Sermons on Spiritual Awakening:

Spirit Powers - 1 Peter 3:18-22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 24, 2025

What happened when Jesus confronted the most powerful evil spirits after his resurrection?

1 Peter 3:13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Faith Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

What does faith teach one as to the true way to approach God?

A. INTRODUCTION: HEBREWS 11:1-40 This is the hymn of faith, summoning the Hebrews to a life of unshaken confidence in the living God (10:23). The writer encourages them in the midst of persecutions and trials with quick sketches of the patriarchs who had conquered the enemy by faith. 1. What is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus With Authority

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 27, 2024

The authority of Jesus was questioned by the religious leaders. Jesus did not his source of authority to those wicked inquirers. But Bible reveals that his authority is unquestionable.

Text: Matthew 21:23-27 Theme: Challenge of Jesus’ Authority Introduction: The authority of Jesus was questioned while he was teaching in the Temple in Jerusalem, as reported in all three synoptic gospels: Matthew 21:23–27, Mark 11:27–33 and Luke 20:1–8. During the time of Jesus, chief priests, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Methodist

Resurrecting And Restoring Your Lost Gifts

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Many believers have heard the call of God, have sensed His grace on the unique giftings and talents in their lives.

INTRODUCTION: The church's potency and influence is contingent on the saints of God operating in the full potential of the giftings and talents God has endowed them with. By the same token, the church will remain weak and ineffective if God's people are discouraged, unintentional and poor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting The Dry Times Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on May 4, 2024

THERE ARE TIMES IN THE LIFE OF EVERY BELIEVER IN CHRIST THAT WE GO THROUGH SEASONS WHERE GOD SEEMS DISTANT. DURING THOSE TIMES WE NEED TO FIGHT ON THROUGH THE DRYNESS TO STRIKE THE LIVING WATERS.

Introduction Psalm 90 stands out as a piece of spiritual poetry, distinct in its meditation on the human condition in relation to God’s eternity. Traditionally attributed to Moses, making it the oldest in the Psalter, this psalm offers a contemplative look at God’s infinity contrasted with human ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Eyes Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 12, 2024

THE EYES OF THE LORD OUTLINE 1. GRACE 2. THE APPLE OF HIS EYE 3. GUIDES 4. RIGHTEOUS 5. SUFFERING 6. WICKED 7. GIVING 8. GRATITUDE 9. SINS 10. HEART 11.CHURCH 12.NATION

THE EYES OF THE LORD OUTLINE 1. WE FIND GRACE IN THE THE EYES OF THE LORD 2. THE LORD KEEPS US AS THE APPLE OF HIS EYE 3. THE LORD GUIDES US WITH HIS EYE 4. THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE UPON THE RIGHTEOUS 5. THE EYES OF THE LORD SEE OUR SUFFERING 6. THE EYES OF THE LORD SEE THE WICKED 7. THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle Of The Mind

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

Did you know there is a battle much more deadly? It is the battle for the mind — a deadly war between God and Satan on the battleground of your mind. And this could be your call to arms.

Opening Illustration: The greatest battle ever fought and still continues, is the battle for our minds. Introduction: All of us fight battles — for some, it is the battle of the bulge; while for others, it is the battle of the wills in child rearing — and then, for some, the battle of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning The Battle For Your Mind

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

One of the most important things we need to learn and teach others is how to guard, strengthen, and renew our minds, because the battle for sin always starts in the mind.

Opening illustration: A violent battle is raging around us twenty-four hours per day. In 1965, Donald Grey Barnhouse wrote a book about it called The Invisible War. It is the battle for your mind, and that battle is vicious. It is intense. It is unrelenting, and it is unfair because Satan never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demolishing Strongholds: Jericho Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

More than 5,000 years ago, God promised the Israelites a homeland – it was already occupied by the Palestinians and the Canaanites. And to get there in one piece would be a dream and a miracle if they were successful.

? Many of us are facing strongholds in our lives, they seem like immovable walls … Opening illustration: An incredible story of one of the most heroic rescues of modern times, an incident that has become a virtual legend without equal in the archives of anti-terrorist operations. There can be few ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demolishing Strongholds: Enslavement Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

For the children of Israel to grumble about their adversity in this circumstance was effectively to say, ‘We don't think God is a good, reliable, provider.’ Their complaint about their circumstance reflected their belief about God.

Opening illustration: Play the video: “Big But” Introduction: A chapter of complaining's. First, at Taberah, vague murmurings are heard throughout the camp. Then at Kibroth-hattaavah, a stage further on, the vague murmurings take shape in bitter complaint because of the fare to which the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fasting Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

This sermon looks at the concept of fasting

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT FASTING MATTHEW 6:16–18 “WHEN YOU FAST, DO NOT LOOK SOMBER AS THE HYPOCRITES DO, FOR THEY DISFIGURE THEIR FACES TO SHOW MEN THEY ARE FASTING. I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR REWARD IN FULL. 17BUT WHEN YOU FAST, PUT OIL ON YOUR HEAD AND WASH YOUR FACE, 18SO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Giver Of Gifts - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 6, 2024

Our faith rests on the settled issues. “I am sure” and “I am certain”.

Church in the City – Chapter 12, Part 2 The Giver of Gifts November 3, 2024 1 Corinthians 12:7-10 NIV “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 8:8, Matthew 8:10, John 14:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compromise Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 10, 2024

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#1] COMPROMISE Judges 1:1-2:5 Introduction: As many times as I have been to Doctors, had tests, had shots, and all of the other things they do to you; I have never disliked those things worse than having to go to the Dentist. Every 6 months we go and get our teeth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 10, 2024

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#2] CONSEQUENCES Judges 2:1-19 Introduction: Last week we looked at places and ways that spiritual decay begins. Spiritual decay begins with compromise. These compromises, (although very little at 1st) will eat away at the leadership of our Churches, at the attitudes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 12, 2024

In this process of being grounded in and sharing Christ, we should be growing in Christ. For a church to survive, for a Christian to remain strong in their conviction, each of us needs to be growing in Christ.

Let's start off today by imagining a friend that gives you the gift of a new road bike. You always dreamed of taking a bike out on the road and you're now equipped and outfitted to hit the road. But what if you never used that bicycle? The gift by itself doesn't take you places and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-29

Denomination: Baptist