Sermons on They Were Filled:

Narnia: Behold, The Lion Of Judah Has Come And Conquered Series

Contributed by Brian Wood on Dec 14, 2005

That we would be filled with the power and promise of Christmas through beholding and bowing to Christ the King.

Behold His wisdom and humility...52:13-53:3 God tells us to “Behold” to give our complete attention to Jesus Christ His Servant because Jesus knows and Jesus does what is necessary to bring us back from condemnation into communion with God. Because of Jesus’ willingness to humble Himself to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Need More Love! Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010

God fills us with love for what is good and glorious so we will choose the best.

Scripture Introduction A Biblical study of ethics usually considers four topics: the 1) standard, 2) dynamic, 3) motive, and 4) goal of the Christian life. In three short verses, the Apostle Paul touches on each of those as he prays for his friends in Philippi. The forty-three word sentence is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Free At Last

Contributed by Jerry Hammonds on Mar 13, 2002

Living the Spirit filled life. Knowing that Sin cannot control, condemn, or claim you!

Introduction: We want to please God! When we were born again, God implanted within us a new nature. This new nature desires to live in accordance with God’s Word and will. But the old sinful nature, constantly seeks to reassert itself in our lives. What generally results is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Living The Crucified Life

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 23, 2023

The author in this sermon message touches the daily struggles we face as Christians living in a fallen world that is looking for answers and a reason to live.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (Galatians 2:20) "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Romans 7:15-17, Romans 7:21-23, Romans 7:24-25, Romans 6:6, Romans 7:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaac And The Dirty Wells

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 6, 2023

ISaac digs out the wells his father had dug and the Philistines had filled in

Genesis 26:17-23 - Jacob and dirty wells Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - the patriarchs of the Old Testament. Of the three very little is actually devoted to the life of Isaac. Chapter 26 is entirely devoted to a story about Isaac and if you have time to read the whole chapter you will see that Isaac ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Turn On The Light! Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

What does it mean to "empty" oneself? Something will fill the vacuum! When we empty ourself for Jesus--who is the perfect example of emptying oneself--we will be filled with His nature... and shine like lights!

I. Intro A. My kids and I are reading a series of books of historical fiction entitled The American Adventure, which follow the lives of various children as the history of our nation unfolds around them. One of the things that has always been the case is that, the older we get, the less we like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Safe In The Arms Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 27, 2009

We’re secure in Christ

Safe in the Arms of Jesus Text: Ephesians 1:11 – 14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) In 1938 Major George Eliot said, “A Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is a strategic impossibility.” Three years later on December 4th, 1941 (just 3 days before we were attacked) Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Earnest Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 7, 2020

God often does the unexpected when we’re earnest in prayer.

A week ago, I listened to the Voice of the Martyr’s podcast called VOM Radio and learned about Petr Jasek, a believer from the Czech Republic, who was imprisoned in Sudan for 14 months. He served as the Africa Regional Director for Voice of the Martyrs and traveled to Sudan on their behalf. BTW, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Situation Seems Impossible Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Our greatest need to fill the sense of spiritual hunger. If you are hungry, you can eat bread and be satisfied for a few hours and then you get hungry again. But Jesus can fill a spiritual need that will satisfy you for eternity.

INTRODUCTION Life is full of impossible situations. And everyone has different advice to pass on to you during tough times. Someone has said the best way to deal with your problems is to laugh at them. But someone else said that laughing at your problems is like changing a baby’s diaper. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have Your Ears On?

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 25, 2006

Our day is filled with voices that clamor to be heard. This sermon deals with becoming discriminate listeners.

If ever there was “a word from the Lord” that relates to the subject at hand, it would be that found in John 10:27. Jesus is speaking, or rather, teaching, and He says, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” Beepers and pagers are everywhere! From physicians to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Empty

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 11, 2020

God wants us to empty ourselves so He can fill us with Himself.

2 KINGS 4:1-7 “EMPTY” A) In the days of Elijah and Elisha in Israel ....... * The principle prophets of God gathered about them a group of God’s workers called “the sons of the prophets.” * One of these “sons of the prophets” died leaving debts and the creditor harassed the widow, seeking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help You Correctly Respond To Accusations?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In a world filled with daily news reports of scandal it is hard to feel immune from accusations.

In a world filled with daily news reports of scandal it is hard to feel immune from accusations. Nobody can feel immune from accusations in a world where people rush to be identified as a victim for self-aggrandizing reasons. When someone tries to shift the blame toward you what is your usual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leftovers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 21, 2017

Leftovers can be great for meals, but there are times when they can be bad for a family. And we're not talking food here. What does God want us to be treat our family like and what difference does it make if we don't?

OPEN: How many of you have ever had Leftovers? One of my favorite meals is to go to a sit-down Chinese restaurant. They always give me more than I can eat and so I ask them to box the remainder up and so I can take it home. I enjoy that kind of leftovers. But leftovers can get… old. Especially if ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Spirit Of Timidity

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 2, 2004

This sermon explores Pauls letter to Timothy and finds 5 secrets for power filled living.

A Spirit of Timidity 5 Secrets to Power Filled Living II Timothy 1:1-18 Before we get started this morning let me ask you a question. How many of you would admit freely this morning that you are living a timid Christian life? The problem with that question is that Timid is a relative term. Are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

Empty Cross, Empty Tomb ... Full Heart Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 14, 2019

Mary Magdalene was an empty cup and an empty cross and empty tomb filled her up. And if you are an empty cup this morning, let me tell you how an empty cross and an empty tomb can fill you up.

Have you ever tried to help someone who doesn’t want to be helped? Pretty frustrating, amen? Just ask Jesus. It’s hard to help someone who doesn’t want help … difficult to heal someone who doesn’t think they’re sick … impossible to fill a cup that’s already full ... impossible to teach a mind ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18, John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist