Sermons on Be Like Christ:

"let Us Run"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 13, 2019

Scripture refer to faith on occasions as run or running. Faith is a run, faith is a challenge, and fait is difficult.

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 “Let Us Run” 1. Faith is often recorded in Scripture leaning towards Running • Isaiah says those that have Faith in the Lord 31will renew their strength They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, Isa 40:31 • Paul make a statement that who run ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Methodist

Philip- A Man With Common Sense Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 5th sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#5] PHILIP- A MAN WITH COMMON SENSE John 1:43-46 Introduction: Tonight, we are going to study the Apostle Philip. Philip had spent time around John the Baptist. He was a practical type of person. John 1:43-46 (NIV) 43 The next day Jesus decided ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Baptist

Watching For The Word

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2019

Wait patiently, it will come to pass.

WATCHING FOR THE WORD. Habakkuk 1:1-2:4. This is the oracle or “burden” which Habakkuk the prophet did “see” (Habakkuk 1:1). So, right from the top, we understand that the prophet’s patient waiting of Habakkuk 2:1 paid off. When Habakkuk speaks of his message as a burden, it is to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Murmuring And Praise God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 18, 2016

God has been too good for us to murmur about anything. We should be more grateful and less complaintive.

Introduction: Nothing hurts the church as much as a culture of complaining among its members. Joyce Meyers said: “complain and remain or praise and be raised.” In my 32 years of shepherding God’s people; I have found nothing as detrimental as whining individuals. A whining ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Symphony Of Praise

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2016

A call to universal and personal praise.

A SYMPHONY OF PRAISE. Psalm 150. The young man whose turn it was to lead worship stood up in front of the whole assembled Bible College. 'I cannot think of any reason to praise the LORD,' he announced. With that, he sat down again, hidden from sight behind the pulpit. There was an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This One's On God Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Mar 15, 2016

As potent as humans are, our potency is quite limited. There are challenges in our lives that we are impotent to handle, we must recognize this, and instead of give up, just learn to let go and let God.

Casting Your Cares On The Lord Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.” Every now and then we all come under pressure – the pressure of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Give Up!

Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017

Empowerment for the journey

“Day and night I’ll stick with God; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.” Psalm 16:8 King David records his most intimate thoughts in the writings of the Psalms. He begins Psalm 16 with a declaration that the Almighty God is in control of his life, and seeks him for safety. This is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:8

Denomination: United Methodist

Poverty Can Be Caused By Worthless Pursuits Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017

Part 17 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished" (Prov. 28:19-20). There are two antithetical sayings in the chiasm of Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:19-20, Proverbs 28:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

"This Is The Day"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2016

This is the day we celebrate the Lord has made!

Psalm 118:24 “This Is the Day the Lord has made” 1. Today’s text is a hymn of thanksgiving for deliverance from the enemies of David. • The King offers a song of thanksgiving for deliverance and victory in battle. The King says, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Methodist

A Turning Point In The Ministry Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2016

When we set out with Jesus, we can hardly begin to understand what paths He might lead us down to get to our destination. It is not always what we think, but we must implicitly trust Him.

A TURNING POINT IN THE MINISTRY OF JESUS. Luke 9:51-62. “When the days were being fulfilled for the receiving up of Jesus, He set his face like a flint to go to Jerusalem” (LUKE 9:51). There is a sense of divine destiny about this statement, yet what does it mean? At first we are reminded of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anointing A Man After The Heart Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 26, 2016

The Lord's criteria for service.

ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 15:34-35; 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Israel had demanded a king, just so that they could be like the other nations. Samuel had protested, but the LORD allowed it. After all, they were not rejecting Samuel: they were rejecting the LORD (1 Samuel 8:4-7). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:34-35, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Path Of Life And Wisdom"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 10, 2016

The Pharisees refused to repent because they thought they were doing everything correctly; if we follow them, we will ignore the most important part of being Jesus' disciples.

Thursday of Third Week in Advent 2016 Joy of the Gospel Listen once more to these words of today's Gospel: “When they heard this all the people and the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John; but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Biblical Joy

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 7, 2017

Joy has often been defined as happiness; as a feeling; true, Biblical Joy has more to do with Faith than it has to do with feeling.

Biblical Joy (James 1:2-4; NKJV) “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, [3] knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. [4] But, let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” ? A certain elderly lady was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Other

No Pain No Gain Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 7, 2016

There is no gain without pain so being a voice for God will bring you opposition

Sermon Series: Being a Voice for God (a study of Acts chapters 1-4 Text: Acts 4:1-4 Title: No Pain, No Gain "Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(Give Me My Flowers While I`m Living )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

THE WRITER OF THE TEXT BEFORE US IS KING LEMUEL AND HE FOCUS ON THE ATTRIBUTES OF WHAT IS DESCRIBED AS A VIRTUOUS WOMAN AND THE WORD VIRTURE IN THE TEXT REFERS TO THE MORAL AND MENTAL QUAILITES OF A WOMAN COMBINED WITH A SPRIT OF LOVE

Proverbs 31:10 (KJV) Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:29-31 (KJV) Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. [30] Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. [31] Give her of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist