In Sermons:

Building For The Lord Series

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Nov 12, 2024

God chooses those who should build for him hence you should count yourself privileged if you find yourself approved to build for him. For king David, it was a no no but King Solomon, it was an express approval even before birth. Our God is sovereign.

An event has happened again in my ministerial life that made me to put this piece down as a source of assurance and encouragement for every believer to know that God's plan supercedes every man's plan no matter what. For over 30 years of my ministerial life and by the grace of God, I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing Faith Over Worry - Matthew 6:25-32 And Matthew 6:33-34 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2024

In Matthew 6, Jesus invites us to put our faith in God, reminding us that God is not only able to care for us but is willing to meet our needs as we seek Him first.

Choosing Faith Over Worry - Matthew 6:25-32 and Matthew 6:33-34 Introduction Today, we’re diving into a powerful teaching from Jesus about worry, a struggle that affects so many of us. We all face moments of anxiety—whether it’s about finances, health, relationships, or the future. But Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-32, Matthew 6:33-34, Isaiah 43:4, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 37:4, 1 Peter 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Always Persecuted Church

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2024

A message about the first martyr Stephen and the ongoing persecution of the church

Title: “The Always Persecuted Church” Text: Acts 6:8 - 7:60 and 8:1-4 Subject: How does the church react to the stoning of Stephen & subsequent widespread persecution? Complement: …by spreading the word wherever they went. Big idea: _________________________. Persecution becomes a pathway to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60, Acts 8:1, Acts 11:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving God, Not The World - 1 John 2:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2024

The Apostle John calls us to examine our hearts and be careful about what holds our affections - our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this world.

Loving God, Not the World 1 John 2:15-16 Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage from 1 John that challenges us in a powerful way. This message is titled “Loving God, Not the World” because it reminds us that our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16, James 4:4, Galatians 5:16, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 6:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Make A Way

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 7, 2024

This sermon reminds us the powerful truth in the Bible: Our God will not remove obstacles and barriers. He will make a way instead.

Introduction: Beloved, today we gather together in faith to remind ourselves of the powerful truth: Our God is a way-maker. Life often presents us with moments of hardship, when obstacles seem insurmountable, and we feel like there’s no path forward. We may have our own versions of the Red ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Supremacy Of The Son Of God.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 7, 2024

What do Christians believe about the world? Really it’s quite simple: We believe that the universe is God’s world. God created it, He made humans in his image, He called his creation good, He gave us the ability to choose, and He actively holds the universe together.

The Supremacy Of The Son Of God. Colossians 1.15-23 Is life nothing more than a roulette wheel? Are the life circumstances you and I face nothing more than random, chance events bouncing into our lives like a ball randomly spins on a roulette wheel? A roulette wheel is driven by chance. In fact, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Lose Sight Of The God Of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing The Miracles Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 6, 2024

Miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from the circumstances of our lives. If we fixate on the troubles around us, it’s easy to miss God’s presence and His power at work.

When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God Introduction Today’s message is titled: “When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God.” This title is a reminder that miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-30, Exodus 14:21-22, John 11:21-22, Mark 5:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Endurance Through Trials: Transformed By God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2024

Romans 5:3-4 reveals a powerful truth, teaching us that our trials are not in vain. Instead, they serve a greater purpose, moulding us and shaping us into people of character and hope.

Endurance Through Trials: Transformed by God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Introduction: The Purpose in Our Pain Today, we’re going to talk about something that each of us encounters in life: trials and hardships. But we’ll go beyond discussing the pain itself; we’ll explore the purpose that God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Job 23:10, Hebrews 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Knows It All

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 5, 2024

Friends, peace is lost when you don’t give Jesus the first portion of your life, yes, locusts will suddenly come to swallow everything that you have without Jesus as the center of your life.

God knows it all John 21:1 “Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee…” Jesus appeared again- I liked those words….. Jesus appeared again- be reassured today that God is not blind to what is happening in your life – HE KNOWS IT ALL, that’s exactly what I would ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raise Me From The Dust O Lord

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Nov 3, 2024

Psalm 114:7-8 states, “7 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; 8 he seats them with princes, with the princes of his people.

RAISE ME FROM THE DUST O LORD! What is dust? Dust is a collection of microscopic particles that can be made up of many different things, including: Natural materials: Sand, soil, pollen, ash, smoke, and salt crystals Organic materials: Dead skin cells, animal dander, hair, and fragments of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 114:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The I Am.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 3, 2024

His name is the root of who you are, because your name is fully backed by Him. Knowing this truth puts our lives into perspective. -He is the sovereign God, and we are His.

The I Am Of All I Ams. Exodus 3. If you’re in Lake City, Fla., one of these days and happen to run into a 50-something fellow with a sandy mustache, a receding hairline, and aviator glasses, you may be in the presence of I Am Who I Am. Columbia ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Topless Jars.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 3, 2024

he NT tells it like it was. This was a group not likely to succeed. It is most likely they would- not have been chosen by a board for Jesus, but they were chosen by Jesus. (Peter M.)

Topless Jars. 2 Corinthians 4:7AMP Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish, unkept, with bad behavior, plus he was uncultured, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7, Jeremiah 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Transformative Authority Of Scripture

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2024

Short lesson about the authority of the Bible and handout. I used ChatGpt to help write both.

Sermon Title: The Transformative Authority of Scripture Introduction: What Does it Mean to Have Authority? Opening Thought: Authority can often feel like a heavy or even oppressive word. When something has authority, it has a claim on us, a right to direct our thoughts, our lives, and even our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mighty Word: Jesus' Authority And Our Transformation - 1 Peter 1:24-25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 2, 2024

Jesus, the Living Word, demonstrates His authority over every aspect of life and how this truth transforms us.

The Mighty Word: Jesus' Authority and Our Transformation - 1 Peter 1:24-25 Text: 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NLT): “As the Scriptures say, ‘People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers, and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.’ And that word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, John 1:14, Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 5:1-13, Luke 4:16-20, Hebrews 4:14-16, Colossians 1:15-17, Psalm 33:9, Isaiah 55:11, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 10:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eyes To See: Embracing The Hope Of God's Calling - Ephesians 1:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 1, 2024

Ephesians 1:18 is a prayer of deep longing. Paul isn’t just asking for knowledge; he’s asking for enlightenment—a heart flooded with God’s light to truly see the hope we have in Christ.

Eyes to See: Embracing the Hope of God's Calling - Ephesians 1:18 Ephesians 1:18 (NLT): “I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.” Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Deuteronomy 7:6, Ephesians 3:20, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal