Sermons on Absence Without Leave:

Triumph In Christ Despite Tragedies

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2024

John felt God’s authority inside his heart to proclaim that the Messiah was in the midst of His people, and why he was able without fear to tell people how to act, how to get ready for Christ’s coming.

Third Sunday of Advent 2024 Just imagine fifty-six years. If you are as old as I am, subtract fifty-six years from your age and reflect on what your life was like in that year. You’ll see a huge difference in your life, in the culture, in the Church, in a little over a half-century. Now think of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-18, Philippians 4:4-7, Isaiah 12:2-6, Zephaniah 3:14-18

Denomination: Catholic

Celebrating The True Meaning Of Christmas SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

It’s considered impolite to attend a party without bringing a gift for the host or honoree. We should feel honored to receive an invitation to attend. Therefore, it’s extremely important that we bring the right gifts to the honoree.

Today, we gather to discuss the significance of "The Ultimate Birthday Celebration." It is a time-honored tradition for people around the world, both believers and non-believers, to celebrate on December 25th. While the exact date of Jesus Christ's birth is not mentioned in the Bible, we celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:3

Topics: Christmas, Gift Giving

Honouring Jesus In Every Celebration Of Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

Every moment of celebration should honour Jesus. Whether in times of joy or success, His presence must be acknowledged. A celebration without Jesus is temporary, but when He is glorified, His presence brings lasting joy and supernatural blessings.

HONOURING JESUS IN EVERY CELEBRATION OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 2:1-11 "This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him." – John 2:11 Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 10:31, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

The Holy Spirit is the chief strategist and power behind evangelism. Without Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5). He empowers, convicts, gives wisdom, confirms the Word with signs, and directs our evangelistic efforts.

THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Love And God's Wrath

Contributed by David Mende on Aug 9, 2009

God is Love. But even the wrath of God is an attribute of God as much a part of God as any other attribute, an attribute without which God would be less than God. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

God’s Love and God’s Wrath (Preached first on 09/08/09, Sunday) Introduction (Secure Attention) and FCF: Do you want to know as to why sometimes you are not able to love the Lord? Take feedback from the congregation. This morning, you will discover the secret of loving the Lord more than ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

4 Symptoms Of A Derailed Destiny

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2023

Destiny is in OUR hands as much as it is in the hands of God. We can have a Disastrous Destiny if we choose to live our lives without God and His priorities or we can have a Delightful Destiny which is the consequence of choosing to live to please God!

4 SYMPTOMS OF A DERAILED DESTINY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A pastor was on his way to his church, running late, and was traveling well over the speed limit. He ended up being pulled over by a state trooper. 2. The officer was not impressed by his explanation or his collar and asked, “Do you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Csot Bd-101 Basic Doctrine - Obey Series

Contributed by Skip Moran on Sep 13, 2012

OBEY- God has provided every element required for Obeying Him in The Scripture. From Scripture we learn Who God Is, Who we become without Him. From Scripture we learn there is a disciplined process of study one must use to gain Godliness. God identifies

Cebu School of Theology- FIRST YEAR Basic Doctrine 101 Class 2 Last: TRUST God is the only source of Wisdom, Knowledge, Truth, and Love… Therefore we must turn first to God as our source of Wisdom, Knowledge, Truth, and Love The Christian Life is one of seeking, gaining and keeping ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Expect The Unexpected This Christmas”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 2, 2023

As some of said, “If we expect to hear the Christmas gospel without the Advent call to repentance, we will find ourselves surprised by John and unprepared for Jesus.” So, we ask the Holy Spirit to open our hearts to the message and ministry of both John and Jesus.

“It wasn’t what I expected.” Whether you are young or old, a man or woman, a girl or a boy, you have probably experienced something that caused you to have that reaction. Perhaps it was connected to some food that you tried. You were feeling a little adventurous and you ordered something at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 11, 2024

The Lord's Prayer is an integral part of our prayer life and its so easy to take it for granted - to say it without thinking what we are saying or thinking. The Lord's Prayer was the result of the disciples asking Jesus to teach them to prayer.

Sometimes we have unpleasant things we have to do. Awkward situations we would rather avoid. People we would rather not meet. Tasks we put aside and hope that they will go away. One such task is writing a difficult letter – to a friend or relative who has recently been bereaved. Where do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:7-13

The Ascension

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 8, 2015

Jesus’ ascension into heaven is something that doesn’t get enough attention. We make a pretty big deal over Christmas and Easter but what about the ascension? We shouldn't overlook it because without the ascension the work of Jesus would not be complete.

THE ASCENSION INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ ascension into heaven is something that probably doesn’t get enough attention. With Christmas and Easter we make a pretty big deal over his birth and his death and resurrection, but what about the ascension? We might think the ascension is not all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Grace For The Soul

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 23, 2018

Salt without prescribing how much is what king Cyrus offered the children of Israel. Knowing the salt or divine grace that God has provided us is the key to driving out coveting within our lives and is also the key to feeling unspeakable joy!

Salt Without Prescribing How Much Ezra 7:22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Knowing that there is limited amount resources tends to motivate us to seek to obtain and protect not only what we need but also what we think will be the greatest source of joy in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:21-22, 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Say God Can’t

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2022

Many times we think our situation is beyond hope. We're tempted to accept the natural, inevitable outcome. But are we calculating without God? What if we served a God of miracles! Could things be different? A thousand times YES!

DON’T SAY GOD CAN’T 2 Kings 6:25; 7:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: I’ve Heard Crazier Things 1. When King George VI was a boy, he and his older brother Edward were standing at the window of their palace looking out on the snow-covered city. Just off the palace grounds they could see a mob of common ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twelve Sent Out Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 11, 2017

God intends for the preacher to be supported by his church. I don’t believe that a preacher should be rich, because riches tend to get a hold on a man; but his family should not have to go without, and neither should he. I believe that God will bless ..

-AD 28- Nazareth Lesson: Twelve Sent Out (1 Corinthians 9:14), Matthew 9:35-11:1, Mark 6:6-13, Luke 9:1-6 What a privilege, to be a messenger of God and give His word to those who are hungry for it. I have seen what the Word of God can do for a person who will not only believe it, but will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:6-13, Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Savior: Surrendered For Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 18, 2011

God usually calls us to be active, but sometimes passive. Passivity can be the more difficult of the two, because it means we accept what God brings without grasping for control. And nowhere do we see surrender to the Father's will exemplified as we do wh

The Savior: Surrendered for Us Isaiah 53:7-10a 1. John Anselmi said, "On October 19, 1987 the stock market declined in a sudden, surprising plunge that left many investors much poorer. The day was quickly named Black Friday. It has always seemed to us that Good Friday should be called Black ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing Emotional Intimacy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

There are 3 types of intimacy in marriage, kind of like a three legged stool. Sometimes we try to make it by on one or two of these but you can’t stay balanced in life and marriage without all three.This sermon is about emotional Intimacy

Developing Intimacy in a Sex Crazed Culture 1 Corinthians 7:1-7:7 In today’s message, we’re going to look at Paul’s letter to the church at Corinth. It’s in this letter that Paul speaks more about sexuality than any other letter in the New Testament. Paul came to Corinth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Methodist