Sermons on Trinity Group Meeting:

"An Authentic Faith Community"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Sep 5, 2003

Real community is derived from a real faith in a real Savior.

Introduction 1. Webster defines authentic, (1) that which can be believed or accepted; trustworthy; reliable. (2) that is in fact as represented; genuine; real. 2. How does one determine an authentic community of faith? ...or genuine? ... or real? a. We normally refer to a Church as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Holiness

Genesis Sermon 2: Origin Of Time

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 1: 1,2 1.Time is the sequence of events. God created time when He began the first event. 2. Two great forces a. Laws from God b. Chaos from sin "In the beginning God created the heaven(s) and the earth. And the earth was without form and void: and darkness was upon ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundations Series

Contributed by Erick Adams on Apr 17, 2005

Second in a series of sermons from the book of Ephesians.

The Foundations Rev. Erick J. Adams Kiel Alliance Church April 10, 2005 Thesis Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit In Daily Life

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010

The Spirit does not come upon us only for special events. The Spirit is meant to be a part of our daily lives. He enables us to be instruments of God's love and grace.

John 16:12-15 “The Spirit in Daily Life” INTRODUCTION On the day of Pentecost, the Spirit came upon the disciples like a mighty wind with flames of fire and the ability to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ in other languages. The Spirit comes upon us at the time of our ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Pentecost - The Church Begins

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006

Looking at Pentecost and the gift of the Spirit to the Church

I’ve previously made the point in a sermon that I know my word processor on my computer is an Anglican, because every time I type in the word ‘church’ it tries to suggest ‘Church of England’ as a valid alternative. The feast of Pentecost which we celebrate today is considered by many to be the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Consider God In Everything Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 9, 2015

Be aware that we Christians are in a constant battle and we must always consider God.

Some of you are not on Facebook, so you were not able to read about the statement I made during my last message; I just want to make sure I make this clear. I made this statement, When a person or a nation depends on God’s power, good things will happen; but when a person or a nation depends ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Educating Our Children To Live In Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2016

It is necessary for us to teach our children to run the race, and to run to win

Septuagesima Sunday 2016 Year of Mercy Run to win. We stand here together some seventy days before Easter to let St. Paul and St. Matthew and yes the Blessed Trinity all tell us the unvarnished truth: we are all works in progress, sinners becoming saints. We cannot stop running, or run with ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Empowered To Be Witnesses, Not Weirdos

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 7, 2020

The Holy Spirit was given for us to be witnesses not for our entertainment or exaltation. He was given to empower us for our only purpose for being here.

Act 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. The purpose of receiving power from the Holy Spirit is not for goosebumps and roo ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus As The Word Of God By Dr. Michael Eaton Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Jul 28, 2017

This sermon is from my book entitled, "John on the Run A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John." Pick up a hard copy or ebook now at: https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

Introduction The disciple whom Jesus loved is the moniker that John gives himself in the book of John. (John 13:23) Due to this inmate relationship with Jesus, we get to answer some of the more inmate questions about Jesus. We get to answer the following questions. Who was Jesus in eternity ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Societies, Strong Churches, Built On Strong Families

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2024

Evil works for his own devious pleasure by separating family, dividing man and woman from each other and parents from their children. Jesus pulls us together into a family,

Feast of the Holy Family 2024 Simeon and Anna knew just as the little family walked into the Temple with their pair of pigeons that something wonderful was going to happen. The human family torn apart by sin was being reconstituted in faith and love. There’s a critical moment in Milton’s Paradise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-5, Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

The Unforgivable Sin: Understanding Sin, Forgiveness, And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on May 3, 2023

The Unforgivable Sin: Understanding Sin, Forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit

The Unforgivable Sin: Understanding Sin, Forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit Introduction The concept of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and the unforgivable sin is a topic that has been debated by theologians for centuries. The concept is rooted in the Bible and has been interpreted in various ways by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32, Mark 3:22-30, Luke 12:10

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2018

In Galatians 1:1-5, the Apostle Paul explains these facts of the Gospel in stating: 1) His authority (his right to speak) (Galatians 1:1-2), 2) His message (the truths he speaks) (Galatians 1:3–4), and 3) His motive (his reason for speaking) (Gal.1:5).

Martin Luther (1483-1546), is known by many as the father of the Reformation. Luther had tried everything he knew to be a good Christian. He wrote:?"I was a good monk and kept my order so strictly that I could claim that if ever a monk were able to reach heaven by monkish discipline I should have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

The Mindset That Ultimately Wins Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 6, 2020

Expounding Phil. 2:5-11 message examines deity, incarnation, crucifixion, and exaltation of Christ, His mindset/attitude is presented as an example of unselfishness and servanthood. His exaltation is celebrated.

There is a lot going on in the world around us. With the election just around the corner groups are posturing and contending for political power. Some are legitimately expressing reasons for their position on issues. Others are rioting in the streets. There are so many lies in the media that it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Corinthians 15:24-28, Matthew 3:11-12, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 29:27, John 5:19-30, James 4:10, John 17:4-5, John 10:32-33, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 10:23-25, 2 Corinthians 8:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Baptsts And Church Membership Series

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 13, 2005

This is a fictional account of a young lady, Michelle Peterson. The purpose of this story-preaching is to try and demonstrate some of the reasons why Baptists developed a formal church membership along the lines that they did.

This is a fictional account of a young lady, Michelle Peterson. The purpose of this story is to try and demonstrate some of the reasons why Baptists developed a formal church membership along the lines that they did. Michelle Peterson was born in London, August 5th 1615. Her parents were traders. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Delight Of Wisdom

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 26, 2004

Lady Wisdom explains her sheer delight in being in the presence of Almighty God and witnessing His glory and grandeur. We are encouraged to join her in amazement at God’s ability to construct and sustain the Universe as well as our lives.

The Delight of Wisdom Proverbs 8:22-31 Throughout our study of Proverbs we have examined the best practical advice for living life that the world has ever known. The broad range of Solomon’s advice to his son is just as relevant, just as applicable today as it was in the day in which these lessons ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:22-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ