Sermons on He Must Increase:

He Prepared Not His Heart

Contributed by Greg Irby on Feb 28, 2009

It is necessary that we prepare our hearts to seek the Lord. If no care or effort is made in doing and making the heart right, it will go wrong.

HE PREPARED NOT HIS HEART 2 CHRONICLES 12 Text: 2 Chronicles 12:14 2 Chronicles 12:14 14 And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD. Introduction: In your study of the Word of God you have probably noticed that as a general rule, at the end of each king’s reign ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Arrives - He Is King Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015

First in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. First up, The Servant Arrives: He Is King. We see The Person, The Presentation, The Purpose & The Prerogative of this King.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 1:The Servant Arrives - He Is King Mark 11:1-11 I. Opening Illustration A. Any of you read a good book recently, perhaps a NY Times Bestseller? How about this, what would you say is THE most important book you've ever read? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wanting What He Wills

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 17, 2018

A sermon plumbing the depths of Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.

One of my favorite scenes from the Andy Griffith show is when Barney Fife fights hard to stay awake during a sermon. Have you ever tried to pray but went astray because you fell asleep? Have you ever had a hard time staying awake in church? I can’t imagine that ever happening here! During our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Here He Comes Again PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025

Jesus meets us in our weakness, restores what is withered, and calls us to receive his mercy and healing, even when others resist compassion.

Friends, some of us walked in today with hands that feel tired and hearts that feel thin. Maybe you’ve been carrying a hurt so long it’s started to shape the way you hold yourself. Maybe your courage has curled up, your patience has pinched in, your hope has shrunk to the size of a clenched fist. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Topics: God's Goodness, Divine Compassion

For Her Life He Died Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 18, 2011

Telling people God loves you seems tired and pointless. Most of our friends and neighbors act as though that's his job. I have to respect the doubters who say it's arrogant to believe a Supreme Being would care about us. They get it. The idea that God

Series Introduction & Review: We’ve been going to Jesus’ cross as we work our way to Easter Sunday’s celebration of his resurrection because it is the essence of our gospel message. His death is the central idea of our faith. So far, we’ve found that Jesus’ death on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

He Had To Be One Of Us!

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Nov 26, 2020

We cannot save ourselves or meet our deepest spiritual and emotional needs. Jesus had to become one of us to save us, to represent us and, to help us.

“Puppies for Sale,” the sign said, and a young boy came to inquire. “I’d like to buy one, if they don’t cost too much.” “Well, son, they’re $25.” The boy was crushed. “I’ve only got $2.05. Could I see them anyway?” “Sure,” said the kind gentleman. The boy’s eyes danced at the sight of 5 little fur ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why He Refuses To Speak PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Explore the depth of Isaiah 53:7, emphasizing Jesus Christ's silent courage, His profound revelation, and His role as the ultimate Bridegroom.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving deep into the heart of Isaiah 53:7, a verse that speaks vividly about our Lord Jesus Christ, His steadfast silence before His accusers, the profound significance of His revelation, and the beautiful parallels between Jesus and the bridegroom. As we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7

Topics: Kingdom Marriages, Issues

He Will Be Called Mighty God Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Isaiah 9:6-7 #3

HE WILL BE CALLED MIGHTY GOD Isaiah 9:6 We have at our disposal, at any given moment, tremendous power available to us. With the flip of a switch, we activate the power of electricity and a light goes on. With the turn of a key, we activate the power of a car. Through the years, mankind has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practice What He Preached

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 18, 2002

How often do we practice what Jesus preached?

Practice What He Preached First of all, let’s suppose that you’re a Jew walking down a street in Jerusalem, & you see some folks gathered over here talking politics. And they’re arguing about some changes Herod wants to make in the Welfare program. And you know some of them, so there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Fufilled The Law & The Prophets

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 18, 2007

C. H. Spurgeon – “We who believe have as yet failed to see much of the truth of God. We know enough to save us, to comfort us, and to help us on our way to heaven; but oh, how much of the glory of divine truth has never yet been revealed to our eyes! Some

Matthew 5:17 “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.” C. H. Spurgeon – “We who believe have as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Delights In His Children

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 5, 2012

A sermon on Hosea 6:6

HoHum: Top 10 things people enjoy or delight in doing by James Chapman 1) Sleeping 2) Listening to music 3) Reading 4) Watching movies 5) Playing sports 6) Exercising 7) Making love 8) Playing games 9) Talking 10) Visiting old friends and family WBTU: A. What does God enjoy or ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reconnect With God: He Speaks Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 23, 2023

In our series called Reconnect With God we noted that God Reigns, He Calls, and Provides, and today, He Speaks.

Reconnect With God: He Speaks  2 Kings 22:1-23:3 Introduction In our series called Reconnect With God we noted that God Reigns, He Calls, and Provides, and today, He Speaks. We want to look at 2 Kings 22, the fantastic story of a king who listened when God spoke - which made him quite an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1, 2 Kings 23:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He's An On-Time God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023

Welcome, beloved friends, family, and fellow seekers of God’s grace. We gather together today, not by chance, but by the divine orchestration of our loving Creator, who has drawn us into His presence to share in the beauty of His Word. Here, we are nestled in the comforting embrace of fellowship, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 1:26-38

Topics: Fullness Of Time

He Wants To Do It!

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

Whatever your state in this life, we serve a God that wants to work on your behalf.

At the beginning of this message this morning I want to tell you a little bit about the nature of God. I want to give you some things about God that make Him God. First of all the Bible teaches us that God is a spirit. John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17, Luke 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Not In The Calamity - He's In The Remedy

Contributed by Emilia Florio on Feb 15, 2008

This message helps individuals answer the question, "Where is God in this world of disasters?" and presents a challenge to them to discover how they are called to be part of the remedy.

[INTRO] (This sermon was delivered as a trial sermon for a pastoral position; hence the personal information about self and family) Tell a little about self and family; 3 children living at home now; 7 total; Also have 3 we never see but hear a lot about. Names? Nobody…. I don’t know… Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational