Sermons on Moved By The Holy Spirit:

Not Without The Lord You Don’t.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 10, 2024

The apostle Paul had the ability to look back on his life journey. (We all reminisce, don't we)? I’m sure He remembered, his training, his year of study, the discipline, his attitude toward law breakers, but now Paul is aware of his lack, and his need for spirit leadership.

Not Without the Lord You Don’t. Ephesians 5.18-33 The apostle Paul had the ability to look back on his life journey. (We all reminisce, don't we)? I’m sure He remembered, his training, his year of study, the discipline, his attitude toward law breakers, but ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divisions Over Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 11, 2024

Many divisions have occurred in Christian assemblies for centuries. Understanding or misunderstanding Spiritual Gifts given by grace to mankind from God has been the cause for divisions. Are these gifts still present today? Are they utilized properly?

Most of the time, assemblies of persons desiring to worship Almighty God will be filled with those who had been introduced to God by attending an assembly with their parents and grand-parents. However, some may be in attendance who never knew much concerning God and spiritual things. Now they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-14, Ephesians 2:12, Isaiah 55:8-11, 1 John 4:1-3, Romans 12:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 16: Practicing The Presence Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 22, 2024

This is the first sermon in a three-week series on Psalm 16.

Psalm 16: Practicing the Presence of God Introduction: Bill Hybels titled a book years ago, "Too Busy Not to Pray." We live in a busy world. A world where the expectations of the workplace are rising, where the prices of groceries are increasing, yet we are bombarded with ads attempting ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Giver Of Gifts Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 24, 2024

What’s a spiritual gift? The Holy Spirit at work in us in a particular way to glorify Jesus and to strengthen people.

Church in the City – Chapter 12 A Giver of Gifts October 27, 2024 What’s a spiritual gift? The Holy Spirit at work in us in a particular way to glorify Jesus and to strengthen people. 1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-11 NIV “Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 4 There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Luke 2:46-48, Luke 2:52, John 4:16-18, John 16:13, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 8:8, Matthew 8:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Happy Joy Joy

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025

True joy is not tied to circumstance but planted by the Spirit, anchored in Christ, and sustained by what is true, pure, lovely, and eternal.

Introduction: A Cartoon Jingle Some of you may remember a wild cartoon from the 1990s that sang, “Happy Happy Joy Joy!” over and over again. It was silly, catchy, and fun—but it never told you what happiness or joy really are. In that way it’s a lot like the world we live in. We hum the tune of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, John 15:11, Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Topless Jars.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 3, 2024

he NT tells it like it was. This was a group not likely to succeed. It is most likely they would- not have been chosen by a board for Jesus, but they were chosen by Jesus. (Peter M.)

Topless Jars. 2 Corinthians 4:7AMP Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish, unkept, with bad behavior, plus he was uncultured, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7, Jeremiah 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Equipped For Battle Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 7, 2024

Looking at the Person, the work, and ministry of the Holy Spirit. Tying this in with Veterans Day.

Equipped for Battle Text: John 16:5-15 Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day – and I always take some time to pause on that and think about what so many have given in service of their country. Let me just take a moment to give you a little glimpse into the experience of a veteran. You are a young man or ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15, Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get On The Bus Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 15, 2025

Using our SHAPE in Spiritual Gifts

Get on the Bus 1 Corinthians 12 March 16, 2025 A man was walking through the forest and saw a fox that had lost its legs, and he wondered how it lived. Then he saw a tiger come up with game in its mouth. The tiger ate its fill and gave the rest to the fox. The next day the tiger did it again ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building Begins (1 Kings 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 17, 2025

The temple began, what does it symbolize? Let's begin in 1 Kings 5.

Did God’s promise to David, that his son would build the Temple, come true? Would it be a big task? Who is His temple today? Let’s begin in 1 Kings 5. How did Hiram help Solomon to begin building the Temple in Jerusalem? And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 28, 2025

The Trinity is an essential part of a Christian's life. The relationship we have with the trinity is key to our salvation.

*Note, much of my commentary came from the website Got Questions and the article on the Trinity. (as quoted in the article) Title: Understanding the Trinity Theme: To understand the Trinity and the joy of the relationship. Text: Matthew 28:16 - 20 Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Fueling Our Bod Without Forgetting Our God Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 30, 2025

What is your favorite food and why? What if you could incorporate Biblical truths about eating that would improve your health and help keep God in mind. Get ready to discover some ways to glorify God in our eating habits!

Fueling our Bod without Forgetting GOD 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, 10:23-33 We continue this morning with our annual church theme, Living a Holy and Wholesome Life. The theme is taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: *other

Learning My New Testament Trinitarian Names Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Three eternal Persons, equal in nature, submissive in ministry.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Trinity. “Go and make disciples of all the nations (ethnic cultures), baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19, NLT). Note name is singular, yet three Persons. 2. Definition. “I am Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, equal in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort For The Uncomfortable — A Devotional Look At Romans 8

Contributed by Andrew Senesac on Nov 12, 2025

Romans 8 is both highly theological and highly practical. In it Paul discusses the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. I have followed Paul’s example and this outline reflects both that theological and practical nature.

Therefore… No condemnation (v.1) I. Paul looks back over all he’s said from chapter 3 till now. He’s laid out the Gospel in both its Justification (ch. 3-5) and Sanctification (ch. 6-8). He concludes with the truth of our sanctification. This truth is both legal and practical: I. Legal - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39, Romans 6:16-18, Psalm 53:2, Isaiah 53:6

The God Who Has Spoken Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 16, 2025

This sermon encourages us to look to Jesus who is superior to the prophets and angels lest we drift away.

INTRODUCTION: A DRIFTING SHIP There’s a story from 1969 of a small fishing boat off the coast of Nova Scotia. A father and son went out at dawn, the waters were calm, and the skies were clear. But somewhere between the nets and the shoreline, a fog rolled in. A gentle current pulled the little ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel In Plain Language

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 10, 2025

Many salesmen are trained to speak in such a way that they can convince people to buy things that they don’t need, don’t want, can’t really afford, to impress people they don’t really like. But when the apostle Paul was preaching the gospel, he wasn't like that.

Alba 2-9-2024 THE GOSPEL IN PLAIN LANGUAGE I Corinthians 2:1-5 I’m sure most of us here have encountered a slick talking, smooth speaking, silver tongued, spell binding salesman. You know the type. And somewhere between the “I’m not interested”, and “I’ll take two”, something happens and we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ