Sermons on Prompting:

The Same Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 16, 2005

Spirit of God dwells in us

Intro: over the years I have heard people make a distinction between the Spirit of God that rested on Jesus, and the Spirit of God that rests on our lives. As if we have a weakened or watered down version of the original. But scripture never indicates we will be given anything less than God the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Redefine Your Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 6, 2008

Faith is a verb; it is action. The gospel proclaims that we are saved by grace and not by works. Still, we are saved for good works and service

Ephesians 28-10, James 2:14-17 “Redefine Your Faith” INTRODUCTION The message of God’s grace is unique to the Christian gospel. Other religions have saviors that were born of virgins, incarnate gods, and rose from the dead, but only Christianity boldly proclaims that God did all of this as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Change Of Status

Contributed by James W Hare on Jul 27, 2013

Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change.

A Change of Status Galatians 3:15-18:41-7 Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change. Irrespective of a history that once hampered, or a present predicament that may seem to impede progress, or a future that looks ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Beautiful Feet

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 14, 2013

A Youth Group message that shares two messages in one. 1st: shares how God views us as we share His word with others and 2nd: shares humbleness and servant hood.

Isaiah 52:6-7 6 Therefore my people will know my name; therefore in that day they will know that it is I who foretold it. Yes, it is I." 7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:6-7

Denomination: Other

"What Will You Do" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 12, 2014

Let us look to serve others more than ourselves

The Ultimate Decision August 12, 2014 Thank you for your prayers as I had an appointment with a surgeon yesterday for my back. He said that if he operated he could not guarantee that my pain would be alleviated. He did give me some other options so please pray that these other options of more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Seven Spheres Of Influence Series (Education/Family) Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 27, 2008

This is the second message in the Seven Spheres of Influence series, exploring the church’s role in shaping American culture.

Seven Spheres of Influence Series: Education and Family Connecting to our Culture The Seven Spheres of Influence are Arts and Entertainment, Business, Church, Education, Family, Media, Politics and Government. Colossians 3:12-17 (NLT) 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Betrayed, Let Down And Denied

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 17, 2014

A short talk for our Billericay team Maundy Thursday Communion. Jesus washed the feet of his disciples shortly before he was betrayed, let down and denied. Whose feet would Jesus want us to wash?

Jesus washed the feet of Judas Iscariot – the man who later that evening betrayed Jesus when he led a detachment of soldiers and officials to arrest him. Many of us have at some point and in some way betrayed people that love us. I know that I have. Jesus washed the feet of his disciples who ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

Faith In Action

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 30, 2017

I used this devotional message in a retirement home. It is intended to encourage those who lived a life of faith and leaves a legacy of faith.

Faith in Action Hebrews 11:39-12:3 President Abraham Lincoln met with a group of ministers for a prayer breakfast during the Civil War. One of the ministers suggested to the President that they pray that God will be on their side. Lincoln’s deep insight prompted the response, "Let us prayer that ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

A New Year's Resolution: Reconciliation

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

We've all made promises to ourselves (or others) that we were going to try something new, or give up something old, for the new year. But one of the hardest things is reconciliation--making it right with someone who's offended you... or whom you've offended.

I. What Are Your New Year’s Resolutions? How about… Reconciliation? A. Introduction: “Civilizing the Fiji Islanders” Many years ago, when the Fiji Islands were first civilized, there was great interest in bringing commerce to this primitive society. This was a daunting prospect, considering that ...read more

God's Time

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

God's Time

Psalm 119:121-128 God's Time 1. The Problem with Oppression - 121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors. (a) The Prompting of the Problem - 121 I have done ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:121-128

Denomination: Holiness

Nurturing Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Often, we don’t think of nurturing as a masculine activity, but it’s extremely masculine.

Nurture Is Essential to Life Often, we don’t think of nurturing as a masculine activity, but it’s extremely masculine. And there’s a lot of leadership, care, and development involved. Nurture is the process of caring for the development of another, which is primary to our role as a leader, husband, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Encouragement- Be A Model Christian Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 2, 2021

This is the 51st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

Series: Action [#51] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGMENT- BE A MODEL CHRISTIAN 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Introduction: As we continue in our series Action, we are going to begin a study in 1 Thessalonians. I want us to look at the background and history of Thessalonica. Paul had been to several places. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 13, 2010

Walking may be a passtime for some, but walking with God must be a vocation for the man or woman of God who is seeking the best that the Lord has for their life.

Walking with God Genesis 5:21-24 21 ¶ And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: {Methuselah: Gr. Mathusala} 22 And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: 23 And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Portait Of A Spiritual Man Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Dec 4, 2022

As we read Psalm 27, we see the heart of a spiritual man

There are a lot of things that people identify with spirituality: • There are some like the Pharisees believe that certain outward observations (washing hands, praying on street corners) were clear evidence of spiritual life. • There are some today who view spirituality as adherence to certain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Shocking Truth Is Not All Who Call Jesus "Lord” Are Saved. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 21, 2024

More people will walk the broad road to destruction than will find the narrow path to life.

This warning should stir us to examine our own hearts and lives, lest we be among those who cry, “Lord, Lord!” yet are met with the terrifying words, “I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Let us not be deceived by outward appearances or religious accomplishments. Judas, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:25, Matthew 13:20-21