Sermons on Taking It By Force:

The Seven Benefits To A Spirit-Empowered Church

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 30, 2015

You and your church can become a fountainhead of supernatural revival in your community, city and country.

THE SEVEN BENEFITS TO A SPIRIT EMPOWERED CHURCH JOHN 7:37-39; EZEKIEL 47 By Dr. James O. Davis Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God. Let me ask you a couple more questions. Do you ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“the Great Pretender” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“The Great Pretender” Acts 8:9-25 In the first eight verses of chapter 8 we saw revival come to Samaria as Philip the Evangelist preached the good news of Jesus Christ. Miracles were performed, souls saved. Just a few verses in and we see that wherever God sends genuine revival, Satan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

If I Were Planning Christmas...

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 9, 2015

If I had been God and if I were planning Christmas, I would have done things differently. The way the birth of Jesus took place was too risky. How I would have done it?

“IF I WERE PLANNING CHRISTMAS…” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. After being away on business for a week before Christmas, Tom thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. 2. “How about some perfume?” He asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatness Of God's Mercy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that the people receives great mercy from GOD because of the LORD JESUS CHRIST, until now from the time He has delivered us from sins (Egypt) He has forgiven us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD merciful? Yes, absolutely and infinitely Yes. More than we can understand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the people receives great mercy from GOD because of the LORD JESUS CHRIST, until now from the time He has delivered us ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Pardons According To Our Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that JESUS CHRIST in His relationship to and with us, values our opinions regarding whom to forgive and pardons.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Yes. I have a lot. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST in His relationship to and with us, values our opinions regarding whom to forgive and pardons. IV. TEXT: Numbers 14:20 (Amplified Bible) And the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seven Benefits To A Spirit Empowered Church

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 22, 2015

Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God.

Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God. Let me ask you a couple more questions. Do you want to be a container or do you want to be a channel? Do you want your church to be a reservoir or ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Ezekiel 47:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not Just Another Charlie Brown Christmas

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 24, 2015

This is a complete Christmas Eve Service with music and scripture. Using Charles Shultz's Charlie Brown Christmas as an illustration of making known the real meaning of Christmas. Christ Jesus, God with us, God Saves. Read the Big Idea below.

2015.12.24.CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE William Akehurst, HSWC It’s not just another Charlie Brown Christmas THE BIG IDEA: Charles Shultz shared the message of Christmas through Linus to Charlie Brown. The many Charlie Browns of the world need to hear from the Linuses of CHRIST. Something hit me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missing Christ At Christmas

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2015

In this sermon we discuss how so many people miss out on the true meaning of Christmas because their focus is on anything and everything but Jesus Christ

Missing Christ During Christmas Text: Luke 2:41 – 49 You know, something interesting happens this time of year… every year at this time of year, it’s the same old thing… you see it when you talk to people, or visit with them a little bit… and it’s a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Herod-The Forgotten Player Series

Contributed by John Pearrell on Jan 4, 2016

There were four responses to the Christ Child. How do you respond to Him?

During this time of year, in churches around the globe the story of Christmas–the coming of Christ to earth–is told. We tell of the shepherds, of Mary and Joseph, of the inn keeper, of the wise men or magi from the East, but there is one actor in this divine drama, who, though often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Ministry: It Power, Its Activities, Its Influence Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 18, 2016

Jesus Ministry Jesus' sphere of activity Jesus' daily activities Jesus' fame spread Jesus' power. Jesus' following

I. Introduction: I used the outline found in the "Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible" A. Several women, each trying to one-up the other, appeared in court, each accusing the others of causing the trouble they were having in the apartment building where they lived. The judge, with Solomon-like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Chooses The Place Of Worship

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that GOD have chosen your local church so that we can serve GOD there, as we come out and overcome this worldliness. 1 John 4:4 (Amplified Bible) Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [

I. EXORDIUM: Do you nurture your children? Yes. GOD commanded me to bring up my children in the nurture and admonition of the LORD. Ephesians 6:4 (King James Version) And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suddenly…

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 31, 2016

Did you ever notice something and it seems so suddenly new, but then you discover that it's always been there. The only thing different is, that you finally became aware of it.

Suddenly... Psalms 65:11 NKJ 11 You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance. Did you ever notice something and it seems so suddenly new, but then you discover that it's always been there. The only thing different is, that you finally became aware of it. It's kind of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:11, Acts 16:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entertaining Angels

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 4, 2016

Angels sometimes come in the guise of needy persons to test our compassion, greed, selfishness, and obedience to help the poor. We should be diligent to minister to those less fortunate: they might even be angels.

ENTERTAINING ANGELS Heb. 13:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: AN EMAIL FROM GOD 1. One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So he called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Determining A Standard Of Living Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Whether poor or rich or in the middle, all of us have to determine our standard of living. So who or what is determining your standard of living? Who or what is influencing your financial decisions and the life you’re living?

Determining a Standard of Living 1 Timothy 6:7-13 There was a story which appeared in the news about a woman who had won the lottery. Before winning, she worked long, hard hours but earned just enough money to cover each month’s bills. The years of toil and worry had taken a toll on her face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Hardest Thing Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

What do you as a follower of Jesus Christ when someone close to you has hurt you?

The Hardest Thing You’ll Ever Do Philemon What do you do when the person closest to you has betrayed and hurt you? I had a friend in college with whom I reconnected after I moved back from seminary. Let’s call her Jane. She had a whirlwind romance and after just six months, got married. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Methodist