Sermons on Spiritual Man:

On Easter, Remember Jesus Christ (2) Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Mar 21, 2002

REMEMBER HIS APPEARANCE TO MARY MAGDALENE. REMEMBER HIS RESURRECTION WAS FOR A PURPOSE

ON EASTER, REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST (2) MARK 16:9-20; II TIMOTHY 2:8 9 It was early on Sunday morning when Jesus rose from the dead, and the first person who saw him was Mary Magdalene, the woman from whom he had cast out seven demons. 10 She went and found the disciples, who were grieving and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8, Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Appointed Time: Celebrate!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2002

On Good Friday our Lord celebrated the Passover with His disciples.

MY APPOINTED TIME: CELEBRATE! Matthew 26:17-30 INTRO.- ILL.- A doctor asked his new patient if she had been to any other doctor about her complaint before coming to see him. She said, "No, but I did go to my druggist." "Well, that shows just how much sense some people have! And what sort of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Know Your Schemes Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2002

Poetic reflection for Maundy Thursday, in which the Jesus who is about to go to the cross tells His disciples that He knows their schemes to harm, their unwillingness to travel difficult roads, and their failure to accept the burden of testimony, so that

"Oh, I know your thoughts, and your schemes to wrong me. ... Have you not asked those who travel the roads, and do you not accept their testimony?” ‘Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me." They began to be distressed and to say to him one ...read more

Scripture: Job 21:27-29, Mark 14:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Touch The Hem Of His Garment

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

The gospel account of the woman who reached out and touched the hem of Jesus’ garment is a very moving one and contains an incredible lesson on faith.

FAITH TO TOUCH THE HEM OF HIS GARMENT Matthew 9:18-22 Matthew 9:18-22 (NIV) 18 While he was saying this, a ruler came and knelt before him and said, "My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live." 19 Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples. 20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Be Joyful?

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Jan 16, 2001

One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?"

Why Be Joyful? Philippians 4:4-7 I. One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?" A. You remember when we’re children, one of the first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: *other

What Should We Think About Abortion? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 29, 2001

A reflection on current trends in abortion and what a Christian should know from Scripture.

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT ABORTION? QUESTION: What is your standard for right and wrong? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Bush Blocks U.S. Abortion Aid By SANDRA SOBIERAJ, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - On Monday’s anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, President Bush ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:22-25, Job 10:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Love's Ultimate Test Series

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001

the faithfulness of Abraham in his willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac.

Have you ever had your love tested? The true love test comes when the person closest to you says “If you truly love me, you’ll…” You’ll buy me that 3-carat diamond ring. You’ll give up smoking. You’ll take me to Hawaii. You’ll pick up after yourself. You’ll spend more time with me. Some true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Fully Charged With The Spirit's Empowering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2003

Ask yourself what are the reasons why many content themselves in living on low power when they could be operating on the awesome power of the Holy Spirit of God and the word’s sanctifying influence.

Acts 1:6-8 What is the source of your power? Theme - We can only know the power of the Spirit through being His witnesses in our Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the utter most parts of the earth. (Acts 1:8) Quote:Faith in God makes great optimists. Over in Burma, Judson was lying in a foul jail ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stagger Not!

Contributed by Greg Madden on Jun 4, 2003

Every promise God has spoken to you, he will preform in your life! But between hearing the promise, and recieving the promise, is process!

STAGGER NOT! Rom. 4:17-21 Abram; “exalted father” Lived in the Ur of Chaldes, lived a godly life in an ungodly place. One day the true and living God spoke to him and said… Gen 12:1 “Get thee out of thy country and from thy fathers house, unto a land that I will shew thee” Abram listened, and he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focus On Discipline Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 6, 2003

Discipline is an important part of raising a child. Let us see the problem a lack of discipline caused Eli and his sons

INTRODUCTION • -- John Maxwell, in "What Children Owe Their Parents (and Themselves)," Preaching Today, Tape No. 140. Says the following: Do you read the cartoon Nancy? She says, "Things will be different when I’m an adult. When I have kids of my own, I’m going to let them do whatever they want, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer For Others Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 15, 2003

8th in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at the Church’s payers for Peter in prison as a pattern of intercessory prayer.

Introduction: "Somebody’s Praying Me Through--with military testimonies" (Available at http://doxologyrecords.com/news/article.asp?intNewsItemKey=16) At it’s best prayer is not simply a list of things I want from God but also a time of intercession for others. Intercession is when we pray for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral For Alonzo Owens

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jun 23, 2003

A funeral message for a young beliver, with an invitation for salvation.

Opening Prayer: Father, Your Word teaches us to “rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” Today as we come together as friends and family to weep and to grieve our loss, today is also a day to rejoice knowing that through Christ, Alonzo has gone to be with You. We ask O ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory In Disguise

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 26, 2003

The battle of Ai is an exampleof how God often uses what seems like defeat to bring ultimate victory

Introduction: Graphic Illustration of the Battle with people acting out the parts The battle of Ai is a perfect example of a biblical theme that I call "Victory in Disguise." What looked like defeat, set the stage for a stunning triumph over the enemy--it was in fact the retreat that made the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Conditions For Fellowship

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 3, 2003

Conditions for fellowship with the Lord and others is based on conformity to a standard and confession of sins.

When John wrote this epistle the heresy of Gnosticism was making its way into the church. Among the teachings were, knowledge is superior to virtue, the nonliteral sense of Scripture is correct and can be understood only by a select few, evil in the world precludes God being the only Creator, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

How To Be B-L-E-S-S-E-D

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003

God wants you to be blessed. But you need to know what to do if you want God to bless you.

Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Psalms 37:3-5 Ephesians 1:3 Topic- The seven simple ways to be blessed by God Subtopic: How to be B-L-E-S-S-E-D It is God’s will that everybody be blessed. It does not matter who you are, God wants you to be blessed. It does not matter how young or how old you are, God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5, Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Baptist