Sermons on Saying Yes To The Spirit:

When God Says No

Contributed by Brad Stone on Sep 19, 2020

We never like to accept a "No" answer in our life, especially in prayer, but the fact is that there are times God replies to us with a firm No because He wants to reveal to us a deeper plan.

When we were children, we never liked hearing the word 'No' when we ask our parents for something. We felt as though our every wish should be granted. If you say otherwise, we can pray later. Frankly, as adults, we feel the same way. We do not like to be told no in regards to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:11-13, Hebrews 11:40, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says No

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 26, 2019

What is it that you expect from God when you pray? What answer do you expect to receive?

WHEN GOD SAYS NO Introduction: What is it that you expect from God when you pray? What answer do you expect to receive? Surely most of us phrase our prayers in such a way that all God has to do is say, "Yes, yes my child." Most of the testimonies that we hear are such that God says, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:16, 2 Corinthians 12:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spirit Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

Matthew 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he..

Deuteronomy 1:11 The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you! THIS IS THE ONLY TIME WE WILL SEE AND LIVE THIS EVENT Calendar for July 2011 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11

Denomination: Foursquare

Blaspheming The Holy Spirit

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 9, 2012

This act reveals a heart so hard that repentance is impossible (Hebrews 3:7--19). Ultimately, as Augustine says, "It is un-repentance that is a blasphemy against the Spirit" Updated June 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 8:4 - 20; Psalm 138 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 and Mark 3:20-35. A Little Boy desperately wanted $100.00 ...to buy some toys ...and prayed to God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Anglican

Being Led By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on May 16, 2014

This lesson explores what scripture teaches us regarding being led by the Holy Spirit and compares what the Bible says to some common beliefs as to how the Spirit leads God's people.

Not many people will disagree with the statement that the Spirit of God leads Christians today, but when you ask how He leads us, the debate begins. Pretty much every religious group that calls itself "Christian" believes they are being led by the Spirit to believe and practice the things they do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do As I Say

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 20, 2008

The church is to be built on the firm foundation of trusting the word of God.

June 22, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 6:46-49 Subject: A Solid Foundation Title: Do as I Say Do you believe that God has a plan for your life and that He has always had the same plan? I do! I also believe that even though God’s plan for my life was to be a pastor of a church in Palmyra, MO, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Say Thanks

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010

Considering all the things that God had done for him in delivering him from the hands of death, the Psalmist asks the question “How can I repay the LORD for all the good He has done for me?” How can we say thanks?

How to Say Thanks? Psalm 116:7-17 Introduction: Considering all the things that God had done for him in delivering him from the hands of death, the Psalmist asks the question “How can I repay the LORD for all the good He has done for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says No Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2009

David is a man after God’s own heart for sure. Just look at how he responds after hearing God say "no" to his plan to build the temple.

Introduction: A. I spent some time looking for a good joke to begin today’s sermon, but I came up empty. 1. When I got to thinking about it, I realized that today’s subject is not very funny. 2. None of us like to hear the answer “NO.” That’s true of children, teenagers and adults. B. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Did Say! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2015

A study of the book of Isaiah 66: 1 – 24

Isaiah 66: 1 – 24 God Did Say! 1 Thus says the LORD: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? 2 For all those things My hand has made, and all those things exist,” says the LORD. “But on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Say It Out Loud Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Jan 26, 2026

This is sermon number 4 in our series, Every Thought Captive

Did you realize that most of us… before we say a single word out loud each day… we’ve already had a full conversation. As we mentioned in the opening sermon of this series, psychologists say the average person has somewhere between 60,000 and 80,000 thoughts a day. And the reality of this truth ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

The Tragedy Of Saying No To Christ

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

In this scripture text we look at our first example of one that said no to Christ.

The Tragedy of Saying No to Christ Sunday September 10, 2000 (Mat 19:16-22) And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? – 17. And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spirit’s Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 3, 2010

If we want to be used of God to effectively advance the cause of Christ, we must be careful not to overestimate or underestimate ourselves, but use the Spirit’s gift(s) to serve with all our hearts.

Just a few years ago, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, posted his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Trustworthy Saying - Part 2

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Oct 14, 2024

God is faithful. Paul writes a trustworthy saying about God's faithfulness.

The Saying Is Trustworthy – pt 2 (2 Tim 2:11-13) Intro: A. Kerri and I were on vacation last week, and I just wanted to show you some pictures. We take pictures on our phone or, if you are Brad Bull, on an old 35mm camera and develop photos. The reason we take pictures is to capture a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13, Matthew 10:32-33, John 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Difficult Sayings Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

These are some of the more difficult saying for believers to grasp let alone the unbeliever.

The difficult sayings of Jesus John 6:60-71 This is an unusual chapter in John’s book. It’s one of the longest in the N.T. and I think that’s because those who determined where the chapter divisions would be took into account that everything here is connected to one main ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

"You Can Be So Great!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2010

As sermon about saying "no" to self and "yes" to God.

Luke 4:1-13 “You Can be so Great!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Lisa went for a long walk in the woods. It had been an exhausting 6 months, and she needed time to think. She had worked so hard on the campaign. Ever since her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist