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Coming Soon Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 12, 2008

John the Baptist had been set apart by God for a unique role. He would herald the coming of the Messiah by preaching a message of repentance and baptism.

Coming Soon! Mark 1:1-8 February 17, 2008 Mark 1:1-3 (HCSB) The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Look, I am sending My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way. A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Knows Your Heart

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 11, 2010

How can I have a heart like David’s rather than like Saul’s? Let’s learn what the Holy Spirit does as he works in our hearts through Baptism and God’s promises. A. The Lord’s not fooled by outward appearance B. The Lord’s Spirit changes us to the core

Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Theme: God Knows Your Heart A. The Lord’s not fooled by outward appearance B. The Lord’s Spirit changes us at the core Season: Epiphany 1 Date: January 10, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God-Knows-Your-Heart-1Samuel16_1-13.html Grace and peace to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Commission Today

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 9, 2023

In this message, Dr. Vorce addresses the validity of The Great Commission in today's modern ministry climate. While methods may change, the message, and the mission remain the same.

TEXT: Matthew 28:19-20 I. Defining the Great Commission (Three parts) A. Winning the Lost Through the Preaching of the Cross • 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. • Acts 4:12 Neither is there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Inaugural Event Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 19, 2008

The baptism of Jesus proved to be the inaugural event of Jesus’ earthly ministry. The descending of the Holy Spirit, the proclamation of a proud Father...the work was now at hand.

The Inaugural Event Mark 1:9-11 February 24, 2008 Mark 1:9 (HCSB) In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John Are You Sure? Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. But John tried to stop Him, saying, “I need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Pit, On To The Rock, Singing A Song

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 12, 2002

If you’re not inclined to believe what I’m telling you about pits, just ask 9 Pennsylvania coal miners. Breaking through into an older mine, a powerful current of water was released, and the miners ran for their lives. Unable to outrun the rising water, t

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: If you’re not inclined to believe what I’m telling you about pits, just ask 9 Pennsylvania coal miners. Breaking through into an older mine, a powerful current of water was released, and the miners ran for their lives. Unable to outrun the rising water, they had to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

The Source Of Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 16, 2021

Jesus had to admonish her that the water from the well will never quench her thirst for ever. She would have drink this physical water many times a day to be satisfied. This is very similar to a person who is in an addiction. The habit is never satiated. There is a constant desire for more.

Chapter 2 – Source of satisfaction John 8:36, “So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.”(NRSV) We looked in the previous chapter at various things that people are addicted to – drugs, alcohol, smoking, pornography and certain kinds of friendships and relationships that are not ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Other

Need For The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 2, 2008

The baptism in the Holy Spirit / energizes in the believer / a power driven experience / that is expressed / in a daily walk in Christ / that is vibrantly full of life.

NEED FOR THE HOLY GHOST Text: John 14:15-17 Intro: Spiritually fatigued? Has the OOMPH disappeared? Need energized? Has the fire been reduced to only smoldering embers? Delayed Spiritual Stress Syndrome? Experiencing HSBDD (Holy Spirit Baptism Deficiency Disorder)? Can we make a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

The Gift of Tongues is different from Tongues which is the initial sign evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. This study is on the Gift of Tongues.

(A continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 8) The Gift of Tongues definition: A supernatural manifestation of the Holy Ghost, which is a Spirit-inspired utterance where believers speak a language which the speaker is not familiar with or learned. It is controlled by the Spirit. 1 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trading Communion For The Current Separation And Alienation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2020

By becoming united with Christ in Baptism, and growing in Christ through the sacraments and a godly life, we experience the fullness of human life.

Tuesday of the 29th Week in Course 2020 Plague Year Separated, alienated, strangers. Those are the words that begin St. Paul’s exhortation to the Ephesians and to us today. He continued, “having no hope and without God in the world.” Paul’s statement sounds very much like a diagnoses of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-38, Ephesians 2:12-22, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift And Infilling Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by James May on Nov 4, 2007

There is the gift of the Holy Ghost that is eternall life and resurrection power, and there is the infilling of the Holy Ghost to have the power to live a victorious life in Christ.

The Gift and Infilling of the Holy Ghost By Pastor Jim May I want to begin this morning by asking two questions: First, Have you received the gift of the Holy Ghost? And secondly, have you been filled with the Holy Ghost? There is a difference between receiving the Holy Ghost and being filled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Other Resurrections

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Apr 13, 2015

The resurrection of Jesus should not have come as a surprise to anyone. Because of the resurrection we now have the power to live the wonderful life God created for us and have assurance of a blessed future life in the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Other Resurrections “and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53 They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and[c] went into the holy city and appeared to many people.” Matthew 27:52-53 Intro: Hello Easter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:52-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Majestic Commitment Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Feb 10, 2023

“Commitment.” Now there’s a word…an idea…that’s loaded with both hope and frustration. There’s the hope that someone will fully engage, involve themselves, be reliable & responsible. And there’s the frustration that arises when the hoped for commitment fails to materialize.

“Majestic” Series: A Majestic Commitment 1st Peter 2:9 Introduction: By God’s grace we’re continuing with the “Majestic” series this morning. It’s a series that talks about the majestic life you have in Christ. And it focuses on the calling, the commitment, the consecration, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Luke 14:25-33, Revelation 2:8-10, Matthew 10:16-22

Denomination: Apostolic

What Is Your Foundation Built On?

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Oct 13, 2002

This sermon deals with the very foundation of Christianity.

What is your foundation built on? Luke 6: 47-49 (47)Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like: (48) He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:47-49, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Declaration Of Connection Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 7 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message focuses on

Joshua Series #7 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Declaration of Connection” Review / Introduction After the people crossed the barrier to possessing their inheritance, they took the time to prepare themselves to purge the occupiers of their promised inheritance. Chapter five records two ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29, Colossians 2:9-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Travail Before Birth

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Oct 18, 2001

The church must have travail before we will see new babes in Christ.

Travail before Birth Isaiah 66 7Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child. 8Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:7-8, Genesis 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal