Sermons on The Heavenly Gift:

The Four Craftsmen

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2014

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts (Zechariah 4:6).

THE FOUR CRAFTSMEN. Zechariah 1:18-21. The four horns (Zechariah 1:18) in this vision represent the nations which have scattered Israel (Zechariah 1:19; Zechariah 1:21). Horns are also used in Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation. Animals use horns to thrust and to overpower. The four craftsmen ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Overcomers In Christ

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Feb 28, 2016

God has given us the assurance of victory in Christ. Our faith in Him will ensure victory, because the One who is with us is greater than the one who is in the world.

Overcomers in Christ 1 John 4:4; 1 John5:4 1 John 4:4 “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”• In the next chapter - 1 John 5:4 “…for everyone born of God overcomes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Has That Which Is Perfect Come

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 18, 2016

Have Cessationists missed on blessings by telling the Holy Spirit what He cann and cannot do?

For 40 years, I was a cessationist.Baptist and used this passage as one of my proof texts. Unfortunately, we forgot to follow one of our basic rules for interpretation. In college, they stressed context, context, context. We have taken verse ten out of context. 1Co 13:8 Charity never faileth: but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Methods Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 10, 2017

It is God’s will for us to be well. Jesus employed many different methods as He worked healing “in” broken people. God is not bothered with the limitations of man. He is God!

Healing Methods of Jesus Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 10-8-2017 Introduction It is God’s will for us to be well. Jesus employed many different methods as He worked healing “in” broken people. I am convinced that Jesus used many methods to let us know that He can use whatever means ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, John 9:1-34, Matthew 8:1-17, Matthew 8:22-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Love, The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 9, 2021

In this MSG we will look at 3 reasons why love really is the most excellent way.

"THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY" TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 13 “A NEW COMMND I GIVE YOU; LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU SO YOU MUST LOVE ONE ANOTHER. BY THIS ALL MEN WILL KNOW THAT YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES IF YOU LOVE ONE ANOTHER" -- JOHN 13:34,35 "DEAR FRIENFDS, LET US LOVE ONE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Leon Dasrath on Jul 27, 2015

Baptism of the Spirit is available to anyone who is a believer in Christ. This is a promise that jesus gave each of us before He ascended into the Heavens.

INTRODUCTION Paul is now on his 3rd missionary journey and we find him in the city of Ephesus Paul is a traveller and with the sole reason to spread the gospel of Christ Now Ephesus was a mighty and influential city in its day Ephesus became the home for Paul over this period Now although this city ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The God Of Creation Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2014

What can we learn of God from the opening statement of the Bible?

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” [1] Great philosophers are distinguished by asking great questions, whereas the merely curious ask meaningless questions. For instance, some shallow individuals may ask what they imagine is a profound question, “Why is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

We Need Understanding & Wisdom

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

We live in a time when we need great understanding and wisdom in our families and in our churches.

WE NEED UNDERSTANDING/// WISDOM Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com GOD HAS SOME SPECIAL GIFTS THAT HE LOVES TO GIVE AWAY... James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. A REQUEST THE GOD ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surprise--The Spirit Of Christ Fills The World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2018

They looked at each other and realized that they were indeed being transformed into images of Christ. Christ had returned in a way that could transform the world, because Christ had manifested Himself in their own hearts and minds and tongues.

Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form “Suddenly, suddenly there came a sound from heaven. It was like a mighty wind coming where they were sitting. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking of the magnificent works of God.” These the words from the Acts of the Apostles, to be sung during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4, John 14:23-31

Denomination: Catholic

Investing Your Allotment Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 29 in our exposition of Romans exploring the command to invest the grace given each one in ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Investing Your Allotment of Grace” I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness A. Dedicate your body and soul to God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Story: A Few Good Men And Women (Judges)

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 1, 2015

THE BIG IDEA: Just like Gideon and the judges in Israel, God has called and chosen us to encounter Jesus and make a difference in the world for good.

THE STORY #8: A FEW GOOD MEN… AND WOMEN: (JUDGES) INTRO TO TOPIC: We are in week #8 of the Story: Right after the death of Joshua, the Bible says: • “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” (Judges 17:6, NKJV). THE CYCLES IN JUDGES: • Israel does ...read more

Denomination: *other

Better That Christ Go To The Father

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2022

As we enter this week before Pentecost, we are reminded today why Jesus told us it’s better for us that He go to the Father.

Monday of 7th week in Easter Acts 19: 1-8/John 16: 29-33 I suspect that we are all like the early Christians, like Mary Magdalene, wanting to cling to Jesus, wanting to be able to touch him and see him and hear his voice speaking words of love and tenderness and reassurance. Especially now when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-8, John 16:29-33

Denomination: Catholic

The Pastoral Letters Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 2, 2022

The pastoral epistles are a group of three books of the acknowledged New Testament: the First Epistle to Timothy (1 Timothy), the Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Timothy), and the Epistle to Titus. They are presented as letters from Paul the Apostle to Timothy and to Titus.

The Pastoral Letters The pastoral epistles are a group of three books of the acknowledged New Testament: the First Epistle to Timothy (1 Timothy), the Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Timothy), and the Epistle to Titus. They are presented as letters from Paul the Apostle to Timothy and to Titus. They ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Submit To Be A Slave Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022

This passage has a more interesting comparison of the slaves of Sin and Slaves of God. It defines the slaves and identifies the slaves through their trademarks and the resourceful gift of God.

06:15-23 Submit to be a slave Introduction: This passage has a more interesting comparison of the slaves of Sin and Slaves of God. It defines the slaves and identifies the slaves through their trademarks and the resourceful gift of God. This passage will lead the reader either to cling to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Investing Our Talents Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

Believers are supposed to invest their spiritual gifts, and multiply them by winning other people to faith in Christ. If we fail to labor in the kingdom, then perhaps we don’t know Christ after all, and we will be cast into outer darkness.

This evening’s sermon is entitled, “Investing Our Talents,” and it’s taken from what is called “The Parable of the Talents.” In reference to this passage, Donald S. Whitney states, “[God] said in Matthew 25:14-30, that we are accountable for all the talents we have received and how we use them for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist