Sermons on Dwelling:

Before We Have All The Answers

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 13, 2022

A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday, Year C

June 12, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church John 16:12-15 Before We Have All the Answers Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Holy Trinity Sunday. On this day we consider and marvel at the nature of God. God has revealed God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Helper Series

Contributed by Nathan Gibbs on Jun 5, 2021

Jesus came and died for our sins and through Him we can now be saved. Jesus also came to give us another very special gift and that is the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit—God on the Inside “The Helper” Ephesians 5:18-19(NLT) 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

The Supremacy Of The Son Of God.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 7, 2024

What do Christians believe about the world? Really it’s quite simple: We believe that the universe is God’s world. God created it, He made humans in his image, He called his creation good, He gave us the ability to choose, and He actively holds the universe together.

The Supremacy Of The Son Of God. Colossians 1.15-23 Is life nothing more than a roulette wheel? Are the life circumstances you and I face nothing more than random, chance events bouncing into our lives like a ball randomly spins on a roulette wheel? A roulette wheel is driven by chance. In fact, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Living Like Its Heaven On Earth

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 2025

"Living like its heaven on earth" is a subjective concept that can identify with the pleasures of a personal trip to a large and comprehensive fairground of life that incorporates every conceivable ride possible.

William Watson Purkey, an American author, park ranger, Senate page boy, and a Gandy dancer once remarked: “You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.” Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 John 3:2-3

You Are In Good Hands PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's will, trusting in His deliverance, and committing our spirits into His hands for true peace and life.

Good morning, cherished members of our congregation, and welcome to another Sunday of shared worship. I am overjoyed to see your faces, to feel the shared spirit of our community. Today, we gather in the embrace of the Lord, in the warmth of His love, to draw strength, inspiration, and wisdom from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Topics: Security

Through The Valley

Contributed by Glenn Branham on Apr 30, 2005

Uses Psalm 23 as the outline for the funeral sermon with life application.

Psalm 23:1-6 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, 3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abundant Life And The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 6, 2005

A short sermon for our older folks’ service based around the Good Shepherd.

The good shepherd and abundant life. Psalm 23, Jn 10:1-11 Silver Service 7 July 2005 Jesus says that He has come that we might have life. Life in all its fullness. Abundant life. - and that¡¦s because he is the good shepherd - the one who leads His sheep to good pasture o I just love this picture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Politically Incorrect Promise

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004

Trying to see one of today’s great political standoff from a Biblical position, this message presents a look at the Abrahamic covenant and why this ancient promise has such great influence on world politics 3000+ years later.

God’s Politically Incorrect Promise Genesis 17:1-8 Introduction: Israeli vs. Palestinian. Christian vs. Muslim. Jew vs. Everybody in the Middle East. Why is a small country, whose population barely matches the combined populations of Dallas, Houston, Ft. Worth, and San Antonio (all in Texas, of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8, Galatians 3:29

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is In Contorl Of Your Life? Series

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 14, 2003

God’s Spirit in Control of Our Lives.

"GOD’S SPIRIT IN CONTROL OF OUR LIVES" Romans 8:14 Who is a believer? A. A person is not a believer merely based on his/her profession of faith, but rather being indwelt and led by God’s Spirit. It is told to us that the Holy Spirit dwells in us as believers in Christ (Romans 8:9-11). Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Christ Came Into This World - Part 4

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 21, 2003

Christ came into this world to save sinners.

There is no need to speculate as to why the Son of God left heaven’s glory and in the body of humiliation dwelled among men. He came to save sinners. He came full of saving grace and truth. He came because it is not God’s will that any be lost but all repent and be saved. He came on behalf of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Holiness

What Lies Beneath

Contributed by Susan Nordin on Sep 15, 2002

Dealing with the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives...are we non-producing, partially producing or over producing?

What Lies Beneath John 15 1I AM the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. 2Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of Peace

Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Aug 22, 2004

Everyone wants the Peace of God...but how do you build a relationship with the God of Peace?

How to have the God of peace Phil 4:5-9 The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dont Settle For Less Than Zion

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 6, 2004

It took a battle to get into Zion and it cost David dearly It will cost us to get into the presence of the Lord But in order to gain all that the Lord has for us we must push on to Zion!

Don’t settle for less than Zion. If we look at the Children of Israel we can see our own journey into all that God has for us. In fact in the book of Hebrews it says that all that happened to Israel in the OT is a shadow of the new. This morning there will be people at every stage of the Journey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:15-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Indwelling Word

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Nov 12, 2002

Through this sermon we will look into three reasons why we need to make a home for God’s Word in our heart.

Text: Colossians 3:16 The Indwelling Word Introduction: A. The editor of a well known London newspaper sent a letter of inquiry to one hundred important men asking them one question: “Suppose you were sent to prison for three years and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Celebration Of Who You Are Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 20, 2005

Because of what Christ has done for us, we have peace, have been reconciled with God, have access to the Father, are members of God’s household and have God’s spirit living in us.

CSI: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY “Celebration of Who You Are” 07/24/05 Intro: We have been looking at who God created us to be in Christ Jesus and what that means for our lives? Today we are going to wrap up this series by celebrating what God has done for us in Jesus and what it means for us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-22

Denomination: Baptist