Sermons on Thomas Keating:

Led By The Spirit

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 9, 2007

Most modern-day Christians have no question as to whether or not the Holy Spirit led the heros of the Bible, but they may become a bit suspicious when they hear someone in the present day say that the Holy Spirit led them to do, or not to do, a particular

Most modern-day Christians have no question as to whether or not the Holy Spirit led the heros of the Bible, but they may become a bit suspicious when they hear someone in the present day say that the Holy Spirit led them to do, or not to do, a particular thing. Now, the text says “these are the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To help us understand that with freedom there comes a cost.

Title: The Cost of Freedom Theme: To help us understand that with freedom there comes a cost. Text: Opening Quote In remembrance of what we are celebrating today let me read you this quote from Jowett," Liberty was infinitely precious to our fathers, because it bore the marks of sacrifice. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Church Of God

One Of Those Days

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Some storms we can track and be somewhat prepared for, others come suddenly and without warning. We normally don’t think about them until they hit or effect us.

One of Those Days Opening Illustration: Have you ever had “one of those days”? 1. The average cost of rehabilitating a seal after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska was $80,000. At a special ceremony, two of the most expensively saved animals were released back into the wild amid cheers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lifesongs Of Intellect & Enthusiasm Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 11, 2008

Part 5. Lives of worship, connecting with God and displaying His glory through intellect and enthusiasm.

LIFESONGS OF INTELLECT & ENTHUSIASM Part 5 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Pastor Todd Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday February 10, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the writings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Nathan Cooper on Feb 26, 2008

Grace cannot exist until we come to the realization that we are helpless. When we submit to this fact then and only then can the grace of God work.

AMAZING GRACE: ROMANS 5:6-10 If I was to poll this room to the percentage of the 10 commandments each of us have broken, we would find that each of us have broken most of them. This classifies us as sinners, and as sinners, a price must be paid for that sin. That price is the penalty of death. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Do These Stones Mean?

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 24, 2008

When God took the children of Israel across the river Jordan he called them to set up memorial stones. The stones caution us to remember, they challenge us to recount, and they call us to respond.

Intro: There was a rumor circulating in Washington some time ago that Osama Bin Laden had died and gone to Heaven. As the story goes, when he arrived in Paradise, Osama was greeted by George Washington who slapped him across the face and yelled, "How dare you attack the nation I helped conceive!" ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 13:Sermon on the Mount Series - This sermon examines the ’How-to’ when it comes to prayer.

The Great Commission Part 13 – Sermon on the Mount – How to Pray Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Bible Church

Holy Week: Don't Lose Faith Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Palm Sunday Message from NewSong 2008

“Holy Week: Don’t Lose Faith” Palm Sunday NewSong Church – 03/16/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Intro to Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: *other

What Are You Staring At? (Go!)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that encourages its audience to get up and go... get up and go tell someone the good news.

Acts 1:6-14 So when they met together, they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom of Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When We Value The Death Of A Loved One

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 14, 2009

Comforting words to a family

WHEN WE VALUE THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE PS 116:1-18 “I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Funeral Sermon For Lucille Austin

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 10, 2009

This funeral message speaks upon how the hymns we sing today can bless us for years to come, even as Christ’s promise to prepare a place for us can provide us comfort upto our last day.

I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going. Thomas said to him, Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way? ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Experience The Spirit In The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 11, 2011

Today is the greatest celebrated day of the Church of Jesus Christ. The validity and the message of Easter is what set’s Christianity apart from all the other religions in this world. It’s a day filled with joy, it’s a day filled with eternal expectations

Series: Experience the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering God's Will Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 10, 2015

Paul shows us how to use biblical wisdom to discover the will of God through: 1) Understanding (Ephesians 5:15), 2) Occasion (Ephesians 5:16), 3) Action (Ephesians 5:17)

Most of us acknowledge that God has a plan for the life of every believer, but often we have trouble in finding just which way this plan goes at a particular juncture, where the answers sometimes seem to elude even the most persistent searcher. Some apparently think that God’s will is lost. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Other

The Way Of Grace & Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2015

1) The dual source of his apostolic authority (Ephesians 1:1a), 2) A dual description of believers (Ephesians 1:1b), 3) A dual blessing for believers (Ephesians 1:2a), and 4) The dual source of those blessings (Ephesians 1:2b).

If you are a fan of the game show: " Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? ", you may be familiar with a recent contestant named Justin. He said: "I got to $250,000. It was a life-changing sum. It was mine, and I could’ve walked away with it. But I was never going to walk away. Before the show I had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Other

Love's Commitment Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 17, 2015

God is committed to love us with an unconditional and uncommon love.

Series: God’s Outrageous Love Title: Love’s Commitment Text: Hosea 1:1-2:1; 3:1-5 Truth: God is committed to love us with an unconditional and uncommon love. Aim: To understand God’s love for us so that we respond with a greater obedience to God. Life Question: How do we know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist