Sermons on Spirit:

Speaking Tears

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 5, 2020

God is above, and yet our tears fall into His bosom. The tears have much weight in them, and are pressing upon God. He will visit you, wipe your tears and make you laugh again.

SPEAKING TEARS "My friends scorn me: but mine eye pours out tears unto God” (Job 16:20) Tears are words, virtual words, that the heart can't express, they speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues(Quote by Washington ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:20, Revelation 7:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Backyard Christians Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 8, 2020

The front yard is where we try to keep up appearances. The backyard is where we live. If we want people to get to know us, we have to open up the backyard.

*Note: This is an adaptation of the second sermon in the "I Love My Church" Sermon Prep Kit on Sermon Central. Thanks to whoever created the original outlines. This is a great kit. I Love My Church #2: Becoming Backyard Christians Hebrews 10:19-25 [Lots of different fences on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Solution

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 10, 2020

The sermon outlines the problem of sin and God's solution

Title: “God’s Solution” Text: 1 Cor 15:1-8 Big idea: “God’s solution is substitution” 1 Cor. 15 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Strong Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 10, 2020

To stand strong in the face of adversity, depend on one another, depend on the Lord, and demonstrate love for others.

In her book God Uses Cracked Pots, Patsy Clairmont describes the day she sent her 7-year old son, Jason, to school. A little while later there was a knock on the door. Patsy opened the door and it was Jason. She said, “Jason, what are you doing here?” He replied, “I’ve quit school!” She asked, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13, 1 Peter 4:12, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Wept - Part One (Covid) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2020

A full third of Americans are wrestling with depression and anxiety. Maybe you're one of them. It might help you to know that the Bible records three separate times that Jesus was so overwhelmed with emotion that he broke down in tears. How can the tears of Jesus help us wipe away our own?

Jesus Wept (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/13/2020 Ella Wilcox once witnessed a strange phenomenon in the middle of a train car. Sitting quietly by herself, Ella noticed a woman near the front of the car who was crying. There was nothing subtle about it either. This ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 20, 2020

The pandemic has caused us to be fearful of some things. We may be fearful of catching the virus, whether or not my business will stay afloat, etc. This week our church was broken into; that was a scary situation. So what can help us overcome our fears?

OVERCOMING FEAR It’s been said that everybody is afraid of something; whether it be heights, spiders, the dark or something else. If you Google phobias you’ll see that people can be afraid of just about anything. Having a fear or phobia is debilitating. You have TV shows like Fear Factor, where ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6, Philippians 1:14, Proverbs 29:25, Psalm 118:6, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 15:13, John 14:27, John 16:33, Psalm 23:4, Job 3:26, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#32 Ministering In Sigh Language Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 25, 2020

Sighing is part of the human condition. In Mark 7, Jesus breathed a sign of utter sorrow and compassion for a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment. Then He healed him. This sermons shows the compassionate heart of Jesus.

#32 Ministering in Sigh Language Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 25, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 7:31-37 – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Shift, Part 2: Shift Your Attitude Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 5, 2020

A popular song once said its changes in latitudes that result in changes in attitudes. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus showed his disciples exactly what that means.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to John 13, as we continue our series called SHIFT. We are talking this month about areas in our personal lives as well as the life of our church where we might need to experience some shifts. Last week we talked about the need for our church to shift out of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Stand Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021

What are some specific circumstances that signal oppression by a government? And, as believers, what should be our first course of action, and when should we speak the truth?

In our last message in this series, I asked the following questions: “What would we, as believers, do if our country ever came under siege by a foreign nation that did not believe in God or His Son, Jesus Christ?” “How could we practice our Christian faith and live according to biblical principles ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be Steadfast

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

At a church fellowship supper, some Christian men were talking about their jobs. One of them spoke up and said, “I have a good job offer but it would require that I would have to move too far from the church.”

The man he was talking to said, “Take the job, you can always find another church somewhere else!” This man’s answer is typical of many people in our age. That is, forget about commitment, you can always find: • Another spouse • Another job • Another home • Another church This seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit (Romans 12:1-2) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 3, 2022

We use the phrase "The Pursuit of Jesus" all the time. But what happens when we catch Him? And at the end of the day, is it we who are pursuing Jesus, or is it the other way around?

The Pursuit Romans 12 Good morning! Please turn to Romans 12. This week I spent way more time than I should have watching greyhound races. Don’t worry. I wasn’t betting any money. But I had heard a sermon illustration that talked about what happened at a greyhound race one time when the rabbit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Our Encouraging God (Joshua 8:1-29) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 31, 2021

After the setback at Ai, God encourages Joshua, and nudges him back toward Himself, and the job at hand. God is good, and loving, and encouraging.

Many of us can read the exact same words in the Bible, and draw completely different understandings from it. Some of you, when you hear me say this, think I'm talking about how Christians argue over meaning and interpretation. But I'm actually talking about tone. Let's open to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

"learning Lesson Of Faith In Times Of Trouble"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 21, 2023

Series on the life of ELijah

Title: “Learning Lessons of Faith in Times of Trouble” Script: I Ki. 17:17-24 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 10-22-23 Intro: The one commonality in everyone’s life is: suffering. This past week the world was shocked to learn of the bombing of the Al-Alhi Baptist Hospital in Gaza. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Most Important Event In History: The Crucifixion Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

We have a hard time seeing it’s significance. We have a hard time understanding why Jesus dying this day matters to us. I get that. I understand that we struggle to see why it matters to us.

Every human being on planet Earth longs for a truly great leader, someone who is upright, incorruptible, someone who speaks the truth boldly, who is authentic, who is kind but firm, deep down we all long for that perfect leader. Sometimes we get glimpses of greatness like this in certain leaders, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sifted, Then Lifted Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 16, 2023

Why did Jesus permit Peter to be sifted like wheat? How do we respond to our own seasons of sifting?

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Luke 22. If you are a football fan, you may already know the answer to this question: which running back holds the record for career rushing yards? Correct. Emmitt Smith. Over the course of fifteen seasons, most of them with the Dallas Cowboys, Emmitt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist