Sermons on Abba Father:

Cleanse The Temple

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 28, 2023

GOD placed the SPIRIT of JESUS into the heart of every believer. JESUS not only cleansed the Temple, but also defined the Temple. We are the Temple of the HOLY SPIRIT. Purify your heart today and allow HIS SPIRIT to cleanse you.

2023.01.29.Cleanse the Temple William Akehurst, HSWC Cleanse, purge, sanctify, purify BIG IDEA: GOD placed the SPIRIT of JESUS into the heart of every believer. JESUS not only cleansed the Temple, but also defined the Temple. We are the Temple of the HOLY SPIRIT. Purify your heart today and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6, John 2:13-22, 1 Corinthians 3:16-20, Ezekiel 36:27-29, John 15:1-4, Romans 8:11, John 16:13, Psalm 46:10, 1 Kings 19:11-12, 1 John 2:24-27, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, Philippians 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know Who You Are? Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2021

You are not unworthy, you are not unloved, you are not incapable, and you are not a disappointment. Hear these words today. You are blessed, you are holy, you are loved, you are capable, and you are strong. Because you are a child of God.

Do You Know Who You Are? “I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous and your works, and that my soul knows very well.” - Psalm 139:14 Maya Angelou, an American poet and Civil Rights Activist, once said “When I found that . . . I was a child of God, when I understood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: A Story Of Adoption Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

You may never have thought about it like this, but Christmas is a story of Adoption!

*. I understand that tonight, on the Hallmark Station, they are beginning a new Sunday night television series called, “Adoption. They will share all kinds of heart warming stories about adoption. *. I wish I could help them with the first story. I’ve got the perfect adoption story ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is A Son Of God? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 21, 2015

We are no longer slaves to the world; but heirs with fully to submitted to Christ. It is in this knowledge that our actions must be focused and guided daily as we lead others to Him.

Who is a son of God? Galatians, Part 7 Galatians 3:26 – 4:7 Open to Galatians 3 … Place holder at Romans 8 Introduction - Purpose of the letter: 1. To teach 2. To correct 3. To point us to Jesus - The Law was given to bring God’s people back to Himself because we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Legalism PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Understand and appreciate the freedom and love we receive from God's grace, as explained in Paul's letter to the Galatians, rather than complicating it with legalism and rules.

Good morning, Church Family! You know, we have a tendency to complicate things that are simple. We can even turn the beautiful gift of God’s grace into a frustrating set of rules and regulations. But let’s remind ourselves of what Philip Yancey once said: “Grace means there is nothing we can do to ...read more

Topics: Frustration, Freedom

Born Of The Spirit

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

What are the signs that we are truly born again? This sermon seeks to list those signs and to invite all to experience the rebirth that only Christ offers.

[This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

God Loves Us With A Great Love Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001

God loves us infinitely more than we can understand. Because of this, we should live pure lives, as He is pure.

I. Parentage of the Believer (1 John 3:1) A. Manifestation of His love 1. John 1:12-13, “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Genuine Article

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

If you are born again, your life will show it.

The Genuine Article Oct 14, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If you are born again, your life will show it. Focus Passage: I John 3:13-15 Introduction: Nothing can be so troubling to your soul than to be uncertain about your salvation. God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Change Of Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To show a change of heart can make us love GOD with all our heart, all our mind and all our being.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a change of heart? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show a change of heart can make us love GOD with all our heart, all our mind and all our being. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 30:6 (Amplified Bible) And the Lord your God will circumcise your hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enslaved No More Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 20, 2008

We too were enslaved once. We too were held down by the bonds of sin, and yes, we can remain in slavery on account of our ignorance. We are no longer slaves, we are now in fact sons, entitled to the full rights of an heir.

William Knibb sailed for Jamaica in November of 1824. He traveled to replace his missionary brother Thomas, who had died just a few months before his departure from England. His school in Jamaica dedicated to the children of slaves prospered. Slaves flocked from the sugarcane fields every night ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glorifying God In Prayer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 14, 2010

1) God’s Purpose 2) God’s Paternity 3) God’s Priority 4) God’s Program & 5) God’s Plan for prayer

At the foot of a huge metal rendition of the Olympic rings in Whistler, tea lights burn in front of the now-damp photo of a dead athlete. The sudden, horrifying death of Nodar Kumaritashvili has sparked angry charges from his father in Georgia that his son died on a dangerous Luge track. The entire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Other

Seven Sundays To Easter: In The Garden Of Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 11, 2021

Jesus and the Eleven Disciples left the upper room and walked over to the Garden of Gethsemane. There Jesus prayed earnestly to the Father. Even though the disciples had come along with Him, our Lord was probably never so alone as He was at this time.

Introduction: Jesus and the eleven disciples finished their time in the Upper Room. Judas Iscariot had left them so he could betray Jesus to the chief priests and others. He missed out on the truths which our Lord shared with the others in John 14-16, and the Lord’s beautiful beyond words in John ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-50

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Servant Or A Son?

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon helps believers analyze whether they are only servants of GOD or have they started living as Children of GOD!

“Are You A Servant Or A Son??” Luke 15:17-19 I. A servant (John 15:14-15) servant - one that must work for another and obey him: John 15:14-15 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am My Daddy’s Girl - Aka Son Of God!

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Jun 14, 2025

Sonship in the kingdom is not a gender issue, it is a redemption, adoption and inheritance position received through adoption. our true worth and value in the kingdom is not by what is on us but who / what is in us - Christ in you the hope of glory.

Introduction: I know my title sounds somewhat oxymoronic, but it’s not, because Sonship in the kingdom is not a gender issue, it is a redemption and adoption position. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. To them that believe He gave them power to become the sons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34, 2 Peter 1:1-4, Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Laughs

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

JESUS, GOD THE SON, IS OFTEN REFERRED TO IN SCRIPTURE AS A MAN OF SORROW, ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF** YET GOD SAYS IN OUR TEXT; HE WILL LAUGH AT THE CALAMITY OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO BE THE ENEMY OF GOD AND REBEL AGAINST HIS WORD AND HIS WILL.

WHEN GOD LAUGHS TEXT: PSALM 37: VS. 10--13 INTRODUCTION: JESUS, GOD THE SON, IS OFTEN REFERRED TO IN SCRIPTURE AS A MAN OF SORROW, ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF** YET GOD SAYS IN OUR TEXT; HE WILL LAUGH AT THE CALAMITY OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO BE THE ENEMY OF GOD AND REBEL AGAINST HIS WORD AND HIS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:10-13

Denomination: Baptist