Sermons on Overcoming Mindset:

Resisting, Grieving, And Quenching The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 3, 2008

Many times our focus is on how to invite and welcome the Holy Spirit into our lives and churches, but what if we are doing things to push Him away?

I want you to imagine with me for a minute we are all living in a time when we had no fire. We have no way to produce a great deal of warmth at night; we have no way to cook what we kill in the forest. Someone has told that all we need to do is pray for it and it will come. So imagine we want to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51

What's New With You? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 6, 2008

God is always wanting to do something new in us.

Text: 2 Corinthians 5:11-13 Title: What’s new with you? Introduction 1. We are called to give others the message of renewal (v17) “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” Illustration: Now suppose ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In With The New

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2013

Annual message for New Year's vision casting

In with the New Matthew 9:16-17 January 6, 2013 Morning Message 24 Hour Time Period in North America 11,350 babies will be born and 6663 people will die 6,110 couples will get married and 3110 will get divorced 87 will die in suicides, 36 will die from AIDS, 49 will die in murders and 43 alcohol ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Win From Within

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 2, 2013

Our culture heavily promotes physical training. This morning, you will be encouraged to get involved in spiritual training.

How do you "win from within"? 1 Timothy 4:7-8: 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be A Builder Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 18, 2016

God’s desire is for us to be builders of people (our family, fellow church members, co-workers, spouse, and kids). How can we do this? Let’s look at the negative example of the Pharisees and turn it into some positive principles.

How to Be a Builder (not a Bulldozer) Mark 7:1-23 Introduction: 1. At the time of Jesus’ ministry to Israel, the Pharisees and scribes were the religious leaders who knew about the true God, knew the Scriptures, and knew about the prophecies of a coming Christ. 2. They didn’t appear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Bible Church

Do We Have A Clean House This Easter? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

Jesus twice clean the temple. This message looks at "our house" and asks the question, "Is our house clean?" One interesting point is that the temple had become a den of thieves. Often our attitude robs ourselves or others from worship.

EASTER SERIES 2010 Sermon #1 Do We Have A Clean House This Easter? Matthew 21:12-15 Matthew 21:12-15 Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 "It is written," he said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Vanity Of Vanity, All Is Vanity!

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

Life is meaningless if we leave God and eternity out of the picture.

Intro: 1. “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow a poor player That struts and frets ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This is a Hymnology Sermon Series teaching the stories behind some of the most well known hymns found in our hymnal.

Philippians 2:5-11 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Developing A Thankful Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale on Apr 21, 2011

This sermon is about practical steps on how to develop appreciation for God.

DEVELOPING A THANKFUL SPIRIT (Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale) God is worthy of our praise, adoration, and thanksgiving all the times. The scriptures says that God inhabits the praise of His people. The texts in Psalms says, “Let my MOUTH be FILLED with thy PRAISE and with thy honour ALL THE DAY ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fishing And Fighting: Leave Your Safety Nets

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020

The first disciples were willing to step out in faith to follow Jesus. The writer says "They left their nets." What nets do we need to leave behind so we can follow Jesus?

Fishing and Fighting: Leave Your Safety Nets “We all have one thing in common,” says Brene Brown, “we’re sick of feeling afraid. We’re tired of the national conversation centering on “What we should fear” and “Who we should blame.” She points out a spiritual problem; fear is everywhere. With ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal

Encounter Two. Simon Peter And The Rooster. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022

Three strikes, you’re out. That’s usually how we roll in life. You get three opportunities for tolerance and forgiveness.

ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS ENCOUNTER TWO SIMON PETER AND THE ROOSTER How will I introduce the message? Three strikes, you’re out. That’s usually how we roll in life. You get three opportunities for tolerance and forgiveness. It’s like the farmer: The Farmer marries back in the horse and buggy days. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15, Luke 22:62, Proverbs 29:25, Hebrews 12:14-15, 1 Peter 5:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to embrace humility and follow Jesus' example of selflessness and obedience, leading to transformed lives and relationships that glorify God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage of Scripture that has the potential to transform our lives, our relationships, and our witness to the world. It's a passage that reminds us of the incredible example of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, challenges us to embrace an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Topics: Christ, Like

Prepared To Suffer For Righteousness (1 Peter 4:1-6) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 4:1-6

Prepared to Suffer for Righteousness Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellence #6- Vision Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

Vision is an essential element to persuing a life of excellence.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 6 VISION Prov 28:18 Introduction: A. Definition: 1. The ability to see. 2. The ability to see beyond what the majority sees. B. Case Studies: 1. 12 Spies - (Numbers 13:1 - 14:10) 2. Nehemiah - (Nehemiah 1 - 6) 3. Paul - (Acts 9 & 16) I. Vision Must Be Divinely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:18

Denomination: Baptist

Right Hand, Left Hand

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 9, 2013

THE RIGHT HAND, A PLACE OF HONOR

RIGHT HAND, LEFT HAND OBSERVATION: MANY HEBREW WORDS ARE TRANSLATED “RIGHT HAND” WITH DIFFERENT SHADES OF MEANING. THE TWO MOST NOTED MEANING CONVEY THE SENSE OF BEING STRAIGHT OR RIGHT IN THE SITE OF THE LORD. INTERPRETATION: ECCLESIASTES 10:2 (NKJV) A WISE MAN’S HEART IS ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:2

Denomination: Baptist