Sermons on Active Membership:

Guardian Angels Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Guardian angels are real, and there can be no doubt of that, but they are not our business. We have no control over their activities, and no claim on their protection.

There are few stories more exciting than escape stories. One of my favorite kinds of movie when I was a kid was prison escape movies. They are so full of suspense, and the obstacles to overcome are enormous. There is a great need to be clever, and best of all, they are not fiction, but are based ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

They Will Be Called Sons Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 7, 2022

A peacemaker is someone who is actively seeking to reconcile people to God and to one another and who breathes truth and righteousness into conflict.

They Will Be Called Sons Of God #BlessedAreThePureInHeart Matthew 5:9 It’s 30 AD and Jesus has been: preaching, teaching and healing people for about a year. AND SO - there is a very large group of people following after Jesus. AND – as Matthew chapter 5 opens up, it’s time for Jesus to give His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Burial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 16, 2022

Part 2 of the Death and Burial of Jesus. In this integrated gospel account, we see the activities surrounding the burial of Jesus’ body.

Burial Joseph from Arimathaea was a counsellor. He was a good and a just man who waited for the kingdom of God. He was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews. He hadn’t consented to the counsel against Jesus or the actions the Jews had taken. (Luke 23:50-51) As evening drew near, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56, Matthew 27:57-66, Mark 15:42-47, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Is Seeking For Souls.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Nov 9, 2021

Satan is actively seeking for souls. His mission on earth is to steal, kill and destroy souls. Don't be a victim.

TEXT: 1 Peter 5:8-10 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-10, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Working Church Is A Healthy Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing the power, honor, and health of the church through active participation and spiritual nourishment from God's Word.

Welcome, dear friends, to this beautiful gathering of believers. Isn't it wonderful to be here, in the house of our Lord, surrounded by brothers and sisters in Christ, ready to receive His Word? I am so glad you have chosen to be here today, to share in this time of fellowship and learning. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Topics: Church Anniversary

The Privilege Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon encourages the congregation to embrace the new year by praying continually, trusting in God's promises, and actively participating in His work.

Good morning, family of faith. As we gather here today, I am reminded of the words of the great theologian, J.I. Packer, who once said, "Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord." Today, we're here ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Topics: New Year's Prayer, Privileges

Let Our Voices Cry Out, Making The Way For Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Encourages active participation in God's narrative, emphasizing the importance of seeking wisdom and transformation through understanding and applying His Word.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere spectators but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and mercy. We are not just observers but partakers in the divine banquet of His Word. As we gather in unity and love, let us remember that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Sharing, Good News

Renew As An Eagle PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to find strength in God amidst life's battles, be empowered by the Holy Spirit, and actively spread the Gospel.

Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers but as family, bound by the love of Jesus Christ. It is indeed a joy to see each one of you here today, for we are not just congregants, we are comrades, standing shoulder to shoulder on the battlefield of life. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Topics: Never Give Up

Embracing Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages active, personal relationships with God, guided by Scripture, to transform and elevate our standards of love, compassion, and integrity.

Beloved brothers and sisters, we gather here today under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father, united in spirit and purpose. We are drawn together, not by the bonds of blood or the ties of friendship, but by something far more profound, far more enduring - our shared faith in Jesus Christ, our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Topics: Inclusivity, Solidarity

Rise To Action PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

Explores how prayerful preparation, active participation, and pioneering spirit, as exemplified by Nehemiah, can lead to personal and communal transformation.

Welcome, dear friends and family of faith. We are gathered here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine appointment of our Creator. The same Creator who, in His infinite wisdom, has ordained this very moment for us to gather, to learn, and to grow. We are here to draw from the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Topics: Courage, Go

The Hall Of Fame Of Our Faithful Elders PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores the power and importance of faith as the foundation of our Christian walk, urging believers to actively engage with God's promises.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of saints, where we find ourselves wrapped in a fellowship of faith, united by our shared love for the Lord. We are here to immerse ourselves in the Word of God, to drink deeply from the well of wisdom that never runs dry, to be refreshed, renewed, and ...read more

Topics: Faith, Victory

A Faithful Watchman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the believer's responsibility to warn others about the consequences of sin and to actively participate in leading others towards Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to set aside the worries and cares of this world, and focus our minds on the Word of God. The Word that is alive, active, sharper than any two-edged sword, and the Word that has the power to transform our lives. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-19

Topics: Dissuading, Unbeliever, Destruction

Then Came Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores discerning God's divine mission, committing to active discipleship, and boldly declaring the good news of Christ's love and salvation.

Beloved brothers and sisters, we gather here today in the spirit of fellowship and unity, bound together by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. As we open our hearts and minds to His divine word, let us remember the profound words of Oswald Chambers, who once said, "Our Lord's conception ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18, 1 Timothy 1:15

Topics: Discipleship

Making Peace God's Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

Encourages embracing the peace of Christ and becoming active peacemakers, reflecting God's love and grace in our relationships, communities, and world.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joyous occasion that we gather here today, united in our faith and love for our Savior. As we come together in fellowship, I am reminded of the words of Paul Chappell, who once said, "Because of the empty tomb, we have peace. Because of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Topics: Revival

Class: Becoming Spirit Empowered Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022

The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the believer filling them and empowering them to do the work of the Kingdom of God.

Pursue Kingdom Teaching: Becoming Spirit filled and empowered by The Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the believer filling them and empowering them to do the work of the Kingdom of God. Quote: Jim Cymbala from book “Spirit Rising-” “A church without the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, John 14:15-18, Acts 1:4-5, John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational