Sermons on Pleading:

Temple Dedication (1 Kings 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 20, 2025

What can we learn from the temple's dedication by Solomon? Let's look at 1 Kings 8.

How did Solomon dedicate the temple to the Lord and bless the people to His service? Who does the temple ultimately picture? Let’s begin in 1 Kings 8. How did Solomon bring the sacred box containing the engraved stones of the covenant, the ten commandments, into the temple? Then Solomon assembled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Calf PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

Explores our human tendency to create false idols, the importance of obeying God's call, and the hope found in sincere repentance.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I stand before you today with a heart filled with anticipation, eager to share with you the profound truths buried within the sacred pages of our Holy Bible. As we gather in the house of our Lord today, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Topics: Idolatry

The Power That Worketh In Us

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true.

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true. Our God is powerful God. He is an awesome God. But, thank God, He has given that power to us! Read Luke 10:19 Power - Gr. Dunamis, "Dynamite." The use of dynamite can be for good or for destruction. Our text says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Ephesians 3:20

The Power That Worketh In Us

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true.

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true. Our God is powerful God. He is an awesome God. But, thank God, He has given that power to us! Read Luke 10:19 Power - Gr. Dunamis, "Dynamite." The use of dynamite can be for good or for destruction. Our text says, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

Don't Be Afraid; Just Believe!

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 26, 2001

Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, getting help for his dying daughter.

Don’t Be Afraid; Just Believe! Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, his dying daughter. Mark 5.21-24a, 35-43 - Todd A. Schäve, officiating pastor Introduction: 1. [She] loved her family, and in this passage we see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 9, 2002

This is a basic overview of the doctrine of the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit within the Christian. We examine when, how, and why the Spirit dwells in the child of God.

When one obeys the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they receive the Holy Spirit. Paul asked the Galatian brethren (3:2): "This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit from the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?" The Spirit was not received through their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Thoughts Are Not God's Thoughts

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001

What counts in your life?

Introduction Philippians 3:3-21 Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist but if you do exist you must be really stupid. Look at this huge oak tree. It’s got a little acorn on it. And look at this huge marrow carried by such ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-24

Denomination: Anglican

Twelve Ways The Holy Spirit Benefits You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2004

O let God’s Spirit fill your soul And cast out every sin, Then shall you love both friend and foe And know His peace within

Twelve Ways the Holy Spirit Benefits You (Rom 8:26,27) - "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." Illustration: Henry Bosch tells a humorous story about a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Centurian Servant

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 24, 2004

Jesus honors the Centurian, no greater faith in all Israel.

Luke 7;1-10 MUB Sept. 26, 2004 When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2004

Ten Ways to allow the Holy Spirit to make your appeals more effective.

Let the Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective (Luke 12:12-16) Illustration: George Herbert was a gifted 17th-century English poet. At one point in his life he wasn’t sure he wanted to do what God wanted him to do. Being the pastor of a church didn’t appeal to him, even though he sensed that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Demons

Contributed by Rex Williams on Jan 3, 2003

An expository approach to the account of Jesus and the demoniac(s) of Gadara, drawing out applications for the non-possessed. Not a treatise on demon possession.

Cf: matthew 8, luke 8 MARK 5:1 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. 3 This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him any more, not even with a chain. 4 For he had often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Killers

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2009

The story of the angry older brother, and how the Father still loves.

Luke 15: 20, 25-32 Grace Killers 20 “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. 25 “Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dress For Success

Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010

The main points stress four basic elements of a Christian's spiritual wardrobe.

Dress for Success Philippians 4:1 – 9 Sermon Outline – February 28, 2010 David Vanlandingham A. 1975 best seller by John T. Molloy: Dress for Success; also: Dress for Success.org, a non-profit group that counsels disadvantaged women 1. I stopped wearing the ties made for me by my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Unjust Judge Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2007

Includes info. on "Jessica’s Law", child predators, lenient judges, and some powerful spiritual lessons Jesus taught about His Father and about prayer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustJudge.html Bad judges have highlighted the news more than ever the last few months as investigations into rulings doled out to child predators have revealed so many judges exercising extreme lenience that is not helping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Mine Honour?

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 1, 2007

3 reasons why the Jews in Malachi and people today will not give honor to Christ

WHERE IS MINE HONOUR? Malachi 1:1-14 Intro: The Book of Malachi has the distinction of being the last of the prophets and the bridge between the two Testaments, looking forward both to John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. To understand this book you must first realize to who it is written. It is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational