Sermons on They Were Filled:

Sermon On Absolute Oneness

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 29, 2023

Oneness has been said to be either relative or absolute.

T. A. McMahon, an author of Christian books and videos once remarked: “For the believer in Jesus, every trial of suffering is an opportunity to grow in the faith, to grow in our relationship with the Lord, and to see Him work in our lives in a uniquely personal way that demonstrates His compassion, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Colossians 2:9, Ephesians 2:8, 1 John 4:8

Advent Week 4: Love - "love: God’s Gift To The World" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023

As we approach the culmination of Advent, our focus turns to the greatest gift of all—love. The birth of Jesus embodies the purest form of love, a love that transcends human comprehension. Let's delve into the profound love found in the incarnation of Christ.

Advent Week 4: Love - "Love: God’s gift to the World" Introduction: Dear friends, as we approach the culmination of Advent, our focus turns to the greatest gift of all—love. The birth of Jesus embodies the purest form of love, a love that transcends human comprehension. Let's delve ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10, John 3:16, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 5:8, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are Our Lives A Testimony Of What God Has Done For Us?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 30, 2023

Our Christian lives are a declaration of how God has helped us, his continuing assistance from our adolescence to our advanced age.

Or, we could title this... What Are the Five Arts of Grace? Our Christian lives are a declaration of how God has helped us, his continuing assistance from our adolescence to our advanced age. How are we showing the world what we are experiencing every day? The psalmist was elderly, and he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rooted And Built Up In Christ Colossians 2:6-7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 20, 2024

Today, we delve into the profound truths of Colossians 2:6-7, exploring how we can be transformed by the truth of God's Word and grow in our faith.

Rooted and Built Up in Christ Colossians 2:6-7 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truths of Colossians 2:6-7, exploring how we can be transformed by the truth of God's Word and grow in our faith. Colossians 2:6-7 (NLT): "And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, John 10:27, Luke 9:23, Psalm 1:3, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Matthew 7:24-25, 1 Corinthians 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Christ, Our Great High Priest

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 13, 2022

On the last night of Jesus' life before going to the cross, He spent time with the Father in prayer, serving as our great High Priest making intercession with God the Father on our behalf (Hebrews 3:1, 6:20). This "high priestly" prayer warrants our attention.

So far in John's gospel, we have encountered glorious portraits of the life, work, and teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ that give "many convincing proofs" (Acts 1:3) of HIs divinity and godly authority which no one else can ever claim. He healed the sick, raised the dead, fed the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 6:20, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Philippians 2:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Dearth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 28, 2022

Dearth is defined as a scarcity or lack of something.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “Too many people are hungry not because there is dearth of food. It is because there is dearth of love and care in human hearts.” Matthew 4:4 confirms: But he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, 1 Peter 3:8, James 1:14, 2 Peter 3:2

The Curse Of Disobedience: The Sin Of Achan Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025

Disobedience to God’s command opens the door to defeat, loss, and destruction, no matter how small it appears.

THE CURSE OF DISOBEDIENCE: THE SIN OF ACHAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 7:1-12 Key Verse: “Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Celebrate Sunday

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Original purpose was rest and/or interruption from work.

A. THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE LORD’S DAY 1. A special day from the beginning. “On the seventh day, having finished the task, God rested from all His work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy” (Gen. 2:2-3, NLT). a. God’s example for treating it differently. b. Do holy things on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Used By God: A Shepherd And A Staff

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 9, 2025

When God needs a tool for service, he uses common tools.

A. THE CALL OF GOD TO MOSES “Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-7, Exodus 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Put Me In The Middle

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

Who will stand in the gap to intercede for the lost?

A. THE CHALLENGE IS COMING JUDGMENT “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. So now I will pour out my fury on them, consuming them with ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Exchanges Ashes For Beauty Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025

God specializes in transforming sorrow into joy, shame into glory, and ashes into beauty for those who trust Him.

THE GOD WHO EXCHANGES ASHES FOR BEAUTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Key Verse: “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Removes The Garment Of Slavery Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 13, 2025

God delivers His people from the bondage of sin, shame, and limitation, clothing them instead with honour, freedom, and righteousness.

THE GOD WHO REMOVES THE GARMENT OF SLAVERY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Zechariah 3:1-5 Key Verse: “Take away the filthy garments from him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment.” — Zechariah 3:4 ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Sends An East Wind Against Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025

God uses the east wind as a divine instrument to fight for His people, making a way of escape for the righteous and bringing judgment upon their enemies.

THE GOD WHO SENDS AN EAST WIND AGAINST YOUR ENEMIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:21-28 Key Verse: “And the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.” — Exodus 14:21 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Depression And Sin Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 4th sermon in the series THE ABCS OF WALKING IN THE WAY

DEPRESSION AND SIN PSALM 119:25-32 INTRODUCTION A. Theology’s contribution to depression: The health-and-wealth theology that many television evangelists hawk can be a great producer of depression. The pitch goes like this: God has promised his children everything their hearts can imagine. If you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having A Contrite Heart

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 23, 2025

The parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector show us the importance of having a contrite heart that is aware of one's own sinfulness and lives in appreciation of God's mercy.

ONE OF THE CHURCH’S ANCIENT LITURGIES IS WHEN THE PRIEST STARTED MASS WITH THE PRAYER “LORD, YOU WERE SENT TO HEAL THE CONTRITE OF HEART.” THE RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE WAS TO SAY, “LORD, HAVE MERCY.” WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A CONTRITE HEART AND TO SEEK GOD’S MERCY? TO HAVE A CONTRITE HEART MEANS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Ezekiel 21:26, 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Free Methodist