Sermons on Paraclete:

Pentecost, Vocation And The Priesthood

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jun 1, 2001

An exploration for Pentecost on the call of God to all Christians, as well as the obvious call to the priesthood, given as my last sermon prior to Ordination.

Pentecost, Vocation and the Priesthood Given at St.Barthomew’s Parish Church, Ripponden, West Yorkshire, England, 3rd June 2001 TEXT: “I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh: your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men shall see visions and your old men shall dream dreams” In the name ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Down But Not Out (Part1) Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 9, 2008

Reasons to Praise the Lord in the midst of suffering

“DOWN BUT NOT OUT” (PART 1) 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-11 BRBC 2/3/08 INTRO: SUFFERING IS ONE OF THE MYSTERY’S OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? WHY DOES GOD ALLOW SUFFERING TO TAKE ITS TERRIBLE TOLL ON HIS PEOPLE? WHEN WE THINK OF SUFFERING WE MOST OFTEN THINK OF IT ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are They That Mourn Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 2, 2008

The message deals with 1. The Cause of Mourning, 2. The Blessedness of Mourning, and 3. The Comfort in Mourning.

"Blessed are they that mourn" Matthew 5:4 Introduction "Blessed are they that mourn, for they will be comforted" Webster’s Dictionary defines mourning as; "a sorrowing or lamenting; specifically the expression of grief at someone’s death". To mourn means, "to feel or express sorrow for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit's Work

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2021

What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15.

Prelude What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Purpose: Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Plan: Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15. He will Testify John 15:26-27 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming One In Spirit Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 20, 2017

Has God already unified His Church in a way that those who focus on church politics miss?

Intro When we think of church unity, we think of political unity, yet in the greatest sense is the Church already unified? Purpose Has God already unified His Church in a way that those who focus on church politics miss? Plan Let’s look at John 14:15-21 and how the Holy Spirit unifies ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Service Names Of Jesus Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

The Service Names of Jesus

“The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jesus described His journey here on earth in terms of ministry. His primary concern was what He could do for others. 2. When He ascended to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Service Names Of Christ Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2018

Service Names of Christ

“The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jesus described His journey here on earth in terms of ministry. His primary concern was what He could do for others. 2. When He ascended to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

For Love's Sake Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2005

Sermon 2 of 3: Why We Should Forgive

Philemon 8-14 For Love’s Sake Woodlawn Baptist Church September 25, 2005 Introduction When Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5 that God has given to us the ministry of reconciliation, I believe he primarily had in mind the privilege we have of introducing lost people to God through a personal ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Can Separate Us Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2025

Romans 8:31-39 teaches us that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because of five unanswerable questions.

Introduction Anyone who studies the Bible carefully knows that there are times when we reach a soaring peak of revelation and are left nearly breathless by the view. This happens when we come to the last great section of Romans 8. Commentators have called Romans 8:31-39 “a hymn of assurance,” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Apr 30, 2001

A doctrinal sermon that is a basic outline of the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of the Christian

4-29-2001 Loami BUILDING CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION “Understanding the Holy Spirit” Theme: The Holy Spirit is the Person of God that Transforms Our Lives Today Text: Various: John 14-16 Aim: The congregation will better understand the spirit and then allow Him to work in their lives by giving ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Comfort Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Apr 4, 2006

Jesus promised his disciples the comfort of the Holy Spirit. It is a promise not only to the disciples, but all Christians throughout time are recipients of this comfort that Jesus has promised to those who love him and obey his gospel.

THE COMFORT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT JOHN 14:16-21 In this passage of scripture Jesus promises his disciples the comfort of the Holy Spirit. It is a promise not only to the disciples, but all Christians throughout time are recipients of this comfort that Jesus has promised to those who love him and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encourage One Another

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 23, 2002

Encouragement in Jesus, from His Church, from His people.

Encourage One Another Heb. 10:24, 25 INTRO.: In our worship services, we hear a lot of bad news. Esp., in prayer requests. Nearly ever y week we hear of some disaster, sickness, or death that has touched the lives of our members and friends. Some churches even fear to allow public prayer requests ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving God’s Comfort To Give It Away Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2011

The pattern is all over Scripture: we cannot separate our vertical relationship to God from our horizontal relationship to others; the vertical always influences the horizontal. This is true in the realm of comfort.

Receiving God’s Comfort to Give It Away (2 Corinthians 1:3-7) 1. Yesterday Marylu and I went to the Ko-ko-mah encampment as we do every year. We love the smell of campfires cooking food, crafts and arts done in an 1800’s style, the music, the costumes, the re-enactments. 2. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord's Prayer Part 5 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon continues the series on the Lord's Prayer which is part of the Sermon on the Mount series and deals with the phrase, "Give us this day our daily bread."

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD – MATT6:11 INTRODUCTION: AS WE CONTINUE OUR STUDY OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND PARTICULARLY RIGHT NOW, THE LORD’S PRAYER, WE ARE BROUGHT TO THIS PHRASE – GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD. THIS IS A PHRASE WHICH SPEAKS OF OUR DEPENDENCY ON THE LORD FOR OUR DAILY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Encourage Yourself

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 3, 2004

We can’t always depend upon others to encourage us ! We need to learn how to encourage ourselves in the Lord !

How To Encourage Yourself ! Jude 20-25 Last Sun night I preached on encouraging other people. Everyone needs a little encouraging. Some folks alot ! Everyone needs to be an encourager ! But what do we do when there is no one around to encourage us. Or perhaps no one seems to be able to encourage ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25

Denomination: Baptist