Sermons on Be Ready To Move:

The Gift Of Administration Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 6, 2007

This sermon is the eighth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Administration in order to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal this gift to those who have it.

Well, with the gift of administration we come to the seventh motivational spiritual gift categorized in Romans 12:6-8. And in verse 8c the KJV reads, “he that ruleth, with diligence.” The NIV translates it, “if it is leadership, let him govern diligently.” The Greek word here is “proistemi” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing God's Direction

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 21, 2004

"Why did I do something even though I knew what the outcome would be?" Even though I knew what direction God would want me to go, I continued to move in the direction I knew better than to go.

I was asked a question the other day and, as I was seeking the answer, God brought me to these verses. The question was, "Why did I do something even though I knew what the outcome would be?" Even though I knew what direction God would want me to go, I continued to move in the direction I knew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer & Praise In The Storm

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Sep 9, 2008

Even though times were devastating, Habakkuk praised God for being a merciful and just God, but he still believed salvation was coming. No matter what God, is here for you and he’s coming. He’s getting ready and He’s behind all the changes you face

Can you remember one of the first Sunday School songs you learned? (Wait for response.) Back in Janesville, Wisconsin one of the first songs I remember was, “Jesus Loves Me”. My Mom sang it with me. I also remember my mom teaching me the Lord’s prayer when I was 4 or 5. I still have memories ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Soldiers Faith 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Only when we are willing to risk surrendering everything in life do we come close to experiencing the miracle that is God’s love in Jesus Christ. We must be willing to abandon all other authority in our lives if we are to see God move in a miraculous way.

A Soldiers Faith 2017 Today we mark Remembrance Day as a church family. It is a day that holds a unique significance for each of us. For some it marks the Remembrance of a loved one who fell in service for their country or those who had been taken prisoner never to return. For others it is a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is There Not A Cause?

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 5, 2026

God’s word is never idle—it creates purpose and calls for response. Like David, we are not defined by the roles others assign us, but by the word God has spoken over our lives. When that word becomes a cause, faith moves from observation to obedience.

As David stood in the Valley of Elah, the battle between Israel and the Philistines was nearing a breaking point. For forty days, the giant Goliath had stepped forward to issue his challenge, defying the armies of the living God. And for forty days, no one answered him. The silence was not caused ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 1 John 2:20, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Mystery, A Miracle And A Total Life Make-Over

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2005

Mary gets a lot of attention in the Christmas story, but what about Joseph? Video clip suggestion. Easy to use outline and narrative.

A MYSTERY, A MIRACLE AND A TOTAL LIFE MAKE-OVER. Matthew 1:18-25 Video clip suggestion: “Joseph’s Quill” available at www.sermonspice.com Opening Ilustration: My wife Cambria and I have been blessed with three wonderful kids. We love them equally. They are hilarious to watch. Looking for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

Gift Empowered Ministry, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul address the issue, is

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Land Of Narnia Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 5, 2005

Increasingly Christ has been pushed out of Christmas... but there is a deeper struggle and a higher objective for us who love Jesus. No matter how successful the world may be in removing Christ from Christmas... our Jesus is "on the move."

OPEN: On December 10th we’ve reserved the local movie theatre for a private viewing of “The Tale Of Narnia – The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” It’s the story of 4 children in war ravaged WWII London who are sent to the country, to the home of a rich relative where 1 of their only pastimes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vision+faith+action=victory

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon’s title was taken from another contributor: Glenn Queener. The body of the message is not at all the same as his outline. It is a message preached to challenge my people to move forward in the construction of our new facility even though there

Vision + Faith + Action =Victory Joshua 6:1-5; 20 The text for the message this morning is one that is quite familiar to all of us. As children we used to sing songs about “Joshua and the battle of Jericho,” and how those walls came “a tumblin’ down.” This is, without question, one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God When Life Becomes Too Real

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Feb 8, 2006

When a Christian meets unbearable ordeals, how does he move on with his faith in God still intact? How do we reconcile God’s goodness and mercy with life’s atrocities to believers like us?

TRUSTING GOD WHEN LIFE BECOMES TOO REAL A teenager drowned in the sea during a Church youth camp. A large group of believers who gathered for a pastors’ convention were all killed in a hotel fire accident. A faithful and talented evangelist acquired acute diabetes and had to have both his legs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

Becoming A Sprinkler Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 13, 2008

Jesus moves from talking about being in the vine to abiding in his love, words, and joy. Learn about what it means to have so much of Jesus in you that you just can’t keep it in any more!

The themes in this chapter are: abiding in the vine, pruning, bearing fruit, experiencing love, joy, a new type of relationship with Jesus, persecution, and the witness of the Spirit speaking out of our lives. We’re going to talk about abiding mostly—abiding in Jesus, in His Word, His love, His ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of Unity

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007

This message explores four levels of the godly unity that Jesus prayed about in John chapter 17. It starts with the individual and God, moves through the levels of the family, the local church, and finally the Church in each city. This message can challen

THE POWER OF UNITY Pastor Eric J. Hanson Introduction This has also been a life theme for me, starting with the theme verse of the music ministry I was part of back in 1974 & 75 “The Gospel Express”. That verse was II Corinthians 5:19, especially that He (God) has given us this ministry of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: A Winter Without Christmas Series

Contributed by Randy Roberts on Nov 10, 2005

4 part series on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The magic of the white witch, A winter without Christmas, The Lion is on the move, and When death works backwards. As we cross over into the world beyond the wardrobe we discover: deception, adventu

Four Part Message series based on, “The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe” entitled - Beyond the Wardrobe As we cross over into the world beyond the wardrobe we discover: deception, adventure, purpose and hope. Message One, The Magic of the White Witch Illustration from “The Lion, the Witch and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

11 The Valley Of Grace Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Oct 28, 2009

So many people, when they come to the valleys of life, set up camp and plan on staying there or they will do little to get out it. God never intends for us to stay in these valleys but to learn from them and move on.

The Valley Of Grace Genesis 26:17-19 We have spent the last 10 weeks looking at different Valleys that we face in this life, I want to look at one more aspect of the valleys this morning to encourage all those who are traveling down a hard road today. Isaac finds himself in the Valley of Gerar ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Out Of Our Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 11, 2013

The people of Jerusalem eagerly desired to move away from the sins of their past and wanted to avoid another exile type experience, so they made a commitment to God, to surrender to His will and be obedient after they had confessed their sin and the sin o

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 8, 2013 Date Preached: March 10, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Stepping Out Of Our Comfort Zone Sermon Text: Nehemiah 10-11 [ESV] 28“The rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28-29

Denomination: Baptist