Sermons on True Believers:

I Can’t Go Back

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 3, 2021

Don't return to the way things used to be, but move forward in the Lord.

When I read this story of Ruth, I found something interesting, something intriguing, and something stimulating. When I visit this time in scripture there is a tragedy, a disaster, a calamity, it’s a catastrophe misfortune, but on the other hand, it is an accomplishment, victories, successful story ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Trust And Obey God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 5, 2024

Jesus tells parables to warn the religious leaders not to remain in their unbelief and disobedience. We are called to believe and obey God. We obey Him because He loves us.

Matt 21:33-46 TRUST AND OBEY GOD We just read a parable by Jesus this morning – the parable about the evil tenants. • If you take a look at what He said before and after, you will notice that Jesus spoke THREE parables in a row. • The first one was the parable of the two sons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Message For The Dried Up

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Jun 10, 2003

When we are dried up and burned out in life, it is the Holy Spirit who refreshes us and empowers us for life.

A Message for the Dried Up I just got my van back after $600 worth of repairs. Oh, what fun to deal with cars! Turns out it was the fuel pump. Apparently, the fuel tank was almost empty and the older fuel pumps in the tank use gas as a lubricant. The pump ran dry and burned out. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Breaking Bread And Building Bonds Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

The Holy Spirit comes in community, and creates community. This message leads into communion.

Breaking Bread and Building Bonds: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 2:1-4, 42-47 September 14, 2003 Intro: We want to spend a little more time around the communion table this morning than normal, partly because it feels like the right thing to do early in the fall as the rhythm of our lives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

He’s Not Here

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 1, 2021

He Has Risen

Around the necks of hundreds of thousands in our society today are crosses of gold and silver. Many of them are beautifully decorated with precious stones – sapphires, rubies and diamonds. And the people, who wear them, in the majority, blissfully go on their way without even the vaguest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:6

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ #1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Today we are going to begin preaching our way through the book of Ephesians. The title of this series of sermons is “IN CHRIST.”

As we embark on this study we will see how we who are IN CHRIST have riches the lost world knows nothing about. It is sad enough that sinners know nothing about these “riches,” but sadder still is the fact that even many Christians do not know of the riches they have IN CHRIST. Illus: When I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy Maurice Bickerstaff Funeral

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 25, 2022

Summary: This is a eulogy for a man who died unexpectedly at age 53. He was greatly loved by his family and started coming to the church about 3 years before his death. He gave his life to Christ.

Eulogy Maurice Bickerstaff By Rick Gillespie- Mobley John 14:1-6 Summary: This is a eulogy for a man who died unexpectedly at age 53. He was greatly loved by his family and started coming to the church about 3 years before his death. He regularly attended church and would bring offerings to the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God, Our Provider PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

The sermon emphasizes trusting in God's abundant provision and finding joy in spiritual richness, not material possessions.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. What a beautiful day the Lord has made! We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine design. God has a word for us today, a word that will nourish our spirits, fortify our faith, and guide us on our walk with Him. As we gather in this sacred space, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:16-21, Isaiah 32:15

Topics: Believing, God, Needs

The Dynamics Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 4, 2003

The belivers at Samaria recieve the gifts of the Spirit

The Dynamics of the Holy Spirit Acts 8:14 – 8:25 Jeff Hughes – June 1, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week, we were introduced to a man named Simon. Simon was a Samaritan. If you remember last week, there was a great deal of tension between the Samaritans and the Jews. Simon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul For King! Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2003

Saul is chosen to be King but noone knows. God works in secret and he works through the indwelling of his Holy Spirit to change Saul so he can be King.

If you were God, how would you respond to a people who refused your leadership and instead asked for a king to be given to them? You might expect that God would give them a hard time. Samuel certainly did! Or he might have given them someone they’d regret having as king just to teach them a lesson. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Pentecost In Joel

Contributed by David Petticrew on Jun 8, 2003

A look at the prophecies of Joel in light of Peter’s speech on the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit has been made available to all who will repent and turn to God.

Introduction The day of Pentecost. I don’t know what your traditions have been in the past but I don’t think I’d really heard much about the day of Pentecost until I moved to the Nazarene Church. Now this might be strange considering we moved from a Pentecostal church but then again I was only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42

Denomination: Holiness

How To Be Empowered As Jesus Was In His Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 10, 2003

The following are nineteen guidelines for being empowered in your ministry as Jesus.

How to Be Empowered As Jesus was in His Ministries (Luke 4:14-19) Few people seem to be living fully empowered lives today. By living with the power of Christ we are assured that we can do everything God asks us to do with the help of Christ who gives us the strength and power. (Phil. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctifying Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 28, 2005

This is a clergy talk I prepared for a Men’s Walk to Emmaus but with slight modification a sermon I preached on Sanctifying Grace from a Wesleyan-Armenian perspective.

Sanctifying Grace --I Thessalonians 5:22-24 Seth Cook Rees tells of sending his little boy to the store for five items. In a little while, he hurried in, his face aglow with expectancy, and carrying four items instead of five! Rees said he gathered him in his arms and hugged him because of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Changed By Grace

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 11, 2004

When the Holy Spirit comes upon you there is change.

December 12, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:46-48 Subject: Mary’s Song Title: Changed By Grace I have spent much time in recent weeks talking to you about the Holy Spirit. I believe that subsequent to salvation the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the most important event in the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit In You. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 12, 2007

This sermon looks at the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. The Holy Spirit whom enables the believer to witness in the world Acts 1:8.To develop unity in the Church Eph 4:1-6. And equips the Christian to live Holy lives and bear fruit Gal:5:16-25

“The Holy Spirit in you.” The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is the gift of the risen Christ in dwelling His followers. The Day of Pentecost marks the inauguration of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Jesus had ascended to the right hand of the Father and as promised the people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist