Sermons on Train Your Spirit:

Crossing The Jordan

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 22, 2011

The crossing of the Jordan River reminded us of the need to have a heart to follow God, a faith to believe Him fully, and the courage to act on His Word. God will do His amazing works, very often, beyond what we can see or imagine.

[The sermon thoughts here taken and adapted from Edmund Chan’s book Growing Deep in Faith] God has promised to give His people the land of Canaan and to guide them there. • It does not mean, however that the journey will be smooth and easy. In fact, the opposite is true - there are obstacles and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Needs The Grace Of God?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 8, 2013

We tend to looks at sins and sinners in differing classes. By doing so we can make ourselves to look quite good spiritually. In the account of the woman caught in adultery Jesus showed that the "Righteous" of that day were every bit in need of the grac

WHO NEEDS THE GRACE OF GOD? Romans 1-3 John 8:2-11 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Sin as it infiltrates our lives is a very interesting thing. 2.) One of the amazing things of sin is that it tends to put blinders on our eyes. 3.) Today as we look at the Word of God we are going to see individuals who ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Big Faith In Little Things

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013

It's often easier for Christians to have faith in the big, amazing things God does than it is to have faith that he is acting in small ways in our lives every day.

“To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see.” Most Christians are familiar with some version of this verse. It’s been used as a definition for faith even in the secular world. It’s something we say to people to give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

Is Divine Forgiveness A Do-Over?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2013

A look at how God's forgiveness does not always undo the consequences of our sin.

OUR QUESTION: Why won’t God fix my problem? - We see Him blessing others and wonder why those same blessings are flowing toward us. - We see God move powerfully in another’s life and we wonder, “Why not me?” The problem might hearken back to past mistakes. - There are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Hath Heard The Voice Of My Weeping

Contributed by Mark Roper on Aug 1, 2013

Growth & maturity come through stress & strain & struggle as we endeavor to live the Christian life.

THE LORD HATH HEARD THE VOICE OF MY WEEPING. 8/4/2013 PAIN PASSES, BUT BEAUTY REMAINS Pierre Auguste Renoir is a famous French artist who lived in the late 19th century to the early 20th century. He was known for his paintings, mostly depicting family life. But there was one disease that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Stumbling Stone Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 11, 2013

We can be set adrift amid a sea of relativism by our own choice, or be anchored in the Truth. God will be for us either a stepping stone or stumbling block...either our hiding place or a bolder blocking our way.

Where do you get your news? From TV, radio, newspapers, the internet, your telephone? Where do you get truth? According to Isaiah, a lot of people would rather believe fanciful theories than facts. More and more people make their own truth. Isaiah cautions us not to believe everything we hear; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:12-17

Denomination: Congregational

Full Acceptance Of Our Savior

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To enumerate the attitudes we should have in full acceptance of CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Did you accepted CHRIST in full? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the attitudes we should have in full acceptance of CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:9-10 (Amplified Bible) This saying is reliable and worthy of complete acceptance by everybody. With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Of Joshua And Acts-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 2, 2012

To glean lessons from the amazing similarities that exist between two action-oriented Books of Joshua and Acts.

Of Joshua and Acts-Part 2 In the second part of my message on the similarities that exist in the Books of Joshua and Acts, we shall cast the spotlight on some "NEGATIVE INCIDENTS" to start with. Firstly... RETRIBUTION... Oh yes, there was Achan, who grossly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

Only Two Places For Eternity Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 17, 2012

There is only one belief which will be honored by God for eternal heaven; the belief in Jesus Christ alone!

The Mayan Calendar ends in 5 days; so some predict that the world as we know it will end this Friday! But besides the Mayan Calendar, there are many other interesting things about December 21, 2012 and possible disasters to happen before the end of this year! Anyone know what some are?? Winter ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Is The Alpha And Omega Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages.

The Alpha and Omega 8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning saith the Lord, "which is and which was and which is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:8 KJV Jesus Christ declares that he is "the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. Who is and who was and who is to come, for he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: The Better Speaker! Series

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Oct 16, 2013

This morning we will find that Christ is a better speaker because He has shown us that He does care for us. He has demonstrated His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners He sent His Son to die for us.

Christ IS Better! Christ: The Better Speaker Hebrews 1:1-4 Intro: For anyone that speaks publically, whether in a small group setting or in front of thousands, it is essential to make a connection with those you are speaking to. You may have valuable information, you may have the highest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

But God

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013

The other day I found myself in a negative/hard/bad ________________, but God made a way where there seem to be now way! And He will do it for you; just fill in the blank.

Quotes: “Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” Tony Robbins “You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.” Ruth E. Renkl “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Proud Towers To Humble Alters

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2013

After Noah and his family began to populate the earth again, people once again left God's way and tried to do things their own way. Bad idea. God's way requires humble obedience, not proud power. Jesus told Paul,

Genesis 9-12 lead us from Great Towers to Humble Alters. God’s way of blessing is often counter intuitive. God choses the humble, the weak, the despised, the things that are nothing to bless and through whom to accomplish His purposes of redemption for all mankind. The Lord told Paul, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembrance Sunday: Prayer Transforms Us Into Peace-Makers

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 10, 2013

A talk for Remembrance Sunday. Today we remember Jesus and we remember the sacrifice of our armed forces. In order to be peace-makers we need to be changed by God in prayer.

The date 9 November 1989 is etched in history as the day the Berlin Wall came down. But was it actually a prayer meeting held exactly one month earlier that made the fall of the Wall inevitable? Ignoring death threats and huge banks of armed police, thousands gathered at St Nicholas Church in the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Anglican

Merciful And Faithful High Priest Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 20, 2013

To show that CHRIST is our High Priest. We are kings, lords and priests because CHRIST is our King of kings, Lord of lords, and High Priest respectively.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is our High Priest. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:17 (Amplified Bible) 2:17 So it is evident that it was essential that He be made like His brethren in every respect, in order that He might ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal