Sermons on Associates:

Choosing The Better Portion

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jul 21, 2025

Mary chose the better portion in life, and God led her safely home.

We are gathered this morning in the shadow of sorrow, but also in the light of a great hope. And in this moment, we remember and give thanks to God for the beautiful and faithful life of Mary Beale. There is power in a name. Names connect us to our heritage and families, and sometimes, they even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Walk In The Light

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025

Walking in the light is not a one-time decision but a daily, conscious commitment to live in truth, righteousness, and obedience to God. It is a life that honours God and reveals Christ to the world.

HOW TO WALK IN THE LIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 1:5-7 (KJV) “This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Distractions To Destiny Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025

Many people are not failing because they lack potential, but because they allowed distractions to steal their focus, time, and energy.

OVERCOMING DISTRACTIONS TO DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 6:1-4 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-2, Proverbs 4:25-27, Luke 10:40-42, 1 Corinthians 7:35 INTRODUCTION: Destiny is the divine purpose of God for a man’s life. Every child of God is born with a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Purposeful Living / Destiny Fulfilment

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 6, 2025

Purposeful living is aligning daily life with God’s divine plan, while destiny fulfilment is reaching the ultimate end that God ordained for one’s life.

PURPOSEFUL LIVING / DESTINY FULFILMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Key Verse (in full): Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ancient Of Days : Fire Everywhere Series

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 18, 2024

One of the purest form of God is Ancient of Days where God appears as a consuming fire in all His Glory and Majesty. The throne was a fiery flame, its wheels a burning fire; and a stream of fire flowed from His presence. There's fire everywhere.

I watched till thrones were put in place, and the Ancient of Days was seated; His garment was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was a fiery flame, its wheels a burning fire; A fiery stream issued and came forth from before Him. A thousand thousands ministered to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9

How Could One Solitary Life Have So Much Impact - Christmas Eve

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 24, 2023

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Good Evening, and welcome again to St. John’s Church. And, as you can tell, I love our Christmas Eve Service. The first one at St. John’s was in 1892, 130 years ago. This is only my 5th Christmas here, and I absolutely love how this service paints a picture. It really has a feel to it. As we close ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Goal Of The Ministry

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1.

THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1. Present Suffering should Intensify the Longing for Future Glory (:1-5) a. The context of suffering in the ministry b. The superiority of the resurrection body c. The groaning associated with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Worth?

Contributed by Jason Winters on Jun 5, 2010

why are we so valuable to God?

“What are you worth? “you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:20(NIV) Why is our SOUL so valuable? Genesis 1:26 1 Corinthians 6:20 God does not love us because we are valuable; we are valuable because God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The River Of Living Water

Contributed by James May on Feb 16, 2022

The River of Living Water flows from within only if we allow the Presence of Christ to dwell within our hearts and let his love from through us.

The River of Living Water • What is the River of Living Water? • Where does it begin and where is it going? • What does it do and what is its purpose? • How can I be a part of it? There are numerous passages of scripture where the Living Water is spoken about and in every instance it is something ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-11, Ezekiel 47:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Olivet Discourse As Interpreted By The Apostles

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 24, 2002

Consider the points of correlation between the Olivet Discourse and the writings of the Apostles:

Certain theology teachers, of past and present, interpret the important Olivet Discourse of Mt 24, Mk 13 and Lk 21 as having been completely and finally fulfilled in A.D. 70 at the destruction of Jerusalem and accompanying events. Consider the points of correlation between the Olivet Discourse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help For Discovering Your Dreams Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 22, 2003

Self-help exercises for developing a promising future, based on Daniel chapter two.

A friend of mine was recently given a business card from a "minister" who came into his store. It read: "Rev. ________, Associated Minister _______________ Church Rev. ________, a prophet of Jesus Christ, healer, and miracle worker: will bring marriages together, destroy devils, bring loved ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Without Anxiety

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

Principles for living a worry free life in Christ

HOW TO LIVE WITHOUT ANXIETY TEXT: MARK 4:26-29 In 1978, my family and I were called to a church in Texas as Associate Pastor. We excitedly began our ministry assured by the pastor that his was to be a long pastorate. In less than a year, this pastor was called to another church. That certainly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Discipline

Contributed by Bobby O on Dec 5, 2000

This text bring out some truths about God’s discipline

“God’s Discipline” Isaiah 40:1-3 Introduction: We all can think about times in our life when we went against God’s will. Probably the most memorable part of being out of God’s will is the discipline we encountered as a result of disobeying God. When it comes to being out of God’s will and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: Man-Made Of God-Breathed? Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 22, 2006

An answer to Dan Brown’s attack on the reliability and authenticity of Scriptue in "The Da Vinci Code."

Cracking the Da Vinci Code: Man-made or God Breathed? 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Sir Leigh Teabing is one of Dan Brown’s main characters in The Da Vinci Code. Teabing is a British knight who has spent his entire adult life in search of the Holy Grail. It is Teabing who reveals the secrets of the Da ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

How Do We Know What To Do?

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Feb 11, 2007

Sermon gives basic guidelines for making decisions.

Knowing What to Do It’s been said that although some things are permissible, not all things are profitable. Each day we are confronted with countless choices and make decisions that collectively determine the course for our lives. Sometimes our decisions result in unintended consequences. ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox