Sermons on An Invitation:

Drawing Out The Nails

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2013

I invite you all to come with me to the foot of the cross where Jesus was crucified, if we do not read this passage from our heart, soul and mind, then we would sure miss out on essential spiritual essence!

Drawing out the nails! John 19:38”After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.” I invite you all to come ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Resurrection That Was, That Is, And Is To Come

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 24, 2011

The wonder of Easter is found in the reality of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. The tomb is empty and our Lord lives! This message invites us to consider our lives in the light of the resurrection of Christ, the new life we can have in

The Resurrection that Was, and Is, and Is to Come - 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 - April 24, 2011 (Resurrection Sunday and Communion Service) Thomas Jefferson is a name many of you are to likely recognize this morning. In his time he was the principle author of the Declaration of Independence, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23

Denomination: *other

Do Not Forget

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Nov 18, 2017

Do not forget the Lord by not following his commandments. Do not forget God's faithfulness in the past. Do not forget that God is the One who gives us all we have. (Meditation for a Thanksgiving Eve Service - closes with invitation to share)

Deuteronomy 8:7-18. Deuteronomy is considered the farewell address of Moses to the people, and these passages are crucial to that farewell. They speak to what it means to be the recipient of God’s love. In fact, these verses could have been written for the pilgrims who originally arrived in this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

The Day of the Lord is coming, but if our faith is in Christ, we will escape the wrath of God that will be poured out at that time. In the meantime, we are called to trust Him, live out our faith, encourage one another, and invite people to Jesus.

The Day of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Significance For The Occasion When Water Was Turned Into Wine

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 7, 2020

Jesus and his disciples were invited to a wedding feast at Cana. On this occassion, he performed the miracle and turned water into wine. We shall learn the learn the lessons from this passage and find out the reason for him doing so.

Good morning brothers and sisters, welcome to the Tues morning prayer meeting. Today I wish to share from John Chapter 2. On one occasion, Jesus and his disciples were invited to a wedding feast at Cana. His mother Mary was also present. Apparently, Mary might be a family friend or relative ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Matthew 14:29, John 5:8, Luke 17:14, Matthew 8:13, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Love God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 24, 2014

God has moved mightily in our lives. God invites us to respond by placing God first in our lives and loving him with all of our heart, mind, soul and strength. (The first tablet of the Ten Commandments).

Exodus 20:1-11 “How to Love God” INTRODUCTION Jesus spoke to a group of Jewish converts. His conversation is recorded in the eighth chapter of John’s gospel. In verse thirty-two Jesus says, “The truth will set you free.” Jesus follows this statement up in verse ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God Wants To Quench Our Thirsty Souls Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 27, 2019

God wants to quench the thirst in our souls, so: 1. He reveals Himself to us. 2. He invites us to Him. 3. He tells us how to respond. 4. He gives Himself to us.

God Wants to Quench Our Thirsty Souls The Gospel of John John 7:37-39; Leviticus 23:33-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 7, 2016 (Revised August 27, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 7:37. Tonight we will look into the glorious truth that God wants to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Leviticus 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure & The Loving Guard

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 12, 2019

A combination of two Devotionals on Proverbs 2:1-8. Wisdom calls out like a lover inviting her beloved, and God, our Lover, promises to protect us, to guard us from harm, through His wisdom.

Proverbs Chapter 2 1. My son, if you accept my words and treat my commands as treasures 2. So that you pay attention with your ear to wisdom and bend your heart to understanding 3. If you say “YES!” to discernment, and call out with your voice for understanding 4. If you seek her like silver and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

God Of The Nations Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

Our God is not limited to churches, continents, or constitutions. He is the God of the nations, who reigns from eternity past to eternity future. He is watching the nations, weighing them in His balance, and inviting them to bow to His rule.

GOD OF THE NATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 22:27-28 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:15, Acts 17:26-27, Daniel 4:17, Revelation 15:3-4, Psalm 33:10-12 INTRODUCTION: In a time when global systems are shaken, political structures fail, and cultures drift further from truth, it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:27-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Miss The Wedding Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 2, 2021

If you want to participate in the great wedding feast to come, bring your lamp and join the bridal party; bring some oil, inviting God’s Spirit to dwell within; then watch for your Bridegroom to come at any time.

Several years ago, Dave Best and his fiancée planned more than a year in advance their wedding in Wales on July 6, 2008. They wanted to give their family and friends plenty of time to prepare, but they worried that even with all that lead time, some of them would not be able to attend. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation 19:6-8, Romans 8:9-11, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Paul Before King Agrippa Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 12, 2022

Paul was ready to give his testimony of how he went from a persecutor of Christians to a follower of Christ. Paul was bold to confront King Agrippa with the claims of Christ. Paul even gave an invitation to Agrippa to become a follower of Christ.

Background The context of this message is that Paul had recently finished his third missionary journey and went to Jerusalem. When he got to Jerusalem, he told James the brother of Jesus and all the church leaders what happened in his ministry where the gentiles turned to God. The Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Ukraine

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 1, 2022

I was invited to participate in a PRAYER GATHERING FOR UKRAINE on 2/27/22. People from various Slavic East European countries as well as others gathered for prayer. This was a very significant time to address the war in the heavenlies regarding Ukraine.

UKRAINE - a wake up call to the world WAR IS HELL - War may not actually be Hell, but it sure looks and feels like Hell to those who are going through it. War is hellish, deadly and destructive with much pain and suffering. In war no one really wins. Everyone pays a very high price. The carnage, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Matthew 16:23, 2 Corinthians 10:4, James 5:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weaving Evangelism Into Discipleship

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 22, 2022

Our focus this morning will deal much with communication. Specifically, we will examine how to effectively communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I pray we will understand the bottom line of evangelizing is to simply communicate and invite others into our story

TITLE: WEAVING EVANGELISM INTO DISCIPLESHIP SCRIPTURE: ACTS 4:23-37 After preaching the fourth installment last week in our ‘Shifting of our Vision’ here at ‘First Church’ which is tied to our Campaign of “LET’S GO FISHING,” I found myself praying and said to the Lord, after four sermons, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 4, 2025

The beauty of God’s presence is an invitation to experience His love, peace, and transformation. As we seek His presence through prayer, worship, and the Word, we open ourselves to the profound beauty that comes from a close relationship with Him.

THE BEAUTY OF GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 27:4 “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple.” Supporting Texts: Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Exodus 33:14-15, Psalm 16:11, Isaiah 63:9, Matthew 18:20, John 14:23, 1 Chronicles 16:27, Psalm 84:10-11, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Mine

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 19, 2024

Going through waters of hardship, rivers of difficulty, or the fires of adversity will either cause you to live in fear or force you to grow stronger. If you invite the Lord to go with you, He will because He said that You are Mine!

Isaiah 43:1-7 (NKJV) You Are Mine May 19, 2024 Before the kingdom was overthrown by Assyria, then by Babylon and then by Persia the children of God had stopped calling upon the LORD. The Israelites had grown weary of Him (verse 22). Their worship may have been lavish but was often only outward and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist