Sermons on Train Your Spirit:

Who Will Inherit Eternal Life? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

The Bible teaches that only those who put their faith in Jesus Christ, repent of their sins, love and obey God's commandments, and persevere in their faith will inherit eternal life.

The Bible teaches that only a few will enter the kingdom of heaven. Jesus said, "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:24, Revelation 3:16, Acts 3:19

Israel Sins Again (Judges 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 10, 2025

Does Israel's cycle of falling into sin mean that we in the church are also guilty? Let's look at Judges 10.

Do we in the church fall into cycles of sin and repentance as Israel did? What can we learn from their continual falling into sin? Who can save us? Let’s look at Judges 10. Did Tola serve 23 years and Jair 22 years as judges in Israel? Now after Abimelech died, Tola the son of Puah, the son of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Naaman''s Mistakes

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 11, 2024

We can learn much from the life of Naaman

I. Introduced to Naaman (v. 1-7) A. Powerful, honorable… a pretty impressive guy 1. Commander of the army of the king of Syria; great and honorable in the eyes of his master; victorious in battle, a mighty man of valor… but he was a leper. 2. Naaman heard about God and healing by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Foursquare

What Does It Look Like When God Finally Answers? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 10, 2023

After years of what felt like silence from God, Joseph finally gets his moment when the pieces come together. What can we learn from his experience?

A LONG TIME WAITING: Joseph finally gets his answer. - Genesis 41:1-57. - Overview the story. - No doubt Joseph wondered countless times why he was in the place and shape that he was in. Now he finally gets an answer. Not a complete reckoning but one that fills in the major pieces. WHAT DOES ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God In A Corrupt World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 28, 2023

This is the 151st sermon in the series "Action".

Series: Action [#151] SERVING GOD IN A CORRUPT WORLD Acts 24:1-27 Introduction: This weekend, we celebrate Memorial Day. In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating graves of her two sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate soldiers, an elderly woman also decorated 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

No Power In Death

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 30, 2023

ready yourself every evening when you retire, repenting any sins you may have committed so you can confidently commit yourself to the arms of Christ.

Thirteenth Sunday in Course 2023 Anyone who has even modest cultural understanding has heard of the prophet Elijah, who is associated with Israelite king Ahab and his pagan wife, Jezebel. Like us, Elijah lived in a culture that had turned its back on the true God, YHWH, and fallen into all kinds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42, Romans 6:3-11, 2 Kings 4:8-16, Psalm 89:2

Denomination: Catholic

Understanding The Significance Of Covenant. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 29, 2024

We gather to discuss the profound concept of covenant. A covenant is a powerful relationship built on mutual promises, shared goals, and a deep commitment to one another.

Let us explore the biblical significance of covenant, let us turn to Scripture for guidance. In Genesis 15:18, we read about the covenant between God and Abraham: "On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, 'To your offspring, I give this land...'" Here, we see a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:18, Hebrews 9:16-17, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Sorrow’s Song Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

SORROW’S SONG

Psalm 61:1-8 SORROW’S SONG I. SORROW’S REQUEST - 1-2 A. Lord Hear Me - 1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. The Reality of His Pain - Absalom is dead, David’s heart is breaking. The Response to His Pain - 1 Hear my cry, The Resort for His Pain - O God The Release ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Joseph is now in Egypt and a slave to Potiphar, but even though he has a respectful character he soon finds himself in prison. Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge (2010) – Genesis 39 Joseph is bought by Potiphar, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Calls Aloud

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2023

Wisdom does warn us loud not just inside a monastery, church or prayer cell but it is right there in the market place, malls, theatres, pubs, hookah clubs, etc.

Voice Proverbs 1:20 Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square..” Just before we start, I would like to bring to your notice few glaring words that points out the importance of our subject today – Voice of Wisdom. This scripture opens like this..” Out in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Antidote To The Deadly Sin Of Pride

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 8, 2025

Countering the deadly habit of thinking of ourselves as a "god."

Friday of the Twenty-Third Week in Course 2025 Take a look at the opening prayer for our worship today. We implore God, by whom we are redeemed and receive adoption, to look graciously on your beloved sons and daughters. We are redeemed by God through the free and meritorious ace of the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-42, Psalm 16:1-11, 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 1 Timothy 1:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

Rage Of The Heathen

Contributed by Charles Payne on Sep 12, 2025

If there is any purpose to be gleaned from the murder of Charlie Kirk, it is this: we can no longer lean on activists like Charlie to do our work for us.

RAGE OF THE HEATHEN (Inspired by the political assassination of Charlie Kirk) 2 Samuel 1:17–27) “The beauty of Israel is slain upon your high places: how are the mighty fallen!” (v.19) PROLOGUE: A WORLD SHAKEN BY VIOLENCE When a public figure is assassinated—Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:19, Psalm 2:1, Acts 4:25-28, Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justice When? (Job 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 28, 2025

When do justice for sin and God's reward for good come?

Does God deny or just delay justice for sin and reward for good? Is there a reason? Let’s look at Job 24. Does Job ask why justice for real estate fraud like removing property markers, livestock theft, oppression of the poor, and bullying is absent? Since times are not hidden from the Almighty, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Prayer: The Story Of Jabez SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The story of Jabez shows that it doesn't matter who we are, what our parents have decided for us, or even the future we are 'destined' for: what matters is knowing what we want to be and above all, asking it of God.

Today, we will explore the inspiring story of Jabes and his powerful prayer. This narrative teaches us that our identity, our past, and even our future do not determine our destiny. What truly matters is knowing what we want to become and, above all, seeking it from God. The story of Jabes takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Topics: Prayer Of Faith, Transformation

Choosing To Believe: The Ultimate Nourishment SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

A sermon about the pivotal decision to embrace faith and the spiritual sustenance it provides.

In 19th Century China, there were people who attended church solely because they were hungry for physical food. They converted to Christianity and became active members as long as their material needs were met. However, once their circumstances improved, they drifted away from the Church. These ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Nourishment