Sermons on The Spirit Filled Church:

First Things First: Know Your Identity Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel and knowing who we are to be identified with.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: First Things First: Know Your Identity June 2, 2002 Daniel 1 Introduction: Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? [Are you one who impacts your world, or merely an indicator of what the climate is?] In today’s ever changing culture we as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

The God Who Does What He Pleases Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2003

God is truly Sovereign and does just as He pleases. In this sermon, we will contemplate the reality that God does not need us and that His plans are never thwarted.

Our Awesome God: The God Who Does What He Pleases (topical) intro 1. Today we will begin a series titled, "Our Awesome God." 2. As I was preparing this message, I put a CD on the computer titled, "1001 Contemporary Sermon Illustrations." I have gotten a few good ones from this CD, but I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-3, Isaiah 46:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Threats To Spiritual Vitality & Victory

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord.

“THREATS TO SPIRITUAL VITALITY & VICTORY” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 18:10-27 The observable threats are extremely lethal because they are drawn from one who was extremely close to the Lord. Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord. The warning of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-27

A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003

The kind of attitude God is looking for in His people.

A Man After God’s Own Heart Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 13:1-14 Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 13:14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

What If Jesus Moved Into My Neighborhood?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 31, 2003

If Jesus moved into my neighborhood how would he live?

Text: John 4:1-42 Title: What if Jesus moved into my neighborhood? Introduction Although every neighborhood is different there are some things that are common to almost all neighborhoods. 1. Our neighbors may know little or nothing about the bible “You worship what you do not know, we worship ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bethlehem's Baby Became Calvary's Christ

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

The risen Christ should be the focus of Christmas and the command to follow Him the mission

" Bethlehem’s baby, Calvary’s Christ " John 1:14-29 IT’S VERY EASY FOR PREACHERS TO WALK ON THIS HOLY GROUND AND SPEAK ABOUT A BABY WRAPPED IN SWADDLING CLOTHES TUCKED AWAY IN A MANGER. WE AS PEOPLE HAVE NO PROBLEM CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF A CHILD IN SOME FAR DISTANT LAND ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

When Living For God Becomes A Joy

Contributed by Robert Ziriak on Mar 10, 2003

Encouragement to find joy in living for God.

When Living For God Becomes A Joy Romans 14:17 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. John 15:10-11 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17, John 15:10-11

Denomination: Apostolic

"Things Are Not Always As They Appear.”

Contributed by Paul Weidner on Jan 17, 2004

Our lives are turned upside down at times and things are not as they appear to be.

This morning’s reading from the gospel of John details a very familiar story, the wedding at Cana. But as I have done in the past with many of our scripture readings, I ask you to travel back to this wedding feast to see exactly why it so important to us. But before we can put ourselves among the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

From Passover To Easter

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2003

The feast of Passover foreshadowed Easter in several important ways.

There are many kinds of sermons. One is the kind you hear from ministers on Sunday mornings. Another is what Saint Francis of Assisi was referring to, when he said, "Preach the gospel at all times. If necessary, use words." Saint Francis, who lived in the thirteenth century, understood that those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

You Are My Servant, Israel Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

Isaiah records a divine Father-Son conversation as they discuss our salvation.

Epiphany 2 Isaiah 49:1-6 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to eavesdrop in on a conversation where God the Father is speaking to God the Son? Wouldn’t it be interesting sometime to be a fly on the wall when members of the Holy Trinity sat down and discussed things together? Well, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Story Of Christmas

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 18, 2003

From the story of Christmas, I learned practical lessons about SOVEREIGNTY, SOUL-MATE, SUBMISSION, AND SELF-SACRIFICE.

THE CHRISTMAS STORY Luke 2:1-20 The play we just watched is called “The First Noel.” Of course, “Noel” is the name of the boy in the play. However, the word noel has its origin in the French language and it means Christmas. So, the “first noel” means the first Christmas. I saw two dominant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Smell The Grace

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

World Communion Sunday sermon

Smell the Grace Special occasions are often connected with food—Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, anniversaries, birthdays, etc. I remember often those days whenever we have a special occasion at our house. No matter where I’m at in the house I can smell the turkey or ham baking, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30, Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Of Peace And The Peace Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Christian on Jan 10, 2004

This is the introductory lesson of a series on being peacemakers. The series begins with THE Peacemaker, Jesus.

The Peacemaker: The God of Peace and the Peace of God Mark Christian Matthew 5:9 (NIV) 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. In the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus lists several characteristics of His true disciples. One of those characteristics is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence

Contributed by Martin Albanese on May 15, 2003

Which one of us is the greatest? A look at Ambition, Jealousy, and Hostility in our lives

Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence (Sermon notes take from a book called Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned: But I Have Several Excellent by James W. Moore.) Let me start out by asking you all a question tonight! • Have you ever been reduced to embarrassed silence? o the kind that comes for a sense ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Psalm 6: Guilt--No, Mercy--Yes! Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 24, 2003

David cried out to God, overwhelmed by his guilt, and found mercy. So can we.

Sunday Night, May 25, 2003 Title: Psalms for Psummer Psunday Nights "Guilt--No, Mercy--Yes!" Text: Psalm 6:1-10 Introduction 1. Psalms is such a special book of the Bible. A. Charles Haddon Spurgeon wrote: "more and more is the conviction forced upon my heart that every man <and woman> must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene