Sermons on Cold Within:

Psalm 5 - Get The Inside Right First Series

Contributed by Rob De Jongh on Mar 15, 2021

God wants us to be right from within, and no amount of flattery on the outside will cover a rotten inside. We need to work on our own inner thoughts and desires first, so that the outward words and actions flow naturally from within.

In Psalm 5, David says this: "For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue." (Psa 5:9) Notice here that there are people who can flatter you and seem great on the outside, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:9, Psalm 51:6

Keeping Love For God Alive

Contributed by David Seeley on Aug 4, 2004

Has you love for God grown cold? Do you find that you are stuck in a spiritual rut? Find out how God can help you to deepen your love for Him and keep your love for God alive.

Keeping Love For God Alive Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Have you ever bought or received as a gift something new that you have been wanting for a long time? Maybe it was a car that you really like. You bring it home for the first time and you immediately want to take it out for a drive ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Look Around And Hang On!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 20, 2014

Don’t worry when nothing happens as expected! Don’t worry when you don’t get a royal welcome and you are given cold shoulder treatment, despite you being in the will of God!

Look around and hang on! Acts 16:9 “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." Don’t worry when nothing happens as expected! Don’t worry when you don’t get a royal welcome ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make Kindness Thrive Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

A Christian is to be one who is daily creating chain reactions of kindness. Lucy Larcom said, "If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it." That was the practical goal Jesus was aiming at with this story of the Good Samaritan.

Back in 1991 Glamor Magazine had an editorial about a woman who drove up to the toll booth of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco and said, "I'm paying for myself and for the 6 cars behind me." One after another the next 6 drivers came up to the booth with dollars in hand only to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Walk In Unity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

The sermon calls us to embody humility, patience, and love, fostering unity and peace within the church as a reflection of Christ’s grace.

If you’ve ever stood on a shoreline at sunrise, you know how the early light gathers and glows until everything looks new again. That’s what grace does among God’s people. It brightens faces, softens voices, steadies steps. It turns crowded rooms into caring homes. And on days when worries pile ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Topics: Unity, Spirit

Shepherds With Compassion

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Mar 23, 2006

This is a message describing the care that both pastors and care group leaders within a local church are to give to those under their spiritual care.

THE COMPASSION OF A SHEPHERD Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:36 "But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd." ------------------------------------------------------ Let us take note of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:36

Meekness Versus Anger Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002

As Christians, we need to channel our anger towards commitment and service within the kingdom of God.

"Living the Blessed Life: Mercy Versus Anger" -by Antonio L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Text: Matthew 5:5 I. Introduction A. Citius, Altius, Fortius- Faster, Higher, Stronger- that is the Olympian theme. Citius, Altius, Fortius- a chant that has dominated our minds for a fortnight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Witnessing By The Power Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001

At times Christians know their theology of the Holy Spirit without sensing the miracle that lies within them

OPEN: This is the first our series on “Connecting with Jesus” and our text tells of how we can connect with Jesus in our witnessing. TEXT: Acts 1:8 One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant’s crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his face ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Groanings Of The Spirit

Contributed by Robert Grey on Aug 19, 2001

What should be our attitude when we allow the Holy Spirit to groan within us?

The groanings of the Spirit This sermon is also available at http://www.godisfaithful.net/words/groan.htm It is sometimes difficult to know what to pray for. We know that we should pray, but words escape us. Paul promises us that in such times the Spirit will intercede on our behalf, groaning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

We find the foundation for authentic biblical community within God’s relationship to Himself in the Trinity.

The Greastest Place on Earth - Part 1 January 13, 2002 INTRODUCTION While Jesus was here on earth a certain argument tended to break out among his disciples over who was the greatest. Will Smith is currently starring in the movie “Ali,” based on the life of the famous boxer Muhammed Ali. Ali ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Day

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

This message spoke to the body of Christ to consider all women within the church as mothers, sisters and daughters.

Mother’s Day May 11, 2002 Once upon a memory Someone wiped away a tear Held me close and loved me, Thank you, Mother dear. M... is for the million things she gave me, O ... means only that she’s growing old, T ... is for the tears she shed to save me, H ... is for her heart of purest gold; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Baptist

Imaginary Failure

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Oct 8, 2004

Imaginary failure is a “devil-made monster” that has an intimidating presence within man’s mind.

Imaginary failure is a deceitful vision of a loser. It will never offer a glimpse of success. Imaginary failure is a “devil-made monster” that has an intimidating presence within man’s mind. It is sad to say that many professing believers welcome, feed and strengthen this monster through their ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Can These Bones Live Again?

Contributed by Tom Maines on Dec 18, 2001

This scripture can be used to describe the serious problem that exists within many of our churches today.

Title: Can these bones live again? Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 Jokingly, we often say that Ezekiel was called to the worst congregation any preacher has ever faced. However, it pictures something many believers face in their Christian experience – the "hopeless situation." Introduction: At this time in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfully Committed

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 5, 2008

What the Bible says about the different levels of commitment demonstrated within it’s pages.

Commitment Praise God, Church! Intro... Tonight I want to talk about something that I feel is very important. In fact I know that it is essential for every believers Christian walk. Psa 37:4 says...Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. How ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 15, 2011

We have as much of the Spirit of God within us as we clear out room of ourselves.

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Lent #1, March 13, 2011 Matt. 5:3 Intro: Welcome to the first Sunday in Lent, the season of preparation for Easter. While many of us like the idea of spontaneity, with its surprise and playfulness, we also recognize that the things in life that really are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist