Sermons on Compel:

A Sermon For Pastors Only! Series

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 29, 2014

A look at a variety of reasons Churches are dying!

I was in church one Sunday and one of the old Missionaries was leading the early Morning Prayer, she cried loud and shook the rafters as she prayed. She said at one point “Lord send the sinner man into this church!” It was uttered with the utmost sincerity and piety, but she was very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Perspective On Cremation Of Human Bodies

Contributed by James Linders on Jun 19, 2015

With THIS sermon I DON'T argue the fact that ALL human remains will eventually turn into dust. I however question modern opinion on the issue in relation to Biblical view. What is GOD'S view on cremation? Did HE approve of it? Is it right or wrong?

Amos 2:1-2:3 This is what the LORD says: “For three sins of Moab, even for four, I will not relent. Because he burned to ashes the bones of Edom’s king, I will destroy her ruler and kill all her officials with him.” In ancient times there were three ways of disposing of the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Might Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 22, 2015

Life Verse: Scriptures that guide your life.

life verse (2) this might change your life “So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Jesus Lost His Mind

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 27, 2015

The love of Christ, laying down his life for us all.

the day jesus lost his mind “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep. I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrate The Sonrise!

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2014

Short sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service

CELEBRATE THE SONRISE! MARK 16:1-6 INTRODUCTION… “Easter Morning Joy”; Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2005 This is the dawning of our joyous Easter morn, Our delight can never end, For Jesus is risen... He is risen from the dead. We are embraced in love, He has taken ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Best Is Yet To Come"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 17, 2015

Paul share the blessing we have in Christ but I thought about all those blessings, but the best is yet to come.

Ephesians 2:1-10 1. The best is yet to come Paul shares • We were dead spiritually “we were dead in our transgressions and sins”, vs 1 • We were against God • We were living the way the world lived “we followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Denied: The Twist

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 22, 2015

The feeling of denial kills the spirit as much as the act---without Christ Jesus. JESUS SAVES us all from the death and destruction.

DENIED: THE TWIST by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 22, 2015) “So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple”, (St. Luke 15:33), King James Version (KJV) [Those denied discipleship]. Greetings In The Holy Name Of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:33

Denomination: Friends

Walk This Way Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 8, 2015

To be a disciple of Jesus, we must imitate him in our lives. This lesson gives us a brief look at the Rabbi, Jesus.

1. Walk This Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twf0ffG0v_8 2. Jesus called disciples to follow him -- Matthew 4.18-22 3. Jesus continues to call disciples 4. Do we understand what it means to be disciples of Jesus? Responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Closer Walk

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

God wants us to walk closer with Him so that we might better understand just how wonderful we are and how wonderful this thing called life is. It is only truly wonderful when we live our life in the light of God’s presence.

A Closer Walk with God in 2015 Psalm 139 Have you ever spent much time contemplating Gods presence? There are a lot of people who do not believe that God exists and struggle to put up with people like us. David was a shepherd before he was King of Israel and he had a lot of time to think about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 4: Powerful Outros Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 28, 2018

How can we conclude our sermons well?

Lesson Goal This lesson will encourage us to conclude our sermons well. Lesson Intro Moderns often use the terms intro and outro for the older sounding terms introduction and conclusion. Because the English language is ever evolving, let’s attempt to keep up to date and use those terms ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amazed By God

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Sometimes when I think of God and all the ways He blesses us, I am amazed.

AMAZED BY GOD TITUS 3:3-7 1. AMAZED BY GOD’S LOVE * The Love note. Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I've felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you'll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I love you, I love ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipation Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 21, 2018

As Jesus departed this world via the cross, He did so anticipating the presence of His Father

1. Luke 23.44-49 44 It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45 while the sun's light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Contribution Of The Methodist Churches To The Development Of Our National Character

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Content for this discourse has been excerpted from Wikipedia free-content encyclopedia and reworked into a message originally presented at a Flag Day Ecumenical Service held outdoors in the city park in Bird Island, Minnesota, June 13, 2013.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The United Methodist Church and the many other offshoots of the Methodist movement comprise one of the largest groupings of Protestant denominations in the world today. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Handle A Sanballat

Contributed by Brady Cook on Jan 6, 2022

Usually, when we talk about Nehemiah, we focus on the wall. But what about the conditions he built it in -- namely, discouragement? - How are you supposed to focus on doing God's Work when others are trying to constantly tear you down?

https://hillsidechurchofchrist.com/how-to-handle-sanballat-and-tobiah/ Usually, when we have a sermon from Nehemiah 4, we fixate on a single verse: “The wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.” (Neh. 4:6) We then dissect this verse and what it means to have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Consequences Of The Father And Son Glorifying Each Other Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2022

This passage highlights the selflessness that exists between Father and Son. What does that bring about?

- I want to start this evening with something unusual: a tweet that actually stuck with me. (Most are immediately disposable.) - I’m not sure why exactly it has stuck with me, but it has. It’s been a while so I may not have all the details perfect but I do know the gist of the message. - A woman ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist