Sermons on St Luke:

The Thorn In Paul's Side

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jun 28, 2013

Points out clues from the scripture that point directly to the identity of the thorn in Paul's side

Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh There has been much speculation over the centuries about just what Paul meant by his thorn in the flesh. Many have said it was some kind of sin which he just could not get behind him and others have said his thorn in the flesh was the persecution that followed him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Time For The Storm

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 9, 2013

We all find ourselves in storms from time to time. • Everyone here is on a journey. • Redeemed/sailing toward a place called Heaven. • Lost/sailing toward a place called Hell.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church July 14, 2013 Mark 4:35-41 It’s about time for a storm! Intro: Background • This text finds Jesus/end/long/difficult day. • Jesus had a confrontation with the Pharisees 3:22 • Appointed 12 Apostles • Parable/Sower from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of The Resurrection - Paul's Testimony Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 12, 2013

A sermon examining the testimonies of the eyewitnesses of Christ's Resurrection.

Evidence Of The Resurrection: Paul's Testimony I Corinthians 15:8-11 Second hand information is defined as “information received from others, rather than personally experienced or witnessed”. There are times when we receive secondary information and the account is absolutely trustworthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Three Fundamental Truths About Missions Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 10, 2013

This sermon's three main points: Missions is 1) the heart of Christ, 2) the hope of the lost and 3) the health of the church.

Three Fundamental Truths about Missions Missions Series Chuck Sligh March 10, 2013 Adapted from a skeletal outline by Jimmy Chapman titled “Three Simple Truths about Missions” found on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: 2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Not Enough, "He’s Way Too Much"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 13, 2013

Ain’t nobody ever gonna Love you the way that God Loves you! Somebody ought to be given God a shout up in this place! Praise God!

Gods Not Enough "He’s way Tooo Much!" First of all, I need to give credit to Jesse Duplantis for that sermon title, it may be a little over the top, but it certainly is true, Kind of like saying, "my Gods not ordinary, He’s Super Extraordinary!" And He is, in every way, shape and form, you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hey, Preacher. Leave Those Weeds Alone. Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 16, 2013

We live in a world where wheat and weeds live together. How we live can convert the weeds to wheat. This sermon looks at a four step program to accomplish this.

Last week we acknowledged the existence of two spiritual kingdoms. There is the kingdom of sin that established itself in rebellion against God’s rule. And there is the Kingdom of Jesus that is crying out for us to rise up against the kingdom of sin. We also acknowledged the fact that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Foursquare

Merit And Mercy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2013

Why didn’t Jesus heal everybody at the pool of Bethesda? Why just one paralytic?

(I had the audience sing this hymn with me) “There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel’s veins And sinners plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains They lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Life Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 19, 2013

The result of our confession of sin and God cleansing us from our sin is to proclaim his righteousness through teaching others and worshiping him through our brokenness.

The Psalm that we have been studying during this Lenten season has taken us deep into our hearts, confronted us with the reality of our sin, and given us incredibly beautiful words with which to pray for forgiveness and cleansing. Last week we concentrated on the verses where we pray, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Ressurection Witnesses Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 29, 2013

We live in a world where we need EVIDENCE: There were many reliable witnesses which provide LIVE COVERAGE on the day Jesus arose from the grave.

Resurrection Witnesses Matthew 28:1-10 We live in a world that demands evidence of satisfaction. AMAZON, EBAY, and nearly every website contains a CUSTOMER REVIEW section in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The New Temple Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 12, 2013

Author and teacher Kay Arthur warns: "If you do not plan to live the Christian life totally committed to knowing your God and to walking in obedience to him, then don't begin, for this is what Christianity is all about. It is a change of citizenship, a c

There's an article on Time magazines website. It begins: "Religion can be a source of comfort that improves well-being. But some kinds of religiosity could be a sign of deeper mental health issues." The article quotes a clinical psychologist who states, "Religion is related to the child having a ...read more

Uncoverted Believers Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 15, 2013

Surrender, commitment, sacrifice of self

UNCONVERTED BELIEVERS Matt 7: 21-23 April 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I was just 26 years old when I went to Haiti for the first time….I went to an orphanage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness: The Power Of Letting Go Series

Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 22, 2013

Forgiveness of others is essential for receiving forgiveness from God. It's also important for experiencing joy, discovering peace, and reconciling with our past.

I’m so glad that I have finally found a church where everyone is good to everyone all the time and no one ever gets their feelings hurt or does mean things to one another. I hope you detect the sarcasm I am using to make a point here. The truth is that we face the potential for hurt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purity 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 28, 2013

Five characteristics of fallen man that are not to be true of those who are in Christ: Note: the fingerprints of these characteristics remain upon us as sanctification occurs over time.

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 50, Grace at Work 20 April 28, 2013 Purity 3 Ephesians 4:17-19 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Barriers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 28, 2013

Instead of removing barriers to faith, Jesus erects them. Why?

The story we have read together today is surprising in many ways. The way Jesus handles this situation is confusing, because some of the things Jesus are saying are upsetting his followers, and it seems that he does not make it easier, but harder for them. Our natural instinct is to take down ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44-69, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit Of Prayer

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 30, 2014

A sermon that highlights four things that suppress, subdue, quench, or limit the Spirit of Prayer that dwells in believers.

Introduction In Zechariah 12:10, the prophet Zechariah prophesied that a spirit of prayer and supplication would be poured out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. We can deduce from this scripture that there is a Spirit of Prayer. When we look at Romans 8:26-27, we understand ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal