Sermons on Spritual Growth:

Experience The Spirit In Baptism Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 11, 2011

Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4 step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of a baptized saint. The symbolism of Water Baptism points to saints who have chosen to die for the Lord and then they emerge resurre

Series: Experience the Spirit Many Christians cannot define or have a very hard time defining what Christian Spiritual Maturity is or even looks like. Yet, many will say that they want to grow into spiritually mature Christians. We have learned the importance of the Bible in our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Touched By God

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008

God wrestles with Jacob to make him stop running and deal with his problems.

TOUCHED BY GOD [Genesis 32:22-32] FCC 8-24-08 1. Hidden treasures: a) June 6, 2003—A National Geographic team working with Iraqi and U.S. military authorities recovered one of the greatest archaeological treasure troves of all time. • A vault was discovered below the Central Bank in Baghdad, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Are You Alive Or Dead?" Ecc. Part 10 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 15, 2008

Solomon challenges us to examine whether we are alive in Christ or dead in our sin. He tells us to find God’s favor now because at the crossover it will be too late!

“Are you Alive or Dead?” Ecc. Pt. 10 Opening Illustration: Prophecy fulfilled by Blue Fish TV Thesis: Solomon challenges us to examine whether we are alive in Christ or dead in our sin. He tells us to find God’s favor now because at the crossover it will be too late! Scripture Text: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discrimination In The Sanctuary Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2008

Favouritism dishonours God and destroys the Body of Christ.

JAMES 2:1-4 DISCRIMINATION IN THE SANCTUARY OF THE LORD “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When History And Prophecy Meet Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

Daniel 11 is an amazing chapter. The first 35 verses were future for Daniel, but are history for us. The last 10 verses were future for Daniel and are still future for us! What this means for us and how can we apply it to our lives today.

INTRODUCTION In 1968, a new comedy television show made its debut. It was “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In.” In 1993, they presented a 25-year anniversary of the show, showing clips from some of the early episodes. One of the regular features was called “News from the Future,” in which two futuristic ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Live The Life I've Always Longed For? Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007

This is the first sermon in the series of The Quest. Every believer must face the need for the Spirit-filled life. The Holy Spirit will be there to be our Guide in our spiritual walk with God.

“How can I live the Life I’ve always longed for?” Scripture Reading: John 14:15-24 Barna Recaps 2006 Church Trends, Future Directions Christian researcher George Barna has outlined what he considers his most significant findings for the year of 2006. According to Barna, the latest survey ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Fly High - Acts Part 22 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2007

The scenario of Paul and Felix helps us to understand the importance of being a ring leader for the Lord, the importance of keeping a clear conscience with God and others, the importance of being a Christian witness and the importance of possessing the qu

Fly High Acts part 22 Thesis: The scenario of Paul and Felix helps us to understand the importance of being a ring leader for the Lord, the importance of keeping a clear conscience with God and others, the importance of being a Christian witness and the importance of possessing the quality of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Generation Syndrome

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

Why do so many children of professing Christians fail to live up to the light received in the home?

When Joshua dismissed the people, the people of Israel went each to his inheritance to take possession of the land. And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great work that the LORD had done for Israel. And ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Future With Confidence Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

Facing the Future with Confidence May 29, 2005 Series: Letting God Guide You, Esther Read Rom.12:1-2… The question we ask all the time is, “How do I know God’s will for my life?”. Which is really a great question, because it means that you’re tired of living life the way you want, and you’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Give Me This Mountain

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006

Do you feel like giving up? Take the example of Caleb. There is no such thing as permament failure.

Give Me This Mountain! A little boy was afraid of the dark. One night his mother told him to go out to the back porch and bring her the broom. The little boy turned to his mother and said, "Mama, I don’t want to go out there. It’s dark." The mother smiled reassuringly at her son. "You don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Kindness And Integrity Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

This morning I want to cover two aspects of the fruit of the spirit which I have not done in any of these messages: kindness and integrity. Let me define integrity, first of all, this morning. Integrity: Deciding to integrate my heart’s value into my

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON KINDNESS AND INTEGRITY Galatians 5:22 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: This morning I want to cover two aspects of the fruit of the spirit which I have not done in any of these messages: kindness and integrity. Let me define integrity, first of all, this morning. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Holy Wrestling Match

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

What happens when you wrestle with God?

A Holy Wrestling Match Have you ever wrestled with someone bigger and stronger than yourself? Needless to say, it isn’t a pleasant experience, since you are generally destined to lose. All of the tricks in the book, including trying to curl up and keep the other person from flipping you over and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:3-30

Denomination: Baptist

Secure Forever

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

What is the basis of your security? money? job? religion?

Story about how insecure we Americans feel after 9/11 Office of Homeland Security 1. Introduce idea of Security. Freedom from risk or danger; safety. Freedom from doubt, anxiety, or fear; confidence. We also ought to understand security in terms of who trying to steal our security from us as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Binding The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

In Mark 15:1, we read of how the enemies of Jesus bound Him in preparation for the sending of Him to Pilate, When you read those words it is easy for your heart to be filled with sadness, and even with a touch of “righteous indignation” for that crowd tha

“Binding the Hands of Jesus” Text: Mark 15:1 (KJV) 1And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, bound Jesus, carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate. Mark 15:1 (AMP) 1AND IMMEDIATELY when it was morning, the chief ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 11, 2007

It’s not what you know; it’s what you do with what you know. Actually, it’s not what you know; it’s WHO you know that really matters.

The Way of Wisdom (Solomon) 1 Kings 1-11 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 3/11/07 I might not look very wise but my name is Solomon. I want to have a heart-to-heart talk with you this morning. That’s why I’m sitting on this stool. I had a really good start but I flamed out at the end of my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist