Sermons on Spiritual Renewal:

The Good Employer Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 13, 2021

The owner of a vinyard pays all of his workers the same amount. How can this be fair? The motivations of the employer are explored within the cultural context of the first century.

The Good Employer (Matt. 20:1-16) Harvest time. The morning sun burned just below the hillside and backlit the ancient vines rising up from the even more ancient earth. The ground was parched and packed. Only the grapes held the promise of moisture, the pulp near bursting through their skins. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Can A Saved Person Dabble In The Occult? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 28, 2016

There are consequences when a child of God attempts to practise the pagan arts. Saul paid an awful price for his disobedience, even dragging many others into judgement.

“In those days the Philistines gathered their troops for war in order to fight Israel. Achish said to David, ‘You should fully understand that you and your men must go with me into the battle.’ David replied to Achish, ‘That being the case, you will come to know what your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Did! What Jesus Is Doing!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2019

Jesus promised that His people would do greater things than He had done, after He was risen from the dead. We are called to perform the work of Christ in the power of the Risen Saviour.

“Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” [JOHN 20:30-31]. “There are also many other things that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Of The Covenant And Samuel Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2024

God’s presence comes from doing God’s work and staying away from sin – God’s blessing comes from doing our God given jobs well and maintaining a pure heart before God – failing to do our God given jobs and living in sin leads to the departure of God’s presence.

Topic: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are looking to see things we have never seen before in 2024. Summary of last week’s message: • Samuel responds to the call of God while Eli never bothered to get out of bed. • Samuel obeyed God! • Samuel becomes God’s Prophet and Eli experiences a fall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice And Be Glad! - Matthew 5:12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 7, 2024

Jesus’ warnings about persecution were extremely earnest. If we are not prepared ahead of time, we will not be able to endure and remain faithful when serious persecution comes. This message will show you how to prepare.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:12

Holy Spirit 101 Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 9, 2022

This sermon is designed to cover the basic orthadox Christian beliefs about the Holy Spirit and His attributes, as well as the reasons He was given to followers of Christ.

How many of you have ever taken any form of an accounting class or a bookkeeping class? Raise your hands. How many of you really didn’t enjoy the class? Most people, unless they are a little quirky, don’t really enjoy an accounting class. A little bit about my past, some of you know that I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5, John 14:15-31, Romans 8:15, Psalm 51:17, Revelation 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

"One Nation Under God?"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 5, 2007

The United States was founded as “One Nation Under God” and in the past we really did “Trust in God” as our money states.

“One Nation Under God?” Pre-service Clip -- Patriotic Countdown: ‘Happy 4th of July” From sermonspice.com Opening Illustration: “America” - Movie Clip from sermonspice.com Thesis: The United States was founded as “One Nation Under God” and in the past we really did “Trust in God” as our money ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Fly High" - Acts Part 24 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2007

Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair situations. It’s a lesson that the American Christian nee

Fly High Acts part 24 – Book of Acts Video Illustration: From Sermon Spice – Conspiracy Thesis: Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus? -- A Palm Sunday Lesson

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 20, 2002

Biblical claims about Jesus are presented to refute popular myths about JESUS.

(Power point and outline available) Begin message by inviting children to platform: Have on hand a bucket full of rocks and stones. Read scripture passage and direct children to spread palms and join in the shouting of the crowds in v. 38. After saying these things, Jesus headed straight up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Disputable Matters Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 4, 2009

This sermon examines how to deal with disputable matters.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans. My plan is to finish our study in Paul’s letter to the Romans by the end of this month. And so we are going to look at a large portion of the text this morning, Romans 14:1-15:13. I will not be going into each detail of this text; I will just give ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Behemoth - The Beast Within Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 25, 2017

A study of the book of Job 40: 1 – 24

Job 40: 1 – 24 Behemoth - The Beast Within 1 Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said 2 “Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it.” 3 Then Job answered the LORD and said: 4 “Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Can't We Be Friends Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 23, 2011

Your friends will influence and possibly determine the direction and the quality of your life.

We’re in the second part of this series Guardrails, and if you were here last week, or if you joined us online last week, we talked about physical guardrails. Guardrails are things we don’t pay much attention to and we don’t really think about them until we hit one. When we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When I Move, You Move....just Like That!

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

Following God's instructions into unkown territory becomes the antithesis for faith that pleases Him.

I want to begin my sermonic presentation by making a clear cut statement that I believe everybody needs to know and believe—and that is God has created everyone of us to live by faith. And as a consequence, every child of God is wired to perform and live by faith. Now what that means is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Preeminence Of Christ (Col. 1:15–19) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 1:15–19

The Preeminence of Christ “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit Power Part 1

Contributed by Francis Chan on Sep 13, 2011

We have a new master in us--the Holy Spirit--that actually desires the things that are right and good.

It’s been another great week for me just studying the Word of God, and one of the things I love about the Bible is I, personally, tend to get distracted. I tend to get off course in life. You’re doing really well, and suddenly, you just start heading another direction. That’s one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational