Sermons on Jesus Is Our Advocate:

. God Is Our Friend Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

The world is full of people angry at God for allowing so much evil, and it puts a strain on our conviction that God is really a caring friend.

Martin Luther spent a major portion of his life looking for a God who liked him. He was devoutly religious from his childhood, but religion was more a burden than a blessing, for his God was not his friend. He knew God hated sin and demanded perfection and so he was obsessed with trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

God Is Our Friend Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

God is our Father, but that is not enough. The message is not complete until we know too that God is our Friend.

Martin Luther spent a major portion of his life looking for a God who liked him. He was devoutly religious from his childhood, but religion was more a burden than a blessing, for his God was not his friend. He knew God hated sin and demanded perfection and so he was obsessed with trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The God Of Our Time

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 8, 2023

• Psalms 90 is a prayer of Moses the man of God.

1. GOD EXISTS BEFORE THE CREATION OF TIME. Psalms 90:2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. • He is the Creator of all things and the only necessary and absolute being. • There was no time God was not. 2. LIFE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Distributing Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2014

Paul provides guidelines for administering the gifts entrusted to the congregation.

“Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same earnest care I have for you. For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord. With him we are sending the brother who is famous among all the churches for his preaching of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002

This is a sermon preached to a church in danger of becoming discouraged over a lack of recent growth.

Welcome once again to WestShore Community Church. It’s been twenty-seven months since we began weekly services, and during that time we’ve been through a lot together. We’ve shared times of rejoicing and celebration – Linda and Scott’s wedding, for instance, and the birth of their daughter Hope. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Comforter Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 23, 2004

Suffering is a common human experience. But it doesn’t have to stop us ministering for God. In fact God can use our experience of suffering to help others by the way we offer them the support that we have received from God.

This week I’ve been listening to a series of lectures on depression by Arch Hart, who’s Professor of Psychology at Fuller Seminary in the US. One of the interesting things he said was a piece of advice he gives to ministers. He says never take your day off on a Monday if you can possibly help it. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

This Land Is Our Land Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007

Part one in the expository sermon series from the book of Joshua. Claiming what rightfully belongs to the spiritual believer.

THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART ONE “This Land is Our Land” Joshua 1:1-18 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: THIS LAND IS OUR LAND! The Canaan Conquest is an expository series that we will be studying from the book of Joshua over the next few weeks. 2007 is an historic year for us at First ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Confessing Our Sins Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon shows us another key that will help us glorify God and grow spiritually. That key is confessing our sins.

Scripture All Christians are in the process of spiritual growth regardless of how long we have been saved. Some Christians grow slowly; other Christians grow quickly. The desire of every Christian is to become more and more like his or her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. The master key to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Claiming Our Canaan Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 11, 2008

Most said, we have absolutely no chance of possessing this Promised Land. But where they saw only giants, the ’minority report’ of Joshua and Caleb saw God! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Claiming Our Canaan Joshua 1:1-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ClaimingOurCanaan.html We’ve come “Out of Africa” now into the wilderness. The deliverance of Israel from Egypt is a picture of our salvation. We were slaves, in bondage to sin, the toughest master you’ll ever serve. Sin takes us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Our Unrighteousness Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 18, 2008

Series in Romans

Text- Romans 3:9-20 Title- The Reality of Our Unrighteousness Romans 3:9-20 9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; 11 THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Shield

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 16, 2016

Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham (and therefore us) that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12; Psalms 27; Philippians 3:17 - 4:1 Theme: God is Our Shield Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Withholding Our Best Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 22, 2008

We are going to be talking about rebuilding that temple inside our hearts, that spiritual life that we so desperately, but quietly seek.

Withholding our Best Sermon by: CH(CPT) Keith Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Introduction Story Open your Bible’s tonight to the prophetic book of Haggai, you can find it in the Old Testament wedged between ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Our Words Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 27, 2014

Our words reveal what our heart contains, so listen carefully to yourself to see whether or not your faith is real.

Consider this short poem entitled “Power of Words:” A careless word may kindle strife A cruel word may wreak a life A bitter word may hate instill A brutal word may smite and kill A gracious word may smooth the way A joyous word may light the day A timely word may lessen stress A ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guarding Our Hearts

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 27, 2018

Our heart speaks of the seat of our mind, will and emotions. The Bible says the Heart needs guarding. This sermon looks at the issue of the why we need to guard our hearts.

GUARDING THE HEART Introduction “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23, NIV). Scripture clearly teaches us that the real issues of life are spiritual and are really matters of the heart, the inner man. Maybe it’s for this reason the word “heart” is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Plan For Our Good

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 25, 2018

God's Plan, Prosperity and Hope, Goodness

WORDS FOR LIFE - A Plan for Our Good July 29, 2018 Jeremiah 29:11 (p. 546) Introduction: “If you want to make God laugh, just tell Him your plans.” I’m not sure how many times I’ve heard this truth…but I find humor and pain in its wisdom. Humor because I can just see my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ