Sermons on Witness Of Holy Spirit:

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Ivan Robinson on Dec 21, 2000

Sermon to address the fact that the rich man and Lazarus is a parable

THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS LUKE 16:19 I) Introduction A man was walking on the beach one afternoon kicking up the sand, discussed with certain things. There on the beach was a bottle and as he walked he kicked the bottle into the surf. POP>>>> Out of the bottle came a mysterious being... a Jeannie. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Adventist

What Happens When We Run Series

Contributed by Scott Gleason on Jan 4, 2001

As believers we need to realize the dangerous position in which we put ourselves when we decide to reject God’s will and run from His plan.

What Happens When We Run – Rejecting God’s Will Text: Jonah 1 (Sunday AM) Date: January 9, 2000 I. Introduction Attention: I had neatly folded my clothes, at least as neatly as an eight year old could have, and I had placed them in a little bag. I headed to the kitchen to get some food and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You See - Giants Or God?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

To the children of Israel, the Promised Land represented their future. And God gave them the opportunity to go in & make it their own.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2019) TEXT: Numbers 13:26-33 (NIV); Mark 8:36 (NKJV) A. I want to call your attention to the 13th chapter of the Book of Numbers. This chapter tells about a crucial event in the history of Israel. And I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Simple New Year’s Resolution

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

In this new year, let’s make this one simple resolution -we’re going to make a change for the better.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. Have you heard about the man who moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life there? It wasn't long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Warm Side Of The Door

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 6, 2001

Every door has two sides. Jesus has introduced us to the warm side.

In his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Romans, Dr. Francis Schaeffer points out that chapters 1-4 tell us why we must be saved, and tell us how we can be saved. Then chapters 5-8 of Romans assume that we are now Christians, and in them, Paul explains what the Christian life is all about. So ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox

Survivor: When The Tribe Doesn't Get Along Series

Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001

This series is going to focus on how to survive in the situations of life and to teach us how is a man named Joseph.

Big news this summer, Survivor. High TV ratings, people were really into the survivors on the island and who would make it. Big bets, rumors, and whole new series to look forward to. Why was this show such a success? It was different, it was new, but I think that people tried to imagine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1

Denomination: Baptist

Your Help Is On The Way

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jan 12, 2001

A message of encouragement when you need God’s help.

Evangelist Cry Ministry Huger, South Carolina Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Ph.D. "Your Help Is On The Way". TEXT: Psalms 121:1-4, 8 "I will lift my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fight To The Finish

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Jan 16, 2001

No matter how hard the way gets we have got to fight to the finish!

“A FIGHT TO THE FINISH” Text: II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: Paul in writing to young Timothy is very straightforward in what he has to say. His words seem to be filled with encouragement and assurance that he can finish the course. 1. 2:1 “Be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Lay Down Your Burdens

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus will help ease the burdens you are carrying.

Lay Down Your Burdens The first time I took a group of youth into the Smokey Mountains, we hiked to Abrams Falls. 2.5 mile hike each way 40 ft. big waterfall. During our time there, one of the youth hurt leg and couldn’t walk. No vehicles, bikes, - arm over my & other adult shoulder, carried out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Where Can I Hide From God? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 27, 2001

This sermon speaks on the subject of God’s omnipresence

NTRODUCTION  When you were a kid, did you have secret hideout? This was a place that only you and a very select few friends knew about.  This hideout was a place that you could go to escape the worries of your young world. It was a place where you thought you could do things that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Able To Teach Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001

Third in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

Sermon for 1/28/2001 Able to teach Introduction: Gene Getz- Mike Cornwall was an elder at my church. He was also long time banker. At one point in time when he was CEO of one of the largest savings and loans in the state of Texas, he and his wife, Sharon, had an unusual experience. Mike and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, 2 Timothy 2:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Win The War Against The Devil

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

How to have victory over the powers of darkness.

HOW TO WIN THE WAR AGAINST THE DEVIL .James 4:7 says, "Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." 1. The first step is to surrender my life to God. Before you can ever expect to win the war against satan, you must settle the Lordship issue. That means two ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Exciting Promise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2001

It went just like in the cantatas... except of a couple of small things. (Good physical illustration toward the end that can be used in almost any Christmas sermon)

OPEN: (I began the sermon by bringing out a gaily wrapped golf bag, complete with clubs & irons - I tried hard to make sure it was fairly obvious what was wrapped)Then I asked: “Does anybody know what’s in the package?” The audience seemed to enjoy the humor of the obvious. Then I gave this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision Of The Four Beasts Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Belshazzar had a strange dream of frightening images telling of coming world empires but Daniel’s interpretation looks forward to God’s eternal kingdom

DANIEL 7 - THE VISION OF THE FOUR BEASTS This chapter goes back in time from where chapter 6 had reached in Daniel’s life. He had served three kings, Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar and Darius, and this vision is dated at the beginning of Belshazzar’s reign. Daniel was established as a leading member ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Predictability And Surprise

Contributed by Thomas Butts on Oct 18, 2000

The Introduction and Summary Statement There is a story more likely told for its humor than its exactitude, about Noah Webster, the man who produced the dictionary that bears his name.

The Introduction and Summary Statement There is a story more likely told for its humor than its exactitude, about Noah Webster, the man who produced the dictionary that bears his name. Legend has it that during a party Noah was caught, by none other than Mrs. Webster herself, kissing the maid in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-30