Sermons on Thought Life:

The Wind Of The Spirit

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 12, 2003

ANy one brought up in the Jewish tradition knows its natural to compare the Spirt with the wind. Jesus used a ready illistration the night he spoke to Nicodemus.

John 3:8 Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” For anyone brought up in the Jeswish tradition it is natural to compare the Spirit with the wind. Ruach can mean 1) Wind: The desert wind ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under Attack!

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003

Standing strong under fire.

Today we are going to look at practical steps for standing strong when you are under attack! We will be using Christ’s temptation in the wilderness as our backdrop. Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil. Matthew 4:1 (NLT) The first issue ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slaves In Bondage

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 7, 2003

Reason Israelites were in Egypt.

Souls in slavery. Exodus 1:1 -- 7. 06/22/03 Moses is one of the most prominent men found in the Old Testament. He was truly a man of God. Even his obituary bears his greatness, it says, “there arose not-a -profit sense in Israel like unto Moses, whom the lord new face-to-face.” He was also ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003

To look at our attitudes and how God desires to change us to be more Christlike. Emphasizes getting into the word and being thankful

A Healthy Heart Colossians 3:15-17 Primary Purpose: To discuss the attitudes of our heart and how we should develop it. Paul tells us that when we put on the new man in Christ that it should demonstrate itself in several ways. It should show itself it the attitudes and in the behavior I show ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Give It All You've Got?

Contributed by Paul Collins on Jul 15, 2003

A sermon on the feeding of the 5000, giving all that you have to God (That will never be enough) but God will make up the shortfall, so in Him we can do amazing things.

I WANT TO START BY ASKING YOU THE SERMON TITLE Do you give it all you’ve got? Story about the soccer team and standing on the ball It made me feel really stupid, as if I couldn’t play to save myself. I just wanted people to see that I could play and had earnt my place on the 2nd 11 and at least ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Swift Ears And A Slow Tongue

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

Have you ever met someone who is blessed with all the information about everything?

SWIFT EARS AND A SLOW TONGUE. James 1:19-27 There is no one harder to teach than a know it all. Have you ever met someone who is blessed with all the information about everything? They all are good at talking and enjoy having people to listen. Haven’t you just wanted to bring up a subject they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Word From The Lord For This Hour

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 1, 2003

This is a prophetic sermon about what the Lord is desiring to do in the lives of His people namely 1.POWER 2.PRECEPTS 3.PROMISE 4.PLACE 5.PEACE 6.PARACLETE 7.PROCLAMATION.It is based on John Chapter 14

PROMISE MESSAGE FOR THE NEW YEAR 2003 ************************************* ?.HE THAT BELIEVETH ON ME THE WORKS THAT I DO SHALL HE DO ALSO AND GREATER WORKS THAN THESE SHALL HE DO…” :John 14:12 NOTE: Kindly read the Bible verses mentioned along with the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Role In A Christian's Trials

Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Jan 23, 2003

Here are sciprtural reasons why God allows us to endure many trials, rather than removing us from them.

God’s Role In A Christian’s Trials 1) God wants us to trust His judgment as to the best way and the best time to help us. Trust begins with faith: Heb. 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists, and that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5, James 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Revival (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

“Every revival begins in a prayer meeting” –J. Edwin Orr “Whenever God intends great blessings for His people, He first sets them to praying” –Matthew Henry 1. The promise of revival: Acts 1:4-8. Predicted by John the Baptist. “You shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not many days from now” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Power: Heman & Hercules Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

Understanding the Power (Holy Spirit) of God and how it is to be used.

Me, My Church, & I Power: Heman & Hercules Acts 2:14-21 Introduction: Images of power Power Puff Girls Heman & Hercules These are fantasy, but some misconceptions do exist concerning the "Power" of God and what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. What it means to be filled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Holiness

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Feb 1, 2003

This is the first message in a series on the book of Hebrews. It focuses on the initial verses of chapter one and gives some important facts about Jesus.

Text: Hebrews 1:1-14 ETS: Jesus Christ is God’s Supreme revelation to man E S S: The believer must be totally committed to Jesus Christ because of who he is, and what he has done. O SS: The believer will make a joyful yielding of himself to the Lord Jesus Christ. PQ: Who is Jesus Christ? UW: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When The Towers Fall

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

What you can do in perilous times and how to have peace.

A. PERILOUS TIMES SHALL COME. 1. “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: What We Believe About The Bible

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE BIBLE IS DESCRIBED AS THE GREATEST BOOK IN THE WORLD. 1. It is the greatest in subject matter. 2. It is the greatest in influence on lives and nations. 3. It answers man’s greatest need: salvation. B. EIGHT THEMES TO DESCRIBE THE BIBLE. 1. Revelation – refers to the act of God, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Learning From Failure

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Abram was the Friend of God, also called A Man of Faith, but was also a man of failure. 2. God called Abram to the land. "Abram departed as the Lord had spoken to him" (12:4). But God didn’t call him to Egypt. (silence). 3. Two strengths. Two things reflected Abram’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 11: Faith Tested

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 22:1 1. What were the four great trials of separation in Abraham’s life? a. Family. "Get thee out of the country, and from thy kindred" (12:1). b. Lot/Nephew. "Separate thyself from me" (13:9). c. Ishmael. "Cast out this bondwoman and her son" (21:10). d. Isaac. "Take thy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist