Sermons on Western Spiritual History:

Becoming A Church Of Excellence:growth Series

Contributed by James Capps on Feb 12, 2001

Spiritual and physical growth go hand in hand in the church.

Church of Excellence: Growth Ephesians 4:1-16; Acts 2:37-47 The last few weeks we’ve been looking at what brings Excellence to the life of the church…We’ve seen a church at prayer, a church in mission, a church that is pursuing the purposes of God are all what brings us to moving in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Methodist

A New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Regular church attendance is a foundation for spiritual growth.

Thesis: Regular church attendance is a foundation for spiritual growth. Intro.: 1. If you resolve not to make a New Year's resolution this year you are not alone. a. Gallup survey for 1992 revealed over half--54% refused. b. One possible reason--22% say past ones lasted less than 1 week! c. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Let God Make The Most Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 28, 2021

God wants to help us make the most of our lives, so... 1. He tells us to wake-up (vs. 11-12). 2. He tells us how to walk (vs. 13). 3. He tells us what to wear (vs. 12, 14).

Let God Make the Most of Your Life The Book of Romans Romans 13:10-14; Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 28, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Romans 13, God's Word has been telling us how to live the Christian life. We have seen that God wants us to obey man-made laws, -- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:10-14, Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Be Devoted In Prayer - Colossians 4:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2025

Prayer is the breath of the believer. When prayer fades, spiritual vitality fades. When prayer is absent, spiritual power disappears. When prayer becomes mechanical, our hearts become mechanical too.

Go! And Be Devoted in Prayer - Colossians 4:2 (NLT) INTRODUCTION – “WHEN THE CHURCH FORGETS TO BREATHE” Church, imagine walking into a hospital ward and discovering that the oxygen supply had been switched off. Patients would struggle. Nurses would panic. Doctors would rush to reconnect the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, Acts 2:42, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 26:41, 1 Peter 5:8, Philippians 4:6, Hebrews 10:19-22, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Freedom Of Maturity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2009

This message encourages people to grow up and think for themselves. In the history of redemption, God’s people were once children in His eyes. Now, since Christ has redeemed us, we are adult sons, free from the guardianship of the law.

The Freedom of Maturity (Galatians 4:1-11) Marian Obeda, from London, Ontario, talks about a time when her husband, a pastor, was asked to officiate at a lot of weddings one particular season. During that time, they were also preparing for a son’s birthday party. When Marian asked him whom he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God’s Endowment For Ministry

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2012

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit releases supernatural enabling for practical service.Through out history (OT promise, NT fulfillment, Modern Era) the BOTHS has empowered the church impact the culture.

God’s Endowment for Ministry June 3, 2012 A The Baptism of the Holy Spirit releases supernatural enabling for practical service. 1 Through out history (OT promise, NT fulfillment, Modern Era) the BOTHS has empowered the church impact the culture. a Dr. Larry Hart, professor of theology at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Of The Blankets

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 27, 2004

One of the greatest battles of spiritual warfare - getting ourselves out of Bed!

One of the most important things a believer does is spend time with God. If we were to walk up to people on the street and ask them, ¡§Do you think that if someone called themselves a Christian that they should pray¡¨ The answer would be duh, of course. If we were to ask them do they think a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 3, 2009

To this day people still have difficulty defining who God is, and if Jesus was God incarnate, then who is Jesus?

Patrick Morley wrote, “The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is.” (quote from SermonCentral.com) In the person of Jesus Christ, God came to earth to live among us in the person of His only begotten Son. Yet, even to this day people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gifts Of Ministry And Mercy

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 16, 2011

Our lack of progress is not due to the absence of certain sign gifts but our failure to utilize the gifts we have. Churches are struggling to make a mark in our communities because God’s people will not engage and put to use the gifts God has given to Hi

The Gift of Mercy and Ministry Acts 9:36-43 God has given gifts to each of His children. In Acts 9:36-43, we are introduced to an ordinary lady with an extraordinary life. Tabitha is an example of one who had a combination of gifts. I want to speak to you on the topic of, “The Gift ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

Called, Loved & Kept!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 26, 2021

THE IS A SPIRITUAL VACCINE THAT CAN KEEP YOU SPIRITUALLY HEALTHY IN THE MIDSTH OF A TIME THAT OUR SPIRITUAL IMMUNE SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN WEAKENED BY THE APATHY, AND FEAR, AND UNFAITHFULNESS, INDIFFERENCE DUE TO A PANDEMIC - THE INGREDIANTES ARE- CALLED, LOVED & KEPT!

Jude 1 (BSB) 1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ: 2Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. 3 Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

The Arrest Of Jesus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2018

Last weekend we focused on the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane and learned that it was a place of support, sorrow, solitude, struggle, submission, and finally, strength. Today we have front-row seats to the arrest and most infamous trial in history.

Play a clip from Billy Graham’s last message to America…and the world. God loves you and is willing to forgive you for all your sins! This clip is from Billy Graham’s last message to America, delivered when he was 95 years old. Billy Graham preached the gospel live to nearly 215 million people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-72

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Live In The Victory Of ‘it Is Finished!’ (Good Friday) - John 19:30 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 12, 2025

Good Friday. The darkest day in human history… and yet, the most glorious for the redeemed. The cross—Rome’s symbol of cruelty—became for us the ultimate symbol of grace, love, and triumph.

Go! And Live in the Victory of ‘It Is Finished!’ (Good Friday) - John 19:30 John 19:30 (NLT): When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Introduction Good Friday. The darkest day in human history… and yet, the most glorious for the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Hebrews 9:12, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8, Galatians 5:1, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 1:16, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 10:11, Luke 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Keeps His Word

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 28, 2018

Often our problems make us wonder if God really keeps His word. But history shows that God has bound Himself to His Word, to fulfill His promises.

GOD KEEPS HIS WORD Isa. 46:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW TO GET THE PROOF 1. A man went to his lawyer and told him, "My neighbor owes me $500 and he won’t pay up. What should I do?" 2. "Do you have any proof he owes you the money?" asked the lawyer. "Nope," replied the man. 3. "OK, then ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:45, Isaiah 46:11, Numbers 11:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No One Rides The Pine Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Sep 16, 2002

A study of 1 Corthians 12:1-11, introducing spiritual gifts and the Holy Spirit’s goal in giving them.

BE090802 PLAYING ON GOD’S TEAM 1. Nobody Rides the Pine I’ve always loved the special joy in a pick up football game as the quarterback. The reason: you can take advantage of incredibly diverse abilities in football. There’s always a player the other team quickly forgets about. It could be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fire Alarm

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 29, 2002

Are you on fire for God or just something like it?

07, January 2002 Dakota Community Church The Fire Alarm Introduction: 2Corinthians 13:5 5Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you--unless, of course, you fail the test? Five Quick Self-Exam Questions: 1. Did I gain ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-29

Denomination: Mennonite