Sermons on Be Thankful:

Ephesians 5

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 3, 2022

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Spirits of the City by Floyd McClung (former international director of YWAM), P. 104 “Ephesus was the most important city in the Roman province of Asia, and was shaken by a movement to Christ among the religious power brokers”. 1. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and walk ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Fifth Sparrow

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 4, 2022

Does anyone care? Do you feel like the fifth sparrow?

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.” Isaiah 43:2. Jesus Christ made it clear in the Gospel of John 16:33, that his disciples would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:26, Genesis 21:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is Therapy In Praise

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2021

We can find therapy in praising God. Praise must come from the heart. Praise invites the presence of God into our day.

FINDING THERAPY IN PRAISE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A GOOD DAY TO HAVE A GOOD DAY. Psalm 96:4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 96:4 (MSG) For GOD is great, and worth a thousand Hallelujahs. His terrible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:4, Psalm 100:4-5, Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rock Solid Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 16, 2018

The foundational principles of discipleship are discussed by Jesus with the present day attenders of the Synagogue, The Pharisees and His new Disciples. Much can be learned from these teachings of Jesus about how to conduct ourselves in hostile environments.

Lead In Scripture: Luke 6:27-49 Introduction: Re-cap last week. Share a story of God sustaining you. I. Love Your Enemies - Jesus knew that the road the disciples would travel was going to produce several enemies. Therefore, He began to teach them how to respond under attack. • Luke 6:27 MSG - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-49, Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 4:24, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Corinthians 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Preservation By His Unfailing Mercies

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 13, 2023

We need the mercy of God for our preservation, protection, provision and promotion in all areas of our lives.

Preservation by His Unfailing Mercies Study Text: Lamentation 3: 21 - 23 Introduction: - The journey of life is too cumbersome and very difficult to predict. Sometimes, certain unwholesome events come calling, when they are least expected. -. Most certainly, it is not the strongest of the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Roast Pigeons Flew Into His Mouth? Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 30, 2019

Being a saint is not just about having roast pigeons fly into your mouth. What does God want you and me to be? A sermon for All Saints Day preached in 2013 at St Peter's Eaton Square

.................................................................................................................................. Fr David Rocks OP tells the story of how he went into his church school, St Dominics, to talk about All Saints day. The theme for the mass:God calls each of us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

St John Chrysostom, Sharks And A Little Bit About Llms

Contributed by Petter Kringberg on Jun 10, 2023

Sermon on the feast of Corpus Christi (trans.) but also the day when I "read myself in" as an LLM.

Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. In Nomine + ? Dear Friends, when writing this sermon I started off thinking about what has been a common denominator for all the parishes I have been in and felt at home, and I agree with what I thought at my first ever visit ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On The Distinction Of Joy & Happiness

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2025

Joy is defined in the dictionary as a feeling of great pleasure and exultation, whereas happiness is regarded as a state of elation or cheerfulness.

Adela Rogers St. Johns, a female American journalist and novelist once remarked: “Joy seems to me a step beyond happiness - happiness is a sort of atmosphere you can live in sometimes when you're lucky. Joy is a light that fills you with hope and faith and love." John 15:11 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 14:16, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 16:17

Steps To Activate Restoration In Your Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025

Restoration does not just happen automatically; there are deliberate steps of faith, obedience, and alignment with God’s promises that trigger divine restoration.

STEPS TO ACTIVATE RESTORATION IN YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” (Joel 2:25) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B--Spiritual Multiplication

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2024

“Gift” is only gift if we give all the pieces.

Percent means “parts per hundred,” from the Latin, per centum. Edward Denison, in 1060, thought of a neat phrase, “Three percent is greater than two percent by fifty percent. I have math anxiety but there are listed several ways to prove this, including that the reason that 3 is 50% bigger than 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Celebration Of The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 1, 2024

This sermon delves into a profound and sacred aspect of our Christian faith: the celebration of the Lord's Supper, also known as Communion or the Eucharist.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to delve into a profound and sacred aspect of our Christian faith: the celebration of the Lord's Supper, also known as Communion or the Eucharist. This holy sacrament is not only a commemoration of Christ's sacrifice but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Christians Ought To Pray Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 3, 2024

Prayer is the lifeline of our faith, a direct line of communication with our Heavenly Father. Through prayer, we express our hearts, seek guidance, and align ourselves with God's will.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to explore a vital aspect of our spiritual lives—prayer. Prayer is the lifeline of our faith, a direct line of communication with our Heavenly Father. Through prayer, we express our hearts, seek guidance, and align ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growth In Christ

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2024

Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives.

Grow … truly grow ... 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” A)Church of Thessalonians I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Your Fill

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 25, 2024

Jesus is the bread of life! Only He can satisfy us! We must "take our fill" of all Jesus offers to spiritually nourish us to live sanctified and holy.

ADDICTION! ACCORDING TO THE “NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE,” THE DEFINITION OF AN ADDICTION IS: “A CHRONIC, RELAPSING DISORDER CHARACTERIZED BY COMPULSIVE DRUG SEEKING AND USE DESPITE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES….” ACCORDING TO THE “NATIONAL CENTER FOR DRUG ABUSE STATISTICS (NCDAS),” NEARLY HALF OF ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-15, Psalm 18:2-18, Zephaniah 3:18, Psalm 107:8-9, Matthew 5:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Generosity Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2024

“They all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on”. (Mark 12:44)

Generosity is one of the hallmarks of the Christian life and this is not surprising as it belongs to the attributes of God. Generosity is love in action “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son”. You cannot love and not be generous. You can be generous without loving but you cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed