Sermons on spirit gave them utterance: showing 256-270 of 204,898

We Were Them

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 21, 2024

Look around you today and know that before we were us, we were them!

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (KJV) “We Were Them” April 21, 2024 President Reagan said in his last speech, “And since this is the last speech that I will give as President, I think it's fitting to leave one final thought, an observation about a country which I love. It was stated best in a letter I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Worst Of Them All Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 11, 2013

What would you do if your pastor had lunch with an IRS agent who you knew abused you? Or, what if that same IRS agent became a dynamic pastor? Would you listen or turn away? Can you set judgement aside? Want-a-be Pharisees in your church?

September 15, 2013 The Worst of them All There was a man who computed his taxes for the year and found he owed $3407. He packaged up his payment and included this letter: Dear IRS: Enclosed is my Tax Return and payment. Please take note of the attached article from the USA Today newspaper. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: *other

Watch Them Dogs

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 22, 2001

The purpose of this sermon is to move the hearers to LOOK-OUT for religious leaders (which are spiritually blind, greedy, and lazy) that will attempt to turn them against the principles and teachings of Jesus Christ through their WORDS AND ACTIONS.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia References: Acts 21:40 (ex. Of Paul’s ability to address folk in the Hebrew Tongue/Language); Ezekiel 33:2; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Chr. 12:32 (ex. Of the prophets understanding what Israel ought to do); Romans 8:26-27 (… the spirit enabling the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2, Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make Them Known

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

The nature of ongoing discipleship and evangelism

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 13, August 30, 2009 Make them Known…. Deut 4:1-2, 6-9 † In the Name of Jesus, the Messiah † May the grace, the mercy and the peace of God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ fill your life, your children’s lives, their children’s lives…. It wasn’t quite a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Will Speak For Them?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 22, 2018

Family separation is an anathema to what Jesus taught

Who Will Speak for Them? Mark 4:35-41 Today’s Gospel reading is a story of Jesus calming the winds and waves also appears in Matthew and Luke in some form as well, and was surely meant to show the ways in which Jesus’ disciples were brought to faith in Him early in His ministry. Control of nature ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Father, Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 7, 2022

Jesus prayed for His murders. He prayed for the very people who were His cruelest enemies. "Father, forgive them" is for the very ones who are doing unimaginable cruel things to Him.

Jesus hung on the cross for six agonizing hours before succumbing to the torture of crucifixion through asphyxiation. During that time, Jesus made seven statements on the cross recorded in the four gospels of the New Testament. Each of these statements is significant and worthy of every drop of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34, Philippians 2:4-7, Matthew 27:40, 2 Timothy 2:13, Luke 9:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Them Dogs

Contributed by Jarrod Bottley on Apr 1, 2006

This sermon is to describe the different type church going people we have inside the church. They are compared to a particualar type of animal that has the same characteristics. Be blessed!!!

Giving all honors and obediance to God the father, the son, and the Holy Ghost. It is indeed an honor as well as a pleasure to be found in the house of God one more time. I am like David when he said, "I was glad when they said come let us go into the house of the Lord." For the Lord is good in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves Them To

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006

God’s Loving desire to save all people

God Loves Them To Jn 3:16-21 INTRO: A. Who has dressed up in school colors, painted face, or yelled at a sporting event. Is it exciting listening to announcer call the game, shouts through the microphone, ‘He shoots He Scores!’ or “10, 5, Touchdown!” or “Its over the fence! Homerun!” We get ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love Them Back

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 28, 2014

Expect oppositions in life and ministry, but stay focused. Listen to what God has to say, not man. Repay with grace, not justice.

How do you handle oppositions - people who do not like you, make fun of you, and always coming at you, with or without good reasons. • And worst still, you can’t run away from them; you are called to serve them. That’s Moses’ experience. And that can be our experience ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Speak In Tongues

Contributed by Kenneth Miller on Oct 31, 2000

A study on the usefulness and validity of speaking in tongues from I Corinthians chapter 14.

WHY SPEAK IN TONGUES? A study in I Corinthians 14 Pastor Ken Miller “Visa, its everywhere you want to be. Don’t leave home without it” is a slogan of the popular credit card. It reminds me of the words of Jesus in Acts 1.4-5, where our Lord commanded His followers not to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Them Ask Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2017

When we face troubles in our life we should ask God for the wisdom to understand what He is doing in our lives.

Let Them Ask Text: James 1:5-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: Automaker Henry Ford asked electrical genius Charlie Steinmetz to build the generators for his factory. One day the generators ground to a halt, and the repairmen couldn't find the problem. So Ford called Steinmetz, who tinkered with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Or Being Spirit-Filled?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

John Calvin said, “The Holy Spirit brings no new doctrine, but teaches that which was uttered by Christ’s own mouth, and imprints it in our minds.” Our interesting times would like us to believe that truth is relative. This isn’t really that new. Pilat

General Assembly is meeting in Louisville this Trinity Sunday. And as those elders and ministers pray, worship, gather and debate the crucial issues for this denomination each and everyone of them is seeking the Holy Spirit to present to the church God’s will. I want you to understand that the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Set Us On Fire

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

God promised that He would put His Spirit within you.

SET US ON FIRE! Luke 3:15-16 (KJV) “15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-16

Denomination: Apostolic

Compel Them To Come In

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Evangelistic Sermon reworked from the Charles Spurgeon Classic

LUKE 14:23 AND THE LORD SAID UNTO THE SERVANT, GO OUT INTO THE HIGHWAYS AND HEDGES, AND COMPEL THEM TO COME IN, THAT MY HOUSE MAY BE FILLED. * Whosoever Calls upon the Name of the Lord Shall Be Saved * for this Is a Faithful Saying and Worthy of All Acceptation, That Jesus Christ Came into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

These words of Jesus confront us as we consider what the implications are for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. This cross on whom my Saviour died remains a mystery to me. I cling to it because it is the center symbol of my faith. I know my Saviour died for me. I know he took upon Himself all of my sin. I have heard countless sermons about the cross and preached many about it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed