Sermons on Compassion I:

How Can I Be Spirit-Filled If I've Never Spoken In Tongues? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 14, 2001

Instead of the demonstration of a miraculous special gift, Paul indicates our Spirit-filling can be tested by much simpler means.

1 Corinthians 12:29-30 Q: Does every believer have the role or gifts going with an apostle? Prophet? Teacher? Miracle worker? Heal? Tongues? Interpret tongue-speaking language? A: The answer to all those questions is: “...no…” (Greek term for question with an assumed answer of "no" is used ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, 1 Corinthians 12:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday: I Don't Know What I'm Singing!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 10, 2003

Do you know what you are singing this day? Or are you like the crowds on Palm Sunday?

I DON’T KNOW WHAT I’M SINGING! (Mark 11:1-10) Have you ever found yourself singing a song, but really, you had no idea what you were singing? I was a teacher at a high school for a year, and as I walked down the hallway one morning I could hear one of my students singing a song. It was a song I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Contentment - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 3, 2003

Our Society is summed up in the words of a U2 song - "I still haven’t found what I’m looking for." This sermon explores why we have such a drive for more...

I Still Haven’t Found What I’m looking For 1 Timothy 6:6-10 While your turning to our passage, I want you to listen to a few words from a song by U2. (Play song) I hope you caught that. Bono the lead singer of U2 is singing the words, “I have climbed the highest mountains. I have run ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-16, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Live The Life I've Always Longed For? Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007

This is the first sermon in the series of The Quest. Every believer must face the need for the Spirit-filled life. The Holy Spirit will be there to be our Guide in our spiritual walk with God.

“How can I live the Life I’ve always longed for?” Scripture Reading: John 14:15-24 Barna Recaps 2006 Church Trends, Future Directions Christian researcher George Barna has outlined what he considers his most significant findings for the year of 2006. According to Barna, the latest survey ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 26, 2006

One question I’ve always wanted to ask God is this: Why do I do what I don’t want to do?

(Romans 7:14-25). INTRODUCTION You only have to be a Christian for five seconds to realize that even though Jesus takes away the penalty for your sin and its power over you, you will still struggle to live the right way. So why is that? Why - even though you have given your life to Christ – why do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: *other

How Can I Be God's Friend If I Am Supposed To Fear Him? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

This sermon shows how fear and friendship fit in to our relationship with the Almighty

Great Mysteries of the Faith How can I be God’s friend when I am supposed to fear Him? Colossians 2:1-8 When I was in elementary schools, one of my favorite things to do in class was to solve a mystery. Several of my teachers and the library contained a series of books entitled “2 Minute ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1down? Why Am I Here? Did I Miss It?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2008

Must read! We look at John the Baptist and the battle that tried to hinder his full touch of Jesus’ hands. I may not understand today, but I have to press on and try again!

DOWN? WHY AM I HERE? DID I MISS IT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you can preach this sermon with out tears, please don’t preach it! I have an OSCAR THE GROUCH, remember he lives in a garbage can? On the side of Grouch’s garbage can, it says: UNWELCOME TO GROUCH LAND? And a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2down? Why Am I Here? Did I Miss It?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2008

There are so many negative people saying we can’t do it. It is high time God’s people arise, we are here by DIVINE APPOINTMENT! GOD CAN! LET HIM!

# 2 DOWN? WHY AM I HERE? DID I MISS IT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have an OSCAR THE GROUCH, remember he lives in a garbage can? On the side of Grouch’s garbage can, it says: UNWELCOME TO GROUCH LAND? And a TICKLE ME ELMO. I use these to be the introduction to this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do I Know I'm In God's Will Being A Part Of This Church

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003

How to discover if the church you are attending is the one you are supposed to be at.

How do I know I’m in God’s will being a part of this church? Isaiah 2 If you look around, there are churches of all sizes, religions, denominations, and colors everywhere you turn. (Give ex. And directions) God has a place for all of us where he wants us to worship. But how do I know this is it? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do?

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

Fighting the war of spirit vs. flesh

Why Do I do what I don’t want to do? (Romans 7:14-25). INTRODUCTION You only have to be a Christian for five seconds to realize that even though Jesus takes away the penalty for your sin and its power over you, you will still struggle to live the right way. Why is that? Why - even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5 - Part 11 - Quick, I Think I Need A Lawyer! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 31, 2009

When it comes to the law, I am not merely an in-law (one whose relationship with God is based on a set of rules and regulations) or an outlaw (one who wants to live outside the law). I need a lawyer!

Matthew 5 - Part 11 - I think I need a lawyer? I once went to court on behalf of young mother with an intellectual disability. She was a difficult person and the Department of Children’s Services had decided, in their wisdom, to apply the letter of the law and take away her child. It was my task ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That's All I Can Stands, And I Can't Stands No More

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 31, 2014

In Genesis 6, we see that their is a point that God say's that He has had enough.

That’s All I Can Stands, And I Can’t Stands No More Genesis 6: 1-8 (NLT) Intro: As many of you know, I am a collector. My wife says that I am a junk collector. We are not going to touch that this morning. What many of you know is that I collect all things Popeye. This came about from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Are All I Have, And You Give Me All I Need Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 5, 2013

Psalm 16 - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Good God (verse 1-2) (2). Good Fellowship (vs 3-4) (3). Good Heritage (vs 5-6) (4). Good Counsel (vs 7-8) (5). Good Hope (vs 9-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • There are a number of TV programmes on cable channels called ‘Border Control’; • The show follows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

But I Don't Know About You I'm Not Crying Anymore

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 28, 2013

Making sense of bereavement in God's love.

But I Don't Know About You I'm Not Crying Anymore! By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (8/28/2013) “This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah” (Psalms 24:6, King James Version, KJV [The confidence in God's grace])...”When thou saidst, ...read more

Denomination: Friends

I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 10, 2013

A comparison of God's plan for our gift of life and God's plan for our exiting life. Our thoughts processes in the sincerity of our heart queried before God for public review.

I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now “And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-35

Denomination: Friends