Sermons on Spiritual Victories:

Emmaus Or Damascus?

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

Incredible Passion Week Did it cause a growth in your walk? Did you read something new in God’s Word, past week? Did you see familiar passage with new eyes?

Title of today’s message is Emmaus or Damascus? The purpose of today’s message is: 1. Give us clarity 2. Encourage us 3. Draw us closer to Jesus 4. Remind us of our purpose as Christians • In doing this, I’d like to: o Compare the Road to Emmaus to the Road to Damascus o Examine some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:16, Acts 9:8

A Giver Of Gifts Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 24, 2024

What’s a spiritual gift? The Holy Spirit at work in us in a particular way to glorify Jesus and to strengthen people.

Church in the City – Chapter 12 A Giver of Gifts October 27, 2024 What’s a spiritual gift? The Holy Spirit at work in us in a particular way to glorify Jesus and to strengthen people. 1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-11 NIV “Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 4 There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Luke 2:46-48, Luke 2:52, John 4:16-18, John 16:13, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 8:8, Matthew 8:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 9, 2024

This message was preached just before Veteran's Day, reminding us that every believer should be a good soldier for the Lord

A Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Intro. Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day - I am so grateful to and for the men and women who have served our country in the armed services. -On Veteran’s day, we honor the living, on Memorial.Day, we honor those who have fallen. Our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 13, 2024

The people we love and trust the most are the ones we listen to most intently.

Church in the City – 1 Corinthians 14 The Gift of Prophecy November 17, 2024 Acts 2:16-18 NIV “No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 "'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:24-25, John 10:27, Proverbs 20:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating Fatherhood: Reflecting On The Heart Of Our Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2024

Father’s Day is a special time to honour and celebrate the fathers in our lives. As we celebrate our earthly fathers, it’s also an opportune moment to reflect on the love and attributes of our Heavenly Father.

Celebrating Fatherhood: Reflecting on the Heart of Our Heavenly Father Father’s Day is a special time to honour and celebrate the fathers in our lives. It’s a day to express our gratitude for their love, sacrifices, and guidance. But as we celebrate our earthly fathers, it’s also an opportune ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 103:13, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seeds Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 17, 2024

A sermon for Pentecost B, Lectionary 11

June 19, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 2 Cor. 5:6-10, 14-17; Mark 4:26-34 The Seeds of the Kingdom Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Let’s pray: Almighty God, we pray, your kingdom come. Your kingdom certainly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

'gifts Of Grace'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 1, 2024

'Gifts of grace' - Romans chapter 12 verses 3-8 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: TIME to EVALUIATE: • know yourself (vs 3) • accept yourself (vs 3) TIME to FUNCTION: • the theory (vs 4-5) • the practice (vs 6-8) TIME to DISCOVER: • be informed • be open • be available • be sensitive. Time to EXPLAIN: • the gift of prophecy (vs 6) • the gift of serving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Brethren

Digging

Contributed by Robbie Parnell on Jul 6, 2024

It’s time to start digging again and open up the wells the enemy has stopped up.

• Notice the last part of the verse: “when you shall search for me with all your heart” • Something that I always wanted as a child was a metal detector. Not a cheap one, but one that could really detect stuff deep in the ground. I could imagine hearing it going off really loud, grabbing the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Food That Endures

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 5, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 18

August 4, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 6:24-35; Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 The Food that Endures Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Sometimes Be Inhospitable Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 20, 2024

There are times when Christians can be inhospitable towards those who are seeking to deceive. Are we welcoming and giving credibility to those who are trying to make us question that Jesus is the Christ.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 2 John 1-13 “Sometimes Be Inhospitable” A foundation interpretive principle of Scripture is that Scripture will never contradict Scripture. While this interpretive principle is always true … there are many occasions where ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Comprometerse A Escuchar La Voz De Dios

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 5, 2024

Comprometerse A Escuchar La Voz De Dios

Comprometerse a escuchar la voz de Dios I. ¿Cómo habla Dios a las personas…? 1. Históricamente, Dios habló directamente a muchos en el Antiguo Testamento, comenzando con Adán. 1. Las Escrituras muestran que Dios habló a otros, incluidos Noé, Abraham, Jacob, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, Mark 4:23-25, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Foursquare

The Danger Of Diminishing Discernment

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2024

A warning to believers about the loss of discernment in the modern church culture.

“The Danger of Diminishing Discernment” Hosea 7:8-10 8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. 10 And the pride of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Marty Baker on Apr 22, 2024

The Holy Spirit is God's power and presence within you. When you receive His gifts, your life will be changed. Today I want to talk about spiritual gifts. A genuine sign of being a Christian is the strong desire to identify your spiritual gifts and to them to help others.

The Holy Spirit Series #3 Understanding Spiritual Gifts Dr. Marty Baker / April 21, 2024 / 1 Corinthians 12:7 Welcome to Stevens Creek Church. I am so glad that you are here today. I want to welcome all of you in our Grovetown Campus and in our South Campus and all of those watching online. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:1-12, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Steps For Exercising The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

We should make sure they are from the Holy Spirit and not our own will and determination. If we don’t have the fruit of the Spirit, but have the fruit of the flesh, then we really need to question, the source of our “gift.”

Opening illustration: Have you ever felt torn in two or more directions when considering how to serve in your church or what job to take? Since you probably can’t do everything you’re asked to do, how do you decide which opportunities for service are best suited for you? Many will be able to relate ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Impact Of Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

When sinners are thus converted, they will love and honor those whom they before despised and hated and will seek to lessen the suffering they before desired to increase.

Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational