Sermons on Inward Strength:

Ministering And Operating In God’s Overflow

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2021

When we operate from God’s overflow, there is no limit to what God can do in us and through us as we allow His Spirit to work in us. We can do ministry from God's Overflow!

Subject: Ministering and Operating in God’s Overflow Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: In this portion of Scripture, the apostle Paul prays for his friends. His primary prayer and concern were for their spiritual blessings, which are the best blessings. Really, every time we pray, we should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Power To Overcome Temptation Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 13, 2023

When our spiritual batteries are low - we find ourselves in need of a recharge - to POWER UP! Last week we looked at the baptism of Jesus as a means to CONNECT to the Power! As powerful an experience as that is - we shouldn’t think it is the end of the journey - but the beginning.

Text: Matthew 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. 3 During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Tree Christians

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2024

Palm Sunday is named after the Palm Tree leaves that the Israelites laid across Jesus' path as He came into Jerusalem as the Messianic King. Palm trees have amazing qualities that are compared to believers and can inspire your people.

PALM TREE CHRISTIANS Psalm 92:1-8, 12-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “NEW & IMPROVED” 1. The little girl was sitting in her grandfather's lap as he read her a goodnight story. From time to time, she would touch his wrinkled cheek and alternately stroked her own cheek, then his. 2. Finally she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Search Me, Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to invite God's transformative work in their lives through self-reflection, spiritual change, and surrender to God's Word.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ! It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of our Lord, to share in fellowship, and to open our hearts to His Word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to a particular passage of Scripture, a beautiful prayer nestled within the pages of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Topics: Self-Reflection

Blessed Men PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

The sermon explores the blessings of living righteously according to God's Word, as outlined in Psalm 1:1-6, and our role in spreading these blessings to others.

Welcome, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today in the radiant light of our Lord's grace and mercy. Our hearts are filled with gratitude as we come together in fellowship, ready to immerse ourselves in the wisdom of His Word. We are about to unfold the pages of Psalm 1:1-6, a passage ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Topics: Blessed, Blessing

Fighting For The Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

Encourages believers to know God deeply, understand His Gospel, live it faithfully, and defend it boldly.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to gather together again in this sacred space, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the Word of God. We are here to understand, live out, and defend the Gospel ...read more

Topics: Gospel, Message

The Spiritual Discipline Of Simplicity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 5, 2005

The discipline of simplicity is the conscious act of not being tied to the things of this world.

Tilling the Soil of the Soul November 27, 2005 Simplicity Matthew 6:19-21, 24-33 I received an email this week from Outside Magazine with the title: “Gift Guide Madness” It read… “The time of immaculate consumption is upon us. From a flaming kayak paddle to an indestructible laptop that can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: *other

Jealousy, Joy & Justice Series

Contributed by David Lewis on Dec 20, 2006

The Greatness of John the Baptist

Introduction What marks people out as being great? Power, wealth, Courage, humility, success. We see this morning that John was a great man. He was humble, he had great joy and he was courageous enough to give a message of justice and judgement that was certainly not palatable to his hearers ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Congregational

Our Eternal Home Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 6, 2014

What knowledge do you possess concerning life after death? What are you certain of? The Spirit-filled Christian longs to be clothed in a body fit for all eternity.

2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-5 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] OUR ETERNAL HOME [John 14:1-6 / 1 Corinthians 15:34-54] What knowledge do you possess concerning [life and] life after death? What are you certain of? Man can be described as dwelling in a body during this time, but how does he live in the next ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Release Of The Spirit--A Communion Message

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

This message deals with the necessity of suffering in the life of those who will be fully used in the Kingdom of God.

THE RELEASE OF THE SPIRIT—A COMMUNION MESSAGE TEXT: John 12:23-27 John 12:23-27 KJV And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. [24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith's Explosive Power

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 27, 2004

How to live a peaceful, victorious life by believing the five dynamics of faith outlines in this message.

Faith’s Explosive Power Mark 11:20-25 GOD HAS GIVEN US DIRECTIONS FOR EVERYTHING RELATING TO OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES. Whether its evangelism, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, tithing, witnessing, or worshipping, God has given us a plan. Follow His plan and have success. Leave ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Ambition And High Hopes" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007

The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A True Prophet For Our Times Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 27, 2007

Micah’s message does not belong to only the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Micah is a prophet for our times. Our age needs to hear the words of a prophet of the Lord. Let us study Micah’s superscription closely and see the qualities of a true prop

A True Prophet for Our Times Micah 1:1 Intro Harry Emerson Fosdick titled his autobiography The Living of These Days. He asserted that he was who he was because of specific experiences in his life coupled with his particular, inherent personality. Fosdick’s life and ministry grew out of his ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 28, 2008

God doesn’t expect us to be perfect--God knows us better than that. God does encourage us, though, to acknowledge our sin, seek to turn away from our rebelliousness, and received God’s forgiveness.

Psalm 51:1-19 “A Merciful God” INTRODUCTION For decades, the church has focused on sin. Preachers appear to have taken delight in telling the members of their congregation how bad and sinful they were. The theme seemed to be, “If it felt good, then it had to be bad.” Congregational members ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Speaks To Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 23:The Great Commission - Jesus speaks to Zacchaeus

The Great Commission Part 22 – Jesus Speaks to Zacchaeus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” June 15th – Deacon Kurt Ulman June 22nd – Grace Steadman June ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church