Sermons on All Fall Short:

Christian Challenge Sermon Ix: As The End Approaches Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when folks are increasingly told about an inevitable end to whatever the current crisis may be, mature Christians do not lose sight of "the end of all things" as prophesied and preached by God's spokespersons.

AS THE END APPROACHES, WHAT MUST CHRISTIANS DO? I Peter 4:7-19 Imagine this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

El Shaddai Pt 2 "The Almighty All-Sufficient God Who Protects And Provides" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 11, 2011

We all have needs, those needs may be physical, financial, or emotional like joy or happiness, but every one of us has needs. How can our needs be met? We are studying what the name El Shaddai means because we need to know that we are protected and pro

Purpose: To magnify God's ability to do everything He promises. Aim: I want the listener to gain great confidence in God's ultimate plan to bless His own. INTRODUCTION: We all have needs, those needs may be physical, financial, or emotional like joy or happiness, but every one of us has needs. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heart Of My Own Heart, Whatever Befall Still Be My Vision, Oh Ruler Of All Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2014

A family service with a kids talk based on the song You are My vision (Rend Collective version)

KIDS TALK - VISION Choose some children to come out and draw a picture on the board whilst blindfolded. Get them to draw a house while blindfolded: Draw a square / a door / a roof / downstairs windows / chimney / upstairs windows / smoke coming out of the chimney/ someone looking out of a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflection C.3 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? The Gospel Reaching All Nations

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2020

Has the gospel reached all nations? I think so!

Today we continue to look at Matthew 24. On Monday we noted Jesus’ warning of the danger of ‘premature eschatological excitement’. (‘Eschatology’ is another word for ‘End Times’.) Yesterday we noted Jesus’ warning that ‘End Times’ will be tough. As part of his warning, Jesus said this: ‘…you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 1:1-7 The Calling Of God With Grace And Peace To All – Romans Message 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023

Paul’s letter to the church is momentous and sets out what might be called, “The gospel according to Paul”. Today we look into the introduction to the letter and see words like grace and peace, and beloved, saints, and the exalted Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 1:1-7 THE CALLING OF GOD WITH GRACE AND PEACE TO ALL – Romans Message 1 [A]. BONDSERVANT AND APOSTLE {{Romans 1:1 “Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.”}} Romans has been called the Gospel according to Paul and I love that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, 1 Peter 1:8-12, Jeremiah 23:5, Psalm 132:1, Ephesians 2:20, Isaiah 1:5-6, Isaiah 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Habit: That All May See Your Progress (1 Tim. 4:10-16) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 1, 2021

Concluding our series on spiritual disciplines, we look at the discipline of decision making, and why it matters to live a life of visible holiness.

The Last Habit: That All May See Your Progress (1 Timothy 4:10-16) Good morning. Please open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 4 Today we are wrapping up our series on developing spiritual disciplines. Next week, Cody will be preaching as part of our DNow weekend, and after that, we will be starting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ordination Sermon - "that I May Serve You With All My Might"

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 20, 2023

This is the sermon for the ordination of an inner-city pastor who had already been serving as Associate Pastor for 5 1/2 years st an inner-city mission in Toronto, Canada.

Sermon Ordination May this holy flame ever warm my [heart], that I may serve you with all my might; and let it consume in my heart all my selfish desires, that I may in all things regard not myself but you.” - John Wesley That is the favourite quote, outside of Scripture, of Arleen Gomez. If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-20, John 15:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Love With All Your Heart - Deuteronomy 6:5 & Luke 10:27 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2025

We continue our "Go! And..." series by focusing on the greatest commandment of all: to love God with everything we are.

Go! And Love with All Your Heart Deuteronomy 6:5 & Luke 10:27. Introduction Today, we continue our "Go! And..." series by focusing on the greatest commandment of all: to love God with everything we are. Our anchor texts come from Deuteronomy 6:5 and Luke 10:27. Let’s begin by reading ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5, Luke 10:27, Matthew 22:37-38, 1 John 4:20, James 2:17, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does The Right Way Look Like?(Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 22, 2005

In a world where there are so many ideas and opinions, how do we define what the “God Life” is supposed to look like without falling into our own wrong ideas?

In a world where there are so many ideas and opinions, how do we define what the “God Life” is supposed to look like without falling into our own wrong ideas? I. Ministry To Sinners Matthew 1 "Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 "For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

Jude 24 says, "God is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy..." WE NEED POWER!!!

P.O.W.E.R. Luke 15:4-7 Just like The Good Shepherd… God wants to restore your relationship with Him. 1. Three things will determine whether you will stand or fall… 1. The changes you are willing to make. Has anything become more important to you than your relationship with Christ? We are to put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Reset: Learning From David's Journey

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025

As we continue our SPIRITUAL RESET series, the Word of God leads us into the life of King David—a man with a great calling who nevertheless experienced a profound fall

SPIRITUAL RESET: Learning from David’s Journey Beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, As we continue our SPIRITUAL RESET series, the Word of God leads us into the life of King David—a man with a great calling who nevertheless experienced a profound fall. David lived in a season marked by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Don’t Remove Christ From Christmas Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2025

If you removed all the wrapping paper, all the lights, all the tinsel, all the adverts, all the parties, and all the pressure… would Christmas still make sense to you?

Go! And… Don’t Remove Christ from Christmas INTRODUCTION — “When Christmas Loses Christ” If you removed all the wrapping paper, all the lights, all the tinsel, all the adverts, all the parties, and all the pressure… would Christmas still make sense to you? Some years ago, a large shopping centre ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, John 1:14, John 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, Luke 2:11, Philippians 2:9-11, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Groping For God

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 1, 2001

The phrase that defines all of mankind, for all time.

As I began to study this portion of scripture in preparation for a sermon, a phrase jumped out at me as one that could be used to define all of mankind, in all of history. “...if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him...” Now before I go any further with that, let me make clear that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Orthodox

My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 29, 2013

Easter means that our redeemer lives. A simple sermon about the meaning of Easter.

My Redeemer Lives Romans 3:23, 6:23 Job 19:25-27 Intro: What does Easter mean to you this morning. Yesterday, we had our annual Easter egg hunt for the children. We had a great time. Is that what Easter means to you? In our world today, it seems that egg hunts and bunny rabbits are what Easter is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Signs Of The End Times: Be Watchful And Be Alert Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023

Israel was brutally attacked by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza strip recently. In a few short hours, over 1,400 had lost their lives. 3,400 were injured. 199 people were kidnapped.

On Saturday October 7th 2023 the nation of Israel was brutally attacked by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza strip. The attack involved thousands of rockets, men launches themselves through the air on hang-gliders, as well as complex breaches of the fences protecting Israel from the Gaza strip. In a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-2, Mark 13:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army