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Pentecost; Desperate For His Presence

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 9, 2008

This message is for the Holy Spirit to be active in our lives. We can have transformed lives and tranform our city and community for Jesus

Pentecost; desperate for His presence Acts 1:1-4 2:1-12 Selective scriptures INTRO- HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY- I HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY WHATEVER YOU DECIDE TO DO. THE DAY OF PENTECOST AND MOTHER’S DAY FALLS ON THE SAME DAY THIS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Of Wealth, Williams And The Waters...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 14, 2014

Focusing on the relationship with Christ which alone can guarantee fulfilling joy in this depressing World !!!

Of Wealth, Williams and Waters… The World woke up to the shocking News on August 13th 2014. The King of Comedy-Robin Williams- who lit-up so many smiles in many a countenance of his “global audience” had apparently committed ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

Failure Is Not Forever

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on Apr 10, 2018

Peter failed the Lord in an immense way but was completely restored by Jesus

Sometimes in scripture we find something mentioned… seemingly in passing …that does not appear to be very important. Such is the case with our text this morning. Last week, we studied the account of the two men on their way from Jerusalem to their home in Emmaus. We are told they were ...read more

God Has A Plan

Contributed by Chelsae Knight on Apr 24, 2019

God uses us in miraculous ways to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.

My mother died on April 3, 1999, at the Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, Mississippi. My older brother and I watched her die. I was holding her right hand, and he was holding her left when she breathed her last breath. She was 82 years old and had lived a good life. She had told me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

What Is The Secret Code?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 26: 17 – 19

Matthew 26: 17 – 19 What is the secret code? 17 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” 18 He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

New Tongues For A New People

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: God has given us a beautiful gift from the Holy Spirit, and yet it has become one of the most controversial topics in the church today.

Introduction: God has given us a beautiful gift from the Holy Spirit, and yet it has become one of the most controversial topics in the church today. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are still for today, they have not passed away with the apostles. Ephesians 4:11-16 I don't think we have all come in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

The Waiting Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on May 4, 2011

The absence of Jesus and the span of the Holy Spirit’s coming is for the disciples… a test of character.

Acts 1: 13 - 26 The Waiting of the Holy Spirit After the Ascension of Jesus, the angels told them that the same Jesus will come again in like manner. The absence of Jesus and the span of the Holy Spirit’s coming is for the disciples… a test of character. The span is 10 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-36

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Too - Prelude Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2014

How is your soul?

Opening Video Illustration: “Devil went down to Georgia”: Charlie Daniels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7p817ErVsQ – Live 4th of July 2005 This fiddling song catches the essence of our topic today – You and your soul! You have it but the Devil wants it! So How is your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stronghold Beliefs Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 1, 2019

The focus of Part 5 of this series is on the role the Holy Spirit should be playing in our lives. He is the third person of the Trinity and should have an active role in the lives of all believers.

Stronghold Beliefs Part 5 Scriptures: I John 4:1-3; 2 Peter 1:19-21; John 14:15-18, 26-27 During a prayer line the minister lays hands on a person and the person faints into the arms of the deacons/ushers standing behind them. This is referred to as being “slain in the Spirit.” People get ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3, 2 Peter 1:19-21, John 14:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O.u.a.t. (Once Upon A Time)

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon calls into question whether the events of Jesus resurrection appearances were reality and how that relates to our lives.

Once Upon A Time – John 20: 19-31 Intro: Once Upon A Time is usually used at the beginning of most children’s stories or fairy tales. – The stories may seem believable but we know by the “once upon a time” it probably isn’t true. What if the story of the life and ministry of Jesus began with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We All Need A Friend

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 15, 2010

Life is truly hard and when you have no one to lean on it,s even harder.

WE ALL NEED A FRIEND Acts 26:24And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. 25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. 26 For ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Changes Made By The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Delbert Evans on Mar 4, 2009

A Biblical description of the changes made in the disciples of the day of Pentecost.

Changes Made By The Holy Ghost By Delbert Evans 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Holiness

Anatomy Of A Resurrection

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004

The raising of Lazarus is a testimony to the power of Christ and His ability to rise from the dead.

Sermon Notes Sunday, April 12, 1998 Introduction: Message: Resurrection Sunday 1. The anatomy of a resurrection. John 11:1-44 a. Scene one 11:1-16 Jesus hears of Lazarus’ illness yet purposefully delays till after Lazarus has died b. Scene two 11:17-37 Jesus interacts ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of Taking The Lowest Place

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2019

We should always assume the position of the least, just as Jesus taught

PARABLE OF TAKING THE LOWEST PLACE (Luke 14:1) Jesus is invited to Sabbath dinner at the home of a Pharisee; there are lots of important people there and they are all watching Jesus to see what he will do. The Pharisees were gathering information that would be used later in Jesus’ trial in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1

Denomination: Episcopal

Sleeping Saints And The Unstoppable Kingdom

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 30, 2023

They had imagined the persecution to lessen because of Saul’s conversion, instead it got worse.

Sleeping Saints and the Unstoppable Kingdom December 3, 2023 Acts 12:1-4 NIV “It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-4, Acts 12:5, Acts 12:6-7, Acts 12:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational