Sermons on Collective Responsibility:

The Transformative Power, Authority, And Responsibilities Of The Holy Spirit. Series

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Mar 21, 2025

The Holy Spirit, in Christian theology, is considered the third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside God the Father and God the Son (Jesus Christ). The transformative power, authority, and responsibilities of the Holy Spirit are central to Christian belief and practice.

1. Transformative Power of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit's transformative power is evident throughout Scripture, both in individual lives and in the broader community of believers. Regeneration and New Birth Biblical Illustration: In John 3, Jesus explains to Nicodemus that one must be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Acts 2:4, John 16:8, Acts 4:32, Genesis 1:2, 2 Peter 1:21, Acts 5:3, Acts 13:2, John 14:16-17, John 14:26, Ephesians 1:13, Romans 8:26, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Smooth Stones - Our Response To Victory Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

Today's sermon explores how to respond to victory with humility and gratitude, attributing success to God's help, as exemplified by David's triumph over his enemy.

Good morning church and welcome back to worship. Today, we are closing out our series, 5 Smooth Stones. We’ve been journeying through the well-known story of David and Goliath, which I hope has been encouraging to you. The challenger was a nine foot tall giant named Goliath, who looked to be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-54, Psalm 121:1-2

Topics: Victory, Perseverance, Glory

Sermon Series: Five Smooth Stones

Covenant Service

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 1, 2013

As Christian, we have made a covenant with God. He saves us and as our response we are to live as He would have us live

06-01-13TSJ Methodist Church The Covenant Service 1. Introduction Two young Christians once made a covenant together. They agreed that, come what may, they would each tithe ten percent of their income every year. They were both young and neither of them had much money. But then they both ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Anglican

Giving With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

What is our attitude when the collection plate is passed?

Giving with Thanksgiving Romans 12:8-9; Acts 2:45; 4:32 Attitude of gratitude is the catch phrase for giving. We should give with a humble and contrite heart. Giving is attitudinal; we received from God, and share with the people. We are a Restoration Movement Church; we are looking to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8-9, Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding God's Promises Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 29, 2009

The promises of God are certain, complete, collective, constructive and conditional.

HOLDING GOD’S PROMISES Back in 1921, a missionary couple named David and Svea Flood went from Sweden to the heart of Africa to what was then called the Belgian Congo. They met up with another young Scandinavian couple, the Ericksons, and the four of them sought God for direction. In those days ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Eternal Values Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 14, 2010

What treasure are you collecting, is it the wealth of this world or heaven

In this world of sin it is easy to get our values distorted. The things that appeal to our carnal natures seem worth striving for, but they are in fact like a mirage in the desert. Property, money, material possessions, or a large bank account seem to give us security, but it is all a bubble dream. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who Am I In Christ?

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Bible verse collection about my identity in Christ

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army WHO AM I IN CHRIST? I am accepting: • John 1:12 I am a son / a daughter of God • John 15:15 I am a friend of Jesus • Romans 5:1 I am Justified • 1Cor 6:17 I have unity with the Lord and in spirit, I am one With Christ • 1Cor 6:20 I have bee bought with a ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Will It Take? (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Ministers collect most of their knowledge from two places.

(1) THEY LEARN A LOT FROM BIBLE COLLEGES AND SEMINARIES When young pastors graduate from Bible College or Seminary, they are excited about preaching and teaching all the things they have learned from God’s Word. But as much as they might learn in Bible College and Seminary, also- (2) THEY LEARN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Concepts Of Nature

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 14, 2025

Nature has been defined as the collective nonpareil of the physical world.

Sylvia Plath, an American poet and author once remarked: “I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery - air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy.” Job 12:7-10 reminds us: “But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:11-12, Isaiah 55:12, Romans 1:20, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Constraints Of Restoration-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 30, 2019

3 of 7. God blessed Noah’s family with a restoration based on relationship. Man’s restoration is to be constrained/determined thru relationships. How do relationships constrain or determine our restoration? Restoration is constrained thru relationship with...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Mutual Submission-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 1, 2016

3 of 3+1. Paul unveiled the vital role of submission inherent to a Christ-honoring marriage & family. Christ-honoring families must operate under the umbrella of submission. But How? Foundational family integrity is found in...

MUTUAL SUBMISSION-III—Ephesians 5:21—6:4 —OR— ‘Foundational Family Integrity’ —OR— ‘A Family’s Integrity in Mutual Submission’ Attention: Grace Udder Pressure: A big city lawyer was called in on a case between a farmer & a large ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Body Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 16, 2018

We are called to unity, not just to be together. No one was ever called to walk this Christian life alone. Every member of the body is responsible to maintain the unity. We maintain unity by individually and collectively keeping our focus on Jesus.

Concerning unity in the church, one of my favorit commentators and Christian authors, A.W. Tozer, the great evangelist and Christian theologian from 60 years ago, commented: Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same tuning fork are automatically tuned to each other? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Response To Sin (Part 2 Of 2) The Intercession Of The Priests Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 16 of the series. When Ezra returns in 458 b.c., the king has decreed that all temple expenses will be covered by the government of Transeuprhates. Sadly, while God has arranged for their every need, the people have not prepared their hearts. The l

The Book of Ezra Study #16 (Ezra 9:6-15) Response to Sin (Part II: The Intercession of the Priest) INTRODUCTION: • By the time we come to Ezra chapters 7 -10, we must reorient ourselves as to what is the situation of the Jews. • By the time we come to chapter 7 ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Really Healing As A Nation? A Response To The 911 Anniversary

Contributed by William Yates on Aug 18, 2002

As people reflect on 911, my question is: Are we really healing as a nation? In this message we look at Jeremiah 8 and see some astonishing parallels between Judah and America today.

Are We Really Healed? Aug 11, 2002 They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. "Peace, peace," they say, when there is no peace. Jeremiah 8:11 One month from today will mark the one-year anniversary of 911. This day will be commemorated by numerous memorial services, many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-22

God's Got Us

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 7, 2023

This is an unfinished sermon about how God encourages us collectively.

God's Got Us Introduction Until 1973, when a drunk driver hit and destroyed it, in the middle of the Sahara desert, there stood a solitary acacia tree, named Tree of Ténéré. This solitary tree had roots that stretched down 130 feet to a water supply deep under the desert floor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal