Sermons on Dwelling:

The Lord Is My Shepherd - An In-Depth Look At Psalm 23

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 6, 2024

Psalm 23 is more than a passage of scripture that is read at funerals when someone passes but is in fact a profound testament to God's loving care, guidance, and provision for each and every one of us.

The Lord is my Shepherd. An in-depth look at Psalm 23 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today I want to look at what is most likely the most memorized chapter in the Bible Psalm 23. This particular Psalm is a favorite passage of scripture at funerals; however, it’s not a Psalm of death ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Revelation Lesson #13 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 3, 2024

As we enter chapter thirteen, we transition to descriptions of the evil nature of the spirit realm. We turn our attention to the beast of Satan, his false prophet and the final wrath of God upon unrighteous mankind.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18, Revelation 17:3, Revelation 17:7-9, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 13:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Character

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 6, 2005

A description of the characteristics of the Christian discipleship, and those things on which it rests

As we listened to that passage from Colossians this morning, the first thing we heard Paul telling his readers to do was to clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, goodness and patience.. As we listened to that list of qualities various things could have gone through our minds. We ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

With What Are You Building Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Oct 2, 2006

Part of a series working through the 3:16’s of the New Testatment.

Introduction I. It has been suggested by some that I have been speaking a lot, perhaps too much, about church growth, and church health lately. A. I have tried to take those comments very seriously, and evaluate the validity of “too much.” B. I will confess that I honestly believe that church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Methodist

Journey To Bethlehem Part 2 Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2001

The second part of our Journey takes us into the town of Bethlehem, to the Inn and finally to the stable where Jesus was born.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven Part Two

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010

The reality of heaven is infinitely better than anyone can describe.

Heaven: Part Two Introduction: A Have easel, poster board, finger paints on stage. 1 Begin finger painting a landscape picture of mountain, streams, cabin. (After about 45 seconds, have picture of mountain, stream, & cabin put on screen.) a The best picture I can paint for you with my fingers is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

"Living And Loving God’s Word" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 12, 2011

Do we live our lives in fear or do we live our lives in faith? Scripture tells us to put our trust in God no matter what the circumstances.

Most of us never take advantage of God’s abundant resources. Eph. 3:20 in the Amplified Version says, "God is able to do superabundantly, far over and above, all that we dare ask or think. Infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams." We never tap into the tremendous ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Christian Church

Who We Are & What We Do Series

Contributed by Simon Taylor on Feb 27, 2009

Although discussing our own vision, the points are general about the purpose and function of ’church’.

Good morning and welcome to the first exemplar study from New Study Church. I’m really quite excited about today. This is the start of something completely new. Over the summer I’ve felt a lot of things laid on my heard and I want to share some of them with you over the next few sessions. Just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Always There

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

Whereever you are, whatever you are going through, God is always there.

God Is Always There (Faith) Psalm 139:7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence? [8] If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. God is everywhere! Wherever we are, whatever our situation, God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Attitude Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005

David understood the priority of worship. This sermon looks at his devotion to worship and what we can learn from it.

The Attitude of Worship Text: Psalm 27:4 Introduction: As his parents watched from the patio, a little boy played baseball by himself in the back yard. Of course this amounted to tossing a ball into the air and attempting to hit it with his bat. As he did so he proclaimed to no one in particular, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:1-4, Psalm 27:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Agapomen Allelus Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jul 27, 2003

This was the next-to-last message in a series from 1 John on John’s command to "love one another"

"Agapomen Allelus" 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction: A mouse looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package; what food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a mousetrap! Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning, "There is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 4:20, 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Holy New Thing

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 13, 2006

God’s committed persistence for His people to work out his new holy way in them.

A Holy New Thing Isaiah 43:14-21 February 19, 2006 This week our 5-year-old son Luke, Deb and I began to read The Horse and His Boy book #3 in the Chronicles of Narnia Series by C. S. Lewis. After reading the 2nd chapter in this book, Luke had a disturbed and frightened look on his face. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Day In The Temple

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 29, 2020

We don’t have a temple anymore yet we gather as a church as we gather we recognise that God is bring pilgrims home to be encouraged with spiritual strength as we help each other see the reality of God’s strength.

You can listen to the message here:- https://soundcloud.com/necallanquak/special-sermon-one-day-in-the-temple-psalm-841-12 Message Psalm 84:1-12 One Day in the Temple 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear Me Lord?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016

Ever felt discouraged? Ever felt that you wanted to restore a right relationship with the God to sense His presence again? This is how King David felt as he cried out to God for more of Him.

Can you hear me Lord? Psalm 61:1-8 Do you remember the old Verizon commercial? The Verizon man used to say “Can you hear me now? If you are familiar with him and the commercials, you know that he has switched sides- From Verizon to Sprint. His words have become ammunition for his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Heaven You're Not Home Yet!

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 14, 2017

Christ has gone before us to prepare an abiding place for us in heaven. He has made the arrangements for us. The apostle John writes that all these truths have been written in Scripture so that: Quote "You may know that you have eternal life".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures read prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10 and John 14:1-14. After having served for decades in Africa, ... a missionary couple, ... Mr. & Mrs. Henry Morrison, were ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Anglican