Sermons on The Spirits Encouragement:

In Season & Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To encourage believers to always be ready to preach the Gospel, endure suffering, and remain faithful in all circumstances.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a significant passage from Paul's second letter to his young protégé, Timothy. Paul’s last words to Timothy are some of the most powerful messages in the Bible, and they resonate just as loudly today. This passage from 2 Timothy 4:1-4 is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Topics: Readiness

The Prodigal's Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Fathers need some encouragement. There are two things I see in the parable of the Prodigal that can be an encouragement to fathers, for these two things make it clear that fatherhood is hard, but that there is hope. The two things I see here are the intricacy and the intimacy of fatherhood

We live in the age of the marvelous machine. In Washington D. C. the traffic for a half mile around the White House is controlled by a computer system. The system is constantly telling the lights when to change to move the traffic according to the need. 450 buses have a transmitter which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Called To Freedom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2010

The message explores some of the implications of our freedom in Christ, encouraging believers to walk as free people.

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. “Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ways That The Holy Spirit Guides Leaders To Use Both Inductive And Deductive Approaches In Their Preaching And Teaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives preachers and teachers wisdom to know how to use inductive methods in their presentations to appeal to people who prefer to learn through a problem-solution approach.

1. The Holy Spirit gives preachers and teachers wisdom to know how to use inductive methods in their presentations to appeal to people who prefer to learn through a problem-solution approach. Inductive learners prefer to learn from examples, demonstrations and case studies rather than studying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit παράκλητος

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 15, 2015

Jesus predicts that He must return to heaven but He will give His disciples and the world the Holy Spirit παράκλητος.

Holy Spirit παράκλητος “I assure you that it is better for you that I go away. If I don’t go away, the (παράκλητος) Companion won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perfect Testimonies And Images Of The Father, Son And Holy Spirit For Edification And Focus In The Secret Place Of Communion Series

Contributed by Ambassador Monday Ogbe on Feb 16, 2022

Hello Friends, I welcome you to today’s Perfect WORDS, perfect WORKS and perfect WONDERS (WWW) series titled, ” *Perfect Testimonies and Images of Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Hello Friends, I welcome you to today’s Perfect WORDS, perfect WORKS and perfect WONDERS (WWW) series titled, ” *Perfect Testimonies and Images of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I would like to pose these questions which we will attempt to Provide answers to as we go along and they are these _*1) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Every Member A Minister

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

For the people to understand the place of spiritual gifts in the Church; to understand their personal responsibility to employ spiritual gifts to serve others; to understand the biblical assurance of what those gifts will accomplish when each part does it

Ephesians 4:7-16; Romans 12:1-8; I Peter 4:10-11; I Co 14:12 Colossians 1:27-29 Intro: Ephesians 4:11-16 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proof Of Effective Ministry Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 9, 2018

Paul declares that the proof of his ministry is the changed lives of the Corinthians. Do we focus on that today?

THE GOAL OF EFFECTIVE MINISTRY: The goal is not empire building, but changed lives. - 2 Corinthians 3:1-3. - v. 1 – they were the letters of recommendation. - v. 2 – “You yourselves are our letter . . .” - v. 3 – “. . . you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry . . . ” - v. 3 – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

It Only Takes A Spark Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 1, 2010

This sermon looks at the calling of the first disciples & encourages us to follow in their footsteps, bringing others to Jesus.

John 1:35 – 51: It only takes a spark - Bringing others to Jesus. It only take s a tiny spark to ignite a fire and only takes one individual filled with the Spirit of God to ignite others into becoming followers of Christ. It was one man John the Baptist, who saw Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Guidance: The Path To Joy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2023

God offers us guidance through His Word, His Spirit, and prayer.

"Divine Guidance: The Path to Joy" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and open with a brief explanation of the significance of divine guidance in our lives. Introduce the key verse: "When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Am I Prepared For The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001

The Apostle Paul encourages proper preparation for those who desire to receive the Lord’s Supper

The man flew airplanes in the war against Viet Nam. He was a pilot for Delta for almost 30 years. A year and a half ago he flew a small plane into Tulsa to pick me up so that we could fly together to a District Mission Board meeting in Milwaukee. When his plane was refueled and we stowed my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Finished...or Is It?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

This Easter message encourages 'new life' for those who are simply ready to 'give up the ghost!'

I. Jesus Reached the Finish Line – Text: John 17:1-5 A. Jesus had, once and for all, completed His work – vs. 4, “I have finished the work which You have given Me to do.” B. Jesus had just spoken, in John 4:34, that it was His “food” (or KJV says “meat”) was to do the will of the One who sent ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Wide Open

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006

Find out how to open the door to the supernatural in this sermon on Spirit-Led Prayer!

Wide Open Opening the Door to the Supernatural 2/16/05 I. Introduction As a father and his five-year-old son were headed to McDonald’s one day, they passed a car accident. Usually when they see something terrible like that, they would say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so the father ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What People Want To Hear About Jesus Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011

Part 2 of a sermon series preached in Anjung South Korea to encourage and fan the flame for evangelism.

John 4:29-30 ? '"Come, see a Man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?" They went out of the town and were coming to Him.' Let me ask you 2 questions, 'What is the purpose of Man?' And 'What is the purpose of the Church?' These are open questions so be free to shout out your ...read more

Scripture: John 4:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Your Light Will Irritate Some Demons. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 15, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on spiritual warfare, examining the nature of the spiritual battle we face and the importance of standing firm in the face of demonic opposition.

As believers, we are called to be the light of the world, shining brightly in a world filled with darkness and evil (Matthew 5:14-16). However, as we fulfill this calling, we must be aware that our light will inevitably irritate some demons. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Ezekiel 28:12-19