Sermons on The Communion:

The Spiritual Discipline Of Worship

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 19, 2023

This sermon is based heavily on ch. 11 of Richard Foster's classic book "Celebration of Discipline."

John 4:1-26 (NIV) 1 Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 So he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go through Samaria. 5 So he ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Meaning Of Pentecost

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 21, 2024

This is a message for Pentecost Sunday that teaches about the person of the Holy Spirit, the liturgical calendar and year, the fruit and gifts of the third Person of the Trinity.

Sermon for Pentecost Sunday - May 19, 2024 Today is Pentecost Sunday. That might mean a lot to you, or not much at all. If you come from a mainline church background, Anglican or Catholic for example, there was more than likely some celebration of Pentecost Sunday as an important part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Colossians 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek And Find

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 4, 2023

Ask, Seek, Knock, a sermon based on an outline from the great old study guide called Handfulls on Purpose by James Smith and Robert Lee.

Seek and Find Matthew 7:7-11 • When I was growing up I remember one particular thing I enjoyed about going to the doctor or dentist office • As a child you are always nervous whether it is for a regular checkup • Or maybe you are actually sick • The worst was when I was going to have to get my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2023

Jesus had His birth in Bethlehem, but not His beginning, because He has always been.

Christ the Eternal Word John 1:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill December 2-3, 2023 Are you aware many of our mental images about Christmas come from medieval art, Christmas cards, or Christmas carols? Speaking of Christmas carols, sometimes it’s challenging for kids to sing the lyrics correctly. • For ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Sleeping?

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 14, 2023

Jesus and His Disciples were in the Garden of Gethsemane

Why Are You Sleeping? Mark 14:32-42 Good morning, Happy New Year. I hope you enjoyed time with loved ones for the Christmas holiday, and I hope you took time to truly be thankful to the Lord for how good He is to all of us. King Solomon asked in Proverbs 6:9 How long will you slumber, O ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey From Life To Death (Part 1)

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 21, 2023

What if we woke up every day realizing the only reason we are alive today, the only reason we have eternal life, hope, peace is because Jesus loved us enough to lay down His life for us so that we could live.

This Lenten season we are talking about Jesus' journey from death to life. After Jesus’ time with the disciples in the upper room, He prayed His High Priestly prayer and as Rob spoke about last Sunday. Jesus was praying for unity, indwelling of the Spirit, joy, glory, giving and salvation for ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying Paul's Letters: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2008

What valuable insights can we gain from praying Paul’s letters?

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Praying Paul’s Letters Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2 March 2, 2008 A. WHY ARE LETTERS IMPORTANT TO US? 1. Hope. Picture a soldier overseas waiting for his name to be called. 2. Information. What’s going on at school/home? 3. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:23

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Off Dead Center

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

The nation of Israel was like many of us, kind of stuck. But there are ways we can get out of this rut, and move on to greater effectiveness.

Passage: 1 Samuel 7:2-11 Intro: It’s amazing when an event that took place more than 3000 years ago is so relevant to us. 1. for over 3 centuries, the people of Israel had turned their backs on God. 2. they had suffered terribly, but hadn’t put their condition together with their behavior. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sacrifice: Show Him The Money Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

It is sometimes easier for God to save our souls than the control of our pocketbooks.

Two weeks we started our new series … ‘SACRIFICE’ … and we learned three principles about sacrifice – 1) Sacrifice requires love, 2) Sacrifice requires trust, and 3) Sacrifice requires obedience … Sacrifice is NEVER easy, but God has asked us to sacrifice our time, our talents, and our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Friday 2007

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 13, 2007

Good Friday 2007

Good Friday 2007 The Unanswered Prayer of Jesus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME † Sunday Morning Resurrection Day Service at 11:00AM † Open House on Saturday April 14th from 1:00PM – 6:00PM INTRODUCTION Last Sunday was Palm Sunday, the Triumphal Entry. During ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Bible Church

Pen Pals Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 20, 2007

The Word is God’s communication to us, Our Prayers are Our Communication with God. HE IS PLANNING A HOME FOR YOU IN HEAVEN. YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE INVITATION. YOU NEED TO RSVP.

Pen Pals – by William K. Akehurst Harford Sr Worship Center, Bel Air, MD Psalm 5:1-3 Pen Pals The Word is God’s communication to us, Our Prayers are Our Communication with God. HE IS PLANNING A HOME FOR YOU IN HEAVEN. YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE INVITATION. YOU NEED TO RSVP. Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Enough!

Contributed by David Trexler on May 10, 2007

The Ascension of Jesus the Christ should be enough for all of us.

Act 1 verses 1-11 & Luke 24 verses 44-53 Ascension 2007 This coming Thursday is the Ascension of our Lord. In preparing for today’s message I realized in the time I have been here, I have always, always focused my efforts upon Mother’s Day and the Biblical text associated with this particular ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Ask & You Will Receive?

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

This message, delivered during a mid-week prayer meeting, tackles the question of prayer and God’s ’obligations’- or is it ours?

“ASK AND YOU WILL RECEIVE?” Wednesday Evening Prayer Mtg. May 15, 2002 Pastor Todd G. Leupold I. OPEN Prayer can seem like such a funny thing. . . How often do we vacillate between turning to God to save the world and not bothering to pray for even the simplest things, because we wonder if He is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Test Every Spirit Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 8 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Test Every Spirit 1 John 4:1-6 I. Introduction A. Harmonica Lessons 1. A young Texas engineer was sent to Ireland to work for two years. a) He accepted the assignment for the extra money that was needed to put a down payment on a house after his wedding. b) His fiancé remained in Texas to get all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Restorer Of Hands And Hearts

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

Revitalization is God’s special work.

Jesus the Restorer of hands and hearts Luke 6:6-12 Our front lawn in this summer heat has been turning from thick and green, to greenish-yellow, to yellow-brown, in places it has withered away and died. This last rain has helped, it has turned greener, and thicker again. What caused the lawn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God