Sermons on Not Being Filled:

Facing Our Giants; David: A Man Anointed By God

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jun 19, 2020

When David stepped foot on the Battlefield, what set him apart from every other man that day? What changed his perception? Why did he charge into battle while everyone else was. filled with fear.

Have you ever been in front of a camera when the flash went off and you were blinded for a moment? This is the way some problems hit us. We are blinded by the problems that seem overwhelming to such a degree that we don’t know what to do. We can’t see anything. We can’t see past the problem or the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Move From Knowing To Living - James 1:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 1, 2025

We live in a world overflowing with information. We can download sermons, read devotionals, listen to podcasts, and fill our shelves with books. But spiritual growth is not about how much we know; it is about how much we live.

Go! And Move from Knowing to Living Introduction Church, let me begin with a question: What good is it to know the truth, yet never live it out? We live in a world overflowing with information. We can download sermons, read devotionals, listen to podcasts, and fill our shelves with books. But ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17, James 1:22-25, Matthew 7:24-27, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Galatians 2:20, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Return To The Bible's Context Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025

We live in an age filled with interpretation, tradition, denomination, and commentary.If we want to hear God's voice clearly, we must read His Word as He intended—through the lens of the world of the biblical writers.

Go! And Return to the Bible's Context 2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT): “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” Introduction: Dr Michael Heiser once ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 48:17, Luke 24:27, John 5:39, Romans 10:4, Romans 12:2, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

32. Lord Abner: When Power Shifts And Hearts Are Revealed Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 18, 2025

A man named Abner, who secretly controlled a weak king, manipulated the kingdom for his own power, and almost reshaped the nation from the shadows. This is one of the most politically charged, tension-filled chapters in David’s rise to the throne.

Lord Abner: When Power Shifts and Hearts Are Revealed November 19, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 3:1-12 When you look back through history, there are always certain figures who never wear a crown, never win an election, and never sit on a throne — yet somehow, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Blessed Because We Believe: Discipleship And The Promise Of God - Luke 1:45 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 20, 2025

Mary, a young virgin from an obscure village, received a divine promise that seemed impossible. She would carry the Son of God. And Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, declared a powerful truth—a truth for every disciple of Jesus today.

Blessed Because We Believe: Discipleship and the Promise of God - Luke 1:45 Introduction – Faith That Transforms Obedience Have you ever received a promise that seemed impossible? Perhaps a doctor gave a grim diagnosis. Perhaps your bank balance whispered fear instead of hope. Perhaps your past ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45, Hebrews 11:1, Numbers 23:19, Luke 1:38, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Holy Spirit Comes (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on May 30, 2005

Last week we learned there was a thunderous sound that filled the place where the 120 were praying. The noise was similar to that caused by a violent wind. We learned that the thunder was there to make God’s presence known to His people, to defeat His e

We had established that the feast of Pentecost was one of several solemn Jewish celebrations. Jesus became the Lamb of God that took away our sin on the day of Passover. But 50 days later, the Bible declares there were 120 people praying in the upper room when the Holy Spirit came upon them. Out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Have Learned To Be Content

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon describes the difficulty of being content, even in the best of circumstances. Believers are then admonished to be content, even in the worst of circumstances--through faith in Jesus.

I HAVE LEARNED TO BE CONTENT Have you ever suffered terribly, and somebody said to you, “I know how you feel?” Perhaps you wanted to slap them and say, “You’ve never been where I am–you do NOT know how I feel.” Today, we will read of the Apostle Paul’s admonition to be content in all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did Jesus Receive Those People?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 16, 2014

This message uses the three parables on lostness to remind us that regardless of the reason or degree of being lost, we are still valuable in the eyes of God.

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3So he told them this parable: 4“Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Teacher Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 9, 2015

Many people who heard Jesus teach were said to be, "astonished," at His teaching. A brief look at Jesus as teacher.

Jesus the Teacher PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title The series that's not about you. But there is something about lifting Him up that lifts us up also. Today I want to talk about Jesus the teacher, and I think that doing so will cause you to marvel at Him, and make you want to dig into His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:46-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing Your Work As A Mission Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 14, 2021

In this message we will see that the key to living out your work as a mission is to be... 'N.I.C.E.R'

Seeing Your Work As A Mission 20/20 Vision OKAY – welcome to week five in our series, ‘20/20 Vision’ A series about have visual acuity, about seeing things clearly in regards to 6 extremely important areas of your life and mine. Jesus, The Church, Ourselves, Our Relationships, Our Work and Our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Want To Hear God - Open His Book! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 7, 2022

This is the last of a Lenten Series on being able to hear God better - Joshua, Abraham, Ruth and God's Word

Title: Want to Hear God - Open His Book! Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176; 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Continuation of a Lenten Season on Being Able to Hear God – through His Holy Word. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Have you ever been denied admission or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176, 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Can You Pass The Test?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

What is true faith? There is so much misinformation being offered that we need to know the Truth and then He will set us free.

Can You Pass The Test? 1 John 4:1-6 Reverend Bible was a fourth generation preacher. He was his father's son. He was a chip off the old block. While he was growing up he watched his father mount the pulpit week after week at First Church and offer his thoughts to the people. The son of a preacher ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never The Same Again

Contributed by Kevin Mullins on Jun 3, 2004

God is intent on His church being a church of change and when we are not obedient he will accomplish that change by any means necessary

Never The Same Again Acts 15:4-19 Read the text--I want to talk to you one more time about change-- Specifically about this idea of our ability to relate to and engage the culture that we are a part of— As far as I can see it there are a couple of kinds of churches- Book of Revelation does a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-19, 1 Kings 19:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Thanksgiving Dinner With Barley And Sardines

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 7, 2005

Thanksgiving 2005. It’s the story of Jesus feeding the 5000, and 3 things we can see about being thankful.

Mark 6:30-44 – A Thanksgiving Dinner with Barley and Sardines I’m told of a turkey farmer who was always experimenting with breeding to perfect a better turkey. His family was fond of the leg portion for dinner and there were never enough legs for everyone. After many frustrating attempts, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

"His Temple” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 14, 2010

Paul tells us how God views His church as being His temple and how this should serve to unify us.

"To dwell above with saints we love, O that will sure be glory. But to dwell below with saints we know, We; that’s a different story!” Sad to say, the fellowship of too many churches can be described by that little jingle. But while that may be so, it is not what God desires, nor is it what needs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist