Sermons on Spiritual Thinking:

Changed For The Better Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 10, 2016

This sermon looks at what happened when Jacob's life was changed forever. There is a four step process of change: 1. The first step is CRISIS 2. The second step is COMMITMENT 3. The third step is CONFESSION 4. The fourth step is COOPERATION

Changed For The Better What would you most like to change about yourself? If you could change one thing – what would it be? All of us change over time. Each one of us is getting older. But the great tragedy of life is that sometimes we don’t change for the better. Most people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Base Of Operations - Capernaum Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2016

Although Jerusalem was the center of worship for Israel, Capernaum was the center of Jesus' ministry. This 4th of my talks on my trip to Israel focuses on the contrast between what Jesus did in Jerusalem and what He did in Capernaum for His 1st two yrs

(Opened with a video of me singing “Amazing Grace” at St. Anne Cathedral in Jerusalem) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3adHtDj6tA4 What we’re going to do tonight is visit two cities in Israel – Jerusalem and Capernaum. What you just saw was my singing “Amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem Always Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

Every believer has an obligation to pray for Israel in this evil world. What happen in Jerusalem shapes the direction of what happens on the earth. Remember, Jerusalem is the Throne of the Great King.

PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM 1. Genesis 12: 1 The Lord had said to Abram, Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem Part 2 Standing On The Promises Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

The promises of God pertaining to us and Israel will never pass away. Just as the promises of Israel are coming to pass, so will every promise God makes over your life. He has a promises to cover every situation you will ever go through - just trust Him.

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem (2): Standing On The Promises Of God 1. Genesis 12: 1 The Lord had said to Abram, Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

A Time For Healing Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012

Presents Jesus the healer.

Introduction Jesus’ ministry has started with powerful action. No sooner does he start to teach than he has his first encounter with an evil spirit, i.e. a demon. With a mere rebuke Jesus casts the demon out of his victim shrieking in agony. As Mark will show in this passage, that was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Is Preached

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 26, 2012

A group wanted Paul to justify and help them pick and choose who they felt had Proper and Improper motives when it came to Preaching the Word of God. Paul redirected their focus and rejoiced that Christ is Preached, focus not on the motive but the Word

TITLE: CHRIST IS PREACHED SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 1:15-18 (Main thought from Pastor Darrin Hunt 2006 sermon central message which I have expanded upon) I recall reading a story a few years ago, about an event that transpired the year I graduated High School, matter of fact, in 1979 – Story ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Good In The Bad Things

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 5, 2012

Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work.

Title: Finding Good In the Bad Things Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Thesis: Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work. Introduction: "Go West, young man, go west…" is a quote popularized by American author Horace Greeley concerning America's expansion westward. It was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteousness By God's Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

We are saved by God's Righteousness

Romans 3 - Righteousness by God’s Grace - 1/25/09 Turn with me again this morning to Romans 1. In Romans, Paul gives us as explanation of the gospel. The word “gospel” literally means “good news.” The essence of Paul’s letter to the Romans is that there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Good News, Jesus And The Apostles Preached? (4) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012

There are so many “gospels” are being PREACHED today! Many PROGRAMS, STRATEGIES, FORMULAS and MAN-MADE DOCTRINES that tries to make the Gospel PRESENTABLE to the audience are being INVENTED today. These DOCTRINES of MAN is for man! I mean, PLEASING man.

Then He [Jesus] CALLED His TWELVE DISCIPLES [Apostles] together, and gave them POWER and AUTHORITY OVER ALL devils, and to cure DISEASES. And He SENT them to PREACH the KINGDOM of God, and to HEAL the sick. (Luke 9:1-2) There are so many “gospels” are being PREACHED today! Many PROGRAMS, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-2

Denomination: *other

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011

Message about how our obedience is better than our sacrifice.

Title: Obedience is Better than Sacrifice Theme: As the title states Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 Introduction After Saul had assumed rule over Israel, he fought against their enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Has God Really Forgotten Our Sins? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 14, 2011

God has forgotten the sin of those whom He has forgiven.

“I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” “The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son.” Her name was Dorothy. When Lynda and I first began our walk in the Faith, Dorothy and Ben, her husband encouraged us in the Faith. On several occasions, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:34, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Genesis: Chapters 4 & 5 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 4 1. And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Our Sanctifier

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

Christ sanctifies us through His finished work on the Cross. Jesus transforms our lives positionally at the moment we receive Him, and practically as we learn to walk in Him by faith.

Christ our sanctifier Hebrews 10:1-18 Don’t you just wish you could start all over? Several months ago I was having a great deal of difficulty with my home computer. It was slow and sluggish and would often freeze right in the middle of some important work. Now I don’t know much about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

You Could Use A Good Friend Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

Characterstics of a good friend as seen in the life of Joash

1. Title: You Could Use a Good Friend 2. Text: 2 Chronicles 22-24; 2 Kings 12 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, June 18, 2006, Father’s Day, 5th in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the importance of having and being a good friend, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Cycles Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006

First in a series on the unlikely heros of faith introduced in Hebrews 11

Chico Alliance Church October 6, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Life Cycles” Unlikely Heroes: Part One Introduction God uses all kinds of people to accomplish His work. We ought to consider it a privilege that God includes imperfect fragile humans to bring about eternal impact. Oftentimes a whole group ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance