Sermons on The Ultimate Gift:

Is It Fair? Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 20, 2014

An interwoven set of stories reflecting on the parable of the eccentric employer

We are in the one hundredth anniversary of the first World War at the moment, so I would like to take you back to an event that happened in the middle of it. When Emperor Franz-Josef I of Austria died in 1916, his was the last of the extravagant imperial funerals. A processional of dignitaries and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

The Plan Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 21, 2014

God had a precise plan for us that began before the first pebble was placed on the earth. It was designed to have a direct personal impact.

Intro: Do you remember the Looney Tunes cartoon with Wile E Coyote aka Ralf E Wolf and Sam the Sheepdog. Wile E is always planning and scheming to capture and eat the sheep. Wile E seems to always have the best plans, like the time he lulled Sam to sleep with sleep dog sleep music. But int the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Believers' Resources Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 28, 2015

Paul encourages the Corinthians believers and reminds them of God's gifts and grace that He bestowed on them.

The name Jesus Christ is mentioned ten times in the first ten verses of 1 Corinthians. I think Paul did this because he wanted the minds of the Corinthian believers to be immediately centered upon Jesus Christ. He knew that the answer to the Corinthian problems didn’t lay in his ability ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Kids Of The Bible: Cain Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 5, 2011

First of a series of sermons inspired by the book "Bad Kids of the Bible and What They Can Teach Us" by Thomas J. Craughwell.

BAD KIDS OF THE BIBLE: CAIN Text: Genesis 4:1 – 16 Before I get into this morning’s sermon, I’d like to show you three videos. We’ve had a lot of bad weather this winter, and lots of snow and ice can weight down trees and make them dangerous. This first video is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Church

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Mar 11, 2011

we as the church are here to prove he lives.

>>>>What is a church>>>> Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me... (KJV) Is it a place to see your friends? Is it a place to sing and dance? Is it a place to pray? Is it a place to talk and socialize? Is it a place to where nice ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Outreach Potential

Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011

It takes more than talent to realize your full potential.

Your talent (potential) is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” – Leo Buscaglia The truth is everyone has a seed of success within them. It’s how we were designed, yet many never tap in or live up to their potential and most, for the same ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Can’t Make Up The Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2009

Truth is neither planned, nor willed. It imposes itself on human beings.

December 14, 2009 St. John of the Cross Caritas in Veritate The conversation we overhear today between the chief priests and the elders is very instructive as we continue to reflect on the papal encyclical, Charity in Truth. When Jesus asks them whether John’s teaching was divinely inspired or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Catholic

What's Right With The Church?

Contributed by David Cook on Aug 8, 2010

Let's talk about what's right about the church, more than what's wrong!

Open: Share a good and bad experience you've had with the church. Read 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 1. GOD SAVES YOU * Talk about God's Saving Grace and the peace that comes from knowing you belong to Jesus. 2. GOD ENRICHES YOU * How has faith in Jesus changed your life? Talk about the importance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 13, 2010

Pursue to build and have ‘unity in the body of Christ’ for the Holy Spirit to be work in and through our lives effectively by the operation of the ’Gifts of the Holy Spirit’ which have a profound impact on the lives of others around us.

Opening illustration: During our ministry in the Middle-East at one of the underground churches a gentleman used to walk around 5 miles to attend that worship and fellowship. He had a lowly job at a remote construction site in the wilderness and could not afford to buy a conveyance for himself. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Thank God For The Gospel's Growing Season

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 8(C) - Believers always thank God for the Gospel’s growing season. God’s gospel takes root in our hearts. God’s gospel bears fruit in our lives.

ALWAYS THANK GOD FOR THE GOSPEL’S GROWING SEASON (Outline) July 26, 2009 -- PENTECOST 8 -- Colossians 1:1-14 INTRO: Scripture often uses extreme adjectives. The Lord requests believers to live the Christian life “always”, “continually”, “without ceasing”. These are only a few of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Rekindling The Spiritual Fire Within

Contributed by Dave Blackburn on Jul 8, 2009

Being passionate for God involves rekindling the spiritual fire within.

Some people love camping—I have not worked out why people would love camping,especially when you read some horrendous stories about camping. And I have read some horrendous story about camping. When I read these stories, I wonder why would people go camping? For some reason, it will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18, Judges 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural #5: Why Signs And Wonders? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 9, 2009

Why does God want us to contend for signs and wonders and healings and miracles in the church, and how do we see more of them in our lives?

SUPERNATURAL #5: WHY SIGNS AND WONDERS? INTRO TO THEME: • This is our fifth week in the book of Acts, and we will continue studying through this book of the Bible until the Lord releases us to move on to something else. • The theme of the Book of Acts is found in Acts 1:8: “But you shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: *other

Almost

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

Pilate would tell you today that when it comes to deciding for Christ… Almost is never enough.

INTRO: 1. Pilate…a man who in his lifetime knew so much prestige and so much power. a. He had many times been the guest of Caesar himself. b. He had ruled over thousands in his lifetime. c. His word was as good as law. d. Held the lives of so many in his hands. e. He lived ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 18, 2014

Summary: In the same way that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit, He wants to fill us with the Spirit so we can transform people¡¦s lives today. Scripture: Acts 1:8-2:4

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit OPENING: DO YOU NEED FRESH FIRE FROM HEAVEN? “And the fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be put out.” (Lev. 6:12). INTRO TO TOPIC: The Bible tells us “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Much Of God Do You Want? Series

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 1, 2012

Oh there a lot of people that have been around it and even marveled at it just like I did. * they’ve sensed it! * they’ve smelled it! * they’ve felt it! * they’ve seen it in action! But they’ve never tasted it, experienced it a

The Holy Spirit (part one) How much? Of God? Do you want? Acts 2:1-8, 12-18 NKJ. 1. When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.  2. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational