Sermons on Unfold:

The Anointing Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 14, 2013

This sermon will show the value of having the anointing, "It's the aninting that breaks the yoke."

The anointing of the Holy Spirit 2 Corinthians 1:21/22 It is God who anoints His people, He anointed Jesus His son, He anointed King David, He anointed the Apostle Paul, He anointed us and millions more that call upon the name of the Lord. The origin of the word anointing came from the shepherds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Denomination: *other

Ministry And Money: When The Budget Wants To Bully You

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2009

Discover two gems helpful to balancing ministry and money in this short sermon aimed to help church leaders stay faithful not fearful.

Pastoring in America means dealing with the dollar. It’s what we have to come to grips with in a culture where “church” has largely become a business. In fact, some shepherds tragically view Washingtons and Lincolns just as necessary, if not more, than the Holy Spirit, people, or the Bible. Which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Journey

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on May 23, 2009

When we are able to feel good in the storms of life, that’s when we are at the center of God’s grace.

Joy in the Journey 1 John 1-2:2 (Amplified Bible) 1 John 1 1[WE ARE writing] about the Word of Life [[a]in] Him Who existed from the beginning, Whom we have heard, Whom we have seen with our [own] eyes, Whom we have gazed upon [for ourselves] and have touched with our [own] hands. 2And the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Battling The Three Fears Of Captivity.

Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 10, 2009

Battling the three fears of captivity will give you the faith and the courage to step out in to the promised land and believe the unbelievable once again.

Title: Battling the three fears of Captivity. Jeremiah 29:10-14 So many of us are stuck in the captivity of life that we have not been able to see clearly let alone hear from God. You see when we search the scriptures for hope and future Jeremiah 29:11-14 comes to mind immediately. When ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Foreordained Savior Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 14, 2009

Over 700 years before the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, God Almighty revealed His divine plan for our salvation in excruciating detail so that even today we might have no doubt about His Sovereign Grace.

The Master’s Plan of Sacrifice: A FOREORDAINED SAVIOR Perth Bible Church, Good Friday Service April 10, 2009 Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Seven hundred years before Jesus of Nazareth was born, the LORD God Almighty revealed the details concerning the Messiah (Anointed One) that would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Scriptures Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009

Why did God give us the Bible? Why did He feel that He needed to inspire man to write the words that lay before us. These are just a few of the questions that I believe are answered in the text for today.

God’s Perfect Word The Purpose of the Scriptures 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Intro: In our text tonight, Timothy is challenged to maintain a close relationship with the Word of God. Paul tells him of the benefits that come from such a relationship. He is reminded that it is the Scriptures which have taught ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The King Revelation 21:1-5 Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on May 18, 2009

What will eternity be like? What does ’a new heaven and a new earth mean? Where are our loved ones in Christ now? The Bible is our final authority in these matters.

THE RETURN OF THE KING – Revelation 21:1-5 INTRO When did you last read a good book that was difficult to put down? Some of you here are keen readers who occasionally come across good books that keep you guessing what kind of an ending there will be. An excellent film or drama series can have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Ye Shall Be Witness Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 25, 2007

"Witnesses" — it is that word which defines for Christ’s disciples their role and responsibility. We must not lose sight of the fact that the Holy Spirit came to equip the disciples to carry out their work of witness.

ACTS 1:8 “Ye shall be witnesses” The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC, has a guard 24 hours a day. Every hour on the hour, 365 days a year, a new soldier reports for duty. When the new guard arrives, he receives his orders from the one who is leaving. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Look For The Living Among The Dead

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Apr 11, 2007

A sermon for Easter celebrating the living. Incorporates the passing of my father and his transition to eternal life.

“On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark.” We might ask why Mary came to the tomb this early in the morning. If we return to the crucifixion and burial of Jesus we remember that according to Luke’s gospel Joseph of Arimethea asked for Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Three Views Of The Tomb

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Apr 24, 2007

As we look at Peter and John, we see ourselves in our spiritual journey as they look into the tomb of Jesus.

The Three Views of the Tomb John 20:1-9 It was the great race of the century. Peter and John, two of the closest disciples to Jesus, tore off from the house to the tomb. Mary Magdalene and company had just told the disciples something about the stone being rolled away, grave clothes, angels and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Famous Bible Characters: Judas, The Betrayer

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

Of all the characters who march across the stage of Bible history, there is none so tragic nor so despicable as that of Judas Iscariot.

FAMOUS BIBLE CHARACTERS: JUDAS, THE BETRAYER INTRODUCTION: Of all the characters who march across the stage of Bible history, there is none so tragic nor so despicable as that of Judas Iscariot. A poet described him as;The base Judean who flung a pearl away Richer than all his tribe. There is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Revelation 2012 #5: Jesus Is The Lion And The Lamb Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 3, 2012

In Revelation chapter five, John sees an amazing vision of Heaven, with Jesus revealed as the Lion and the Lamb. The response of the people to seeing who Jesus is? Worship.

REVELATION 2012: #5 – JESUS IS THE LION AND THE LAMB OPENING TEXT: REVIEW FROM LAST WEEK: • Over the past couple of weeks, we have been studying the Book of Revelation. “Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: *other

Touched By The Savior

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 3, 2009

This sermon deals with the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law and how we can relate to this miracle story.

TOUCHED BY THE SAVIOR Text: Mark 1:29 – 39 In this story, there is more than one setting and more than one story. Someone (Larry W. Hurtado) has pointed out that “Several times Mark connects two stories by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: United Methodist

A New Authority Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 20, 2008

This is the second in our series, Resolution Revolution. It looks at the Authority we’ve been given in Christ.

This is the second message in our series called Resolution Revolution. last week we looked at how because we’ve been rescued and redeem and transferred and forgiven, we ought to catch on to our importance to Christ... You matter to God. That’s huge! Well, this week we begin to look directly at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist