Sermons on Active Pursuit:

Shalom

Contributed by Paulo Fernandes on Jun 8, 2025

We often translate this Hebrew word simply as "peace" in English. But if we reduce shalom to just "peace," we miss so much of its rich meaning.

The Profound Meaning of Shalom: God's Vision for Wholeness Introduction Brothers and sisters, today I want to talk about one of the most profound words in all of Scripture - shalom. We often translate this Hebrew word simply as "peace" in English. But if we reduce shalom to just ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:27, Deuteronomy 27:6, Psalm 38:3, 1 Kings 4:25

Be A Doer, Not Just A Hearer

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2019

A study in the book of James 1: 1 – 27

James 1: 1 – 27 Be a doer, not just a hearer 1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What God Says About God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 25, 2009

God is bigger than we imagine and yet closer than we realize.

What God Says About God Isaiah 40 Rev. Brian Bill 1/25/09 Video: “Who is God?” (Dare2Share) People in our culture have a lot of questions about God. Unfortunately, many have no idea who God really is because their view of Him is an amalgamation of what they see on TV or movies or read in books. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Men Wish Women Knew About Them Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Based on the "5 Love Needs of Men and Women" by Gary Rosberg

What Men Wish Women Knew About Men Ephesians 5:21-22 (The Message translation) 
Dramatic reading. Narrator: An English professor from the University of Phoenix told his class one day: “Today we will experiment with a new form called the tandem story. The process is simple. Each person will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

Responding To Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013

The Parable of the Soils

Responding to Jesus Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 25, 2012 *** READ Mark 4:1-3a Jesus is teaching by the lake again. Because the crowds are so large, his pulpit is a boat, while the crowd stands and sits at the water’s edge. Not only is he safe from being crushed, but the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Inspecting Our Church Field-2(2015)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 2, 2015

2 of ? Joshua sent spies to determine what they would encounter in the promised land. We can & should determine/examine what we will encounter on our church field. But what will we discover? Examining our church field, we discover People given to...

INSPECTING Our CHURCH FIELD-II—Joshua 2:1-24 Attention: Upon close examination, our perception of a situation may be much different than the reality. We may be surprised at what we find. We may be surprised at what we find on the church field. Joshua sent spies to determine what they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah #16: Superficial Religion Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 27, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 7:1-6 explores the issue of the inner motives behind our service to the Lord. How many people go to church, give their money, fast, etc. and are baffled by God's lack of response. Why is there so little power in the church? The text addresses all that.

Intro Our text today is in Zechariah 7. Last week we examined the capstone of the eight visions.i The crowning of Joshua, the High Priest, was a symbolic act prophesying Messiah. Unlike any other, Messiah would be both priest and king. All the promises of God are yea and amen in Him.ii The eight ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14, Matthew 23:5, Colossians 3:23, Philippians 2:3, Isaiah 1:12-15, Proverbs 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Come To Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 11, 2022

This sermon focuses on the reality that many people live in a state of constant exhaustion (in mind, body, and spirit), and in the midst of that exhaustion what it looks like to Come to Jesus in order to experience true rest.

It feels like we really never got to celebrate summer. There are a few students here today. The students who had to start school a few weeks ago are probably already starting to begin to feel a little bit of stress and strain from the heavy curriculum that they took on or the heavy course load ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Dealing With Stress The Silent Killer Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 29, 2025

Stress can be defined as feeling out of control and doctors See it as the of most hospitalizations.

Stress Annual Sermons Volume 9 (15-16) – Revised 2022 HOW TO HAVE MORE TIME AND LESS STRESS “There is a time and a season for everything under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) bmarcaurelle@charter.net STRESS THE WAY TO A MISERABLE LIFE I know what you are saying. “Brother Bob, there is no way ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Philippians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 6, 2021

Three servants receive different gifts from their master. Two use them wisely. One does not. Why? This sermon explores the historical context of this parable with a view toward clarifying the plight of the unworthy servant. A re-telling of the story is followed by several meditations on the text.

Nothing was ready. Bags remained open and unpacked, with clothes neither in nor out. The servants ran from one unfinished task to another, trying their best to follow conflicting instructions from stewards who were themselves at odds. The mother of the house and her young children sat wide-eyed at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Mind Control 7 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 11, 2006

A mature Believer must have the hard steel of discernment and perseverance blended together with the soft steel of humility. True humility is not a groveling, self-despising spirit. It is a right estimate of ourselves, as God sees us.

Proper perspective brings assurance and confidence. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. 12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Avoiding Spiritual Emptiness Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 10, 2006

In part three of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection, Dave looks closely at Colossians 2:1-10. We learn how to identify an empty belief system, and how to avoid spiritual emptiness.

In 1996 I was a graduate student at Oakland University. I was doing an internship at a counseling center in Flint to finish up my Master’s degree in Counseling. I was new and very inexperienced, and was working in my office one day when the phone rang. All the “real” therapists were busy, so I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Hush Child, God Ain't Dead!"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2006

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Jesus healing 2 people

4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Mark 5: 21-43 "Hush child, God ain’t dead!" 21 ¶ And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him; and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and seeing him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Consider Your Ways Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 17, 2005

Sermon 3 of 4: God addresses why He has been withholding His blessings from the people.

Haggai 2:10-19 Consider Your Ways Woodlawn Baptist Church October 16, 2005 Introduction In the book of 1 Chronicles, there is a little prayer that swept our country a few years ago that reads like this, “Oh that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Oct 18, 2005

This sermon explains the meaning and nature of revival, the history (including Hawaii in the 19th c.) and the conditions of true revival.

“Revive Us Again” Psalm 85:1-7; II Chronicles 7:14 Mililani Community Church Dr. Rick Bartosik October 2005 Recently we were privileged to have Dr. Robert Coleman in Hawaii to teach a modular graduate course at International College and Graduate School. Dr. Coleman is known around the world as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational