Sermons on Bestow:

Striving For Success In Service

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 23, 2014

Everyone of us wants to be successful in our service to the Lord, but oftentimes our success is stopped because we do not readily accept God's will for our lives. How can you be successful in your service for the Lord?

Philippians 3:14 Paul wrote that living and dying unto Christ should be the focus of our lives always in the theme verse to this book in Philippians 1:21. Paul also wrote that we should become willing vessels through which God can work His will as he shared in this book in Philippians 2:13. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Christ In Genesis

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 5, 2013

Genesis opens with a picture of redemption & closes with a promise of redemption

Discovering Christ In Genesis - Bible’s message – Redemption - Jesus Portrayed, Prophesied, Presented, & Proclaimed Gen. 1:1''In the beginning God Creation reveals the unity, power, and personality of God. • It denies atheism-- in the beginning God. • It denies ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Is Valuable

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 21, 2019

How does a local church operate? What talents and abilities are needed? Is every church going to have the same talents or needs? Let’s look at how God sees the value of every single church member in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a.

How does a local church operate? What talents and abilities are needed? Is every church going to have the same talents or needs? Let’s look at how God sees the value of every single church member in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a. 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 “For even as the body is one and yet has many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Memory Eternal

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Memorial Day. Man attempts to gain immortality by being remembered across the centuries. But memory still fades and true immortality is found only by being remembered by God for Christ's sake.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Memory Eternal” It is in the nature of man to remember. We remember lots of things, the days of our youth, of games, and pranks, and play. Happy days. Our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Malachi 3:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Bless The Lord, O My Soul Psalm 103:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 27, 2024

Psalm 103:1-2 invites us into a posture of worship and gratitude - reflect, rejoice, and respond to the goodness of God.

Bless the Lord, O My Soul Psalm 103:1-2 Introduction Today, we dive into a beautiful psalm that calls us to reflect, rejoice, and respond to the goodness of God. Psalm 103:1-2 invites us into a posture of worship and gratitude: "Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2, Mark 12:30, Deuteronomy 8:18, Hebrews 13:15, Colossians 3:17, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 30, 2025

Life in the Holy Spirit is a journey of transformation, empowerment, and intimacy with God. Through the Holy Spirit, we gain freedom from sin, strength for daily living, and guidance in all our ways.

Title: LIFE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:1-11 "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death." – Romans 8:2 Supporting Texts: John 14:16-17 Galatians 5:16-18 Acts 1:8 1 Corinthians 2:9-12 Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11, John 14:16-17, Galatians 5:16-18, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:9-12, Ephesians 5:18-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 24, 2023

Church members and friends can support St. John's By-the-Sea by visiting our website https://www.stjohnsbythesea.com/donate, where a donation can be made by PayPal or credit card, if you prefer that to mailing your donations to the church.

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

Ascension Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

we gather to reflect on the Ascension of Jesus Christ. This important event in Christianity is often overlooked, but it holds great significance for our faith.

Today, we gather to reflect on the Ascension of Jesus Christ. This important event in Christianity is often overlooked, but it holds great significance for our faith. The Ascension is not just about Jesus physically leaving the earth, but rather it represents a new relationship between Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

By Grace are we justified, saved, sustained, perfected, helped and kept alive, etc. That means we really need to grow in grace as Peter encouraged every Christian.

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD. Part 3: Growing in grace 3 ways to increase the grace of God upon your life Introduction And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain (2 Cor. 6:1). Many Christians entertain the notion that grace of God is some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1

For God So Loved Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2024

God's wonderful gift of Salvation, made possible by His Son Jesus, comes with two options: believe or perish.

THE APOSTLE JOHN WROTE TO THE CHRISTIANS IN EPHESUS THIS STATEMENT IN 1 JOHN 2:1-2, “MY DEAR CHILDREN, I AM WRITING THIS TO YOU SO THAT YOU WILL NOT SIN. BUT IF ANYONE DOES SIN, WE HAVE AN ADVOCATE WHO PLEADS OUR CASE BEFORE THE FATHER. HE IS JESUS CHRIST, THE ONE WHO IS TRULY RIGHTEOUS. HE HIMSELF ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, 1 John 2:1-2, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 John 4:16, Ephesians 1:4-5, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Battle In The Desert

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2025

Our exemplar in spiritual warfare is Jesus Christ

First Sunday of Lent 2025 Our Lord Jesus Christ was the Son of God. But He was, in human eyes, first the Son of Joseph and Mary, and since Joseph was a descendant of King David, their greatest king, Jesus was also called “Son of David.” That was important in Jewish eyes back in the first century, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13, 1 John 2:16, Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Deuteronomy 17:14-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Heaven And Earth Sized Blessings

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2024

When Melchizedek came to Abram, a Most High understanding of God was rubbed (imparted)into Abram’s life, which changed his perspective of who His God IS.

Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. And he blessed him and said: “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; And blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Genesis 14:18-20 But Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20

Ephesians 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2022

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1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints (not sinners) who are at Ephesus (Turkey) and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (showing His divinity) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

What Is Charity? Series

Contributed by Jorge Paez on Jun 14, 2024

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My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today I want to address something that is very frequently misunderstood by both friend and foe of the Christian life. That is the word charity. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 13:13 says: “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these 3; but the greatest of these is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Due Season

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 29, 2024

In today’s sermon, we delve into the blessing of Abraham and how it extends to us as believers. These passages from Genesis and Galatians highlight the principles of sowing and reaping, urging us to remain steadfast in our faith and actions.

Scripture References: Genesis 12:2-3; Galatians 6:6-10 In today’s sermon, we delve into the profound blessing that was bestowed upon Abraham and how it extends to us as believers. The passages from Genesis and Galatians highlight the principles of sowing and reaping, urging us to remain steadfast ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God