Sermons on Jesus Promises Holy Spirit:

Sermon On The Sparrows Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 14, 2025

A sparrow is defined as a common bird of flight and song.

Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist once remarked: “Look at the sparrows; they do not know what they will do in the next moment. Let us literally live from moment to moment.” Matthew 6:26 reminds us: “Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-21, Psalm 104:12, Proverbs 26:2, 1 Peter 5:7

The Ripple Effect

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 29, 2025

In this sermon we learn that God's blessing is not meant to be a private pool for our enjoyment, but a mighty river designed to flow through us to the nations.

Introduction: The Purpose of the Blessing I want to start with a question for each of us to consider personally: Why do you ask God to bless you? It’s a natural prayer, isn't it? "Lord, bless my family." "Bless my health." "Bless my finances." "Bless my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Permissible But Not Beneficial PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To explore the principles of permissibility and benefit from 1 Corinthians 10:23, aiming to gain wisdom on how to apply these principles in our lives.

Good morning, family! We are diving into a crucial topic today, straight from I Corinthians 10:23, which says, "Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible, but not everything is constructive." We'll be exploring The Principle of Permissibility, The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23

Topics: Benefits

Five Smooth Stones - God Gets The Glory Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how God often chooses the unlikely and the weak to showcase His strength and faithfulness, using the story of David as an example.

Welcome back for another week of worship together! I’m thankful you decided to join us this morning. If you were here last week, you know we started a brand new sermon series called “5 Smooth Stones.” We looked at the story of David and Goliath. This is a well-known story about the Israelite army ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-28

Topics: Unlikely Heroes, Divine Plan, Facing Giants

Sermon Series: Five Smooth Stones

Gather For Strength Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity and strength in togetherness, using the story of Aesop's Fable, The Bundle of Sticks, as an example.

Welcome to week 3 in our We Are Gathered Here series. To begin this morning I’d like to read one of Aesop’s Fables called, The Bundle of Sticks. A certain Father had a family of Sons, who were forever quarreling among themselves. No words he could say did the least good, so he cast about in his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4, Ecclesiastes 4:12, 1 Peter 5:8

Topics: Strength In Unity, Family Discord, Collective Power

Sermon Series: We Are Gathered Here

Esther - Unlikely Heroine

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The book of Esther in one sermon

Story line - 1. Vashti disses King Xerxes 2. Esther wins beauty pageant 3. Uncle Mordecai foils assassination plot. 4. Haman has issues - buys off king for Holocaust heyday, 5. Captive Israel in Sackcloth and ashes Key verses Esther 4:4-16 - esp. Vs 14 -end of 16 "If I die..." Unpack meaning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have A Friend Going To Hell, What Am I Going To Do About It?

Contributed by Shawn Castle on Nov 11, 2002

We need to tell others about him.

- In Matthew we find that God says GO. - The word Go means to be sent, We are sent to tell others obout god and his love. - We need to tell others about God’s wonderful grace and how he died on the cross for us. -There are millions of people in this world who havnt heard about Jesus, and what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:14

Denomination: Baptist

Timothy's Mission

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Jun 14, 2002

Carrying the torch of the Gospel.

JUNE 8, 2002 DISCIPLES’ ASSEMBLY TEACHING ON MISSION BASED ON 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-8 RSV [1] I CHARGE you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: [2] preach the word, be urgent in season and out of season, convince, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

What Shall We Do With This Good News

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon talks about the Good New proclaimed to the Shepherds.

I. Introduction a. Where were you when: Moon Landing, JFK Killed, September 11th. b. The Shepherds were in a field on that Christmas day. II. Announcement of the Good News (2:8-14) a. Good News of Great Joy (10) b. What is the Good News (11) III. Action from the Good News (2:15-17) a. Let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman At The Well

Contributed by Al Hood on Nov 6, 2001

Looking honestly at the woman at the well and how each of us fits into her patterns.

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL... SCRIPTURE: JOHN 4:1-42... INTRODUCTION: * This is a story that is very familiar to most. * Songs have been written about it - sermons preached from it. * This was not a chance encounter - v. 1 says that “Jesus must needs go through Samaria”. * A Jew would not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Heart Willing

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 14, 2001

This is a mini-sermon (5-7 minutes)designed for our church’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner.

Bel Aire Baptist Church Thanksgiving Dinner Message IS YOUR HEART WILLING? 2 Chronicles 29:31 Introduction: 1. In 2 Chronicles 29 we find a 25-year-old king named Hezekiah. Hezekiah succeeded his father, Ahaz. Now Ahaz had taken everything out of the temple and closed it up. Ahaz had altars ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:31

Denomination: Baptist

Help! Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME!

BIG IDEA: HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! (cf. Psalm 40:13-17 – minor variations) I. (:1) HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! A. Hurry Up Keyword = "Hasten" Often God does not seem to move quickly enough for us B. Rescue Me Deliver me Help me II. (:2-3) TURN THE TABLES ON THE BAD GUYS = those who are out to get ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Planters Feel The Burden Of ..

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CHURCH PLANTERS FEEL THE BURDEN OF ENCOURAGING THEIR DISCIPLES TO MATURITY A.

CHURCH PLANTERS FEEL THE BURDEN OF ENCOURAGING THEIR DISCIPLES TO MATURITY A. Church Planters (Spiritual Leaders) Desire to Be With Their Disciples (2:17-20) 1. Separation Brings Longing For Reunion (:17-18a) a. the emotional state of separation described as being orphaned b. the efforts ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Guarantees Victory In Proclaiming Christ

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. Appreciating the Victory Requires being Burdened with the Conflict -- "The Concern of the Gospel Ministry" (:12-13) a.

1. Appreciating the Victory Requires being Burdened with the Conflict -- "The Concern of the Gospel Ministry" (:12-13) a. The Reason for Paul's Concern b. The Severity of This Concern c. The Setting for Paul's Concern 1. the focus of Paul's ministry 2. the favorable circumstances for the preaching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Obedience

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

A 3 piece recipe for true obedience.

Being Truly Obedient Micah 6:6-8 Being truly obedient is a 3 piece recipe. Each ingredient is unique and without them all obedience is incomplete. God is the designer of this obedience recipe, so you can rest assured that there are no flaws in it. Let’s take a look a the 3 key ingredients. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational