Sermons on Beyond Expectations:

Prophet, Priest, And King: Accepting Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 9, 2010

We tie gift-giving to our own self-acceptance. Appropriate gifts to Christ announce that indeed we are acceptable to Him.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, December 24, 1987 (Christmas Eve) Out there right now, running around with a harried look, and practically waving fistfuls of dollars in their hands, there are those folks who for one reason or another have a hard time with gift giving. They have waited ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejection Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 1, 2010

Think about what Jesus gave up when He came to earth. What are you willing to give up for God and others?

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE IDENTITY OF THE SERVANT This week I caught a few minutes of Oprah’s Favorite Things episode. You have probably seen one of these episodes. Oprah reveals all of her favorite things and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Survival Strength Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 15, 2012

Singing and shouting during sunny days does not reveal true faith in Christ. The true test of faith is how one survives storms.

SURVIVAL STRENGTH Colossians 3:11 “Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.” Singing and shouting during sunny days does not reveal true faith in Christ. The true test of faith is how one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017

Does thanking someone come to us naturally, or do we need to be coaxed into thanking others? How about when it comes to God? Can we be intentional in thanking God and others?

Attitude of Gratitude The topic chosen for the month is Attitude with Gratitude. We all know that Thankfulness is important, but still, it is necessary for us to be constantly reminded about this fact. I like statistics. So, whenever I get a topic, I try to do some research into it. This time I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godliness Is Profitable In All Things

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Sep 7, 2022

Living a Godly life in Christ Jesus is profitable in all things on the earth and in the heavens. We are called to be good stewards of the Kingdom of God and as we work in the Kingdom of God we must be profitable by multiplying the favor and grace of God over all that our hands are spread over.

SCRIPTURE: 1 TIMOTHY 4:6-11: If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mosaic Covenant In The Ten Commandments Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 28, 2018

A sermon reflecting on the covenant God made with the nation of Israel through Moses and the Ten Commandments.

Judge Roy Moore was in the news most recently as a candidate for the U. S. Senate from Alabama. He lost to his Democratic opponent this past November, but long before that Senate race, Judge Moore became famous for his refusal to remove a plaque of the Ten Commandments from his courtroom wall. He ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On A Walk Of Faith

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 28, 2025

Faith is defined as a complete trust or confidence in someone or something.

Oswald Chambers, a Scottish evangelist, born in 1874 once remarked: “Living a life of faith means never knowing where you are being led - but it does mean loving and knowing the One who is leading. It is literally a life of FAITH, not of understanding and reason - a life of knowing Him who calls us ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6, Hebrews 11:1, Colossians 2:6-7, Hebrews 12:1-2

The God Who Restores Wasted Years Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

When God speaks of restoring the years the locusts have eaten, He is not merely referring to crops or finances. He is referring to the years that seemed to have yielded nothing.

THE GOD WHO RESTORES WASTED YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:7, Job 42:10, Jeremiah 30:17, Psalm 126:1-6, Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: Life can sometimes take turns we never expected—seasons may pass, opportunities may be missed, and years may ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Breaks Every Limitation Off Your Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 13, 2025

God is the breaker of every limitation; He removes barriers that hinder destiny fulfilment and makes impossible situations possible.

THE GOD WHO BREAKS EVERY LIMITATION OFF YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:1-3 Key Verse: “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” — Isaiah 45:2 (KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Have Faith In God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To understand that faith is about trusting and believing in God's promises, even when we cannot see the path ahead.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, our sermon is centered on understanding the meaning of faith, living a life of faith and the rewards of faith. In the words of renowned Christian author, Oswald Chambers, "Faith never knows where it is being led, but it knows and loves the One ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Topics: Perseverance

Enlarged Praise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

To encourage believers to embrace the power of enlarged praise, reflecting on God's unending faithfulness and His desire for us to live in the fullness of His blessings.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the heart of Isaiah 54:1-5 and explore the power and promise of enlarged praise in our lives. These verses remind us of God's unending faithfulness and His desire for us to live in the fullness of His blessings. Our dear brother in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-5

Topics: Enlarge, Praise

Life’s Ups And Downs - Part 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2019

The Lord is close to all that call upon Him in sincerity, and is abundantly generous to them, and has promised to help and save them.

17 Let me not be ashamed , O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed , and let them be silent in the grave. Let me not be ashamed, O Lord The petition is the same as in verse 1; “In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving One Another Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

An incomprehensive study of the 'one another' verses. Part 5

Corrie Ten Boom was arrested, along with her father and her sister, Betsie and two brothers, for helping to hide Jews from the Nazis during World War II. That’s a very simplistic statement of their work and all that happened to them; but what I want to say about them here is that her father ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Lessons On Asking Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Sep 2, 2008

Nehemiah did four things right in preparing to lead Judah to rebuild. What can our church learn from him?

Lessons on Asking Nehemiah 2:1-9 In the second chapter of Nehemiah, we have a great lesson for our church today. Setting: Nehemiah, a Jew, has risen to the important job of cupbearer to the King. As we studied last week, God has been working for four months to prepare him to be a leader. He has ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Present Kingdom - The King Has Come Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Jesus comes in fulfillment of the prophecies of a new king who would restore the Kingdom of God and with the means to achieve that end.

Do you remember last week, when Roy was relating the story of Ezekiel and the valley of dry bones, how he pointed out that although much of what Ezekiel prophesied came true in the years immediately following the return from exile, it didn’t all come true. Let’s just briefly revisit the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Anglican