Sermons on Unknown Future:

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit-Who He is and how to receive

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit Acts 1:8 • Acts 1:8 (NIV) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. INTRODUCTION: Like my family and me many of you have visited Niagara ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can A Christian Speak The Language Of Heaven On Earth?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 5, 2025

Contrary to popular opinion the Bible tells us that there are unique supernatural spiritual manifestation gifts that are available to Christians today if they want them.

The Bible tells us that there are unique supernatural spiritual manifestation gifts that are given to Christians to be used by them to convey the heart of God and operate for His glory, as well as for their edification, and to evoke change in the heart of the non-Christian to help bring about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#4 The Foolishness Of Laughter Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

In this fourth and final message we discover that THE FIX FOR THE LAUGHTER OF SCORN IS THE RESURRECTION!!!

I marvel at the Awesome Wisdom of God: He gave us the Gift of Laughter! To Laugh is to show mirth, Joy or Scorn with a smile or chuckle or explosive sound. To Laugh is to find pleasure or amusement in something. Some things are Laughable, Funny. Some are Ludicrous - so absurd or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:38-43

Denomination: Baptist

Aaa - Travel With Someone You Trust Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon deals with Peter and Johns trust in Jesus in the midst of difficulty.

AAA “Travel with Someone You Trust” - Acts 4:1-12, Our society has devised an ingenious tool to combat the issue of insecurity. We know it as insurance. We have insurance available for just about anything. Typically we insure ourselves against the unknown, the only exception to that is life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Disease Of Discouragement

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 14, 2004

Discouragement is something that many of us face from time to time and God’s word shows us several things about this in the life of Elijah.

The Disease of Discouragement I Kings 19:1-17 I. The Cause of Discouragement (v. v. 1-3) A. We Miss the Real Cause of Our Discouragement 1. Elijah’s Discouragement Was Contagious 2. Elijah’s Discouragement Was Unfounded B. We See Four Primary Causes of Discouragement 1. We Listen to Negative ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Over Temptation

Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Nov 2, 2000

How do we conquer temptations in our life

WINNING OVER TEMPTATION I COR 10:13 I. Introduction A. Why temptation troubles us all 1. All are targets of the tempter 2. All feel the lure of the world 3. All experience the appetites of the flesh B. A Text to bring the Victory of the Tempted II. Body A. The Tempter we Face 1. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

False Security

Contributed by Ron Owen on Dec 23, 2000

Many people are trusting in a false security

Romans 2:17-29 "False Security" Intro: Song - "Only Trust Him" I. The False Security of Heritage. (17) Ill. - Christian Osmosis? A. Racial Heritage. *John 8:33 - "We be Abraham’s seed..." *Matt. 8:11 & 12, Roman Centurion’s faith and he was gentile. Ill. - What a wonderful priviledge to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 15, 2011

We must intently dwell in the Lord in order to receive protection and comfort, in both the good times and the bad. Will we choose to seek out Christ in everything we face? (Ref: Psalm 91:1-16)

Do Not Be Afraid Psalm 91 I. We Must Dwell In God (1-4) - David is praying while he is on the run - Shelter is God's provision - Refuge ... we must seek it out totally - (v3-4) ... Ask ourselves - Will we be devoted totally to Him? -- Devoted in Prayer -- Devoted in Service II. We Can Show Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Study The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 29, 2020

A couple of needful points if you are to properly study the Word.

2 Timothy 2:15  Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.  16  But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.  2 Timothy 3:16  All scripture is given by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

False Reports

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 28, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 23: 1 – 33

Exodus 23: 1 – 33 False Reports 23 “You shall not circulate a false report. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 2 You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice. 3 You shall not show ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Misunderstanding Mary Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Many times we can misunderstand Mary’s role in the redemption story. Let’s look at how God used Mary to bring His salvation to His people.

Misunderstood Mary It’s not easy to be politically correct during the Christmas season. I recently came across a 90’s version of “The Night Before Christmas.” Let me read just part of it to you: Twas the night before Christmas and Santa’s a wreck... How to live in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Death With Confidence

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

Funeral for a Christian Lady

Funeral Service for _____________ “How To Face Death With Confidence” 2 Timothy 4:6-8 “For I am now ready to be offered, the time of my departure is at hand. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Directs Us To Help People At The Point Of Their Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How the Holy Spirit Directs Us to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-24

How the Holy Spirit Directs Us to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-24 Illustration:HOLY SPIRIT, power of Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peculiar People Of God

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 7, 2010

We are God’s peculiar people, all His own, closest to His affections, under His powerful protecting care, the recipients of all the needed comfort and grace.

TOPIC: THE PECULIAR PEOPLE OF GOD TEXT: TITUS 2:14 Through our text, the Apostle Paul speaks of Christians as “the Peculiar People of God.” The word “peculiar” is commonly used to refer to “something odd” or “srange.” But that is not how it is used ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To The Resurrection: Fear Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 2, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Fear John 20:19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” (John 20:19) Can you remember a time in your life ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19

Denomination: Nazarene