Sermons on full conviction:

The Holy Spirit And You: Turning A Sinner Into A Saint Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 2, 2014

After examining 5 works of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, this sermon examines two broad works of the Holy Spirit to turn a sinner into a saint.

The Holy Spirit and You: Turning a Sinner into a Saint Series: Acts, #5 Chuck Sligh March 2, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Initial text: Acts 1:8, [Please turn in your Bibles to John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit; What Does He Do? Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 10, 2014

Part 2 of 4 in an introductory series on the Holy Spirit, looking at who He is and how He works in our lives.

INTRODUCTION: John 16 is what I would describe as a fundamental passage on the Holy Spirit. In these verses, Jesus has just finished telling the disciples that things are going to get hard for them when He leaves and that people are going to hate them mistreat them, kill them, and they will do so ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Why God Divided The Light From The Darkness? Series

Contributed by Efren Lomeda on Jan 10, 2018

Corruption, Compromise and Immorality seems prevalent in our society, There's a lot of things, peoples, habit and practices that we do in our churches today.. iF our forefathers still lives today they surely vehemently abhor us.

AND GOD SAW THE LIGHT ,THAT IT WAS GOOD: AND GOD DIVIDED THE LIGHT FOR THE DARKNESS. GEN 1:4. 1.) THE PHYSICAL LIGHT. • To behold us the glory of his creation. • To give light to our surrounding. • To do our duties and responsibilities. • Light is fits only those whose eyes are open. A lot of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Part Ii - Passing The Tests Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 31, 2018

In crisis Daniel runs to God in prayer. For Daniel God alone is in control.

INTRODUCTION • In the life of Daniel you see several things we all need to be life giving: o Convictions that steer his journey, o Integrity that lives out his convictions, o Courage that causes him to pass the tests he faces, o Prayer that is a lifeline to his Father’s heart, o Prophecy that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Illustration Of Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 29, 2019

Nehemiah called all the people to come together before the Lord for a time of celebration and dedication. This was also a time of worship, as the people called for Ezra to bring the Word of God and read it in their midst. Their worship was centered in the Word.

An Illustration of Worship Nehemiah 8: 1-6; 9:3 This was a very special time for the people of God. The Babylonian captivity was over and the Jews had returned to Jerusalem. God had blessed them abundantly as they rebuilt the city. To celebrate all that God had done, Nehemiah called all the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-6, Nehemiah 9:3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Experience A Turnaround

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 11, 2021

A Turnaround always begins with an individual. It begins with someone who looks at the familiar landscape but sees something different. Josiah led the nation into restoration.

Introduction: How to experience a turnaround in your life during a pandemic? How do you turn around a nation or a people bound for destruction? Israel, God’s chosen people had a greater prospect for success than any nation in history. Although the nation was small in size; weak in strength; and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:20-33

Denomination: Methodist

Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2020

Most preachers preach to bring comforts, consolation, at the same time it is also, the responsibility of a Preacher to declare the condemnation. Confrontational preaching leads the hearers to yield their lives to Christ.

Acts 2:36-41 Result of the Spirit-Filled Preaching 2: 36-37 Conviction of the Sinners 2: 38-40 Confrontational preaching 2: 41 Conversion of the Sinners Acts 2:36-37 Conviction of the Sinners In the previous passage, we have seen how Peter took the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2021

We look at the fall of King Saul. We see how he rationalized his sins by selective obedience, shifting blame, and subterfuge. Then we study the true nature of obedience and end with an enlightening story.

TO OBEY IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE 1 Sam. 15:1-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: KNOWING IS NOT DOING 1. United Press International (UPI) reported that termites had eaten through a large stack of documents entitled, “Control of Termites” in the mail room of the University of California at Berkley. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Glow In The Dark: Keep The Light Burning (Part 4) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 30, 2024

The Lord keeps our light burning.

Following Jesus is a marathon, not a sprint. Parable of the sower: Rocky ground, Thorny ground. Too many Christians give up. "It's just too hard." Why? They truly do not trust God. Their own power fails. You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4, Romans 8:17-18, Psalm 18:28, John 16:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 13, 2023

A man on his way to work has an encounter that he was not prepared for. His life changed that day and he was never the same, nor were the people that he knew or met as he traveled.

Undoubtedly many people have heard this story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. The story of how the primary enemy of the early church meets Jesus is told in Acts 9:1-9. Saul, the man who had detained the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem (Acts 7:58, 8:1-3), moves north to Damascus, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Contention Intervention (January 22, 2023 Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 21, 2023

Some in that crowd were having quarrels over who baptized them as if those that baptized them had differing ranks. They were choosing sides contrary to the Gospel which calls us to be united to be united through Christ (I Corinthians 1:12 -13).

I Corinthians 1:10. I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11. My brothers, some from Chloe's household ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Continual Repentance And Faith (John Announces Jesus) Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 26, 2021

In the process of conversion (the lower part of the new birth from above) God contacts us, convinces us of our need of Jesus, converts us and makes repentance and faith a continual part of our lives.

Preaching Through the Life of Jesus Year 1 1. The Preaching of John the baptizer Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1-6; Luke 3:1-18 3. CONTINIAL REPENTANCE AND FAITH “Repent and be baptized so your sins can be forgiven.” (Mark 1:4) “To the / church at Ephesus. / You do not have the love you had at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Revelation 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Pouting Prophet Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 3, 2019

It is sad when someone gets to a place in life where the misery of others brings satisfaction. Rather than desiring repentance and restoration, a desire to see judgment can outweigh compassion.

The Pouting Prophet Jonah 4: 1-11 We have discovered an interesting journey while studying the book of Jonah. The prophet’s life was filled with several twists and turns after hearing the call to go to Nineveh. Initially making the decision to flee from God, Jonah soon discovered such an endeavor ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Me

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 30, 2022

There are times when we might stray from the Lord. Sometimes it lasts for a short period; sometimes it's for a longer period. When it happens God longs for our return and he never gives up on us.

RETURN TO ME There are times when we might stray from the Lord. Sometimes it lasts for a short period; sometimes it's for a longer period. When it happens God longs for our return and never gives up on us. He'll go out of his way to try to bring us to our senses so we would return to him. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5-9, Lamentations 3:39-42, Luke 15:11-24, Luke 15:32, Isaiah 44:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Conquers

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

In Christ are more than Conquers. Jesus Convicts and The Enemy condemns.

More than conquers Romans 8 Introduction- We are glad that you have joined us this morning. Every message as we gather, my prayer is that the Lord would touch a heart and meet a need and we would draw close to Him. We have just come out of Holy Week. Easter Sunday is behind us. The resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene