Sermons on Fill The Gaps:

Community And The Family Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of Christian community, encouraging believers to actively participate in uplifting and encouraging each other in their faith journey.

Good morning, dear friends! As we gather here today in the house of the Lord, let us remember that we are not solitary Christians - we are a community, a family, bound together by the love of Christ. Today, we are going to discuss how this divine design is not an accident, but a purposeful plan ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-7, Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Community, Christ

Is Your Love Tank Full

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 7, 2008

We have a phisical love tank that our mates can fill, this sermon will teach us about our spiritual love tank that God can fill.

Is Your Love Tank Full? Am service April 6th 2008 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 Introduction Well noted author and marriage counselor Dr. Gary Chapman is very famous for his Book the “Five Love Languages”. He wrote the book and developed this system of identifying what makes your mate feel loved, what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Paul took very seriously the exalting of love to the supreme place in the Christian life. In all of his letters it is the supreme goal, for to be filled with agape love is to be filled with Christ.

Someone has said, "You can never win in the game of life if you don't know where the goal posts are." You can't win in any game if you don't have a goal. Great men in every walk of life have been those with a goal, and a determination to reach it. It is difficult to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Droughts

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 9, 2024

Last week I asked “Am I the fear-filled Spirit void Peter denying Christ, or the Holy Spirit filled Peter proclaiming the gospel of Jesus”?

For a large part of 2010 and 2011 our area experienced a major drought. In fact, it was the most severe in about 50 years. Rainfall was well below the seasonal average for both years, with long stretches of 90+ degree days and almost that high for the lows. There was a record stretch of triple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-4

Prelude To Power Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003

Holy Boldness is a series of messages in Acts highlighting the New Testament Christians’ role in today’s world.

Series: Holy Boldness a study in Acts PRELUDE TO POWER Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1,2 U.S. News & World Report, April 20, 1992 ‘The First Christians’ ‘The death of Jesus of Nazareth should have put a quick and quiet end to what had been a minor religious disturbance in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-2, Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stuff Happens!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Lent is the season when we stir up the trash pile of life.

STUFF happens! Luke 13:1-5 We are starting the third week of the season of Lent. Lint is a season of life review where we ask the Spirit to lead us toward personal repentance for some of our choices, words and actions. It is a time when we examine the Good the Bad and the Ugly in our daily ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

The Church At Worship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2010

The apostolic command to be filled with the Spirit is a corporate responsibility of each congregation, and not simply an individual command. Paul instructs the churches what Spirit-filled worship looks like in this text.

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Types Of Ministry

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 19, 2018

Let us look at some types of ministry: Burn out, Long nose, Compassion, Gap standers, Praiser, Seed providers, Prayer warriors, Tent makers.. we need to develop in all areas.

TYPES OF MINISTRY? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. [email protected] THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART? Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Ministry takes many forms. My simple definition of ministry is something like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:29, Luke 10:30-35, Ezekiel 22:30, 2 Chronicles 20:21, 2 Corinthians 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Puts First Things First

Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 6, 2002

The miracle of feeding the 5,000 underlines God’s grace as he provides for all our needs.

Prioritize. That’s what we’re all instructed to do in this busy world. As we make our lifestyles more convenient, the more demands we place on ourselves, and we find our lives become more frantic. So, we are called to prioritize – to convert our activities into a sort of Top 10 list -- picking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pilgrim's Path 5 The Merciful

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 29, 2009

If we are to be merciful as Jesus commands in the beattitudes, then we must allow God to write His commands on our very hearts.

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-5, Mathew 5:1-12 Written on their Hearts Introduction There are few things of human engineer which are more beautiful to watch than the marching of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team. To see them move in perfect sink is astounding as they pivot on a dime, all in unison or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Ron Smith on Feb 10, 2001

This sermon is one of instruction concerning what it means to be filled with the Spirit

TITLE: LIFE IN THE SPIRIT TEXT: 2 Cor 4:1-16 INTRO: As Pentecostal people, you and I share something that none of the rest of the "Christian" world has. A life truly in the Spirit. While other groups of Christians may teach about the Holy Spirit….may acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hands Full Of Honey

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 1, 2000

The power of spirit-filled living as illustrated by the early life of Samson.

Hands Full of Honey Judg 13:24- 14:9 1. Samson was moved by the Spirit of God. A. The Holy Spirit indwells Christians. (Gal 4:6; John 14:16-17) B. The Holy Spirit teaches Christians. (John 14:26) C. The Holy Spirit guides Christians. (Rom 8:14) 2. Samson had a conflict with a Lion. A. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Early Christmas Present

Contributed by W F on Nov 5, 2006

The fulfilment of the Christmas prophecies can fill us with hope and confidence

INTRODUCTION If you complain that the Christmas hype seems to start earlier and earlier each year, then spare a thought for poor Micah. Micah saw the first Christmas coming 700 years before Mary and Joseph ever arrived in Bethlehem to find no room in the Inn! That’s right. 700 years before Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

The Right Reception Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

It is a bright shining light in a world filled with great spiritual darkness.

THE RIGHT RECEPTION OF THE WORD OF GOD A. "YE RECEIVED IT NOT AS THE WORD OF MAN, BUT AS IT IS IN TRUTH, THE WORD OF GOD." - 1 Thess. 2:13 1. A Bible Christian has a great deal to do with the Bible. To be informed in God’s word is: a. A great privilege b. A great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Ro Clean Dirty Deeds Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 26, 2005

A heart filled with Christ gives external evidence of His presence.

9 Ways to Clean Up Dirty Deeds (pt. 2) Gal. 5:22-25Aug. 28, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A It’s one thing to overcome the flesh & not do evil things, but quite something else to do good things. 1 The legalist will be able to say, "I don’t drink, smoke, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist