Sermons on Abundant Life Passion Obedience:

Good King Asa (1 Kings 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 2, 2025

What can we learn from 3 bad and one good king? Let's look at 1 Kings 15.

Were all Israel’s kings bad? Were some kings of Judah good? Are there good and bad leaders in the church? Let’s look at three bad kings and one good king in 1 Kings 15. How could we summarize bad king Abijam’s reign of Judah? Abijam began to rule over Judah in the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go Of Personal Ambition For God’s Agenda Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override God's agenda, it leads to division, betrayal, and destruction.

LETTING GO OF PERSONAL AMBITION FOR GOD’S AGENDA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 3:1-39 Supporting Texts: James 3:14-17, Philippians 2:3-8, Proverbs 16:2, Psalm 75:6-7, Romans 12:10 INTRODUCTION: Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Naaman (2 Kings 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2025

Do we demand certain rituals or a simple word from God? Let's look at 2 Kings 5.

Do we see God in simplicity or do we demand complicated rituals? Do we misuse church funds or are we scrupulously honest? Let’s look at 2 Kings 5. What happened when a Syrian army commander had a skin disease and wanted to be healed? Did Elisha perform a lot of mumbo jumbo, or give a simple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

5 Kings Of Israel (2 Kings 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2025

Will there ever be a good king of Israel? Let's look at 2 Kings 15.

During the reigns of Azariah and Jotham of Judah, were there five kings in Israel? Were Zechariah, Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, and Pekah good or bad kings of Israel? Will there ever be a righteous king of Israel? Let’s begin in 2 Kings 15. How long did the 10th king of Judah, Uzziah, reign? Was he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"embracing Our Kin: A Call For Justice In James 2:1-10 "the Call For Equity And Inclusion"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 7, 2024

As we reflect on this passage, it is imperative that we give special attention to the principles of inclusion and justice, particularly through the lens of womanist theology.

Introduction: The Call for Equity and Inclusion Dearest family, we gather today in the spirit of unity and love, seeking the inspiration of our ancestors as we engage with the sacred text of James 2:1-10. As we reflect on this passage, it is imperative that we give special attention to the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness (Leviticus 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 17, 2024

Is holiness just an old covenant requirement or are Christians also to be holy? Let's look at Leviticus 19.

Was Israel to live holy lives? Did holiness include how they treated parents, Sabbath, idolatry, peace offerings, the poor, telling the truth, immigrants, stock breeding, clothing quality, sex, harvesting fruit, pagan practices, the elderly, foreigners, and honesty in business? How holy are our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

As Sheep In The Midst Of Wolves

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 22, 2024

We are told many times over, we are to go and preach/teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but has anyone warned you of the possible situations you might be caught in trying to preach Christ and his crucifixion to a heathen world?

Mt. 28:19-20, we know Jesus ordained the ‘Great Commission’. He said, ‘19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sure Rewards

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 22, 2024

Rewards are promised for those who fear the name of the Lord. Amen. A Christian name plate on your forehead is not enough, you need to fear God in all your ways

REWARDS Revelation 11:18” “The nations were angry, but your wrath came, and the time for the dead to be judged, and for rewarding your servants, the prophets and saints, and those who fear your name, both small and great, and for destroying the destroyers of the earth” 1) FEAR OF GOD: Look at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mission Trip (Luke 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 23, 2024

What lessons can we learn when a very large group was apostled by Jesus for a mission trip? Let's look at Luke 10.

What is God’s judgment on places where Christians are not welcomed? What should be our chief joy? Who is our neighbor? Is listening to Jesus a priority for us? Let’s look at Luke 10. How many were “sent” or “apostled” (in Greek) on a mission trip? The Lord now chose seventy-two [CEB, CEV, ESV, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Jubilee

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Have you noticed that some words when spoken are spirit lifting? Repeat after me: Hallelujah Rejoice Jubilee How about this: Salvation

Today we are going to look at scripture that tells us about rest, freedom, healing, sight and favor. But first: • Did you learn something new in God’s word this past week? • Did you see familiar scripture with new eyes? I know I did! • It is my prayer every week that something happens while you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30, Isaiah 61:1-2

The Ten Words (Deuteronomy 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 24, 2024

How do we apply the Ten Commandments as Christians? Let's look at Deuteronomy 5.

Whether we number the Ten Words or Ten Commandments as do Jews, Catholics, Protestants or others, do we know them? Do they outline Deuteronomy and all 613 commandments of the law? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 5. How did Moses reintroduce the words of the covenant, what we also call the Ten ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do Everything Decent And In Order

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 28, 2024

God’s Big Idea: “Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior” (2 Tim. 2:16, NLT).

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. In times like these, Oh Lord, we recognize that we need decency and order. Consequently, as we move forward, we humble ourselves before your mighty throne and ask for Your strength to see us through these trying times. Lord Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16, 1 Corinthians 14:33, 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Other

Love Of Neighbor 2 (Deuteronomy 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 8, 2025

Does our idea of love of neighbor differ greatly from God's? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 22.

Does love of neighbor include such diverse things as their possessions, gender clarity, caring for birds, workplace safety, not mixing things, reminders and sexual relations? Do our ideas of loving our neighbor differ greatly from God's? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 22. Does the love of our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Would You Do?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 11, 2024

Would be like Mary and do whatever the LORD asked you to do?

What would you do Luke 1:25 – 38 Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz (A sermon based on the annunciation of Mary) The passage that we have here from Luke’s gospel is called the annunciation of Mary. It is when the angel Gabriel came to Mary in the town of Nazareth to announce that she was going to have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:25-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The New Covenant Via Jeremiah

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2024

Regenerate believers since the time of Jesus – including most of us -- have begun to experience the New Covenant; the nation of Israel will experience the New Covenant in the future. So what does this mean?

The New Covenant via Jeremiah (Jeremiah 31:31-37) 1. My relationship to Social Security has changed. For years, I was required to contribute money for Social Security. 2. Now that I am retired, the Social Security Administration is sending money to me. 3. In a way, I have left the Old Covenant ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-37, Romans 9:3-5, Romans 11:25-26, Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible