Sermons on Beyond Expectations:

Faith More Precious Than Gold

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 17, 2004

In I Peter chapter one peter gives us three reasons to live a life of thanksgiving and praise.

“Faith More Precious than Gold” -In all circumstances give thanks- I Peter 1:3-9 (NLT) I Thess. 5:18 “In all circumstances give thanks…” (NIV) Thanksgiving is a time of thanksgiving and praise. Thanksgiving is a reminder of the thankful attitude we need to have all year. The Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Divinely Human SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023

God can change the worst of us

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to experience the boundless love and transformative power of our Lord. We are here to immerse ourselves in His word, to allow it to wash over us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14

Topics: Believe The Impossible

Keys To Adaptability

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Some people refuse to adapt because they have never learned the secrets to godly change

Adaptability (Acts 18:1-4) Illustration:Vivian H., for 2 and a half years lived in a home without running water. She had to drive to a spring and load up five gallon jugs to haul back home. All the while there was a perfectly good well with a 600 gallon reservoir on her property. The water was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Number One Condition Of Answered Prayer

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 24, 2004

What is the condition of answered prayer that Jesus mentioned the most? It’s the necessity of faith.

- The condition of answered prayer that Jesus mentioned most often was faith/notice how many times faith and belief are mentioned in vv. 22, 23, 24. How Much Faith Do We Have? 1. Are you surprised when an answer to prayer comes? - v. 21. - “One of the terrible marks of the diseased state of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 3, 2006

This text teaches us that one of the main roles of the holy Spirit is to keep the believer’s soul burning with hopefullness.

Hope is who God is; it is what He does. He is the God of hope. Nature is full of hope. Day follows night... Calm follows the storm... Spring follows winter...The rainbow follows the rain...The Moon rules the night... The sun veiles the morning cloud...Bright stars claims the darkest nights...There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Zeal Without Knowledge?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020

Knowledge can be explained as having the facts or having the right information. It can also be explained as skills acquired through experience, practice or education.

TEXT: PROVERBS 19: 2 “It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor be hasty and miss the way.” (Proverbs 19:2). Knowledge can be explained as having the facts or having the right information. It can also be explained as skills acquired through experience, practice or education. Knowledge is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Not Here...then Tell Me Where

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 29, 2014

You have been looking in all the wrong places but He is not here.

“He is not here…then tell me where” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. HE IS NOT HERE, FOR HE IS RISEN If Christ was still there:- His Divinity is Disproved - He is a fraud in His person, his position, his practice, and his pronouncements. If Christ was still there:- His Death is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Occupy ‘til I Come PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To explore the biblical call to occupy all aspects of our lives with God's presence and purpose until His return.

Good morning, family of God. I welcome you all to this blessed gathering. We're about to embark on a journey through a very significant passage in the Bible, Luke 19:13. It reads, 'So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, 'Do business till I come.' Today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13

Topics: Occupy, Come

Waiting On God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

Explore the strength, hope, and joy that come from waiting on God.

Good morning, beautiful church family! Today we're going to be diving deep into one of my favorite passages in the book of Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Perfect Time

Offended By Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

Good morning, church family! Today we’re going to dive into a portion of Scripture that I believe is going to challenge us, encourage us, and maybe even shake us up a bit. We're going to take a look at Luke 4:14-30. In these verses, we see Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, teaching in the synagogues ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Topics: Grace, Offensive

The Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 1, 2003

A look at the "Hall of Fame" of the faithful.

Some years ago, I was in Tennessee, passing through Gatlinburg, and as I was passing through, I noticed that there were several rather unusual billboards advertising a rather unusual tourist attraction. Along with billboards advertising restaurants, fishing ponds, and amusement centers, there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Out Of The Cradle

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

Allowing Christ a larger place in our lives and in our world than as the Babe of Bethlehem

Babies are something special. I can never forget what it was like to see my two girls at their birth. That is a feeling and experience that nothing else can quite match — unless it is the birth of grandchildren. There is a special feeling each time I visit new parents in the hospital. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20, Matthew 13:53-57

Denomination: Methodist

"How To Be Ready For Our Lord's Return”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 4, 2019

Followers of Christ need to make shre we are ready for His return.

On Tuesday of the last week of our Lord’s life, as He and His disciples were leaving the temple, one of them said, “Look Teacher! What massive stones ! What magnificent buildings!” Jesus responded, “Do you see all these great buildings? Not one stone here will be left on another, every one will be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 30, 2024

Jesus wanted His disciples to be prepared for what was to come, and God's Word still speaks to us in the same way, preparing us for the hatred of the world as we stand strong for Christ.

Be Prepared Text: John 16:1-4 When I was a kid my parents let me watch Saturday morning cartoons. I watched Tom and Jerry, Scooby Doo, the Flintstones… but my favorite was G.I. Joe… G.I Joe was full of action, and excitement, and danger. And at the end of each episode, there was always a little ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-4, Matthew 13:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Asks Us To Become Suffering Servants As His Disciples

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 7, 2009

A sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent, Series B

2nd Sunday of Lent, March 8, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we move through this season of Lent, inspire us through the power of your Holy Spirit, to embrace anew your love for us, as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran