Sermons on Civilian Affairs:

Living A Life That Is Built To Last Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 23, 2002

Five insights into living a life that’s built to last beyond our lifetime.

I still remember the exact moment when I realized that I was truly an adult. It wasn’t my 18th birthday, or when I moved out of the house a few months later. It wasn’t even my wedding day, which came just two years after my 18th birthday. I first realized I was an adult when I was 26 years old, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13, 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Running With Endurance"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 6, 2002

Like disciplined athletes we are called to cast off everything that would prevent us from running with endurance the race set before us.

“Running With Endurance” Hebrews 12:1-3 On Monday of this past week I went to Bishop McGuinness High School where Nate was running in a track meet. There were 7th-9th grade boys and girls from all over the state who left their homes early in the morning to make their way to the track. I sat ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bless More People Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 21, 2011

How does giving gifts to your family and friends honor Jesus? Are you thinking about Jesus as you buy the gift at Wal-Mart? When you are wrapping it? When you give it to the person? Sometimes our reasons to give are not healthy. Let’s take a look at what

Christmas Conspiracy/Reclaim Christmas Series Bless More People Bruce B. Miller Bless more people I heard a story of a lady who was out Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing both ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Acting Wisely In Kairos Moments

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025

Kairos moments are divine opportunities, strategically appointed times when heaven intersects with human affairs to bring transformation, elevation, and fulfilment of destiny.

ACTING WISELY IN KAIROS MOMENTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:15-17, Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 41:14-16, Esther 4:13-14, 2 Kings 13:14-19 INTRODUCTION: Kairos moments are divine opportunities, strategically appointed times when heaven intersects ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Ephesians 5:15-17, Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 41:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Making Of A Godly Man

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2002

The church, the family this society needs Godly Men who are willing to be made in the image of their Creator God. How about you? Do you have the courage to be apart of God’s Army and face the greatest adventure of your life?

The Making of A Godly Man! Video Clip – From Promise Keepers in 1997, “ The Making of a Godly Man!” promo video. Texts: Judges 6:12-16 12When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” 13“But sir,” Gideon replied, “if the LORD is with us, why has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Judges 6:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contending For Your Destiny: An Introduction Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 2, 2005

#1 of 3 teachings. There is a great need for Christians to awaken to the unique call & destiny awaiting all those who follow Jesus. Yet how many treasures of God’s Kingdom are never claimed because we try to remain civilians in a time of war?

King Aragorn (from JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: ’The Return of the King)’: "A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. This day we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good earth, I bid you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contending For Your Destiny: Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 2, 2005

#3 of 3 teachings. There is a great need for Christians to awaken to the unique call & destiny awaiting all those who follow Jesus. Yet how many treasures of God’s Kingdom are never claimed because we try to remain civilians in a time of war?

We’ve been discussing the great need to CONTEND for YOUR DESTINY.Pick up the sword & FIGHT! Promises from God...that cannot be fulfilled without YOUR ACTIVE, INTENTIONAL PARTICIPATION. TODAY...I want to bring the point home personally…. WHY CONTEND? WHAT ARE WE CONTENDING FOR? Paul puts it this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contending For Your Destiny: Three Strategic Warfare Moves Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 18, 2005

#2 of 3 teachings. There is a great need for Christians to awaken to the unique call & destiny awaiting all those who follow Jesus. Yet how many treasures of God’s Kingdom are never claimed because we try to remain civilians in a time of war?

Last week we introduced “Contending for Your Destiny”. The premise is this… 1. God has wonderful promises for you & your household! YOU have a destiny in Christ in this lifetime 2. Those promises won’t be answered without a battle. 3. God is looking for YOU to stand up & CONTEND with HIM for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Fit: Discipline Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 2, 2011

It takes discipline to be a disciple because spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

Getting Fit: Discipline 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Rev. Brian Bill 1/2/11 This past week our family had the opportunity to spend time with our nephew Ashton, who has been in Army Basic Training for the past nine weeks. To say the least, he is a changed man. Before I go much further, if you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Steward

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

A steward is one who takes care of another person’s affairs but owns nothing himself. In today’s world he might be called a manager.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: St Augustine wrote Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure. Where your treasure is, there is your heart. Where you heart is, there is your happiness. (In Who Said That by George Sweeting) In this chapter, Paul presents three characteristics of a true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Mere Mortal

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on May 18, 2016

Man is always quick to forget that he does not have the supreme authority over himself. There is a God outside of man who rules over the affair of man.

Regardless of genealogy or demography, every human shares something in common and it is the fact that we all came from dust and to dust shall we all return. Everyone came empty and shall someday return empty. Class notwithstanding, all men are same and nothing (Psalm 62:9). Psalm 103:15-16 also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

But God Prepared A Worm

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 1, 2017

God is interested in you and the affairs of your everyday life. Sometimes we forget the blessing of God because we are focused on the problem rather the goodness of God.

BUT GOD PREPARED A WORM Jonah 4:7 "But God prepared a worm…..and it smote the gourd that it withered." • (God and a worm….How amazing) 1 Cor 1:27-29 “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Recovers What Was Lost Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This story reminds us that God is not only concerned with great battles and national affairs—He is also interested in the tools we lose while serving Him.

THE GOD WHO RECOVERS WHAT WAS LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:1-7 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-26; Jeremiah 30:17; John 10:10; Psalm 126:1-6; Luke 15:8-10 INTRODUCTION: This short but powerful episode in the prophetic ministry of Elisha reveals God’s concern for even the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Stretches Out His Hand Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

The phrase "stretched out hand" shows divine involvement in human affairs. It is not a passive gesture, but a powerful intervention from heaven into the earth realm.

THE GOD WHO STRETCHES OUT HIS HAND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 6:6 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:34; Isaiah 41:10; Acts 4:30; Psalm 136:12 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Bible, the hand of God symbolises power, deliverance, protection, and guidance. When God stretches out His hand, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Establishes Kings And Kingdoms Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

The sovereignty of God is a central theme throughout the Scriptures. He is not only the Creator of all things but also the One who rules and reigns over the affairs of men.

THE GOD WHO ESTABLISHES KINGS AND KINGDOMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 Supporting Texts: Daniel 2:20-21, Romans 13:1, Psalm 75:6-7, Revelation 19:16 INTRODUCTION: The sovereignty of God is a central theme throughout the Scriptures. He is not only the Creator of all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God