Sermons on Indwelling:

Made Righteous Through Christ: Understanding 2 Corinthians 5:21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2024

Today we delve into the heart of 2 Corinthians 5:21, a profound verse that encapsulates the essence of our salvation through Jesus Christ. In these words, we discover the transformative truth of how Christ's righteousness becomes our own, leading us into a life of reconciliation and redemption.

Made Righteous Through Christ: Understanding 2 Corinthians 5:21 Introduction: Today we delve into the heart of 2 Corinthians 5:21, a profound verse that encapsulates the essence of our salvation through Jesus Christ. In these words, we discover the transformative truth of how Christ's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 61:10, Romans 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Law.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2023

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

JESUS AND THE LAW. Matthew 5:17-26. MATTHEW 5:17. Jesus’ statement is emphatic: - “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.” The righteousness of God is the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the end of the law, the one to whom the law ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Expectancy Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023

God answers faith-filled prayers. “Ask and you will receive” (Matt. 7:7). “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do” (John 14:13).

A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH MEANS EXPECT AN ANSWER 1. The word faith is used five ways in Scriptures: a. Doctrinal faith, “Denied the faith” (1 Tim. 5:8). b. Saving faith, a verb “by grace are you saved by faith” (Eph. 2:8). c. Justifying faith, “We have been made right in God’s sight by faith” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, John 14:13

Denomination: Baptist

Six Ways To Please God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Working definition of God’s favor – when He finds something in you that He is looking for then it pleases God – when you do something or become something that God wants, or His nature demands.

1. To favor people or be favored by God. Definition: a. Show acceptance. b. To approve with actions. c. To regard highly or to tell all the good points of the one you favor. Synonym: To accept, approve, to encourage, to promote, to assist, demonstrated delight. 2. Working definition of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Baptist

Unbroken Preachers

Contributed by Samuel M on Sep 17, 2025

What separates becoming a voice of the Lord from being mere noise is Wilderness. Preacher without wilderness experience produce lot of noise whereas preachers with wilderness experience produce the voice of the Lord.

These days, pulpits are filled with lot of called unbroken preachers who lack the wilderness experience. These unbroken preachers are making a lot of noise. There's a lot of boasting, hype, and selfish ambition. Their preaching lacks the voice of the Lord. Preachers with wilderness experience ...read more

God's Love, Mercy And Grace

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 6, 2023

The three most defining attributes of God.

There are many different attributes that we could use to describe God's nature. In the Bible three of these are mentioned over and over and that is God's love, mercy, and grace. So in this sermon let's dive deeper into all three. First let's take a look at the love of God. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:19, Psalm 51:1-2, Matthew 17:15-16, Ephesians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Life As A Christian

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 14, 2026

This message discusses important elements of living for Christ.,

My Life As a Christian Galatians 2:20 Intro. Living for the Lord means that we die to ourselves and live for Him. The phrase sounds contradictory I’m crucified, yet I live. When we get saved, we give die to ourselves. “Crucified with Christ” Ye, when Jesus rose from the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Psalm 29:2, Acts 1:8, 2 Thessalonians 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Sovereignty Of God In Church Growth

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026

When we think about church growth, it’s easy to focus on programs, strategies, or numbers on a chart. But the book of Acts invites us to see church growth in a very different light — as the sovereign work of God, moving powerfully through His Spirit.

“The Sovereignty of God in Church Growth” • Acts 2:47; • 1 Corinthians 3:6–7 • Psalm 127 • “Who really grows the church?” • Mention how people often attribute church growth to marketing, programs, or personalities. • But Scripture shows us: God is the one who gives the increase. When we think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Us This Day, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 1, 2026

Concluding our series, "Give Us This Day", examines Jesus's very clear teachings in Capernaum. His word is simple: Unless you do the things He told us to do, we will have no part of what He offers - which is eternal life!

John, Part 26 Series: Give Us This Day, Part 5 Focus: John 6:41-59 Concluding series in John: “Give Us This Day” Next week begins new series (walking in John): “Discipleship Will Cost You” Purpose: To examine the command (of discipleship) to follow Him (obediently) FOCUS: The ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-59, John 1:1, John 1:14, Isaiah 54:13, Philippians 2:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 9, 2026

When your situation seems hopeless, trust God to bring new honor to His name, to give you a new heart, and to give you a new hope.

A couple of years ago (January 2024), the account for Elmo, the red Muppet from Sesame Street, asked on X a simple innocuous question: “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” Thousands of people responded, pouring out their hearts to Elmo: “I’m tired, Elmo,” said one user. “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-38, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Zechariah 12:10, Romans 11:26-27, 1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, Romans 8:8-11, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 13:5, Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:20, Titus 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Greater Presence Of God In Me Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jan 27, 2015

Sermon on how the Presence of God in and around us

Greater Part 2, By Pastor Rob Ketterling. All right, we are continuing our series focusing in on the greater presence of God. And I just am so excited about when the church does the series together and we do the Lifegroups and everybody's on the same page. And we are looking this week at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together.

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together. I havenít yet decided all that we will study about Him because I have so many choices. In fact, that which we can learn together about God is overwhelming in its scope. For example we could consider passages of scripture that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And The Believer

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 9, 2005

The believe needs to be aware that the Holy Spirit is an empowerment for doing the work of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Holy Spirit and Church Acts 1:8-1:8 The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal printed the following questions actually asked of witnesses during trial lawyers: • The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he? • Was it you or your younger brother who was killed in the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promise Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 28, 2003

living in our society and are world today, if there is anything we need to take hold of, if there’s anything the Christian needs to understand and experience, it’s the infilling, the experience of walking step by step with the Holy Spirit.

JN 14:15 "If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Control Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 19, 2006

This is the first of six sermons dealing with general Christian principles. The idea for the message came from the keys of the computer keyboard; Escape, Control, End, just to name 3

Introduction Several years ago, there was a slogan put out by one of the shoe manufactures, which simply said – LIFE IS DIFFICULT - PLAY HARD! There was a lot of truth in that slogan – LIFE IS HARD…Every age group has its unique set of challenges. From the teenager navigating high school to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ