Sermons on How To Receive From The Lord:

From The Ashes - Temptation Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation and provides guidance on how we can also resist temptation, using examples from the Bible and prayer.

Today we begin a 6-week sermon series called From the Ashes. Our lives can sometimes feel like they are a disappointing pile of ashes. We can be broken, shattered and destroyed. However, the good news of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection is that we can experience new life. Our lives, no matter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Temptation, Overcoming Trials, Spiritual Strength

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

How Could I Forget You? – A Lord's Supper Sermon Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 25, 2009

This is a Lord’s Supper sermon to help us remember three things of Christ. His LIFE. His DEATH. His SACRIFICE.

How Could I Forget You? – A Lord’s Supper Sermon There are dozens of things in my life that I have forgotten. I would tell you all about them – but then – I just don’t remember them. Some of the things that I don’t remember are all of the address from where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dishonoring The Lord

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 1, 2011

The lesson for us in this Bible study is very clear and simple – God as our Father and Master is never pleased with just any religious ceremonies, formalities and rituals. God would only accept the best of the time, abilities, talents, and offerings from

Intro: The Lord is great (Psa. 145:3) over all the earth. Here, God’s people failed to properly honor Him. Since Israel was supposed to fear God and love Him wholeheartedly (Deut. 6:3, 5), the severity of her spiritual condition was truly alarming. Again, the Lord reminds and rebukes Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-10

Denomination: *other

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 8, 2006

The most famous psalm and how it describes a realtionship with God

Introduction What does this describe? "The anatomical juxtaposition of two orbicularis oris muscles in a state of contraction." Definition of a kiss by Dr. Henry Gibbons (1808 - 1884). – Language is inadequate to describe relationships - If I asked you to describe your experience of God how would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord’s Betrayal Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 1, 2019

There were three sets of people present at our Lord's betrayal.

Last time, we looked at our Lord’s struggle in Gethsemane. We said it was in Gethsemane that Jesus overcame the reluctance of His flesh to submit to the trial and task of the cross. Having spent time in prayer with the Father about what He was being asked to face, Jesus was prepared. After this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

Its Not About Us Series

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 7, 2002

Although we should not dwell on our past, we ought not forget either. There are those that could benefit from hearing our testimony, we need to share where we were delivered from for the benefit of those that are lost!

Sermon Title: It’s Not About Us! [2 of ] Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12- 20 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - January 6, 2002 Scripture Introduction: “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ”, writes Paul in the first chapter of his letter to the church in Rome. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: *other

How Should We Live Lord Before The Rapture Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 29, 2007

It tells us that the Lord took Philip away suddenly, and one day, we who love and belong to the Lord are going to be taken away suddenly. We are going to be caught up, raptured literally into the air and into His presence

How Should We Live Lord Before The Rapture Acts 8:26-40 Look at verse 39 and notice in particular the words "the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip." Was this a literal, physical transportation? Was Philip caught away as Enoch was? Look up Genesis 5:22-24; and as Elijah was (2 Kings 2:11)? I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving God’s Comfort To Give It Away Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2011

The pattern is all over Scripture: we cannot separate our vertical relationship to God from our horizontal relationship to others; the vertical always influences the horizontal. This is true in the realm of comfort.

Receiving God’s Comfort to Give It Away (2 Corinthians 1:3-7) 1. Yesterday Marylu and I went to the Ko-ko-mah encampment as we do every year. We love the smell of campfires cooking food, crafts and arts done in an 1800’s style, the music, the costumes, the re-enactments. 2. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Sometimes I do not pray in words— I take my heart in my two hands And hold it up before the Lord— I am so glad He understands (Nicholson)

How the Holy Spirit Helps us Pray (Eph. 6:10-18) Illustration: We do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us. —Romans 8:26 My son Brian had been struggling for several hours to repair the plumbing in his bathroom. No matter what he tried, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Seduce A Drunk Businessman And Get Your Story In The Bible

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Feb 25, 2008

Modern Christians can learn a lot from Ruth’s commitment to her mission.

Our call to worship this morning is a good reminder of one of the great truths of the Old Testament: The Jewish faith was inextricably linked to the bloodline and family tree of the Hebrew People. The punch line of story of Ruth is that she ends up being the great-grandmother of the Great King ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

O Lord, How Great Your Blessing Is!

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 25, 2009

Jacob must soon face Esau. Let’s see what his prayer teaches about the Lord’s blessing and thanksgiving. Parts: A. I confess my total unworthiness. B. I cling only to your promises.

Text: Genesis 32:9-12 Theme: O Lord, How Great Your Blessing Is! A. I confess my total unworthiness B. I cling only to your promises Season: Thanksgiving Eve Date: November 25, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/O-Lord,-How-Great-Your-Blessing-Is_-Genesis32_9-12.html Grace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blessing Of Abraham: From Promise To Possession

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 20, 2025

The journey of Abraham—from receiving the promise to walking in its possession—is a pattern of faith, obedience, and divine fulfilment.

THE BLESSING OF ABRAHAM: FROM PROMISE TO POSSESSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:1-3 Supporting Texts: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 17:1-8, Galatians 3:13-14, Romans 4:20-21, Hebrews 6:13-15 INTRODUCTION: God’s dealings with Abraham marked the beginning of a covenantal relationship ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dare To Be A Lion Tamer Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Nov 5, 2004

How to survive a Lion’s Den experience. Parts of outline from another source.

1. The Humility of Prayer "It is better to be humble and stay poor than to be one of the arrogant and get a share of their loot." (Proverbs 16:19 GNT) "Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!" (Matthew 5:3 GNT) "God resists the proud, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Outreach Guidelines

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 19, 2003

A Summary of some of the fine outreach guidelines from Tom Clegg’s award winning book, Lost in America

Suggestions From Tom Clegg’s Lost in America for Effective Church Outreach 1. Pray regularly in community and by name for lost or unchurched people you personally know. Prayer requires discipline but the body of Christ helps us pray with greater consistently. Solomon wrote, “Though one may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 23, 2017

WE KNOW THAT JESUS INSTITUTED THE LORD’S SUPPER, OR WHAT WE CALL COMMUNION, AS PART OF THE LAST SUPPER. IT WAS AN OBJECT LESSON OF WHAT WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN TO HIM. HE GAVE US THE INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THIS SERVICE UNTIL HE COMES AGAIN.

THE LORD’S SUPPER 1 CORINTHIANS 11:`17-34 THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WAYS WE CAN CONSIDER THE SERVICE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER, MUCH MORE THAN WE CAN COVER IN ONE MESSAGE. TODAY, I WANT TO FOCUS ON THE CORPORATE ASPECT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER THAT PAUL TEACHES IN THIS PASSAGE. I WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU THAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist