Sermons on Filled With Violence:

Called To Serve Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 1, 2017

Conflict surfaces in the church—the needy are being neglected. Stephen and others are chosen to serve the needy.

Acts 6:1-7 "Called to Serve" INTRODUCTION Role models are important elements in our lives. We can imitate them, or we can aspire to be like them; to incorporate their values and characteristics into our lives. When we attempt to imitate our role models, we may lose our identity and not be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Under The Influence Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

46th message from Ephesians exploring the meaning of filled with the Spirit.

“Under the Influence” Ephesians 5:18 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 E. Live in Wisdom 5:15-6:9 Paul urged all followers of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Bust-A-Move

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 7, 2018

This sermon looks at our need to allow the Holy Spirit to move into our lives and into the church so we can move up into the gifts and talents given to us by the Holy Spirit so that we can move out as a church into our community and the world.

Bust-A-Move Years ago there was a phrase called, “Bust-A Move.” It is a dancing term, more along the lines of break dancing. But it also means to get moving, which is what we need to be doing as believers and as a church, because time is short. And so today I’d like to look at how we are to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Foursquare

The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 18, 2000

Who are the sons of God and why did their marriage to the daughters of men produce violence and unrestrained sin in the world? Jesus used this as a reference to the sign of His second coming, so how do we apply this today?

The Sons of God and the Daughters of Men Genesis 6:1 Now it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them, 2 that the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves of all whom they chose. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

An Empty Tomb Filled With Hope

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 24, 2001

If there is one thing we can learn from Easter it’s that God specializes in hopeless situations.

“An Empty Tomb Filled With Hope” Matthew 28:1-10 Could you imagine a presidential campaign manager leaving everything for three and a half years and investing all he had for his candidate? I’m talking about leaving not only job but also home and family. To have the campaign going great with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001

Remembering the Past calls us to live by faith in the present and to leave a legacy for the future!

“WHO’S GONNA FILL THEIR SHOES” HEBREWS 11: 13-40 MAY 27, 2001/ MEMORIAL DAY INTRODUCTION #1: “MEMORIAL DAY” A POEM BY DICK GAYAN NC P2 Lend me your ear, I have something to say about this celebration we hold for Memorial Day. Do you know why we do it? Do you know what was done, that we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-40

Denomination: Baptist

Examples Of A Spirit Filled Christian

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon looks at the life of Stephen and illustrates six charateristics of a spirit-filled Christian

I. Introduction a. In Acts Chapters 6, 7 & 8 we see the story of Stephen. b. Stephen was a i. Martyr, Deacon, Preacher c. He was a man full of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 6:3; 6:5; 7:55) d. The Characteristics of a Christian filled with the spirit. II. Available to the Lord a. When the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Baptized And Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Phillip Frye on Jul 5, 2002

Everyone is Baptized and Filled with The Holy Spirit, or are they?

Do all Christians receive the Holy Spirit through the Baptism at the time of conversion? Yes they do! Then, why do we refer to the Infilling of the Holy Spirit? There is a significant difference. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit occurs during the time of conversion when Jesus Christ is accepted as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day God Filled The House

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2004

We often give lip-service to the presence of God in our church services, but tend to recognize and focus on everything except God. If God is to fill the house of worship with His presence, He must be the supreme focus of all we do there.

The Day God Filled The House Text: II Chron.5: 13 & 14 Intro: Our text gives us the exciting account of the dedication of Solomon’s temple. This temple was the fulfillment of a promise made by God to King David. David had desired to build a permanent dwelling place for the ark of God, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Gluttony: The Hunger That Must Be Filled Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 18, 2007

Overcoming gluttony isn’t about being starved, it’s being filled with the right things...

Title: Gluttony: The Hunger to be Filled Text: Matthew 5:6 FCF: Our desire to be filled with anything other than Christ is deadly. Outline: 1. Stats on Hunger a. Obesity Rates b. Dos Manos Burrito c. Other things we try to fill (Alcohol, Drugs, Sex) 2. Hunger is a Signal a. Needed signal to keep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Oct 16, 2007

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit and how we can be filled?

What does it mean to be filled with joy? How can you tell when someone’s full of joy or happiness? It usually comes out in some way, right? It makes a difference to pretty much everything. Even phlegmatic personalities like me will express it when we’re really happy. The question I want to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Mahlon Richardson on Nov 6, 2007

this is a 5 part series on the abundant life

Living a Spirit Filled Life John 10:10 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Good To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Robert Doran on Jun 1, 2007

This is a sermon for people who are afraid of and or do not understand the infilling of the Holy Spirit. I use Bible passages from both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.

Sermon for Ellzey United Methodist Church June 3rd 2007 Acts 2:8 & 9 “It is good to be filled with the Holy Spirit “ In our day good Christian people have different opinions and teachings about the infilling of the Holy Spirit. There is what I call Pneuma-phobia. This means fear of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Up, Filling Up

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Nov 5, 2006

to look at Ruth’s commitment to go with her mother-in-law that can help us in learning how to better commit to God

Outline: Commitment begins with a Decision Commitment continues with Actions Commitment is complete with Resolve Introduction: Funny Illustration Robert Turner told a story about a hen and a pig who became very good friends. One seldom saw them apart. One day as they strolled about the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lord Fill Us Up

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

It is about time that we let the Spirit of God take control of our churches, our families,and ultimately our lives!

We have been talking about The Holy Spirit & His Working In The Church Story of one man: He could not seem to grow anything in his garden...his lettuce was being ravaged by rodents, his watermelons looked more like sick apples...his strawberries were more like strawscarries because everytime you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Church Of God