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Follow Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 6, 2021

To see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his traditional view to change the world.

Preached: 9 May 2021 at Christ Church, Billericay (recorded version for video service: www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AR7n8TQMA&list=PLAiDlfqEeOxU0tFmOCQCTiNQ0518mL2bQ at 11:55 into the video) Readings: Acts 10v44-48; John 15v9-17 Purpose: to see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

Be Ready To Play

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus invites us to stay ready for His return by daily renewing our walk with Him and keeping our spiritual lamps filled.

There are some lessons life teaches the hard way. Sometimes they arrive wrapped in sweat and bruises on a Friday night football field. A friend of mine told me a story from when he played high school football. He was tough, competitive, the kind of kid who would try to tape a broken finger back in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Philippians 3:12-14, Galatians 6:9, John 15:4-5, Revelation 22:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Rapture PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

The sermon encourages believers to find hope, comfort, and motivation for faithful living in the promised return of Jesus and the assurance of eternal reunion.

Some promises hush a room. “I’m on my way,” is one of them. The Lord Jesus has said it. And the homesick hearts of God’s people have been listening ever since. We ache for that trumpet, we long for that shout, we yearn for that reunion where grief will be gone and goodbyes will be history. Does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Topics: Rapture, Church

There's A Light At The End Of The Darkness

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 25, 2007

Jesus is a light for people in darkness, faciing death, facing discouragement in life.

Intro: in any service there are those who are facing difficult times, hard situations. It may be spiritual, physical, financial, a relationship where there is hurt or rejection or loss. Sometimes these things can become a cloud, an oppression, a darkness that surrounds the soul. That is why the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God For All

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

Jesus was born into a Jewish family as God's chosen Messiah for the Jews. The feast of the Epiphany when we celebrate to revealing of Jesus to the gentiles clearly shows that Jesus was born for everyone and is reaching out to YOU.

God for ALL Matt 2:1-12 Today we have the readings for the feast of the Epiphany and from the early days of the Church, this feast has been considered in some ways more important than Christmas. Epiphany recalls the arrival of the magi to Bethlehem in search of the King of the Jews and 'epiphany' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

An Advent Sermon: He Will Do What Is Promised (Sermon 1 - Faith)

Contributed by Rev. Dustin Parker on Nov 29, 2015

The first sermon of Advent at Concordia Lutheran Church. It is the title and theme of the series

He Will Do What is Promised (Faith) Jeremiah 33:14-16 † Jesus, Son, Savior † May the grace of God, that incredible mercy, and peace that resides in you because of the Holy Spirit, sustain you until His imminent return! The Time Is Close You wondered with every passing car, whether the guests ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Come Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

It was on this day, in the Book of Acts, that the Holy Spirit was poured out on 120 Followers of Christ who were gathered in an Upper Room at Jerusalem. It was on this day that the Church was born in a “Blaze of Glory.”

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video on “Holy Spirit.” The word “Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was a time when Israel celebrated Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God. It was on this day, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of Early Attendance In Church Activities

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

Punctuality in church is more than just a good habit; it is a powerful act of honour and devotion to God.

THE BLESSINGS OF EARLY ATTENDANCE IN CHURCH ACTIVITIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 84:4-7 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 8:17, Matthew 6:33, Luke 21:38, Mark 1:35 INTRODUCTION: Punctuality in church is more than just a good habit; it is a powerful act of honour and devotion to God. In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2009

Advent message. Jesus being the ultimate gift, based from John 3:16. It comes down to our expression of what we think of of His gift.

12/13/2009 The perfect Gift John 3:16-21 Introduction This morning, how do you follow last week’s service? People coming to Christ, several dedicating their lives back to the Lord. You can’t top that - that is my prayer every week. What you can ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 17, 2008

Pentecost Sunday

May 11, 2008 Pentecost (Red) All scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Ac 2:1-13). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Let Us Pray While I was in Kuwait, I watched several times in the DFAC the coverage of the Pope’s arrival to the US. This was Pope Benedict’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores being prepared and fearless as a church, drawing lessons from the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids in Matthew 25:1-13.

Good morning, family! There's a wonderful buzz in the air today. It's one of those Sundays where you can just feel that we're all here, ready to be filled with the Word of God. I want to start us off with a quote from one of my favorite Christian authors, A.W. Tozer. He once said, "A scared world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Readiness, Christ's Return

Ready For Christmas! But Ready For Christ?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 4, 2003

Getting ready for Christmas - easy. But getting ready for Christ? What does it mean to repent?

:1-6 READY FOR CHRISTMAS! BUT READY FOR CHRIST? December has to be, by far, the craziest month of the year – wouldn’t you agree? If someone from another planet were to come and watch our world during this month, that visitor would conclude that we have completely lost our minds. Why is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Palm Sunday: To Worship Jesus As He Really Is

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 4, 2009

On Palm Sunday Jesus received a warrior’s welcome into Jerusalem, but Jesus was not that kind of Messiah. Do we worship Jesus as He really is, or as we want him to be?

Do we worship Jesus as he really is? Or do we worship Jesus as we want him to be? It’s a simple multiple choice question – A or B! Do you want to go 50/50? I’m not going to ask for a show of hands. I wonder what mode of transport you would select for a King. A donkey wouldn’t be top of my list, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

God's Perfect Gift Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2024

This is the 4th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#4] GOD’S PERFECT GIFT Luke 2:1-21 Introduction: It is so interesting that as we have been going through the Gospel of Luke, this passage would be 3 days before Christmas is celebrated. Many people have already given gifts to the people in their lives; but some are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon For A Friend

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 18, 2008

A sermon preached for a friend who died tragically due to a car accident and drowning

Dick Rowe, November 20, 2008 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-44

Denomination: Lutheran