Sermons on Spontaneous:

The Activities Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

This messages takes a look at the New Testament practice of worship.

The Activities of Worship Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 Introduction: Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. After unwrapping the meat and setting it on the cutting board, the wife chopped off both ends of the ham with a butcher knife, tossing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Patience, Kindness, Goodness Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

A series on the fruits of the Spirit

Getting Fruit From The Garden of God Gal. 5.22-23 Part 2 or 3 Introduction: A Opening B The fruit of the Spirit is not a new set of moral laws/codes that must be kept. 1 The fruit of the Spirit are the results of living, being led, and filled by the Holy Spirit of God. a Jesus taught the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Hold Your Breath

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

God wants our praise and gratitude to be as vital and habitual as the way we breathe.

Don’t Hold Your Breath Intro: Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was English, yet born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and is the author of books like Captain Courageous, How the Leopard Got His Spots, and The Jungle Books. Who was this man? Rudyard Kipling. -Kipling’s writings not only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Future-Tense Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 7, 2007

A first-person narrative sermon. Let’s practice praising here because that’s what we’ll be doing there.

Future-tense Worship Revelation 4-5 Rev. Brian Bill 10/3/07 www.pontiacbible.org When the word got out this week that I was only going to preach for ten minutes several people made fun of me. One dear woman said, “He can’t preach less than 45 minutes!” I’ve heard that others wanted to make bets ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Spirit: The Angelic Host

Contributed by Donnie Burke on Dec 13, 2007

This sermon is to check our Christmas spirit against the spirit of the angelic host as they introduced God Almighty to the world!

Christmas Spirit: The Angelic Host Luke 2:8-20 (key – 14) The angels of heaven gave us the first taste of what the Christmas season should be like. What a sight, what sound, what a celebration! I am tremendously jealous of these shepherds, especially being a musician. I don’t know if they sang or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Fine Art Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message looks at the Christians need for Generosity.

The test for many Christians becomes evident in the reaction they display when the topic turns from being Christ-like with our morals to being Christ-like with our money. Living in a society that is saturated with a materialistic mentality definitely does not help matters. Our culture portrays ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Deity Or Delusion?”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

Christ’s Deity

Biblical Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 “Now our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.” Last Sunday you will remember that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 22, 2008

I want to talk about what Christians should be known for. According to the Bible there are some things that others should know about Christians.

MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN Acts 11: 19-30 Several years ago Time magazine carried a story about a controversy that once raged in a Waterloo, Iowa courthouse over the question, “What is a Christian?” It all started when a local doctor who had been very wealthy died, and when his will was read it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be Always Prayful Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

One of the most neglected parts of being a Christian is often our prayer life

“PRAY CONTINUALLY” 1 Thess. 5:17 Pray without ceasing. A young boy once made a point on the importance of praying with a family who had invited him to dinner. The boy at age six had been taught that it was important to give thanks to God before each meal. As the host family sat at the dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Make Worship A Theme In Your Preaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Make Worship a Theme in Your Preaching - 2 Thes 2:4

HOW TO MAKE PROPER WORSHIP A THEME IN YOUR PREACHING A. Pray with your elders before the service that in every way the service would bring glory to Jesus Christ. PRAYER CHANGES THINGS B. Instruct the song leader in the art of worshipful choruses and hymns. C. Give center stage to the worship, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Casting Down Your Crown

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 2, 2001

Will you cast down who you are to give God the honor that He is due? This message is both a challenge and an encouragement to do so.

Around the end of May, I was here at the church praying and studying, and during that time of seeking God, the Lord spoke something to me that has been recently renewed and revived in my heart: I want this church to exemplify heavenly praise. For many weeks I’ve weighed this out in my heart, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

By Grace You Have Been Saved Through Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

How we are saved

I. SALVATION IS AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW. "By grace ARE YE SAVED through faith." Definition of "salvation." Salvation can be a PRESENT POSSESSION. Paul writes to the Ephesians . . . "By grace ARE YE SAVED through faith" (v. 8); "By grace YE ARE SAVED" (v. 5); In other words, "YOU ARE ALREADY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Called To Care" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Believers are called to come together as a caring community.

Last week, we made note of the fact that as a Christian community, we are called to learn together. We pointed out that this was a key element associated with the life of the early church, who "devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching." Now today, I want us to think on yet another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Steps To Give Ourselves To Prayer

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

Practical steps to praying as a church

Practical Steps to give ourselves to prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 7 October 17, 2004 NIV Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom Of Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 16, 2005

3rd in Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This is about having freedom to worship God the way He made us, not being subject to others’ rules about how to do it.

Colossians 2:13-23 – Freedom of Worship I’d like to share just a few words with you tonight about worship. We’ve been doing it, we’ll continue to do it. But I’d like to share a scripture with you tonight to help you along in it. Turn with me to Colossians 2:16. The idea of this message ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist