Sermons on Advise:

What's On Your Mind?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 11, 2025

What are you thinking about now? Good or bad.? A man might be smiling at you but there may be a dagger in his thoughts aimed at your heart. What's on your mind?

TEXT: Genesis 6:5 "And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." INTRODUCTION What are you thinking of right now? Is it something good or bad, clean or dirty or in between? Can you let ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5, Romans 2:16, Acts 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Direction In Life

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 13, 2025

So many are wondering, "What is my purpose?". This message allows people to think through that question

Introduction We’ve all asked the question at some point: *What is my purpose?* Life often feels like a winding road with twists, turns, and uncertainties. Sometimes we wonder, "Am I on the right path?" This morning, we’ll explore how to find direction in life through faith in God. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 22:42

The Dynamics Of Weak And Strong Brethren Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 14, 2025

Understanding these designations and the admonitions given to each group is crucial for maintaining harmony and promoting spiritual growth within the body of Christ.

The Apostle Paul's epistle to the Romans, particularly chapter 14, provides profound insights into the relationships between Christians with varying levels of faith and conviction. This passage distinguishes between two groups within the church: the "weak" brethren and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1, Romans 14:2, Romans 14:5

Blessed Is The Man (Father's Day)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 15, 2024

At lease twelve times we see the phrase "Blessed is the man" in the Bible. In this message we show a few of these passages of Scripture showing how a man is blessed by God"

Blessed is the Man Psalm 1 (Father’s Day) Intro. Today is Father’s Day and certainly we want to bless and honor off of the fathers in our service today. (Stand) You will see the phrase “blessed is the man” twelve times in the Bible. At least four different Hebrew words are used in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Keys to Answered Prayer

Psalm 119 v 169 - 176 Keys to Answered Prayer If Prayer is to be Answered - 1. It must be Asked - The Practice of Prayer - 169 Let my cry James 4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Luke 11:9 And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176

Denomination: Holiness

Prepared, Ready, Oiled Up Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2020

We have to BYOB–bring our own brightness. Five prepared; five didn’t. Five were always ready; five figured they’d have time to get ready. Oops.

Thirty-Second Sunday in Course reflections As we come to the end of this year of grace, a year with even more challenges of every kind than usual, the Word of God focuses on goals, on ends, on what a football coach would call the “last three minutes of the ball game.” And the first word to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Psalm 63:2-8

Denomination: Catholic

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Marriage Supper Of The Lamb

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 2, 2023

Heaven is the ultimate end and fulfilment of the deepest human longings, the state of supreme, definitive happiness

At the wedding rehearsal, the bride told the priest that she was nervous that she would not remember what to do during the wedding. The celebrant told her that she only needed to remember 3 things. First the aisle, because that is what you'll be walking down. Secondly, the altar because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Excel In Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 3, 2022

The thump rule for giving to God and to the needy is love to God. This is the secret to prosperity and success. God has left a challenge to all the Tithe payers that he would open the windows of heaven and pour out the overflowing blessings upon them if they are faithful in paying their Tithe.

Theme: Excel in Giving Text: 2 Corinthians 8:7 Excel in Giving Naturally, we are tempted and more enthusiastic about getting, and retaining than giving. Paul remembered the words of our Lord Jesus Christ related to giving and recorded in his preaching saying, ‘It is more blessed to give than to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Mature Language

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 27, 2022

A brief sermon on how to leverage our words for good.

Have you ever started a show on television and seen this warning? THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. We all know what “mature language” means, but I wonder why they call it “mature.” We have a way of sanitizing things, don’t we? Shouldn’t they just tell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 5:4, Matthew 12:36, Colossians 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treacherous Enemies

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 21, 2022

Life's journey is rough and tough with lots of potholes and bumps along the road. The Christian race is not easy, thorns and thistles prick the righteous along the narrow way. Treacherous enemies abound, smiling at you but waiting to stab you with sharpened knives.

TEXT: PSALMS 35:19-25 (NLT). 'Don’t let my treacherous enemies rejoice over my defeat. Don’t let those who hate me without cause gloat over my sorrow. They don’t talk of peace; they plot against innocent people who mind their own business.They shout, “Aha! Aha! With our own eyes we saw him do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:19-25, 2 Samuel 14:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make The Gospel Look Good (Titus 2:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 31, 2022

How should first century Roman women, equal in Christ, act toward their first century Roman husbands? Is equality, or the gospel, more important?

Our passage today revolves around two related themes: reputation, and the good news about Jesus Christ. At first glance, you might not think that's Paul's focus. It's going to seem like Paul is talking about how men, and women, and slaves, should live in relation to one another. But ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Prayer + Faith = Healing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

When should we pray for health? When should we confess our sins? James compels his readers to think about their relationship to one another as a cause of their discomfort.

JAMES 5:13-16a PRAYER + FAITH = HEALING “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Revisit Your Ministry

Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 28, 2013

Look back to the beginning at what God has actually called you to do.

Introduction; Ephesians 4:1-3 reads, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called, 2. With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; 3. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

For Want Of A Counselor

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2018

A study in the book of I Kings 12: 1 – 33

I Kings 12: 1 – 33 For want of a counselor 12 And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. 2 So it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (he was still in Egypt, for he had fled from the presence of King Solomon and had been dwelling in Egypt), 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How About The Truth

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 11, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 38: 1 – 28

Jeremiah 38: 1 – 28 How about the truth 1 Now Shephatiah the son of Mattan, Gedaliah the son of Pashhur, Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur the son of Malchiah heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken to all the people, saying, 2 “Thus says the LORD: ‘He who remains in this city shall die by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel