Sermons on Arms Wide Open:

Do Over

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 5, 2010

Sermon using the parable of the fig tree to speak of the relationship between repentance and bearing fruit.

9 / Do Over Intro: Three demons got together and they were trying to find ways to conquer the world. The 1st demon went throughout the world proclaiming, “There is not God!” Even though few people acted as if there was a God, they knew in their hearts that this message was not true. The 2nd ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Way Home To God Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024

You mean you are preaching on salvation again!! Yes, and I will until heaven is full and has no more room, or there is no more death.

You mean you are preaching on salvation again!! Yes, and I will until heaven is full and has no more room, or there is no more death. I think when a person comes to the end of this life and they know death is approaching, there is one thing they want to know above all else. That one thing is, will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom You've Always Wanted Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2007

Because of our idenification with Christ in his death, burial and resurrection, we can know, grow and show.

The Freedom You’ve Always Wanted Romans 6:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 5/20/07 I came across an article this week called “The Fruit of the Word” that was unsettling and yet it resonated with me (www.breakpoint.org). Here are a few quotes: “The contemporary evangelical Church is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrap: The Gift Of God

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jul 20, 2018

Christmas

Unwrap: The Gift of God Luke 2:1-7 (NIV) Merry Christmas Brothers and Sisters! It is such a joy to celebrate the birth of Jesus together this morning! Could you please, turn to the person next to you and greet each other Merry Christmas! I would like to begin with the Story of little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of Darkness Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 4, 2012

We have been brought out of darkness to show forth the glory of God.

I opened the last chapter describing the watershed interaction between Jesus and his disciples, which culminated in Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the living God. In a similar manner God and his people, the Israelites, had a watershed experience in which their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Inconvenience (Stewadrship Message)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 29, 2008

Jesus shares an important truth with us in the Gospel of Matthew,Who of you by being worried can add a single hour to their life?" Aren't most of the struggles of this life, especially when viewed in hindsight, nothing more than an inconvenience. Updated January 2020.

For those not familiar with and Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Scripture Today's assigned readings are: (Mathew 6:24-34; Malachi 3:6-12; 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15; Psalm 24) Jesus shares an important truth with us ... in the Gospel of Matthew, ... Who of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Anglican

God Can And Will

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jul 11, 2009

There’s a moment in the history of Israel where they felt they had no hope. They believed in God, but they didn’t believe God could fix their situation. Have you ever been there? Have you been in those moments? You believe in GOD, YOU BELIEVE IN THE BIBLE

“GOD CAN and Will!” INTRODUCTION: There’s a moment in the history of Israel where they felt they had no hope. They believed in God, but they didn’t believe God could fix their situation. Have you ever been there? Have you been in those moments? You believe in GOD, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 75: 4-6 The Presidential Election Is Over

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 29, 2012

There was and still are millions of Americans that are unhappy with how the Presidential election turned out, many felt like finally we may get a leader that hopefully can help the disastrous fix our nation is in, but it was not to be. The sad fac

Psalm 75: 4-6 THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS OVER 11-17-12 There was and still are millions of Americans that are unhappy with how the Presidential election turned out, many felt like finally we may get a leader that hopefully can help the disastrous fix our nation is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

30 Days To Live- The Art Of Being There Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015

Listen to what Bill Gates said about being there and staying focused, “Only through focus can you do world-class things, no matter how capable you are.”

30 Days to Live- the Art Of Being There Acts 16:16-34NLT Sometimes you’ve got to zoom out and look at the big picture. That’s what the following college student did in writing this letter: Dear Mom and Dad, I have so much to tell you. Because of the fire in my dorm set off by student ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call To Submit Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 19, 2019

We do not like the idea of submission, but for the disciple of Jesus Christ, to answer His call is to submit to Him.

The Call to Discipleship: Submit Introduction We do not like the idea of submitting to others. Submission in the sport of wrestling is a loss. Submission to our bosses sometimes creates resentment. Submission to people in power can be unpleasant. Submission means we release our power, our self, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

Explores God's profound love and grace, as demonstrated through the sacrifice of His Son, and encourages reflection on personal experiences of this grace.

Good morning, dear friends. We're here today, gathered in His name, under His roof. We're here to share in His word. We're here to find comfort in His teachings. We're here to learn. To grow. To love. Today, we turn to a well-known verse. A verse many of us learned in Sunday School. A verse that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Memories

Squinting Eyes In A Dark Cellar.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2018

We do not see see thing as they are --- we see things as we are! Perspective? We remember the cucumbers, leeks and onions? Is our focus so small, us four and no more? Please read this?

SQUINTING EYES IN A DARK CELLAR! WE DO NOT SEE THINGS AS THEY ARE --- WE SEE THINGS AS WE ARE! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( I do this in two parts, or you have to delete parts of it…) I have a pair of binoculars. (Binoculars is to see with both eyes) to focus telescopically, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Will Praise God Until Death - Psalms Of The Sons Of Korah – Psalm 48 - Message Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 30, 2022

The Psalm begins with a well known verse and looks at the beauty of Zion, the protection of the Lord, His loving kindness and praise through the earth. Upheld by the right hand of God, we are kept until, and through death.

WE WILL PRAISE GOD UNTIL DEATH PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH – PSALM 48 - MESSAGE Kewarra 20 March 2022 Ron Ferguson Psalm 48 A Song; a Psalm of the sons of Korah. Psalm 48 v 1 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. Psa 48:2 Beautiful in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:4, Psalm 18:35, Psalm 44:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living With Loss PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

God meets us in every pain with real comfort, inviting us to receive his presence and share that comfort with others in their suffering.

There are weeks when our hearts feel thin. We sit at kitchen tables and stare at cold coffee. We stand in hospital halls and count ceiling tiles. We scroll through old texts, listening for a voice that no longer answers. Grief sits quietly in the corner like an unwelcome guest. Worry hums like an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Topics: Loss, Story, Comfort

Solitary Places

Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 11, 2001

Satan desires to isolate us to destroy us, but God desires to draw us to solitary places to restore and renew us.

Solitary Places Luke 8:26-39 In Santee, California a boy turned fifteen just a few weeks ago. While fifteen year old freshmen in high school are supposed to be studying for their math exams and trying out for the freshmen baseball team or getting ready for their next Debate Team competition, Andy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ