Sermons on Cease Striving:

Preaching For Maturity Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 13, 2024

The preaching on Sundays and on all other occasions is purposed to bring souls to Christ and leading them into maturity. Where there is spirit, there is freedom. As Jesus declared the purpose of preaching, we preach to the liberty of others.

Theme: The Purpose of Preaching Text: Colossians 1:28-29 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Paul, a Prisoner. At the end of Paul’s third missionary journey he stayed in Corinth (Acts 20:2, 1 Corinthians 16:6).  During this time, he wrote an epistle to the Romans ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

Renew My Desire SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023

Seeing the importance in serving God

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As the sun rises and graces us with its warmth and light, we too rise to gather in this sacred space, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not just as individuals, but as a community, a family, bound ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Topics: True Meaning Of Serving God

Minding The Mind SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023

Thinking

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to engage our minds, to exercise our thoughts, and to elevate our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Topics: Minding The Mind

Powerless Religion Or Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 24, 2025

The sermon challenges believers to reject hollow religiosity and instead pursue a Spirit-filled life marked by inward transformation, daily surrender, and the visible fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Powerless Religion or Spirit-Filled Life 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Ephesians 5:15-18; Galatians 5:22-26 In an age when appearance often replaces authenticity, and spiritual reputation can mask spiritual emptiness, we must ask ourselves how does one identify the highly religious among us? Is it not often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Infinite Worth Of Christ: And Your Worth In Him

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 20, 2023

We’re going to be exploring two broad concepts, worth and worship. So through the message we’re going to bounce between those two concepts, and what they mean for us as Christians.

Have you ever ridden the Polar Express? One of the key attractions for the city of Owosso, Michigan is the North Pole express train, it’s a train known of across the country, even around the world, as the Christmas train. To ride the train brings back memories of a different time in our country. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7, Matthew 2:1-2, Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon # 11 - Faith That Inspires Others Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2025

Faith prompted Abram, Ruth and Matthew to step out in obedience to God. The outcome was that they were blessed and became an inspiration to others. May our faith in God be so contagious that many others will be encouraged to put their faith in Jesus.

We read in Genesis 12:4, When Abram was seventy-five years old, he started out from Haran, as the LORD had told him to do; and Lot went with him. (GNB) Abram believed the words of the Lord who called him, left his country and people to follow after God. The reason for this kind of implicit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4, Hebrews 11:8, Ruth 1:8, Ruth 1:16-17, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 9:9, Matthew 11:28, John 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

02 Joy In Adversity Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when Christ is exalted, even in the face of hardship.

Last week, we began a new series through Paul’s letter to the Church at Philippi. The Book of Philippians shows what it means to live with defiant joy. And here’s what I mean by that: “defiant joy” is a joy that stands firm regardless of what life throws our way. Even in his imprisonment, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Get Along In Church - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 2, 2024

Let us head Apostle Paul’s teaching and live in peace with one another by admonishing the sinful, encouraging the timid, helping the weak, and being patient with those who occasionally miss the mark of Christ’s holiness!

How to Get Along in Church – Part I 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Following his discussion on the Day of the Lord (5:1-11), Paul concludes his letter by addressing practical matters related to congregational life and worship (5:12-22). He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Get The Soil Right PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores understanding God's Word through the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing personal responsibility for spiritual growth and receptiveness to God's teachings.

Hey there, family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dig into the Word of God. I hope you're all doing well and are eager to see what God has in store for us today. Before we get started, I'd like to share a quote with you from a respected Christian author, A.W. Tozer. He once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Topics: Personal Accountability, Growth In Christ

Purity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to pursue purity in their lives, relationships, and personal conduct, guided by discernment and wisdom in a world that often blurs moral lines.

Good morning, cherished family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together, not merely to fill a building, but to fill our hearts with the Word of God. We assemble here, not because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:16-20, 1 Corinthians 7:1-2, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Peter 1:16, 1 Timothy 4:12, Ephesians 5:3-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, 1 Corinthians 7:2-5  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Sexual Purity, Holiness, Marriage

What Kind Of Member Does Your Church Need?

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message to Church Members

What kind of member does your church need? Psalms 1:1-3 “Blessed” (Saved) Joh 3:7 “Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.” “walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly”(Separated & an example) II Cor 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Inherit Your Promise

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

This sermon is about how a beleiver can inherit the promises of God in his life.

HOW TO INHERIT YOUR PROMISE OUTLINE 1.FAVOUR OF GOD 2.FAITH VISION 3.FORCES OF GOD 4.FIGHT THE DEVIL 5.FAITHFULNESS OF GOD THE MESSAGE HOW TO INHERIT YOUR PROMISE 1.FAVOUR OF GOD Romans 16;20 Acts 9;31 , Psalms 46;8-11 The favour of God helps us to inherit the promise . He is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002

The Four "R"s of Happiness based on Ecclesiastes 12

The Pursuit of Happiness Ecclesiastes 12:1 – 8; 13 & 14 Ecclesiastes 12: 1-8; 13-14 1 So remember your Creator in the days of your youth -- before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them"; 2 before the sun and the light of the moon and the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Boring

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 27, 2002

What to do when you think that your life is boring.

WHEN LIFE IS BORING (2 Samuel 11:1-4) Intro: Boring-A tiresome person, when interest is lost. Making believe the other person is exciting, when he isn’t. I. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF LIFE? A. We have been created in the image of God 1) Gn. 1:27”So God created man in his own image, in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Do When You Are Facing The Earthquakes Of Life.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 25, 2003

THE WORLD WE LIVE IN AND THE TIMES WE ARE LIVING IN WE WILL FACE THE EARTH QUAKES OF LIFE. WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

TEXT VERSE ACTS 16-26 AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS A GREAT EARTHQUAKE SO THAT THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE PRISON WERE SHAKEN AND IMMEDIATELY ALL THE DOORS WERE OPENED AND EVERY ONES BANDS WERE LOOSED. KJV. THE EARTHQUAKES OF LIFE WILL COME IN ARE LIFE IT MAY BE A JOB EARTHQUAKE. B FAMILY EARTH ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:20-35