Sermons on Dwell:

Spiritual Warfare: Declassified

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 27, 2014

Satan doesn’t want you to think about spiritual things. Rather, he only wants us to dwell on our own selfish desires. Avoid the temptation to delay any thoughts of spiritual self-examination, and make it a priority to encourage others for self-examination

Opening illustration: During any war, the enemy’s strategy is to conceal/hide some important information from the adversary so that they will not be successful in their endeavor. In fact the enemy will try to subdue the adversary so that they succumb to defeat. The information that they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalms 91 - Finding Our Rest And Healing, In Him

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 31, 2020

Psalm 91 is a song and prayer that contains vital principles which require our response, and directly shows us how the LORD responds to those who dwell and abide by these principles. Learn its importance that has many reciting this Psalm along with the SHEMA each morning and evening.

Psalms 91 – Finding our Rest, Renewal and Healing, in HIM. This Psalm, song and prayer is important to understand. It contains principles and precepts which require our response, and it shows us how the LORD responds to those who abide by those principles. As part of their daily routine, our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Isaiah 53:4-5, Isaiah 40:31, Ephesians 2:6, Psalm 46:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Finanical Peace Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Jesus wants you to use your final days and your money to win friends for your future: “And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings” (Luke 16:9).

This morning I want to put a bow on our series, Margin, by examining Jesus’ words on the important subject of money. In week one, we learned the value of contentment. In week two, we learned the value of saving for a rainy day. Last week, we saw something of the joy of giving. Today, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Deuteronomy 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2002

Ruth’s pledge to Naomi has such a powerful effect on us that many include her words in their weddings and on jewelry. God also regards her commitment as the basis of true love.

A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Gate Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2009

The first thing an Israelite could see, when facing the tabernacle, was this vast fence that surrounded the courtyard. Why was it there, and what can it teach us about our faith?

OPEN: There are all kinds of doors in this world. There are doors on this church building. Doors at the entrance to the Mall. There are garage doors, house doors, bathroom doors, closet doors. There are wooden doors, glass doors, plastic doors and there are hollow as well as solid doors. Some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:9-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Heavens And A New Earth

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

WE BELIEVE...and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on Earth. ’And so shall we f

WE BELIEVE...and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on Earth. ’And so shall we forever be with the Lord!’ 16. The New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nine Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 17, 2004

The Holy Spirit helps us heal from past rejections, accusations and abuses through His grace. We all have experienced terrible adversity in our past experiences. Instead of dwelling on these past hurts the Holy Spirit has a way of using them to give us gr

Nine Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness Illustration:A woman confessed to me that she had lied about me. She then asked for my forgiveness. I told her she was forgiven. She took me at my word, and our relationship has been good ever since. But what if she had badgered me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Commit? (Part 1)

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 21, 2003

Why should I commit my way to the Lord’s way? Because I will then dwell in the promised land of safe pasture and God will give me the desires of my heart. All I have to do is commit my way to Him and he promises he will do these things.

Why Commit? (part one) Thesis: Why should I commit my way to the Lord’s way? Because I will then dwell in the promised land of safe pasture and God will give me the desires of my heart. All I have to do is commit my way to Him and he promises he will do these things. Text: Psalm 37:1-5 1 Do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-14, Psalm 37:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2007

God gave us His son and entrusted Him to the care of imperfect human beings. God would dwell amongst us and know us completely. He would teach us a better way a higher plane a greater truth than we had ever come to know.

Eternal Jesus Well today we start a new year; you may be surprised to hear me say this since today is December 2nd and not January 1, 2008. Today is the official start of the new Church Year. The church calendar starts with the celebration of Advent. Advent specifically focuses on Christs ...read more

Scripture: John 8:18-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fringe Benefits

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 27, 2012

Jesus is still a Healer. He is the Great Physician. Isaiah 53:5 says, “By His stripes, we are healed.” We don’t have to pray under a “little tent”; For God dwells (tabernacle-ed) within us today!

Quotes: Dependence upon God makes heroes of ordinary people like you and me! -Bruce Wilkinson There are always uncertainties ahead, but there is one certainty--God's is good. -Vernon Paterson A person who wholly follows the Lord is one who believes that the promises of God are trustworthy. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fathers Who Carry Arks

Contributed by Ava Ch on Jun 12, 2025

Today on Father’s Day and Trinity Sunday, we remember those who, like the ark-bearers, stand in deep places for others. Just as the ark once carried God’s presence, now Christ—born in a manger, obedient to the Father—dwells among us through the Spirit.

Fathers Who Carry Arks - Joshua 3:15-17 I. Introduction—The Race Defeat! He lay there silently, a tear dropped from his eye. “There’s no sense running anymore—three strikes, I’m out—why try?” The will to rise had disappeared, all hope had fled away, So far behind, so error prone, ...read more

Let Him Reign Supreme

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 10, 2007

Our text in Col. 3:15-17 is all about letting Christ reign supreme in our lives. Here is what we should do/must do: 1- Let the peace of Christ rule 2- Let the word of Christ dwell 3- Let the name of Christ live

INTRO.- eHarmony.com. Have you ever heard of it? They advertise on TV all the time. Here is what their website says: eHarmony is America’s #1 trusted relationship service. That may be but where does the Lord come in? Don’t people realize that the Lord knows more about relationships than ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17, Colossians 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017

God can see into the depths of our hearts. He wants us to be honest with him. But he doesn’t just leave us there. He expects us to worship him in spirit. So he gives us his own Spirit to dwell in us and cleanse us.

If you were here last week you may remember how John saw his main role as telling people about Jesus. You may also remember that that task of proclaiming Jesus is also our task. Well today we move on to the next episode in John’s account of Jesus’ ministry. Here we find Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Anglican

God's Love For Us Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 10, 2015

God has given us His Spirit to dwell within us forever, to show us what love is, and the Spirit loves those who are unlovable ... we just respond to His calling. So, how much energy do we waste holding onto anger and malice?

God’s Love for Us 1 John Bible Study, Part 10 1 John 4:7-12 Introduction - For us, there can be no test greater than how we handle the word of God -- It is where our promise is; and where we must be prepared to lead others to - Who is within us? -- Romans 8:9, “You, however, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, But Man (Strange, But True!)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 11, 2019

Simply put, there is only one Jesus, but this Jesus has two natures: He is God and He is man. Paul explains this well as he points to Jesus’ human characteristics, like His death on a cross, while also asserting His divinity, saying that the very fullness of God dwells in Christ.

The Son was both God and Man to restore His creation 1. Jesus really was a man a. Stepped out of heaven to be like us b. He was born just like us, lived like us, grew up like us c. Lived a humble lifestyle and pinched pennies d. He got tired like us i. Crowds followed him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran