Sermons on Compel:

Love Feels No Burdens

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 14, 2009

The love of God is intrinsically linked with the worship of God and love for the brethren.

Love Feels No Loads, I John 5:1-6 Introduction A discus thrower developed his skills alone in his highland village in Scotland. This was in the nineteenth century, before the days of professional trainers. He made his own discus from the description he read in a book. What he didn’t know was that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

A Man Passing Through The Crowd Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 5, 2012

“Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” Simon of Cyrene was. He carried the cross to Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified.

Title: A Man Passing Through the Crowd Text: “Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by, to bear His cross” (Mark 15:21). Scripture Reading: Mark 15:16-32 Introduction Let me begin our lesson by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

Relaxation Commanded Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

The guy who says the devil never takes a vacation and so why should I, is not being super spiritual, for that is the angelic fallacy. Satan doesn't need a vacation, but we do, for we have the limitations of flesh.

A young boy was visiting his uncle on a Sunday when a new neighbor knocked at the door. When he answered it, and learned that he wanted to borrow the lawn mower, he conveyed the message to his uncle. The uncle said, "If he mows his lawn on the Sabbath he'll be breaking the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Paul's Unique Experience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This is Paul's personal testimony, and it fits nobody else in all of history. As far as the record goes, nobody else on this planet was every converted by getting knocked to the ground and blinded by the presence of Christ.

America was at war with Spain in 1898. One of the most unusual incidents in the history of naval warfare took place. One night Captain Freemont of the American ship Porter detected some strange object coming toward the ship. As it came closer he saw that it was a torpedo. Ensign Irving Gillis ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-11

Sharing What You Enjoy Series

Contributed by Bryn Macphail on Nov 14, 2000

Evangelism is the inevitable fruit of true worship.

Sharing What You Enjoy Psalm 9:1-11 I enjoy listening to people's stories. And as a pastor, I get to hear a lot of stories. What I have learned is that people love to talk about who or what they enjoy. Near the top of the list are stories about the successes of children and grandchildren. I also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-11

How The First Sin Affects My Life Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Apr 6, 2001

This message describes how we are still reaping the consequences of the first sin.

We are currently studying the early chapters of Genesis which tells us how it all began. These chapters describe the first week, the first home, the first people, the first lie, and the first sin. Bible students refer to the first sin as "The Fall of Man." And the Fall of Man has six scenes: a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Frees Us From All Burdens

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 23, 2005

“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” Matthew 11:28-29.

Theme: Jesus frees us from all burdens Text: Zech. 9:9-10; Rom. 8:9-14; Matt. 11:25-30 Human reasoning and understanding cannot understand the truth that Jesus Christ is the Messiah. They cannot discern who Jesus is or what the Kingdom is unless God reveals it to them and God has been doing this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Old V. New / Law V. Grace

Contributed by David Hammond on Jun 10, 2006

This sermon is to help us realize we can and are expected to allow jesus to fulfill his teachings in our lives.

OLD v. NEW / LAW v. GRACE In the past couple of weeks we have been speaking about the Be-attitudes and being Salt and Light. How that happiness came to us, through receiving the words written in red, about the attitude and actions of Jesus Christ and how happiness comes to others by our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Will #3

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Dec 28, 2000

This Sermon helps the beliver find God’s Will for their life.

"The Will of God Part #3" (The Perfect Will of God) Rom. 12:2 Note: No man can tell you what the Perfect Will of God is for your Life. The only person that can is the Holy Spirit which lives in you. (1 Cor. 6:19-20 & 1 Peter 1:18-19) The Lord will make sure that you know the Perfect will of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Human Imagination Series

Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 8, 2001

Nothing surpasses the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation.

BEYOND HUMAN IMAGINATION Luke 2:8-20 There are several reasons as to why the shepherds’ episode of the Christmas story could not have been a story of human imagination, or a man-made story. 1. If you or I were to make up a story about the birth of the long anticipated Messiah, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gospel Of Grace Is Approved Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

Second sermon in book of Galatians were Paul proves his gosple to the church at Galatia.

GALATIANS # 2 We saw last week how Paul was surprised how fast the Galatians left his teaching when a new false teacher came. So Paul starts showing them that his message came from God and not man. This week he will farther show that his words are the right ones. 1. Gospel of Grace Is Approved by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty

Contributed by Dallas Powell on Sep 21, 2002

An Acceptable sacrifice begins with love. Do you love him?

Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty Hebrews 13:7-16 December 1996 Sacrifice of Leaders Charlotte was born of hearty stock an old Virginian family. Her brother would be a respected physician, and a sister would be also be a doctor, the first female doctor south of the Mason-Dixon line. She would serve ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Responsibility For Me

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Nazarene

The Time For Harvest Is "Now"

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Sep 17, 2003

Never before has the Church had such a vast opportunity to have revival and reap spiritual harvest as we do "NOW!" We know what to do... but we simply need motivation... This message will help inspire and motivate to do what must be done to reach our wor

"THE TIME FOR HARVEST IS NOW" TEXT: LUKE 14:16-23 (v.17) "For all things are now ready." (v.23) "compel them..." INTRODUCTION - Many times over the years, I’ve noticed that business deals are accomplished merely because people were in the right place at the right time. On Wall Street, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letter Of Straw

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Sep 23, 2003

A Letter of Straw to resist the storms of life.

I think I quite like James. I think I like him because he writes like an ordinary human being. He says things much the way you or I would. I find simplicity in his writing. Not that his comments are really simple. Far from it but the easy understanding of what he says seems to compel me to think ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist