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How To Have A Spiritual Explosion Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 23, 2009

The power of the Holy Spirit comes when we expect, prepare, and proclaim God’s word.

How to have a Spiritual Explosion Have you ever wanted something so bad that you couldn’t think of anything else? Illus: I wanted a BB gun so bad. I got it. And I shot my mom’s mirror! Some people say, “The Spirit is not moving…” but what is the problem? The people of Acts and Cornelius’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Patient Faith

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 23, 2009

God often asks us to wait and trust Him that He will come through and that patience will strengthen our faith for the tasks ahead.

A Patient Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 1/25/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:30 (Joshua 6:1-20) Key verse: Hebrews 11:30 - By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. Premise: God often asks us to wait and trust Him that He will come through and that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Crossroads: Listening To And Obeying God Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Nov 1, 2008

A series helping churches who are searching for a new pastor.

When traveling on any road eventually you will come to an intersection, a crossroads. At this intersection one is forced to choose to travel in a particular direction. This morning I would like to use the metaphor of an intersection or crossroad to offer to you an incredibly basic Biblical truth. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Mark Of Immature Christians”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008

We must progress in our walk with the Lord, and use our skills to further His Kingdom.

“THE MARK OF IMMATURE CHRISTIANS” Hebrews 5:12-6:3 August 10, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 (King James Version) King James Version (KJV) 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cure For The Common Church, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 5, 2008

These are critical days for Christianity and how we respond and react to this sweeping sea of change within our culture, will tell a lot about how Christianity survives in the next 25 years!

Last week I said, “As a body of believers, this statement is what will drive us, motivate us and focus us for the work of the ministry that God has placed before us. All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bulldog Discipleship

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Paul reminds us that we need to have the determination of a bulldog when follwoing Jesus

Bulldog Discipleship 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 November 11, 2007 Morning Service Introduction In 1918 World War I was still raging in the area of the Belleau Wood. The Germans felt that the area could not be taken from them and the US Marine Corps was ordered to take the area. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Water, Wind, And Fire

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

The Spirit is the living Christ at work in our lives. There are three symbols of the Spirit in these texts that reveal the work of the living Christ in us.

“Water, Wind, & Fire” John 7:37-39, Acts 2:1-21 In the text we read that Jesus promised the Spirit would come after Him. The outpouring of the Spirit happened on what is known as the Day of Pentecost, some 50 days after the resurrection, which we observe this Sunday. Sadly, this day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Servant

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 2, 2007

God ministers his grace to others through our service to the body of Christ. This sermon is for a service of appreciation for volunteers at a downtown mission church in Toronto, Canada

1 Peter 4: Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bold Faith Requires Risks Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Part of the sermon series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

The great hockey player Wayne Gretzky was once asked why he was so successful on the ice. He answered, “I skate to where the puck is going to be.” Where there is no vision, the people perish. (Proverbs 29:18—KJV) The problem with most congregations is that there are too many people who spend ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going To The Next Level - 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2003

The second of two parts on why we should grow and how.

Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 2 Review of last week: Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more; I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17, Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Mennonite

Moving On To The Next Level

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on May 29, 2012

As Christians we need to move to the next level of our faith

TOPIC: MOVING ON TO THE NEXT LEVEL Text: Philippians 3:12-14 "12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Establish Our Work

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 16, 2014

When we look at our lives some of us may feel like we are spinning our wheels without making any permanent contribution to the kingdom of God. We need God to manifest Himself and to establish our work.

Establish Our Work Psalm 90:16-17 Jesus Christ said in John 15:16, "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you." God calls all of us to invest our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Change What You Are Wearing Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jul 31, 2014

Something must change when God wants to do a new thing. Look at story of 3 people who experienced a new thing. They had to change something. Everyone in scripture who experienced a major New Thing had to change something.

Text: (Genesis‬ ‭41‬:‭14-46‬ KJV). Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh. And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 31:1-18 - How To Overcome A Victim Mentality Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015

Are they really ready to break free from their self-destructive cycle? Are you? If Jacob decides to act on what God has said what would it look like in their lives? What will it look like in yours?

Genesis 31:6-16 - HOW TO MAINTAIN A VICTIM MENTALITY KEY WORDS: Victim, rescuers, self- defeating behaviour, blame game, Genesis 31, Jacob, Laban, Victim Mentality, I AM A VICTIM For over 20 years he has agreed to play the part of the victim. He is now trapped, his wheels condemned to running ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Praise In Beginning A New Year

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 14, 2013

This sermon encourages believers to look at the positive of a fresh start in a New Year.

Benjamin Franklin said, “In a new year declare war on you spiritual and personal vices (not on others), decide to live in peace with your neighbors, those close to you, and yourself (not in constant conflict), be forgiving and understanding toward others (and not harbor, hold grudges and ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:10

Denomination: Baptist