Sermons on The Inner Life:

Pressing On To Possess That For Which Christ Jesus First Possessed Me

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 1, 2011

The inner motivation of our hearts must be a response to God's love and not any attempt to earn God's love.

Pressing on to possess that for which Christ Jesus first possessed me Phil 3:12-21 Feb 13, 2011 Intro: I don’t really consider myself a “runner”, though I guess that since I run most days on the treadmill for fitness I suppose I should. But I just don’t see myself that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Eyes Of Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 3, 2020

When we see with the inner eye of faith, we trust that the Lord will provide through all things.

August 2, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 14:13-21; Psalm 145:8-21 The Eyes of Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A verse from the appointed Psalm for today, Psalm 145: The eyes of all wait upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:8-21, Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

A Storehouse Of Treasure Series

Contributed by Tim May on Dec 31, 2014

In this message we are considering how God blesses us with abundance in order to reveal our inner character.

Last week we discovered that the most expensive piece of property on the planet was the cemetery because it was the place where unrealized dreams, unsung songs, unwritten books, unbuilt churches, etc, resided. As we considered the actions of the man who sold everything in order to purchase a piece ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

True Satisfaction: The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 27, 2002

A reminder that true satisfaction is only found through faith in Jesus.

True Satisfaction: The Bread of Life (John 6—Communion) I. Christ Came To Meet Our Felt Needs A. Jesus recognized that the crowd was needy and He met their need B. He knows about our felt needs and came to supply them II. Too Often We Focus Only on Our Felt Needs A. We live as though our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-71

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When Life Runs Dry Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 5, 2006

We must trust and obey.

WHEN LIFE RUNS DRY I Kings 17 S: Sovereignty of God C: Trust Th: Life Can Be Hard Pr: WE MUST TRUST AND OBEY. TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 17 how Elijah was able to move forward in the midst of difficult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Ever-Flowing Life Of Easter

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 5, 2006

The Easter Story is God taking a life which was being spent on self, the pleasures of this world and was blinded by the devil, and turning it around to achieve all of His good purposes.

Turn your Bibles to 2 Corinthians 5: 14-15 Title: Ever-Flowing Life of Easter Theme: Restoring Spiritual Life This Easter Introduction: When Jesus was crucified on the Cross, and was raised again on the third day, He got victory over sin and death and that purchased the abundant life in Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life - Jues A Bowl Full Of ..... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 29, 2013

What is life full of for you? John sees that for many life is a bowl full of wrath.

“The Great Unveiling: Life – Just A Bowl Full Of _________?” Revelation 15:1-16:21 There’s an old saying: “Life is just a bowl full of cherries.” But we know it’s really much more than that, and much more serious than that. We have been promised the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life's Not Fair Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Overcoming whatever you may be facing in your life.

The question is not will we will face mountains in our lives, the question is how will we face them? That is a great question and that is what we are talking about in this series but before we jump back into that good morning and welcome to this place that we call DCC. We are excited, pumped, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56, Luke 22:41-51, Philippians 4:6-7

Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples To Not Find The Will Of God Through Consensus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There is a treasure you can own That’s greater than a crown or throne; This treasure is a conscience clear That brings the sweetest peace and cheer

Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples to Not Find the Will of God Through Consensus (Mark 8:33-37) Illustration: The much-loved children’s story Pinocchio is about a wooden puppet whose nose grows long when he tells a lie. His friend Jiminy Cricket chirps, "Let your conscience be your guide." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Find Joy In The Journey Through The Lord’s Prayer! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 13, 2019

Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord. Learning to use the Lord Prayer is the best way to pray!

Opening Video: The Lords Prayer by Jackie Evancho Sermon: Find joy in the journey through The Lord’s Prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Matthew 6:5-14, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Care Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007

First in a series exploring life crisis. Based on the "Who Cares" campaign of Outreach.com. Introductory message explores the role of the church in crisis.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Who cares. Despite the structure of that phrase, which should be a question, it is probably used more frequently anymore as a statement of fact rather than a question. Who ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Condemned By The Righteous Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Jesus Trial before the Sanhedrin

Condemned by the Righteous Mark 14: 53-72 This is a map of the city of Jerusalem. You’ll notice the Garden of Gethsemane. It’s at the base of the Mount of Olives. From there, while Jesus was praying, he could see the temple across the Kidron Valley. When Jesus is arrested in the Garden, he makes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-72

Denomination: Methodist

God's Light = Words Of Life! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004

When we experience the Light of God Jesus-we experience the Word of Life who then reveals to us the word’s which produce life in us for eternity.

Sermon: 1 John 1 – God’s Light = Word’s Of Life! Thesis: When we experience the Light of God Jesus-we experience the Word of Life who then reveals to us the word’s which produce life in us for eternity. Scripture Text: 1 John 1: 1-10 1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Faith The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

I love the fact that Jesus was asleep during the storm on the Galilee. First, Jesus was a man who experienced fatigue just like us. Second, He possessed such a strong sense of tranquility that He could sleep through the storm.

INTRODUCTION That’s not a typo. We all face storms, but do you have the ability to faith the storms of life? Faith is more than a noun; it’s also a verb. I think one of the hardest jobs would be a weather forecaster. There was a Native American chief on a remote reservation in South Dakota whose ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Following God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and understand the comfort, provision, and faithfulness of God.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to immerse ourselves in arguably one of the most beloved chapters of the Bible, Psalm 23. This Psalm is a beautiful testament to the comfort of God's presence, the provision of His care, and the assurance of His faithfulness. It's often recited in times of ...read more

Topics: Life, Death