Sermons on Whats Up:

What Is Pentecost?

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003

Peter, and many others, got something down deep inside of them that day and never stopped talking about Pentecost the rest of their lives.

WHAT IS PENTECOST Text: Acts 2:1 thru 4 There is much to learn from the story of the Day of Pentecost, but I am impressed to speak today about it’s importance. In scanning over verses 5 thru 11, we can see there were many different languages spoken as a result of Pentecost. The people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Fellowship?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002

Someone has called it the glue that holds the church together.

(Earlier in the service, I asked the congregation to be ready to respond to the following question when prompted by me during the sermon. (Overhead) If you were looking for a friend and you placed a classified ad either in the paper or on the Internet for one, what would it say?) “A pastor saw ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Man?

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

What does the Bible have to say about the fundamental question of all life?

I. WHAT IS MAN (SECULAR VIEWS)? A. MATERIALISM -- PORTION OF MATTER, COLLECTION OF MOLECULES -- "YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT" B. PSYCHOLOGY -- CREATURE FORMED BY HEREDITY AND ENVIRONMENT; EVERYTHING IS DETERMINED BY THESE -- "YOU ARE WHERE YOU’RE BORN" C. SOCIOLOGY -- EVERYTHING IS DETERMINED BY THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study in the characteristics of faith

I. Faith is Absolute Assurance A. Substance = hupostasis = a standing under = confidence (the quality of confidence which leads one to stand under, endure, undertake anything. B. Hebrews 11:1a "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for...? C. ASV - Hebrews 11:1a ?Now faith is the assurance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 8, 2003

The introduction to a series on worship.

Worship Series Sermon # 1 “What Is Worship?” John 4:19-24 Today we begin a series of three messages on worship. Today we are going to examine, “What is Worship?” In the next message we are going to belooking at, “Is Giving ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Point?

Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Oct 21, 2003

Examines the main point of what appears at first glance to be just a random set of sayings by Jesus.

October 19, 2003 What is the point? Text Mark 9:38-50 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord. This morning’s sermon is based on our Gospel reading, Mark 9:38-50. At first glance, this text appears to be just a series of short, disconnected sayings ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Revival

Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 16, 2002

Renewing one’s self with the Word.

II Chro. 34:1-33 What Is Revival Intro:1. Webster says revival is “to bring back to life.” 2. The Hebrew word means “to live”-Ps 85:6 I. Revival is not just doing the RIGHT things.[1-13] A. Notice Religious concern can come from the desire to do good-[1-3] ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002

A sermon that explains what faith is for the believer, and what it can be for the seeker.

What is Faith? Heb. 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Rom. 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Col. 1:4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 10, 2001

A listing of names, a description of attributes...what do you call Jesus?

Isaiah 9:6-7 “A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Advisor and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace. His power will never end; peace will last forever. He will rule David’s kingdom and make it grow strong. He will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Prayer Is Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Aug 31, 2004

Prayer is about a relationship with God and Communication with God. it is always a response to God’s Word to us.

WHAT PRAYER IS Show video clip from SermonSpice.com I do not know if you could identify with any of those people in that video clip. I am sure you could. Isn’t it amazing how many of them said they did not pray but also how many said they did pray. Yet let me ask you a question ‘What is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What A Woman! Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Based a lot on Look Who is in the Family Tree, this looks at the women in Jesus’ genealogy, to see Him as the King (2nd in Worship the King series) with a shady lineage.

Matthew 1:1-17 – What a Woman Someone once wrote these words: Things My Mother Taught Me. My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Christmas?

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

What do people remember during Christmas season? This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ.

This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ. I. Christmas is a memory of God’s love - -"people/worldly" -Illustration: "I love him but they never love me back" -James 4:4, John 1:29, Rom.12:2 II. Christmas is a memory ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Love?

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

What is the real meaning of love?

What Is Love? 1. Produce by Faith (v2) And if I have the gift I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. „à Now Paul goes on his third point about faith. Even if the person¡¦s faith has the power so as to remove mountains (referring to trusting God to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 25, 2004

When it comes to the voting booth, the follower of Jesus Christ has a responsibility to do more than ask, "What’s in it for me?"

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------ October 24, 2004 ------------ It is little wonder that churches today are often embroiled in controversies and disputes. The old saying is if you don’t want to have a fight there are two subjects you ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

What's In A Name

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

The Name of Jesus can change your life. God wants us to use His name in everything we do, even a cup of water given in His name has it’s reward. How important is the name of Jesus to you? Is the name of Jesus on your lips in te morning? During the da

ILL>> The name McNair means different things to different people... Steve McNair = football player ... McNair County... McNair Brothers... But Jesus has a name above all names ... ILL>>>Charley Cotton @ prison guard school - one guy said - I am _____ and I love Jesus - “You could have heard a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist