Sermons on Stirring:

Shaping The Next Generation

Contributed by Brian Williams on May 16, 2023

We can, by the power of the Spirit be part of shaping the next generation and encouraging them to take a stand for the Lord, to speak up for truth and what is right when the world is telling Christians to sit down and keep our convictions to ourselves.

I was reading an article on how to understand Millennials and Gen Z (born between 1980-2012). This article said, “You can learn a lot about a generation by looking at the generation of parents that raised them.” In a book called A Generation at Risk, a 20-year longitudinal study revealed how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 31, 2025

Sermon on Zechariah I preached at the first anniversary of The House of Prayer.

I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: II. TEXT: Zechariah 4:6-14 (CSB) So he answered me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by strength or by might, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord of Armies. 7 ‘What are you, great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. And he will bring out the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction To Psalms

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

To lift us up from times like these and to give us a renewed perspective, God gave us poetry, especially the Psalms, that reflects on His kindness, His steadfast love.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: So many times after the holiday’s, a little thing called discouragement sets in. It’s the gray slush of winter. Like a dreaded disease, it gnaws away at our insides. We are all subject to the currents of discouragement that can sweep us into a danger zone. Even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

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

Return Back To The Vision

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Returning to the vision God has given us.

Ezra 1:1 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he sent a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying, 2 "Thus says Cyrus king ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Its Time To Refuel

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on May 1, 2007

we all encounter times of a "dry season", heres how to overcome.

When we speak of the Holy Ghost, we are not talking about an “it”, but a HE. He is a person. The very spirit of God living and dwelling in the midst of his people. Many people will tell you that the Holy Ghost came at the day of Pentecost, and never before that, well that is not exactly the truth. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Is He?

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Palm Sunday When Jesus entered Jerusalem, He created a commotion among the crowd so some asked, “Who is that?” Today Jesus is not entering a city to be hailed as King; instead Jesus comes to the hearts door of individuals to bring salvation. When Jesus

WHO IS HE? Palm Sunday Matthew 21:1-11 • Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV) [1] As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, [2] saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Centrality Of Community

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

Community is central to life

The Centrality of the Community Moving Ahead Together, Part 3 September 19, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can God Do With A Broken Heart Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 4, 2011

The people had heard the message, God's prophet had spoken and the words convicted the people to their very core. They repented and God responded!

What Can God Do With A Broken Heart? Haggai 1:12-15 12Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him. And the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Lazarus’ Death Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

The death of Lazarus gave Jesus the opportunity to reveal Himself as the resurrection and the life. From what I see, there were seven purposes for Lazarus’ death.

We are going to spend 6 weeks in the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John. There are 6 great lessons that we can learn from Lazarus’ death and Jesus raising him from the dead. The death of Lazarus gave Jesus the opportunity to reveal Himself as the resurrection and the life. From what I see, there ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings

Contributed by N A on Dec 29, 2007

God wants to do a new thing in all of our lives as we head into this New Year. New Beginnings start when we realize that we are powerless to change ourselves, but we look to God for an encounter with Jesus that can change us forever.

NEW BEGINNINGS FOR A NEW YEAR INTRODUCING VISION 2008: 2007 was TRANSITIONS; 2008 is NEW BEGINNINGS. OPENING TEXT: “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: *other

Preparation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 17, 2013

Message about being prepared to share our testimony and story with others.

Title: Preparation for Joining the Story Theme: How to be prepared to share our story with others. Text: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Introduction Last Wednesday night we started a short series called Join the Story. It is important that we see this life as a journey and a story in history that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Good And Evil

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 16, 2008

Solomon shares some contrasts between good and evil.

Proverbs 15:1-4 Good and Evil 15 A asoft answer turns away wrath, But ba harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, cBut the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3 dThe eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008

Exposition of Acts 17:1-15 regarding the second missionary journey in Thessalonica and Berea

Text: Acts 17:1-15, Title: Turning the World Upside Down, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/12/08, AM A. Opening illustration: our baseball team turns the world upside down every time we play B. Background to passage: Having been freed with some dignity after being so spitefully treated (1 Thess 2:2) our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Believer's Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

Tonight we are going to conclude our look at faith as it is displayed in Hebrews chapter 11. Last time we saw how true faith involves a willingness to obey, in the case of Rahab obeying the command to put the scarlet thread in her window to secure the sal

Letting Your Faith do the Walking Part 15 The Great Believer’s Faith Hebrews 11:32-40 Introduction We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church has acquired the success syndrome. One religious leader says that what we need is to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist