Sermons on Spirit Of God:

I Once Was Lost

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 9, 2007

The Father invites us to join Him in seeking and caring for the lost.

Introduction: (The lights go out…so does the preacher and worship leader, for a minute, until people begin to look around uncomfortably. Then, the worship leader welcomes the crowd and asks them to turn to Lk 15:1. Then, he begins to read…in Spanish…something that isn’t Lk 15. After a minute, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

Some say that religion is merely moral rules to control behavior, Jesus transcends religious rules to address a deeper spiritual need.

Introduction Some people have said that religion is the development of myths and stories to provide moral principles to control human behavior…to create moral rules in order to control social behavior. There are certainly some destructive tendencies that social groups would want to contain. I ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Marks Of True Disciples (John 11:55-12:11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 22, 2022

Martha, Lazarus, and Mary each model a discipleship verb. Together, they paint a picture of a true disciple.

Two weeks ago, everything changed in the gospel of John. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, in the full sight of a large group of Judeans. And when the Judeans saw this, "many" gave their allegiance to Jesus. In an instant, they moved from being stubborn, and hard-hearted, and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:55-57, John 12:1-11

The Hiding Place

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 11: 1 – 21

2 Kings 11: 1 – 21 The Hiding Place 11 When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the royal heirs. 2 But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king’s sons who were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gone Fishin’

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Right in the middle of our world, Jesus calls us to become disciples committed to a work of eternal significance

Fishing is a favorite subject of mine. If I can’t get out to do it, I can at least sit around and talk about it, and that’s the next best thing. There are some who would rather not do either. So, I wouldn’t want to push fishing on anyone. Even though 4 of 12 of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Al Qaeda Following Muhammad And Allah? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

It has gotten to the point that the terms “terrorism” and “Islam” may be viewed as synonymous because of the actions of al Qaeda. Are they interpreting the Qur'an correctly?

The media has portrayed a telling picture of the perpetrators of 9/11: a picture of violence and hatred toward America. They have been portrayed as “the main enemy of the West and […] as a hotbed of terrorism that threatens Western civilization and its democratic values” (Khan n. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus To You?

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 9, 2002

Who is Jesus to you? Is He a stranger? Is He your Friend? Is He your Teacher? Is He your Master? Is He your Redeemer?

WHO IS JESUS TO YOU? Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION Who is Jesus to you? Who is Jesus to me? I was asked a few weeks ago to visit a woman I had never met. My friend, a minister in WA phoned me with regard to her. Her 17 year old son, Mark, had been involved in an extremely serious accident & was on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Love Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2002

This is the third in a series on Ephesians 5 & 6. I am indebted to Russell Brownworth who wrote the sermon entitled "Five Kinds of Love That Build the Home". You can find it on Sermon Central.

Choose Love This is not going to be your traditional message on Husbands and wives. You know the messages you have heard before: “Men, Love Your Wives Sermon” and “Women, Respect Your Husbands Sermon” Why? Well, Not everyone is married for one thing. All of us do have relationships with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anger, Hostility, And Resentment Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Anger, hostility, and resentment when not directly dealt with, can unknowingly get buried deep inside. Being stuck in a relationship of abuse or neglect can cause you to suppress anger.

Being stuck in a relationship of abuse or neglect can cause you to suppress anger. Suppressed anger, in time, will break out of your weak restraints and display itself in many self-destructive ways. It can turn into resentment or bitterness, gradually simmering to the boiling point-at which time ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shortsightedness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study of the misconceptions of material riches.

I. His first mistake was being erroneously materialistic A. Misconception of the measure of success. 1. The number one issue with most people when it comes to choosing a career is money. But compared to work that you’ll do well and enjoy doing, money is a rotten standard for making or evaluating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Sheep Lovers

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 29, 2001

First in a series on shepherding.

The Shepherd Sermon for 4/29/2001 Series on shepherding Introduction: When Joseph brought his father Jacob’s whole family down to Egypt during the famine, Pharaoh wanted to show kindness to them because of what Joseph had done for Egypt. When Pharaoh asked Israel and his family what they did for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Will You Spend Eternity

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

Whether we believe or not, where we spend eternity is a question we have to answer.

Sermon Text: Matthew 25: 31-46 Sermon Type Inductive Deductive Sermon Title: Where will you spend Eternity? Biblical Problem and Solution: Problem: The Religious people did not care for the outcast and think heaven is owed them Solution: Through acts of mercy toward the outcast can people show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready Or Not Here I Come. Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Guest Service - evangelistic address

GUEST SERVICE – JUNE 04. I don’t know if you have seen the trailers for the latest blockbuster movie. It begins with a question –Where will you be the day after tomorrow? The scenario is that due to problems with the ozone layer the polar ice cap melts creating all sorts of natural disasters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Unwrapping The Good News

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 14, 2004

First person narrative on the unwrapping of Lazarus.

I was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. My wife was good friends with both Martha and Mary and so when their brother Lazarus died she wanted to go out to the mourning site. We couldn’t go on the first two days because of the work in the field but we went for the third and fourth ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28-44

Denomination: *other

The Waterpot At The Well

Contributed by Robert Bogart on Feb 24, 2004

Considering the question for this topical sermon, "why did the woman leave the waterpot at the well"?

Intro: In the 4th chapter of John’s Gospel the Word of God tells us that Jesus departed from Judea and with a determined heart, with a fixed mind the Savior entered into the land of Samaria. Now, the custom of the Jews was to do everything within their power, to do everything possible and at all ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational