Sermons on Temple Of Holy Spirit:

I Beg Your Pardon, God Has Promised A Rose Garden, Someday. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

We have before us one of the most needed and significant promises in the Bible.

Intro: 1. There is a flower called the corpse flower [ti-tan a-rum]. It can grow up to 10 feet tall. It has bright red blooms that look like rotten meat. It attracts flies and carion beetles. Matthew Opel, from the University of Connecticut said: "The corpse flower looks like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Optimistic Outlook Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 28, 2011

When we rely on the promises of God, we can look ahead with confidence; we can look up with commitment; and we can look around with compassion.

John Ortberg, in his book If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat, cites a medical study in which 122 men who had suffered their first heart attack were evaluated on their degree of hopefulness and pessimism: “Of the 25 most pessimistic men, 21 had died eight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2011

If we want to love life, we must love people.

The Kid is the story of a successful, high-powered image consultant named Russ, who lives an empty life. Then one day, an 8-year-old boy shows up at Russ’ home. The boy’s name is Rusty and eventually Russ comes to realize that the kid is actually Russ himself when he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Standing In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 11, 2011

As we look at the plagues of Egypt, we learn something of our need to stand in awe of God and to fear His judgment.

Introduction: A. Today we are going to spend time looking at the plagues that God brought upon Pharaoh and Egypt. 1. I hope we can come to appreciate the impact of these plagues and the awe of God they brought. B. Although there is nothing funny about the plagues themselves, you know I like to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Pinocchio Syndrome Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

To help listeners be more convicted against the presence of falsehood in the church and in their lives and to be people of truth

4 senior students had spring fever real bad and skipped the first 2 hours of school. They arrived late, and each one had the same story – “We had a flat tire.” The teacher said, “OK. Take a seat. You missed a quiz earlier, so you’ll need take it now. Take out a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a young man approach Jesus and ask Him the most important question of all time...”What must I do to have eternal life?” That is a GREAT question! There were a lot of things this young man did right.

“The Rich Young Ruler” Matthew 19: 16-22 May 19, 2013 Intro: A new missionary was assigned a car that wouldn’t start w/o a push. After pondering his problem, he came up w/a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of the class, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When You Find Yourself Sitting By The Side Of The Road

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 7, 2012

Life is a journey that we all must travel. It is filled with lessons, hardships, heartaches, joys, celebrations and special moments that will ultimately lead us to our destination and cause us to fulfill our purpose in life. However, along the way we will

“What do you do when - You find yourself sitting by the side of the road” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 10:46-52 “46) And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Apostolic

I Made A Mistake, I'm Sorry

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2012

This is an update of an earlier sermon dealing with not jumping to conclusions concerning the motives of others. We need to be quick to listen and to say I'm sorry.

“I Made A Mistake, I’m Sorry Calvary 9/16/2012 Joshua 22:6-20, James 1:19-27 Is there anyone here today who has had to say these words or something like this words , “I made a mistake, I’m sorry” this past week? Is there anybody here, who should have said these ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Easter Meant To Peter

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 8, 2012

Easter was intensely personal to Peter because of his massive failure in denying the Lord. His post-resurrection encounter with the risen Lord on the Sea of Galilee shows the incredible love of Jesus.

What Easter Meant to Peter Chuck Sligh April 8, 2012 TEXT: Mark 16:1-8 – “And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Shin - Psalm 119:161-168 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2012

We face difficulties in life and many of us seek peace in this life… the psalmist here instructs us on how peace can be obtained and that is thru obedience to God’s Word…

Shin April 11, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:161-169 (ESV) – 21 of 22 Sin or Shin – 20th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… [ESV] [show verses here] 161Princes persecute me without cause, but my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:161-168

Denomination: Baptist

The Fiery Furnance - An Example Of The Tribulation Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 30, 2011

A comparison of Daniel 3 to future events in Revelation

Daniel 3: 1 – 30 Future Stuff – The fiery furnace – a picture of saints during the Great Tribulation. The title says it all. We are going to take a look at the book of Daniel and see if chapter 3 is a type of what happens in the book of Revelation. In a way I would say that it ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Facing Giants With Nothing But Stones

Contributed by Jarvis Ellis on Oct 13, 2011

This sermon deals with overcoming the many obstacles that often stand in the way of our blessings!

Facing Giants With Nothing But Stones SCRIPTURE: " And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine." 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

Being Smart With My Money What Should I Avoid

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 12, 2012

This message is on dealing with two motivating factors of how we spend our money 1) it looks good now and 2) it will impress others later. We should be more concerned with pleasing God than each other.

Being Smart With My Money—What To Avoid Genesis 13:5-13 and Acts 5:1-11 We are in part 2 of our series, Being Smart With My Money. Last week Pastor Toby preached “What Do I Need”. Next Week Pastor Kellie will do “What Cost Me The Most”, Pastor Toby will return ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beyond The Call Of Duty

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 5, 2012

A sermon challenging Christians to greater selfless sacrifice.

“Beyond the Call of Duty” Luke 17:10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. *GRAY, ROSS FRANKLIN – WWII Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

Wholly Devoted Knees Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 12, 2012

In this final lesson in the series, we learn that wholly devoted knees kneel in submission and prayer to God.

Introduction: A. Today we are completing our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. I hope you have found this series to be challenging and enriching! 2. We have been exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 3. One last time, let’s review the two verses that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ