Sermons on Intercede For Us:

Where Is God When Life Crashes In?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 17, 2023

God always works in the life of His people, bringing glory out of our trials. Because He loves us, the pain experienced through our trials will exalt Him.

“As [the mob was] stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ And when he had said this, he fell asleep. “And Saul approved of his execution. “And there arose on that day a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Man Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 9, 2022

Every human being is God’s creation. A person made in His image. Only when we are properly related to God can we experience the fullness God intended for us.

It is said that Socrates was obsessed with one central aim in his search for wisdom: To know himself. The basic question is what is man? This is a legitimate question. When a young man leaves home traveling aimlessly in search of “finding himself” he is looking for the answer to an important ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Baptist

Temples Of The Holy Spirit, Pt 2: Benefits Of The Spirit's Indwelling Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Jan 10, 2014

The previous lesson in this series showed from scripture how the Spirit indwells us. This lesson explains the blessings that the Christian gains because of the Spirit's indwelling.

We continue our series on the Holy Spirit with “part 2” of our sermon on being temples of the Holy Spirit. In our last lesson, after establishing the fact that everyone as far as I know agrees on (that the Holy Spirit does dwell in us), we examined some of the common views on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Transformative Power, Authority, And Responsibilities Of The Holy Spirit. Series

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Mar 21, 2025

The Holy Spirit, in Christian theology, is considered the third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside God the Father and God the Son (Jesus Christ). The transformative power, authority, and responsibilities of the Holy Spirit are central to Christian belief and practice.

1. Transformative Power of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit's transformative power is evident throughout Scripture, both in individual lives and in the broader community of believers. Regeneration and New Birth Biblical Illustration: In John 3, Jesus explains to Nicodemus that one must be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Acts 2:4, John 16:8, Acts 4:32, Genesis 1:2, 2 Peter 1:21, Acts 5:3, Acts 13:2, John 14:16-17, John 14:26, Ephesians 1:13, Romans 8:26, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Assurance Of Our Salvation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 29, 2019

Paul assures us that if God went to such effort to save us when we were his enemies, how much more will God continue to save us from his wrath now that we are God's children. This should cause us to rejoice!

Introduction: A. Perhaps you are a history buff and have studied the history of the Civil War. 1. There are literally thousands of powerful and personal stories that come out of those dark days 2. I want to share with you the amazing story of Sam Watkins, a young man from Columbia, Tennessee ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friendship With God Or The World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2023

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#3] FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD OR THE WORLD? 1 Samuel 19:1-5 Introduction: The older I get, the more that I realize what an impact our friends have on our lives. Our friends can either be a bump in the road to us or a blessing to us. While we should be friendly to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 1, 2001

The Christ of Christmas and of the Cross brings us reconciliation and much, much more.(The First Sunday of Advent after "911."

Colossians 1:15-23 More Than Reconciliation INTRODUCTION: On the First Sunday of Advent, the world is asking, "Why all the fuss about Jesus?" I remember that several years ago the Falmouth Clergy Association worked hard to get the Falmouth Christmas Parade switched from a Sunday Noon start ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus: Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Dec 18, 2006

Looking at the names of Jesus in Isa. 9:6, we begin by discovering how our Wonderful Counselor relates to us.

Does anyone know what their name means? Mine means “great”. Chris means follower of Christ. How did you get your name? Were you named after someone special? I must admit that there are some interesting names out there today. For the next four weeks, we’re going to be looking at some very ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Preaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

The Role of the Holy Spirit in Preaching

THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN PREACHING A. Jn. 16:13 tells us that the Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth. He will help illuminate, interpret, and reveal things about Christ to us and to our congregation. Help the people know that the Holy Spirit is the chief teacher! B. Jn. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-16, John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Invisible Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 13, 2009

There is a way to do wonderful things for God and fade into the background. Our human nature wants to get the credit and be the focus. Our godly nature tells us otherwise. Learn how to be an active part of God’s plan by disappearing.

Where have we been so far? Chapter 5: rely and focus on the Lord, not on ourselves. Make, keep, and fix broken relationships as God fixed the broken relationship with us. Now in Chapter 6 we move to being an active part in focusing others on God—the source of life. What’s the use of having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

'make A Place For Jesus"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 26, 2018

The sermon is about mking a place for Jesus.

Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18) Make a place for the King of Kings (Christ The King Sunday) 1. Psalm 132 is a Prayer asking God to watch over the Line of King David • A prayer for God's favor on the son of David who reigns on David's throne • A Prayer for Gods Dwelling Place 3"I will not enter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer That Changes

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

We pray, we ask, we look for answers, we look for change.

Prayer that Changes Col. 1:9-14 We have all heard the phrase “Prayer Changes Things”. In Prayer we can change our outlook, our circumstance, our lives, and even the lives of others. For the next several weeks as we prepare for our day of Prayer and Fasting we will focus on prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "If" Of Intercession Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2006

A sermon on intercessory prayer based on Abraham’s pleas to save Sodom.

The “If” of Intercession Gen. 18:16-33 INTRO.: The little conjunction “if” appears 1784 times in the New International Version of the Bible. In the NT, 653 times. It’s a little word that has very big meaning in many passages. I saw a neat MetLife commercial offering insurance to help handle all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not To Be Called Rabbi, Father Or Teacher? How's That? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 25, 2020

Not only did the Son of Man come to serve, not to be served, He insisted that the ones who follow Him take that as the pattern of life.

Tuesday of the 3rd Week in Course 2020 St. Thomas Aquinas This Gospel from a late chapter in St. Matthew’s Gospel has caused a great deal of ink to be spilled, especially in the dialogue or dispute between Catholics and Protestants. Catholics call priests “Father,” and the pope the “Holy Father.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

On To Perfection (Hebrews 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 23, 2024

Should we be stuck in the elementary principles of the Christian faith, or grow beyond them, moving on to perfection? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 6.

Should we leave discussing elementary Christian teachings and move on to maturity? Can people turn away from God? Should we continue to be diligent to the very end? Is there such a thing as a lazy faith? Let’s discuss this in Hebrews 6. Should we eventually move on beyond very basic Christian ...read more

Denomination: Baptist