Sermons on Within:

The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jul 20, 2004

This is a Scriptural examination of the gift of tongues. The Word of God defines the gift as well as describes its purpose, proper usage and active duration within the Church.

Of all the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, none has provoked more interest and fascination than that of the gift of tongues. This is not only true of the last one hundred years, with the advent of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement, but even in the 1st Century as is evidenced by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daleth - Psalm 119:25-32 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 2, 2011

Confession of sin is vital, but just as vital to the growth of the believer is active obedience to live out the faith God has instilled within our heart!

Daleth November 2, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:25-32 (ESV) – 4 of 22 25My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! Our life is destined for death, our mortality is on our minds and we find our very soul clinging to or being pressed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Captive Thoughts Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 18, 2013

4th in a series of sermons that teach how we can win the battle within which Paul talked about in Romans 7:15

Captive Thoughts 2 Corinthians 10:5 Today, the preacher has a crazy sermon. I warn you now. Those who join by radio after we get started will say, “What is this crazy preacher talking about?” Others will turn me off because they will say “I did not want to hear a discussion of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Baptist

Those Feet Jesus Washed

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Apr 6, 2013

In spite of knowing what these disciples would do within hours, Jesus washed their feet and commanded them to follow His example: no excuse is acceptable.

This story is significant because of its timing – Jesus was preparing for Calvary * Hours before His betrayal – * He was leaving those whom He loved dearly * Critical messages – often last minute orders WHAT IS FOOT WASHING? A Cultural Necessity: * Necessary because of the foot ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Be Still

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 3, 2013

All struggle with an inner war between the Spirit and the Flesh. We loose our-self and win with Jesus within. Jesus completes us all.

Quotes: “The best fighter is never angry.” ― Lao Tzu “Peace comes from within.” ― Gautama Buddha “Nobody can hurt me without my permission.” ― Mahatma Gandhi “Pleasure is always derived from something outside you, whereas joy arises from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lifting The Veil -- Introduction Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 18, 2011

Idioms within the Bible give us insight into the mind of God. This lesson introduces a series on Idioms to help us better understand the word of God.

There are many pictures of Mt Taranaki in NZ it looked beautiful. It may be difficult for one to see it for oneself as it is generally covered in clouds. When the clouds are removed the sight of the mountain takes one’s breath away. Many know a lot about the Lord and they enjoy His beauty ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-63

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Incarnation

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 16, 2011

The Word creates the universe and all that is within it and centuries later he presents Himself in human form as a helpless little baby, all to woo us.

Incarnation Advent #3 Dec 11, 2011 Blackness. Deep, inky, heavy, darkness. The kind that presses in from all sides, crushing, chaotic and formless, and yet powerful. It is not eyes-shut blackness – it is eyes wide open blackness, pupils straining to dilate further, desperate for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting The Spirit Of Leviathan

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 4, 2012

The Leviathan spirit operates by attacking ministries and people associated within a ministry by stubbornness, rebellion, disobedience, lies, miscommunication, condescending attitudes, self exhaltation.

Confronting the Spirit of Leviathan By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 11:12 says “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force”. Luke 17:20-21 says “And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 12, 2011

Jesus tells us that He is the bread of life, He can fill that emptiness within us. Jesus call is a radical call. Will you answer?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We live in one of the most diet-conscious societies that’s’ ever existed. There are some very bizarre diets out there. • The Fork diet, a diet where you can only eat stuff that you can get on a fork. • The Candy Diet, eat lots of hard candy to suppress your appetite. • The ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009

Because everyone has sinned, everyone needs forgiveness. That is especially true within families. How does forgiveness play out in our families?

You might have heard the name Clara Barton before. After the Civil War, she helped organize the American Red Cross. One day a friend came up to her and reminded her of something awful that someone had done to her in the past. When her friend brought it up to her, she looked at her like she ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Who Would Not Bow To Peer Pressure, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 17, 2007

Daniel purposed deep within his heart, that regardless what others would do, he would respectfully not bow to the king’s request.

Peer pressure- A man who would not yield to peer pressure Part 3 Text: Romans 14:23, …for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Daniel 1 A. Daniel purposed in his heart 1. Purposed a. Heb. #7760- The basic root idea of this verb is to put, place something somewhere. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus That Lives In Me Is Greater Than The Enemy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2016

To show that GOD already defeated the enemy and have made us greater than conquerors because the LORD JESUS CHRIST lives within us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS living in me? Yes. 1 John 3:24 1 John 3:24 (Amplified Bible) All who keep His commandments [who obey His orders and follow His plan, live and continue to live, to stay and] abide in Him, and He in them. [They let Christ be a home to them and they are the home of Christ.] ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Love God? (Exodus 19:16-20:20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 29, 2022

And what does God expect from his people? The ten commandments, within their frame of God's apocalyptic appearance at Mount Sinai.

Today, we are going to work through "kind of" a big section in Exodus. It's maybe a mistake, to do it this way. We are going to fly high over some of God's most basic, well-known commands, and they deserve to be explained better than I'm going to. But the passage as a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:16-25, Exodus 20:1-20

Burden Bearing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul is primarily concerned with believers, and the bearing of one another's burdens within the community of faith. The total context, however, is much broader.

In South Dakota a man by the name of August had a clothing store he was going to close up. His was not one of those perpetual year around closing sales. He was actually intending to go out of business by July. So he hung a sign in his window which read, The First Of July Is The Last Of August. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

The Pentateuch Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 5, 2019

We can understand the will and desires of God for his people because he reveals himself to humanity through creation, the Law, and relationships within the Pentateuch.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we will begin a new seven-week series entitled Binge Reading the Bible. • This seven-week series focuses on how God reveals his will and desires for humankind through each specific section of the Bible. • Each genre, including the Pentateuch, Historical Books, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ