Sermons on Gave Himself For Me:

How The Holy Spirit Helps Spouses Develop Emotional Intimacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

"Recently I received a phone call from a friendly-sounding person who told me she wanted to make my life easier. She called me by my first name and warmly asked how my day was going."

Let the Holy Spirit Enhance Intimacy in Your Relationship Illustration: I am a companion of all who fear You. —Psalm 119:63 Two men were neighbors—one had opened his heart to Christ and the other had not. The believer witnessed often; the other ignored him. One day the Christian answered a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The End Comes, Will I Make It In?

Contributed by Coz Von on May 12, 2014

when the roll is called up yonder,will i be there? Will you please let me in Lord

Let me tell you, Our hearts are desperately wicked, who can know it, who can tame it. We seem to chace after every distraction. the lust of the eyes and lust of the flesh and the pride of life drives us. this is what we live for. I want to be good. but I am not, am i fooling myself . I want to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015

Authentic relationships are enhanced whenI give up my right to hurt you for hurting me

This week I ran across a website called ThePayback.com. This paragraph on the home page of that site describes its purpose: ThePayback.com is your home for all of your revenge needs. So you never had a chance to get revenge on your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend? Your current spouse lied to you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual "know-It-Alls" Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2019

Being a spiritual “know-it-all” keeps me from knowing the One who knows it all

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Pharisee And The Publican' [part Three]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

“There’s nothing wrong with me” can be a very dangerous thing to say.

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, February 21, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter "In a Manner of Speaking": The Parable of 'The Pharisee and the Publican' Luke 18:9-14 The following account is based on a true story. “There’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jonah...what A Loser!

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Nov 7, 2009

Jonah actually teaches us many characteristics of being a Christian without actually following them himself. This sermon concentrates on these characteristics.

Captain Tim Gardner Text: Jonah 3 & 4 Introduction: Melodrama: Joe and the Wannafights by “Spontaneous Melodramas” book There are so many things we can learn from the bad attitude of Jonah, but this morning we will just concentrate of three. His willingness to be unwilling. His fearless fear ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Idol Worship

Contributed by Michael Ghaly on Aug 25, 2015

when there is confusion at any area of life there must me spiritual warfare. this warfare may come by worshiping idols.

Judges: Judges 17:6,1-13 Idolatry-----Idol Worship “‘You must not make for yourselves idols, so you must not set up for yourselves a carved image or a pillar, and you must not place a sculpted stone in your land to bow down before it, for I am the LORD your God. Lev 26:1 What is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part Ii Death And The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The Bible puts the responsibility for sin and evil, and all of its consequences upon those who choose to defy God, and not upon God, who gave them their choices.

PART II DEATH AND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD On December 7, 1941 bombs fell on many sons in Pearl Harbor, and hundreds of families had their hopes and dream shattered. On December 8, a man who had been up sobbing all night because he lost his son confronted his pastor in anger and said, "What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Have We Forgotten Whose Birtday It Is? (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2023

Can you imagine going to a birthday party and everyone their gave their gifts to each other but the person who was having a birthday no one gives them a gift.

Wouldn’t that be an odd birthday party!!! This is the way many celebrate the Lord’s Birthday. Have we forgotten whose birthday we are celebrating at Christmas? It is not: • Frosty the snowman • Rudolph the red nose reindeer • Santa Claus We are celebrating the birth of Christ. We will soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Polite

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Paul, what is so important about politeness? It sounds like a rather wimpy subject to me.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As most of you know, I’m in the midst of a series of sermons based on 1 Corinthians 13, the "Love chapter" of the Bible. And that chapter begins with some powerful statements. Listen as I read those first 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love Gift

Contributed by Greg Jones on Oct 18, 2000

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."(NIV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(KJV) In 1971 Tim ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

From Darkness To Hope Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Oct 14, 2011

Where is God when evil rears its ugly head? God gave hope to Abram when he lived in an incredible evil time of darkness....

Series: The Journey Message: From Darkness to Hope Text: Genesis 11:27-12:1 Date: September 11, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath OFFERING At this time I’d like to continue our time of corporate worship and celebration by taking an offering. The offering is simply an opportunity to celebrate ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Gift For Jesus

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 13, 2025

At Christmas, we celebrate Jesus's birthday. He gave US a great gift! What was it? And what gift would he like from us?

This was the talk for our 2025 carol service. The children would stay in, and it needed to be a maximum of ten minutes. On a particular day every year, my family makes a big fuss of me. They blow up balloons. They get a cake and put some candles on it. They sing a song. They give me cards. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Sprit Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 6, 2006

The message takes a look at the work of Holy Spirit in relation to John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself as, the Way, Truth, and Life

The Spirit is given so we might live and act as Jesus. One of my favorite passages is John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself in His own words. Yes, Christianity is narrow and exclusive in the path to heaven but notice the three descriptors, the way, truth, and life. Jesus answered, “I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Judas! Judas! Judas!

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

Don’t tell me money can by happiness. 30 pcs of silver. What was he thinking?

JUDAS, JUDAS, JUDAS Jesus has just finished washing the disciple¡¦s feet. He sits at the last supper table for a meal with them and the following takes place. John 13:13-21 13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God