Sermons on Our Inner Life:

Follow Your Heart?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 12, 2019

Following your heart may lead away from following the voice of the Good Shepherd

Weekend Message/Devotion May 12, 2019 Follow Your Heart? John 10:22-30 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30, Mark 7:14-15, John 5:17, John 7:14, Matthew 20:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fix The Dishwasher

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 15, 2020

Don't set around when there are things that can be done.

ILLUSTRATION: A Mother and her son were talking. His mother lived for nearly 94 years. One day around her 90th year she said something like, "If I had known I would live this long, I would have fixed the dishwasher." It had stopped working. So there it sat quietly waiting to be fixed. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7, Isaiah 64:4, Exodus 14:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage And Conflict

Contributed by Stephen A Olatunde on Feb 22, 2024

Conflict in marriage is an inevitable situation that could have positive and negative effects on a relationship.

Conflict in marriage is an inevitable situation that could have positive and negative effects on a relationship. The understanding of marriage in the Bible: "Genesis 2:18 And the Lord God said, it is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him. Genesis 2: 21-22: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

A Call To Reconciliation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2023

Be reconciled to God while there is yet time.

A CALL TO RECONCILIATION. Luke 12:49-59. “Fire!” begins the Greek of Luke 12:49. “Fire I came to cast into the earth, and what will I if it be already kindled?” Fire speaks to us of God’s judgment, but also of refining, purifying. The fire that is kindled is both: the fire of judgment against ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On To Perfection (Hebrews 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 23, 2024

Should we be stuck in the elementary principles of the Christian faith, or grow beyond them, moving on to perfection? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 6.

Should we leave discussing elementary Christian teachings and move on to maturity? Can people turn away from God? Should we continue to be diligent to the very end? Is there such a thing as a lazy faith? Let’s discuss this in Hebrews 6. Should we eventually move on beyond very basic Christian ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Human Governments (1 Samuel 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2025

Do all human governments eventually disappoint? Let's look at 1 Samuel 8.

Are all human governments faulty? Why would people think that the solution is a king when God is the real answer? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 8. Did Samuel’s sons reveal yet another sad reason why succession fails to guarantee faithfulness to God? For this reason, do Protestants have every right to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God

Contributed by Samuel M on Nov 22, 2024

The more we seek God, the more we will realise that - we know very little about God and there is still so much more to know about God.

The more we seek God, the more we will realise that - we know very little about God and there is still so much more to know about God. Knowing that we know very little about God and there is still so much to know about God creates a desire to seek God more. This desire or realization or cycle is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

The Spiritual Roots Of Schizophrenia And Insanity Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 10, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on the spiritual aspects of schizophrenia and insanity, and examine the implications for those who suffer from these conditions.

Schizophrenia and insanity are often viewed as purely mental or physical disorders, but the Bible reveals that they have spiritual roots. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on the spiritual aspects of schizophrenia and insanity, and examine the implications for those who suffer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 1 Peter 5:8

Don't Overthink Truth

Contributed by Don Campbell on Apr 20, 2023

Overthinking the truth can result in the paralysis of analysis or it can result in distorted truths that are torn from the context in which they were spoken and made to serve as handmaidens for many false doctrines.

DON’T OVERTHINK TRUTH “Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?” (Eccl 7:16) INTRODUCTION A. Solomon is not suggesting a lukewarm relationship with God nor a lackadaisical pursuit of knowledge or wisdom, but we can overthink the truth, resulting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-34, Matthew 23:23-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Love Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 16, 2023

Keeping the commandments of Jesus is the way in which we show God's love to the world.

If You Love Me - John 14:15-21 Intro: I have a story to share with you this morning. The phone rang. Jill picked it up to hear a feeble voice say, “Is this St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church?” Jill thought, “I don’t have time for this.” The lady conditioned, “I live alone and am confined to a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Before Abraham Was, I Am.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2024

Controversy in the Temple.

BEFORE ABRAHAM WAS, I AM. John 8:46-59. JOHN 8:46. There was nobody who could lay any charge against our spotless Saviour. So why do people refuse point blank to receive the Gospel? This is the unreasonableness of fallen mankind. JOHN 8:47. Elsewhere Jesus says, ‘My sheep hear my voice’ (cf. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Edge Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Sep 3, 2005

We are on the edge of incredible. Are we rady? Are we moving in the direction that God has for us?

Matthew 16:16-19 The Church on the edge The last few weeks we talked about being the church on the edge and how to get there and on the edge of what. What it show us even though it might be scary or way out of our comfort zone. We talked about how the church has no walls. We can not worship the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worshiping God In Song Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 12, 2004

Looking at the history and scripture concerning music in worship.

Worshiping God in Song Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. (Ephesians 5:19) So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enjoying Sunday - The Right Way

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 11, 2002

As believers who celebrate the Lord’s Day, we can learn from what God told Israel about the Sabbath and how you and I can enjoy the Lord’s Day the right way.

ENJOYING SUNDAY THE RIGHT WAY ISAIAH 58:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In Isaiah 58 we see God speaking concerning the religious activity of the children of Israel during the Babylonian captivity. He addresses and gives stern condemnation of their religious forms and ceremonies calling for genuine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Owooooo... I Mean Baaa Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2002

How do you tell the wolves from the sheep?

ILLUSTRATION: Years ago, the "Glory Barn," led by Hobart Freeman, was a wondrous experience. His church had established a beautiful auditorium inside a refurbished barn. It was packed - even on Sunday nights - as people left their communities and traveled 30 to 100 miles to attend and hear this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ