Sermons on Spirit Filled Life:

Jerusalem- Rebuilding The Gates (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 19, 2023

This is the 15th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#15] JERUSALEM- REBUILDING THE GATES (PART 1) Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to study the city that is 1st on the list- Jerusalem. Jerusalem is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Nehemiah 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

Howard Ingram had an old saying, “Many Christians have just enough religion to make them miserable.” Serving God should be one of the greatest things in the world.

Many Christians have a wrong idea, view, and attitude toward serving God. There are those today that do not love God’s service. It should be the greatest thrill and joy of our lives. John 15:16; tells us that we are chosen by God. Many, when talking or preaching about service, want to tune you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 6:66, Matthew 25:26

Denomination: Baptist

Death And Deny

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 20, 2024

Jesus asks his disciples to deny and death self so He can live in us.

Mark 8:31-38 Death and Deny 1. According to Jesus, we have two choices. Neither one of them is appealing. Is it possible if were not denying and deathing stuff are we pretenders? • Do we as followers have pretense problem? • Are we fake disciples? Are we pretenders? • Jesus says this about those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Sower. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 21, 2024

Today, we reflect on the Parable of the Sower, a powerful story Jesus shared to teach us about the condition of our hearts and how we receive God’s Word.

In this parable, Jesus describes a farmer scattering seeds on different soils. The seeds represent God’s Word, and the soils represent our hearts. Some seeds fall on hard soil, representing those who hear the Word but reject it. The seeds that fall on rocky soil represent those who receive the Word ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11, Luke 12:5, Luke 21:34

A Letter Of Concern- How To Be A Champion Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2022

This is the 85th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 16th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#85] A LETTER OF CONCERN- HOW TO BE A CHAMPION 1 Corinthians 9:15-27 Introduction: Every 2 years, there is the Olympic Games- Summer Olympics or Winter Olympics. Karen and I enjoy watching many of the sports in the Olympics and Paralympics. Of course, we have our favorites; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Christ In Context

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2022

A resisted temptation is, in fact, an occasion of grace, for all who have faith in Christ, and act on that blessed faith.

First Sunday of Lent The two most important questions of life are these: How can I deal with my sins and responsibility for them? The second is: How can I, when I die, know eternal happiness? The Church offers us three critical readings from Scripture to help us with these questions, but there is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Romans 10:8-13, Deuteronomy 6:4-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Commands Of Jesus - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 5, 2022

The Great Commission has three different categories for fulfillment. They are: Go, Baptize, and Teach. Today Dr. Vorce will lay the foundation for our upcoming series entitled, "The Commands of Christ."

Matthew 28:18-20 18. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Tree

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 26, 2022

Unity is so important for the church that Jesus spoke about it in the last narrative of Mark's Gospel. Why can the church not agree to disagree? She needs to come together as one!

9 Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. 10 She went and reported to those who had been with Him, while they were mourning and weeping. 11 When they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Godliness With Contentment (1 Timothy 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2024

How should we act if we have a job that we hate? How should the rich behave? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 6.

How should a Christian act if trapped in slavery or a job they hate? Should we focus on the doctrines espoused by Jesus in the Gospels? Is money a dangerous tool that can become a root of evil or be used to bless others? Should wealthy Christians set their hopes on God or riches? Should wealthy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Melchizedek (Hebrews 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 24, 2024

Who was Melchizedek? How did he relate to Jesus? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 7.

Was Melchizedek a high priest before the Levitical priesthood? Was the Levitical priesthood perfect? Is Jesus the perfect high priest? Let’s discuss this in Hebrews 7. Who was Melchizedek? What does it mean that he was without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: Committing And Trusting In God's Will Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 5, 2024

Proverbs 16:3 and James 4:15 are verses that speak profoundly about committing our plans to the Lord and understanding His sovereign will.

Transformed by Truth: Committing and Trusting in God's Will Introduction Today, we gather to delve into the wisdom of God's Word with a focus on how we can live lives that are truly transformed by His truth. Our guiding scriptures for this sermon are Proverbs 16:3 and James 4:15, verses ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 3:5, James 4:15, Acts 18:21, Proverbs 19:21, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Celebrating God's Majestic Care Psalm 68:4-5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2024

Psalm 68:4-5 is a powerful passage highlighting God’s majesty and compassionate care for the vulnerable. Let us understand and be transformed by the truth of who God is and how He operates in our lives.

Transformed by Truth: Celebrating God's Majestic Care Psalm 68:4-5 Introduction Today, we will explore Psalm 68:4-5, a powerful passage that highlights God’s majesty and His compassionate care for the vulnerable. Our goal is to understand and be transformed by the truth of who God is and how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:4-5, Psalm 68:4, Psalm 97:1-2, Psalm 68:5, Luke 10:30-37, James 1:27, Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Draw Near To God James 4:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

James 4:8 calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator.

Transformed by Truth: Draw Near to God James 4:8 Introduction Today, we will delve into a powerful verse from the book of James that calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator. Let's read together: James 4:8 (NLT): "Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Hebrews 10:22, Psalm 24:3-4, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: The Peace Of God 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

In 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Paul prays for the Thessalonian believers to experience God's peace in every circumstance. This verse is a powerful reminder that God's peace is not just for moments of tranquillity but is available to us at all times and in all situations.

Transformed by Truth: The Peace of God 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NLT): "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all." Introduction: Today, we are diving into the beautiful promise found in 2 Thessalonians 3:16, where ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16, John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Politicians Will Not Save Us

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2024

Every few years something happens to remind us we should never put our trust in princes, or politicians, but only in our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Friday of the fifteenth week in course 2024 (7/19) It’s not possible for me to read the Scriptures today and ignore what happened just a week ago in Pennsylvania. I do believe that God, perhaps through angelic suggestion, arranged things so that the bullet missed the candidate’s head by a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8, Isaiah 38:10-16, Isaiah 38:1-22, 1 Samuel 21:2-7, Psalm 146:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic