Sermons on Addition:

"Praying...not Preying! [part One]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016

“Prayer without expectancy is unbelief in disguise” “Our Daily Bread” October 1, 2008 – Matthew 7:11

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 1, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying!” [Part One] John 16:23-33 A father took his young son to town one day to run some errands. When lunchtime came around ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why This Election Is Crucial

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 13, 2016

America is at the Precipice. Rather than “voter disgust” depriving us of the will to vote, it’s more crucial than ever that we get involved in our representative government.

WHY THIS ELECTION IS CRUCIAL Ps. 33:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SAGE THEN, POLITICIAN TODAY 1. Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage (wise man). 2. The first man went to the sage’s home and told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rules For Sacrifices

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 13, 2002

Sacrifice and offering symbolize the worship of a people who fall short, who find forgiveness and, finding it, enjoy fellowship with the LORD. In these chapters a variety of sacrifices and offerings speak of that relationship.

RULES FOR SACRIFICES LEVITICUS 1–7 “If a member of the community sins unintentionally and does what is forbidden in any of the LORD’s commands, he is guilty” (Lev. 4:27). Sacrifice and offering symbolize the worship of a people who fall short, who find forgiveness and, finding it, enjoy fellowship ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of Fruit

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 17, 2001

This is a promise of encouragement to every preacher, to every teacher, to every worker to keep casting their bread on the water, for in due season they will reap.

THE PROMISE OF FRUIT Ecclesiastes 11:1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days As we read this verse, it seems at first, it do not make sense. It seems foolish to cast our bread or seed upon the waters. The sensible place would be in the ground. We can better ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Overcome Spiritual Deception

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Learn how a believer can overcome spiritual deception.

A few years back when I began training college students on how to study the Bible and to lead Bible studies, I decided to first teach on the authority of the Bible for our faith. So after a bit of singing, I got up to teach. I began with prayer, and half way through my praying, I stopped and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: *other

Living In Divine Favour PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Explore the benefits of living in divine favour and how young people can continually experience God's favour throughout their lives, even in difficult circumstances.

Good morning, family! Today, we are going to dive into an exciting topic that I believe will be a great blessing to each one of us. We’ll be exploring the benefits that come with living in divine favour and how our young people can walk in the incredible favour of God. I want to begin with a quote ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:9

Topics: Divine Favour

Be Strong In The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to trust in the Lord's strength and power to overcome life's challenges, standing firm in our faith and relying on His might rather than our own abilities.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a powerful message from the book of Ephesians, focusing on the power of the Lord, the necessity of standing firm in our faith, and the benefits of being strong in the Lord. Now, we all face challenges and battles in our lives, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Topics: Stand Strong, Lord

Lead Us, Father, For Your Glory PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of our relationship with God, emphasizing the need to seek protection from temptation and prevail over evil through knowing God intimately.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a joyous day, a day filled with the promise of God's grace and love. As we gather together in this sacred space, we are reminded that we are a community united by faith, bound together by the love of our Lord. And it's within this context of love and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Topics: Lord's Prayer, Last Part

Let This Mind Be In You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to embody Christ's mindset, emulate His humility, and live out faith practically, reflecting His love, grace, and mercy.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today in the house of the Lord, a place where we can come together as a family, united by our faith, strengthened by our shared beliefs, and fortified by the love we have for our Savior, Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Topics: Mind, Christ

I Was Broken For This PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, sacrifice, and humility in our relationship with Christ, as exemplified in Matthew 26:7.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred gathering. I am filled with joy to see each of you here, gathered in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to hear His word and grow in His wisdom. We are here today to share in the revelation of God's word, to be enlightened by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:7

Topics: Let It Go

Seize The Moment! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 21, 2024

Based on 1 Chronicles 29 - Challenges hearers to seize the moment & give sacrificially to God.

“SEIZE THE MOMENT!” 1 Chronicles 29 FBCF – 10/20/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon about sacrifice – Anyone ever been to Mt. Rushmore? 4 faces – George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, & Teddy Roosevelt. TR most known for the “Rough Riders.” When everyone else was reluctant to take ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Citizenship Card Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

As both citizens of heaven and the United States, we have certain rights and privileges. We need to make sure they are not being taken from us without a fight!

THE CITIZENSHIP CARD Text: Acts 22:24-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: In America, unlike any other country of the time, the Founders envisioned a land where people of all faiths could worship God without fear of persecution. The freedom to worship would, in turn, cultivate the piety and virtue ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:24-29

Denomination: Methodist

Rsvp

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023

It is because we’re only human that we can come into God’s presence only under Jesus’ sponsorship, and clothed in his grace.

I got an offer last week that I almost didn’t refuse. It was from a travel company who, in return for my coming to a one-hour pitch for their company, would give me 4 free days and nights in any one of dozens of different destinations, and if I came between Tuesday and Thursday they’d double the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Raised - Undeniable Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Mar 24, 2023

Paul is adamant in 1 Corinthians 15 that the resurrection is an undeniable historical fact!

Raised – Undeniable Open to 1 Corinthians 15 – we will be there for the next four weeks. All Scripture is inspired but there are some chapters in the Bible that are especially meaningful – 1 Corinthians 13, Romans 8, Philippians 4, Hebrews 11 and certainly 1 Corinthians 15 would make the short ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Of Might Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 4, 2022

The arrest of Jesus puts a spotlight on the "Gospel of Might" versus the "Gospel of Jesus." What are the differences? And how does the backward stumbling that's described there sum it all up?

THE GOSPEL OF MIGHT: By all outward indications, Jesus is in a losing situation. - John 18:1-11. - Pieces of this outward situation: a. Jesus has a betrayer with inside information. - John 18:2. b. Jesus is in an enclosed area. - John 18:1. - It’s an olive grove and they went “into it,” so ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist