Sermons on The Love Of God:

Pillars Of Pentecost

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

Powerful Living

Intro: the other day someone asked me, what is a Pentecostal church or is there any difference between the Assemblies churches and other protestant churches. Most Protestant churches have the same exact beliefs, the Word is inspired, Jesus is the Savior of the World, Heaven, Judgment, Eternity. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Even Shepherds Are Included Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 5, 2006

Jesus was birth was not just a joyous announcment for the rich, the religious or those of prestige. Jesus’ birth was good news for everyone.

Even Shepherds are Included Luke 2:8-19 Luke 2:8-19 That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. [9] Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Solemn Charge To Fathers Part.#2

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 8, 2006

Dad, I charge you be careful in the kind of example you are setting for your family

A Solemn Charge To Fathers- Part# 2 Text. I Timothy 5:7-8 II. Dad, I charge you, Be Careful in the Kind of Example You Set. 1. Genesis 13:12 “Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.” a. Notice, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If You Had It To Do All Over Again

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

If you had life to live over again would you make some of the mistakes you made in the past

IF YOU HAD IT TO DO ALL OVER AGAIN II Samuel 12:13-24 Intro: In the reading of the scripture we find Nathan the prophet has rebuked David for his sin. David admitted his sin and begged God to spare his life. The Lord spared David but from here on through the rest of David’s reign was nothing but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas - A Nominal Desciple

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 19, 2006

A New Year’s sermon challenging member to be more than just a name on the role.

A Nominal Disciple Text: Acts 1:17: Read: vs. 15-19. INTRODUCTION: 1. Nominal followers were one of the great obstructions to Christ’s ministry. Their interests were— 1) Being entertained by His miracles, (Mt. 16: 1). 2) Finding opportunities to criticize and second-guess Him, (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ, The King Comes

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 25, 2006

Christ is King of everything that was, is or is to come. We need to live accordingly.

Revelation 1: 4b – 8 Here He Comes Intro: We’ve all this experience. We meet someone, perhaps at the mall while shopping, the face looks familiar; but, you can’t remember for the life of you who it is. --- Lady Diana Cooper, an elderly British socialite had just such an experience. She was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Neverland

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Spiritual Growth demands progression: From Learing to Living, and From Lingering to Leaving.

SPIRITUAL NEVER LAND HEBREWS 5:11–6:3 Introduction We all know the classic tale of Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to become a man. In the same way some Christians refuse to grow up in Christ. According to our text spiritual maturation requires a progression. I. From Learning to Living ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Party! Invite All You Can Find Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

We prepare for the wedding feast of Jesus by getting dressed appropriately and inviting anyone we can find.

A Party! Invite Everyone You Can Find Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jim Luthy I. Who Do You Listen To? A. Protesters in Portland 1. Free Speech 2. No right to insist that others listen or agree B. Listening and agreeing with Jesus 1. Growing credibility among people 2. Ultimate sacrifice 3. Appointment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Proof Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003

This is the 13th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at walking the Christian life.

LIVING IN PROOF 2 Peter 1:8-11 It is easy to say you are a Christian, but to live like Christ is very difficult. The Christian life begins with faith and that faith should result in spiritual growth. Spiritual growth brings practical results. Peter gives us three evidences of true ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-11, Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Wake Up!

Contributed by Kevin Johnson on Aug 17, 2001

Alerting Christians to our responsibilities in light of the lateness of the hour.

Title: “It’s time to wake up!” Text: Rom. 13:11 Intro. Read text. Talk about alarm clocks. Can I tell you, I don’t like alarm clocks! Why? Because alarm clocks are designed to alert you to the fact that it’s time to get up – more sleep is not an option! Elaborate I believe that spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of Words

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT MY BONES, AND WORDS ARE JUST AS HURTFUL

POWER OF WORDS! MT 12:31-37 JAMES 3:10 INTRODUCTION: STORY OF A PASTOR WHO WAS BUILDING A TRELLIS FOR HIS ROSES. YOUNG BOY WATCHING “JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT A PREACHER SAYS WHEN HE HITS HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER. A). WHETHER A PREACHER, OR NOT, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10, Matthew 12:31-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him.

Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him. Intro.: 1. There is a general uneasiness and hesitancy in many Churches of Christ in talking about the Holy Spirit. a. Because of the Pentecostal/Charismatic ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

The Joy Of Freedom

Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Nov 23, 2001

Jesus has come to set us free from all of our prisons

The Joy of Freedom Colossians 1:13-14 On November 18, eight U.S. christian aid workers were released from a jail in Afghanastan. They had been imprisoned for three months by the Taliban for the crime of converting Muslims to christianity. I can only imagine what it must have been like for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

A Jet Tour Thru Genesis Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Apr 4, 2002

Synopsis of the Book of Genesis

A Jet Tour Thru GENESIS I. The NAME of the Book - GENESIS A. Origin of the Name - Gr. Gennao - Heb. Toldah -Beginnings, family history, birth, roots B. Meaning of the Name - Origin, Beginnings, C. Usage of the Name - 1. 2:4 - The Generations of Heaven & Earth 2. 5:1 - The Generations of Adam 3. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Still The Cross

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 10, 2007

Things around us change, business come and go, places from our childhood make way for the progress of tomorrow, it seems the only constant in life is change. It is good to know that while everything around us may change there is a constant that remains

In John 3:1-3 we find: - Nicodemus coming to Jesus in the dark of night. - He is a Pharisee - Is this a covert visit? Or is he using the secrecy of the night to provide him opportunity to be alone with the master? - Notice his question in vs. 2 “Rabbi, we know…” - Nicodemus lesson begins in vs. 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ