Sermons on Ash Wedneaday:

Praying People

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2023

Effective people are praying people.

In a recent morning devotional, I read Daniel 9 and focused on his prayer for my prayer in verses 1-19. He read Jeremiah’s prediction of the seventy-year captivity and calculated that the time was near for the Jews to return home. He prayed earnestly with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. Let’s make ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does Burning Grass Have To Do With Finances?

Contributed by Sophia Lorena on Mar 25, 2022

According to Jesus, grass is better than the splendor that Solomon displayed.

Every year, just before winter began, my grandmother, a very hard-working woman was seen clearing up the front yard. The ground, well-watered by months of heavy rainfall would sprout different kinds of weeds, plants, and grass. Unique wildflowers could also be found among all the wildly grown ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choose Life And Goodness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2024

The way of sin vs the way of life.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2024 Today we begin our solemn preparation for the Pasch–the annual commemoration of the Passover of Jesus. He gave Himself freely up to an unjust death for our redemption, and left us sacraments in His assembly–His Church–for all who would believe in Him. And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25, Psalm 1:1-6, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Deuteronomy 30:1-14, Isaiah 5:20, 1 John 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Repentance And Restoration 2 Samuel 12:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 3, 2024

Let's explore a journey of repentance, forgiveness, and restoration through the lens of 2 Samuel 12 which reveals God’s mercy and the transformative power of repentance.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of Repentance and Restoration 2 Samuel 12:13 2 Samuel 12:13 (NLT): "Then David confessed to Nathan, ‘I have sinned against the Lord.’ Nathan replied, ‘Yes, but the Lord has forgiven you, and you won’t die for this sin.'" Introduction Today, we explore ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13, Amos 9:14, Psalm 5:1, Ruth 2:13, Psalm 147:3, Job 8:21, Psalm 19:1-4, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 2 Samuel 12:1-7, Psalm 51:3-4, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 32:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Dressed Up And No Place To Go

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 28, 2024

We put on different types of clothing for different reasons. Some out of necessity and some for no specific reason. Our spiritual man needs to be clothed in certain manners also. in fact, God is clear about some ways that He requires us to be clothed.

All dressed up and no place to go! All dressed up and no face to show. Are you a Put On? It is interesting that this old addage means to pretend. In reality, God tells us throughout His Word, to put on a variety of things. Mt. 22:10-12 10 So those servants went out into the highways, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:10, Isaiah 61:10, Isaiah 61:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Hears Even The Silent Tear Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025

God is so compassionate that even the silent, unspoken cries of His children are heard, remembered, and answered by Him.

THE GOD WHO HEARS EVEN THE SILENT TEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 56:8 “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” — Psalm 56:8 (NLT) Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:7, 1 Samuel 1:10-11, Psalm 34:15, Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

Your story is still being written, and with God, the end will be glorious. Hold on in faith, for your condition is not your conclusion.

YOUR CONDITION IS NOT YOUR CONCLUSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 14:7-9 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 30:5, Micah 7:8, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents us with situations that appear final, hopeless, and unchangeable. Many people mistake their current ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion (Part 3)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

The story of Jabez is a powerful reminder that no matter your background, your struggles, or your present circumstances, God has the power to change your condition into a glorious conclusion.

YOUR CONDITION IS NOT YOUR CONCLUSION (Part 3) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 60:1, Romans 8:28, Philippians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: Life presents many people with conditions that seem like permanent verdicts. Jabez was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

September: My Month Of Travail, Birthing And Manifestation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

September, the ninth month, represents the season of travail, birthing, and manifestation when long-awaited promises and prophecies must come to pass.

SEPTEMBER: MY MONTH OF TRAVAIL, BIRTHING AND MANIFESTATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 66:7-9 Key Verse: “Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God.” (Isaiah 66:9) Supporting Texts: John ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fasting

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025

Fasting is a spiritual discipline for inward communion with God.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, or wash their face. Don’t try to get people to admire you for fasting. That is the only reward you will get. But when you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Makes All Things New Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

God is a God of new beginnings. No matter how broken, wasted, or damaged a life, relationship, or situation may be, the Almighty has the power and desire to renew and restore.

THE GOD WHO MAKES ALL THINGS NEW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 21:5 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:26, Joel 2:25, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: God is a God of new beginnings. No matter how broken, wasted, or damaged a life, relationship, or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Lifts Heavy Burdens Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

The God we serve is not passive when His children suffer. He acts decisively to lift burdens and destroy yokes. When we learn to cast our cares on Him, we experience peace and liberty.

THE GOD WHO LIFTS HEAVY BURDENS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 11:28-30 Supporting Texts: Psalm 55:22, 1 Peter 5:7, Isaiah 10:27, Exodus 6:6, Galatians 5:1 INTRODUCTION: Many people today are carrying burdens that are too heavy for them — burdens of sin, fear, financial distress, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Pain To Praise

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

Your pain is not the end of your story. If you can praise God in your darkest hour, you invite Him to rewrite your testimony.

FROM PAIN TO PRAISE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:16-34 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:1, Isaiah 61:3, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Habakkuk 3:17-19 INTRODUCTION: Life can bring unexpected seasons of pain, disappointment, and hardship. Even the most faithful believers can find ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping The Altar Burning

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

The command to keep the fire burning is not optional—it is essential for spiritual survival and effectiveness. When the fire burns, you remain sensitive to God, empowered for purpose, and protected from spiritual coldness.

KEEPING THE ALTAR BURNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 6:12-13 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:10, 1 Kings 18:30-39, Revelation 3:15-16, Psalm 51:17 INTRODUCTION: The altar is a spiritual meeting point where man offers sacrifices and God responds with His fire. In the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Tomorrow Must Be Greater Than Today

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025

Life is designed by God to be progressive. His divine intention for us is not to remain stagnant or deteriorate, but to move from glory to glory.

MY TOMORROW MUST BE GREATER THAN TODAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Haggai 2:9 Supporting Texts: Job 8:7, Proverbs 4:18, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 30:5 INTRODUCTION: Life is designed by God to be progressive. His divine intention for us is not to remain stagnant or ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God