Sermons on Surgeon:

Three Truths

Contributed by Matthew Smith on Sep 25, 2002

An expository sermon of Hebrews 9:27

Introduction: I’ve been looking forward to this day for a several weeks now. In fact, Friday after lunch I went over to Beck’s Place and got my haircut. And so I’ve got a fresh haircut and what I hope to be a fresh sermon! In all sincerity, I pray that today God will speak to your heart and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Neal Gray on May 29, 2002

Illustrates how we can--and do--frustrate the gracious work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

"Walk In the Spirit" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Galatians 5:16-25, KJV Purpose: This sermon message illustrates how we can--and do--frustrate the gracious work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Also, we find out the motivation for walking by the Spirit. INTRODUCTION Opening Can you imagine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Holiness

The Best Gifts Come In Small Packages

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 5, 2002

We need the joyful reminder that God is present with us not only in life’s most difficult moments but especially in the midst of life’s tragedies.

The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages / Matthew 1:18-25 Advent 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 23 Dec. 2001 A little boy and girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in heavenly beans." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Azusa Street - Part #3 Series

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Oct 19, 2006

In this last message on Azusa street, I explain the workings of the Holy Spirit...and what we must do to receive and be a part of this powerful expression of His presence within our midst.

Lessons From Azusa Street – Part 3 Wednesday, May 10, 2006 As most of you are probably aware, we have been in the middle of a series of messages rediscovering and learning from the great outpouring of the Holy Spirit that took place in Los Angeles, CA back in 1906. Now, this wasn’t the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For Granted Or Gratitude

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2003

We can take God’s blessings for granted or with gratitude.

INTRO.- It’s Thanksgiving time! ILL.- Someone said, “Thanksgiving is when millions of Americans get together to drink, talk, eat, and go home again. It’s known as the four G’s: giggle, gabble, gobble, and git!” ILL.- Someone else said, “On Thanksgiving Day all over America, families sit down to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 22, 2006

In the fullness of time comes Jesus, interrupting lives and calling persons to salvation and discipleship.

Third Sunday after Epiphany 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey For audio or video version go to: http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=9471 Story has it that Mark Twain loved to go fishing, but he hated to catch fish. The problem was he went ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-22

Denomination: United Methodist

The Driving Force Of Spiritual Debt-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005

Part 3 of a 5-part sermon. Paul related to the Christian church in Rome, his keen sense of spiritual indebtedness. This sense of indebtedness drives the emissary/delegate/messenger of God. Spiritual indebtedness drives God’s messenger to...

THE DRIVING FORCE OF SPIRITUAL DEBT-III—Romans 1:8-17 Need: Debt causes many Americans to work at things they never intended to give themselves to. That is why retirement is sought & defended so vehemently by Americans. We spend our lives working off our debt—at anything that is financially ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Power To Heal Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 18, 2001

We don’t always know why some are healed and others are not, ultimately no matter what happens we are called to be a people of hope.

First Baptist Church November 11, 2001 James 5:13-18 Faith Healing Have you ever been to a Faith Healing Service? I’m not just talking about going to a worship service and there is prayer for healing. I’m talking about going to see people like Benny Hinn . . . and others who have services that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Healing For The Sick Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 10, 2006

Causes and cures for sickness. How God works in our weakness and the importance of prayer

The morning message concludes and the elders come forward during the final hymn. They gather on the chancel steps to pray with those who come forward from the congregation. Specific needs are shared, and as the people kneel, elders lay hands on them and pray for the release of the Lord’s healing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Conversion. "A Lamp Post Experience."

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 13, 2006

This is a look at Sauls conversion on the road to Damascus and the consequences.

The lamp post experience (conversion) "Have you ever had a lamp post experience?" What do I mean by that? Well you know your walking down the street and then out of nowhere a lamppost appears and your walk straight into it." Saul would hit something far bigger than a lamp post, on his way to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Father Like None Other

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 19, 2006

This sermon leads you to examine four characteristics of our Heavenly Father as seen in the story of the Prodigal Son.

Today is father’s day. There will be much said about fathers on this day. We will reflect on our fathers, what they did for us and what they mean to us. It is an important day that we should always remember. All of us have special memories that we turn to on this day. A few days ago I read about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Infant Syndrome

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 19, 2007

growing up

Original (in part) (Grow up) 05/1990 [s1] Infant Syndrome April 29, 2007 PM Hebrews 5:10-6:3 Joshua 3 - 4 It seems we learn a lot from the wanderings of the children of Israel. Just about any time we need a good object lesson – we can go to Exodus or Joshua, and we can learn what not to do! No ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Rescuing The Mission-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010

Part 2 of a 3-part sermon. God rescued His mission from/out of Jonah’s obstinance. Thus a hampered mission of God must be rescued from our obstinance/indulgences. But how can it be done? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission.

Rescuing the Mission-II—Jonah 1:4-17 God rescued His mission from Jonah’s obstinance. A hampered mission can be rescued. What can be done to rescue God’s mission from sin/worldly/human disruption/corruption/indulgence? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission. A hampered mission can be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Reading The Bible For Life Change

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 29, 2010

The Bible is screaming to be read not just to inform us but to form us. It can change our lives if we'll just let it.

READING THE BIBLE FOR LIFE CHANGE Isaac Butterworth October 31, 2010 Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV) 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Miracle Of Sight

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 5, 2010

Our sight is a wonderful gift from God. Yet there is a far greater tragedy than physical blindness.

Purpose: To understand the nature of spiritual blindness. Aim: I want the listener to trust and follow Christ. INTRODUCTION: Our sight is a wonderful gift from God. We marvel at the fiery colors of a sunset, the rich pastels of spring and the delicate beauty of a flower. How tragic it must be to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible