Sermons on Being Whole:

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007

A sermon on being ready to come face to face with God.

This summer I have performed two weddings, and a constant theme that ran through both for preparation was time. The closer the date became the more the couple, especially the brides, realized they had so much to do and little time to get it done. In the end both weddings went off without too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Satan Rules The World Because He Is Stronger Than Anyone Not Now In Christ

Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014

God tells us emphatically in the Bible He is not ruling the world but Satan, the Evil One, is: 1 Jo 5:19 ....The whole world is under the rule of the Evil One.

God tells us emphatically in the Bible He is not ruling the world but Satan, the Evil One, is: 1 Jo 5:19 ....The whole world is under the rule of the Evil One. TEV Luke 4:5-6 Then the devil...showed Him (Jesus) all the kingdoms of the world, and ...said “...this (the world) has been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

6 Easter A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 6, 2002

You in me and I in you. Jesus offers us the intimate connection with God -- the connection the whole world craves. It is our joy and opportunity to introduce the hungry world to Jesus who satisfies.

6 Easter A John 14:15-21 5 May 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen “You in me – I in you”, repeat with me. (several times) This is Jesus message of good news for us today. “You in me – I in you.” No matter what the future holds, we will not be alone. “You in me – I in you”. We are the body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Persistence In The Presence: How Women Pray

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 22, 2009

Women succeed in pray because they persist in trusting God, allow the whole self to pray, take God at His word, are not afraid of intensity, choose responsibility over religion, and keep their commitments.

If, as Thomas Edison tells us, genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration, then I suspect it is also true that prayer is one per cent insistence and ninety-nine per cent persistence. Prayer is one per cent insistence, to be sure; we do, in our prayers, tell God what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Is A Cousin To Hope

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014

DREAM BIGGER: Thanksgiving and appreciation are cousins to HOPE. When you marry a person you get the whole family. If we desire HOPE, than we must develop an attitude of thanksgiving.

THANKSGIVING IS A COUSIN TO HOPE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Perhaps we often say: God is good... all the time... And all the time God is good... I. TODAY IS THE ONLY DAY WE HAVE, TODAY IS GONE, TOMORROW MAY NEVER BE, SO WE HAVE TODAY... WHAT WE WE DO WITH THIS DAY? A. Often we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God In Three Persons - Part One Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 19, 2011

an exposition of the Trinity, in two parts - this being part one

God In Three Persons, Blessed Trinity Part 1 TCF Sermon October 16, 2011 Sometimes the view younger children have of God is fairly insightful. Sometimes it’s confused. Sometimes it’s funny. Sometimes it’s all of the above. Here are some examples in children’s letters to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's A Battle Over You Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014

The whole of Ephesians is to declare God’s plan… who you are and can now become. But now the climatic truth of what is at hand must be raised: there is a war over you.

There’s A Battle Over You Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - March 30, 2014 Intro This season I have been getting a review of history… one of my High School sons has a World History class and we have a ritual going over his notes a few times each week before ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Santified In The Lord - Get In The Boat Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 17, 2011

Peter’s theme throughout the 1st book is one of suffering. We continue in this difficult passage as a part of the whole. Learn what it is to be Sanctified in the LORD and in the 'same boat'.

2011.01.16b.Sermon Sanctified in the LORD (part 2) 1 Peter 3:13-22 Peter’s message on suffering and the hope of our faith continues as a theme throughout the first book. This passage is a difficult passage to traverse without keeping in mind this theme. Last time: 1 Peter 3:8-15 Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Double Standards

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2016

To show that GOD does not want us carrying in ourselves two standards, that we are half-hearted, but dedicate and commit our whole heart, body and soul in serving one GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you following double standards? No. Only 1, standards of truth. John 8:32 John 8:32 (Amplified Bible) And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD does not want us carrying in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Gentile In The Temple Precincts? Horrors!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 30, 2022

The whole ministry of the Israelites to our fallen world was supposed to be to offer right worship and right living to God, and be so attractive to the pagans that they drew them into right worship and right living.

Thursday of 7th Week in Easter It would be great if all of us were following St. Paul’s trials and troubles chapter by chapter along with hearing them proclaimed at Mass. The scene is this: Paul has journeyed with his disciples to Jerusalem. Some of them were Gentiles and most were probably Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Acts 23:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Heavenly Father’s Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2022

Father God’s love is so great for you that no matter what the sin, He sent His son to die for you so that you can be forgiven and made whole.

The Heavenly Father’s love 18 June 2017 “God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” (Romans 5:8) God the Father loves us more than we can imagine. Sin can lead us to places we should not go, to do things we should not do, or encourage us to say ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Philippians 3:14, 1 John 2:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Armor Of God Part 1 - Truth Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 8, 2020

We are told to wear the WHOLE armor of god. Not just the piece we like. The first piece of armor is the "Belt of Truth." Note: all scripture is from the NASB95.

This is a command, not a suggestion. It is clear, we are to put on the full armor, not just select pieces of the armor, but the whole armor. This is where Christians get into trouble. We only want to do what is easy and do only what come natural. But the Word of God is clear. We are to put on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Discovered What He Already Knew Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

Many people spend their whole lives searching for something of value when it is closer than they could ever imagine. James was such a man who needed to discover what he already knew.

Once there was a band of poor Brazilian goat headers who decided to make a long journey to California in search of gold. They took with them bags of rocks they used in a gambling game. Unfortunately, most of them died on the dangerous journey. One young man made it to San Francisco with nothing but ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Footwear Of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2023

One of the ways that Satan schemes and sends flaming arrows our way to attack our peace is to make us think that the emotion of happiness is the pinnacle of being a human being.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Rebellion Over Shoes (p) Growing up I am pretty sure I was a good kid. I do not recall rebelling often against my parents and I obeyed them pretty much. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Merciful - Matthew 5:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 6, 2024

This message is a summary of the whole biblical teaching on the subject of mercy. And it will help you understand with clarity the difference between what Jesus called “the weightier matters of the law” and the less weighty ones.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7