Sermons on Compete:

Seeking God’s Presence Above Position Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Many people today chase after positions, power, and visibility, forgetting the most important priority—God's presence.

SEEKING GOD’S PRESENCE ABOVE POSITION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-5 Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:4; Exodus 33:14-15; Matthew 6:33; 2 Samuel 6:1-12; Hebrews 10:19-22 INTRODUCTION: Many people today chase after positions, power, and visibility, forgetting the most important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leaving The Synagogue (Acts 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2025

Was leaving the synagogue symbolic of the Gospel to the Gentiles?

Why did Paul abandon the synagogue in Corinth and go to the Gentiles? Did Apollos need permission from anyone to preach Christ? Let’s review Acts 18. Where did Paul go after leaving Athens and where did he begin preaching? After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. And he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Watch You Seat

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 7, 2025

Big Idea Jesus says real greatness isn’t grabbing the best seat—it’s how we treat the people others overlook.

Be Careful of Being Big Time Watch You SEAT Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost — August 31, 2025 Text: Luke 14:1, 7–14; Hebrews 13:1–2 (NRSVue) Big Idea Jesus says real greatness isn’t grabbing the best seat—it’s how we treat the people others overlook. “For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14, Hebrews 13:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Hope For The Hurting Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 1, 2002

An Expository Message From Luke 13:10-17 On Why Hurting People Can Have Hope. Luke Series #64

Luke Series #64 April 28, 2002 Title: Hope For The Hurting Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. On Sunday mornings we are currently going through the book of Luke verse-by-verse, as is our practice also for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Luke 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering And Glory Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 9, 2002

An Exposititory Message on Romans 8:16-18 Concerning How The Christian Can Be Certain Of Future Glory Despite Present Suffering..

Romans Series # 37 May 08, 2002 Title: Suffering And Glory Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 8 of Romans as we continue with message #37 of our verse-by-verse study of the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing On The Torch Series

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001

Objective: As the people of God, a torch has been passed to us giving us the purpose to be to the world what Jesus was to Israel.

PASSING ON THE TORCH Subject: Christians in the World Theme: Our Purpose in the World Time: Sunday Morning July 16, 2000 Question: What is passed on to us? Introduction: This summer we will witness one of the most reknowned traditions in the world - The Summer Olympics - dating back to the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divorce & How To Maintain Relationships

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 1, 2002

Jesus gives us insight into the heart of God, revealing how to save relationships that are faltering and how to avoid the trap of divorce. Learn how God truly envisioned marriage and learn about keeping commitments. Also learn how to avoid legalism.

A very recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau states that today in the United States, more people than ever are deciding against the idea of getting married. 4.3 million couples are instead living together without the commitment of a marriage vow. The most often cited reasons? Because failed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Source Of Significance Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004

1st in series based on John 1&2. The problem is that we human types keep trying to find the good life in all the wrong places, using all the wrong tools, with all the wrong resources, and getting miserable empty results.

Living the Good Life A Study of John 1 & 2 Having what it takes to make it in the world today… Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” To give us an abundant life. God never intended that we be miserable, hurt, damaged, or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Give Encouragement Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 18, 2008

Paul not only challenges us to be faithful to Christ, he shows us HOW to do that. How long has it been since you went out of your way to encourage another believer?

How To Give Encouragement Part II II Timothy 4:21a,22 Purpose: To show how believers can show encouragement to each other. Aim: I want the believer to look for ways to encourage others no matter how difficult. INTRODUCTION: What can Christians do to help change the world? Why have so few of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Thermometer Or A Thermostat Christian? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 10, 2008

“Many aspire, but few attain.” – Rev. Dr. Paul Fritz

Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat Christian? Introduction: Are you a thermometer (circumstantially led) or are you a thermostat (influencer of your surroundings) believer? Let me explain. A thermometer is circumstantially led. Depending on the temperature, the mercury moves up or down. It ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation To Joy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

How do we live full lives that God offers to those who love and serve Him?

An Invitation to Lasting Joy, Part 3 Turn with me today once again to a passage in Matthew’s Gospel that we call the Sermon on the Mount. We are discovering what Jesus says about following Him! How can we live in a way that pleases God and that enjoys His favor? It’s here in these verses. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007

An illiterated sermon on the Sower & the Seed.

The Parable of "The Sower" Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 And he spake many things unto them in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Training (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

’I do not box as though beating the air’ - the little known fight career of St Paul! ...

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

No Shrinking Violets

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 2, 2008

How to avoid spiritual defection and to end well in the Christian life.

Hebrews 10:32-39 Shiloh Bible Church No Shrinking Violet Introduction Jo Frost is a British nanny. And she stars in a reality TV show called Supernanny. Basically, she enters a home where the children are out of control and the parents don’t have a clue. And then she teaches the parents how ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Efficiency And Effectiveness

Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 17, 2007

Spiritual activities naturally and supernaturally lend themselves to maintaining one’s personal spirituality, but when we’re confronted by a very common, boring, or repetitive activity…like driving, our spirituality tends to slip down a notch.

Spiritual Inefficiency John 13:17, Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. Have you ever noticed either yourself or someone else’s inability to remain spiritual when doing certain activities? For example, we can be all spiritual in a prayer meeting, but what about ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel