the unity of the church ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Led By The Spirit: Hearing God's Voice

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 4, 2014

God longs to have a personal and intimate friendship with you where we spend time with Him every day and learn to hear His voice.

LED BY THE SPIRIT: HEARING GOD’S VOICE TESTIMONIES: From the week of Prayer and Fasting KEY TEXT: “The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders. The Lord is over many waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 23, 2013

Message about what the three temptations mean and how they relate to us.

Title: Temptation of Jesus Theme: Showing how these temptations relate to us. Text: Luke 4:1-14 Introduction (1) Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, I believe this is the key to understanding this passage. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Declaration Of Dependence Series

Contributed by David Tack on Jul 14, 2013

Have you ever run into the religiously righteous crowd who thought they had a little somethin, somethin extra? Well, in Romans chapter 4 the Apostle Paul is dealing with the same type of folks.

INTRODUCTION: “How dangerous it is to join anything of our own [works] to the righteousness of Christ, in pursuit of justification before God! Jesus Christ will never endure this; it reflects upon His work dishonorably” (Flavel, John). JUST WHAT IS JUSTIFICATION? It is a legal term, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favor Is Required Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 22, 2013

Even in the face of persecution, God still delivers His favor on the church! In 2013, we must stand strong and tall, persevering constantly as we seek God’s favor.

God’s Favor Is Required Acts 15:1-21 Introduction Two weeks ago we defined our purpose for each of us to pray over and consider -- Our purpose is: “Connecting people with Jesus Christ and each other” Last week we examined the “how” of accomplishing our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Christian @ Work

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 7, 2013

Let's face it, being a Christian in today's world is tough, especially at work. However, we can find help in the familiar words of Romans 12:9-21.

On your first day of orientation for your new job what was the first thing the HR rep gave you? That’s right, it was an employee hand book. Let me ask you this, when was the last time you looked at your employee handbook? Well if you are like most folks, the last time you looked at it was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: *other

It Ain't A Haint Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2013

Jesus is Lord of earth and heaven. Even the winds must obey Him

It Ain't a Haint John 6:16-21 Introduction Last Week, we covered the account of the feeding of the 5,000 from the Gospel of John. The text ended with the people trying to seize him and make Him king. They saw Jesus as a political figure rather than a Messiah who had come to save them from their ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Participate In Divine Nature Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 19, 2013

Christians are called to participate in the divine nature of God!

What would you say is God’s nature like? What are God’s attributes?? In our passage today, we Christians are called to participate in God’s divine nature. In other words, we are to live our daily lives with God besides us with all His attributes. We are to walk everyday with God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sin Of Sin

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 3, 2013

We have all heard the sayings...If you mess with bull, you'll get the horns or if you play with fire, you'll get burned. But we continue to play with sin.

Romans 6:1-2-What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Some people think that Christianity is just a big list of…Do Not’s but there so much more to it than that! DON’T You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

Just as the human body has five senses for its protection and care, God has provided five ministry gifts for the protection and care of the body of Christ. The five-fold ministry resulted from Christ’s ascension to heaven. These gifts were released by

The Ministry Gifts Ephesians 4:7-8 - But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Sovereignty Gone Viral Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 18, 2013

All things work together for ultimate good because God is Sovereign over all.

Sovereignty Gone Viral (Isaiah 45:1-13) 1. My friend reviewed her young son's fill-in-the-blank homework. One line: "At Christmas, we exchange gifts with ____." His response: "Receipts." [Reader’s Digest] 2. The word “exchange” can imply the mutuality of gift exchanging, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord, Speak To Me

Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Mar 28, 2013

It is so easy to talk to God, but do we ever listen to God. How do we listen?

Lord, Speak to Me I Samuel 3:1-10 Psalm 139:1-5,12-17 I. Placards (hold up and give everyone a chance to read) II. Intro A. Prayer – monologue 1. we talk, God listens B. Wrong! C. Prayer – conversation 1. You know conversation a. we talk, other listens ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Ezra Devoted Himself

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you devoted to the LORD or your spouse? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our devotion to the LORD can take us new heights and growths with GOD. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:10 (New Living Translation, Sec

I. EXORDIUM: Are you devoted to the LORD or your spouse? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our devotion to the LORD can take us new heights and growths with GOD. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) This was because Ezra had determined to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Left Our First Love At Home

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 5, 2014

Jesus gives some steps to renewing our first love, they are not only good for restoring our love for Him but great steps in renewing our love for our spouse!

Rev. 2:4-5-Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. A man came to his pastor and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist