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Understanding Water Baptism Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 21, 2004

1. What is the meaning of water baptism? 2. Who may be baptised? 3. What is the method for water baptism? Includes Revision and Test exercises.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Test? This Makes No Sense?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 14, 2020

Is peace possible? Have you ever heard of a peace that makes no sense? It passes all understand? Is perfect peace possible in the midst of chaos? This might be your opportunity to trust God's plan?

THE TEST: MAKES NO SENSE TO ME? … By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LORD, I BELIEVE… I HUMBLY COME BEFORE YOUR THRONE, BUT I ALSO COME BOLDLY BEFORE YOU TO THE HOLY PLACE. LIFE MAKES NO SENSE TO ME? THIS TEST I AM FACING MAKES NO SENSE TO ME? Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165, Philippians 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satanic Activity Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

this is the seventh sermon in a series dealing with things that will keep your prayers from being answered

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------- LESSON #7 SATANIC ACTIVITY TEXT: EZRA 4:4-6 REVIEW: What was our lesson on last week? Carnal motives. Is it possible to pray for something righteous and according to Gods will and still have our prayers unanswered? Yes if we ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Praise To Persecution Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 3, 2007

This sermon is to remind us that people can praise our work one moment, then persecute us the next.

FROM PRAISE TO PERSECUTION Acts 14:8-20 As we looked at these very scriptures on last week, it was moved in my spirit that the Lord was not through with the text. Last week we saw these great men of God taking the gospel message into the cities of Derby and Lystra. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Kneeling To Rise Triumphant

Contributed by David Hanson on Aug 31, 2013

A sermon about winning the victory when we find ourselves in trouble.

Kneeling to Rise Triumphant (Psa. 20) Read Psalm 20 This psalm along with psalm 21 are twin warfare songs. This psalm we have just read was sung on the eve of battle when the Israelites would prepare themselves for war...Psalm twenty-one was sung after the battle. This psalm in dedication...the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: *other

Rejoicing Over God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 11, 2011

Nehemiah chapter 8 records one of the most spectacular celebrations of the work of God in the O.T. The spiritual renewal of the people begins with a challenge to the mind, continues with an effect on the emotions & concludes with a people returning to God

[Revivals of the Bible Series] NEHEMIAH 8 REJOICING OVER GOD’S WORD [Ezra 10] There were three different groups which returned from Babylonian captivity under three different leaders. The first, led by Zerubbabel in 537-536 B.C., we have already discussed. Eighty years later the scribe Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18, Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

'spiritual Battle Of Abraham" Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 11, 2012

Did you know you are precious in the eyes of God? If not, today take a good look at yourself and say, “I’m precious in the eyes of God!” Amen.

Oh, you little sparrow! Genesis 12:20”So Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they sent him away, with his wife and all that he had.” Did you know you are precious in the eyes of God? If not, today take a good look at yourself and say, “I’m precious in the eyes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mighty Men And Their Pea Patch

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 30, 2015

David's last words are powerful as he teaches the lesson of the lentil field. It is time to take your stand and be counted faithful to the little field before us. You can make a difference when others chose to run.

I WILL STAND FAITHFUL IN MY PEA PATCH! PAY ATTENTION TO THE LAST WORDS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( I buy a bag of LENTILS at the local grocery store. I discuss value, price, worth --- Lentils are in the pea, split pea family of plants...) Psalm 68:1 (KJV) Let God arise, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Really Counts Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 28, 2015

We are told what really counts. Paul closes the letter to the Galatians with his own hand and using large letters. It would be like using bold print in an email. It is his way of saying pay close attention to this section of the letter.

Some things are simply more important than others. When you receive junk mail do you give it the same importance as priority mail? I use a different wake up call system when I have an early morning appointment that is really important. I may set two alarms if I do not want to be late under any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace In His Promises Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 28, 2015

We are called to show God’s grace because of one simple fact: Even in our own sin and rebellious acts, God STILL loves you and me. The death, burial, AND RESURRECTION of Jesus gives us hope to live and show others who we serve!

God's Grace in His Promises Grace Sermon Series, Part 5 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Introduction - The word translated "grace" in the New Testament comes from the Greek: -- It is the word “charis”, which means “favor, blessing, or kindness” - When grace is used in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunny Side Sermon V: Christian Battle Armor - What A Shame Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, threats toward God's People are intended to silence voices of God's Truth. Though we don't like the idea of warfare, Christian disciples must be equipped with spiritual armor to fight the good fight of faith.

CHRISTIAN BATTLE ARMOR? WHAT A SHAME! It was a crying shame that, in June of this year, a gunman opened fire on softball teams made up of congressmen in Washington! No one suspected it could happen, yet it did happen - two teams practicing to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Run Away! Run For Your Life! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2021

Attempting to stand against the pressure of the evil one is a recipe for defeat, unless and until we are strengthened by the Risen Saviour.

“[The soldiers] seized [Jesus] and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance. And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. Then a servant girl, seeing him as he sat in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

Ashamed Of Jesus

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on May 9, 2021

When we refuse to speak up for Jesus we prove to the world how much He really means to us. Today's sermon teaches us how to know people show their embarrassment of Jesus and the Signs of Being Ashamed of Him.

"Ashamed of Jesus" Scripture Reference: Matthew 10, Mark 8, Luke 9 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on May 9, 2021 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Opening— Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers this morning. I must confess to you that I had a simple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, Matthew 10:32-33, Mark 8:38

Denomination: Baptist

Ie3a: The Imperfection Of The Earthly Sanctuary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2020

Our subject is the priesthood of the Lord Jesus Christ who is a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Presented to us are two ministries which are in sharp contrast. The Levitical service, the ministry of the Aaronic priesthood, was carried out in an earthly Tabernacle down here.

4/21/20 Tom Lowe Lesson IE3a: The Imperfection of the Earthly Sanctuary (Heb. 9:1-10) Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10 (NIV) 1Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. 2A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 9, 2020

Final message in the sermon series of "Spiritual Warfare." Our faith in Jesus gives us the victory. Our call is clear, we are to overcome the world. All Bible references are from the NASB.

Over the last 4+ months, we have been examining this thing we call spiritual warfare. Whether we realize it or not, our everyday lives in engulfed in spiritual warfare. We have temptations we fight, struggles against evil, culture around us assault our Christian values. We look at this past ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-5, Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist