Sermons on Compulsions:

Thought Complexity (Ezekiel 22)

Contributed by Nick Michael on Feb 21, 2018

Talking about Ezekiel chapter 22 and specifically verse 30, Ezekiel talks about making a stand. typically people think you can just stand for what you believe and everything will be ok, and if people don't want to comply that's their own deal....

Ezekiel 22:30 Turn your mind into a shield - How to think for yourself – prophetofwar.com1 Talking about Ezekiel chapter 22 and specifically verse 30, Ezekiel talks about making a stand. typically people think you can just stand for what you believe and everything will be ok, and if people don't ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

28 The Divine Deliverance Again Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 28, 2021

This devotion is about God's deliverance to Jonah from the scorching sun in rebellion to God's mercy on the people of Nineveh. This is the 28th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah.

# 28 - The Divine Deliverance Again Jonah 4:6: ”And the LORD God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be shade for his head to deliver him from his misery. So Jonah was very grateful for the plant.” “Then the Lord God provided a plant that it might come up over Jonah…” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6, Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 12:1, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not Your Typical Sabbath Worship

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 1, 2021

Jesus launched his ministry at the synagogue in Capernaum. The people present were amazed and astounded by the encounter. Are you amazed and astounded when you encounter Jesus?

January 31, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:21-28 Not Your Typical Sabbath Worship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What do you expect when you attend a worship service? We have certain expectations of what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Repent, And Never Give Up

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

Because God never gives up on us, we too must never give up

From the archives of Winston Churchill’s life comes the report of a singular commencement address. After enduring a lengthy introduction, Churchill rises from his seat, walks to the podium and stares fixedly at his audience of new graduates. "Never give up!" he asserts solemnly. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Other

Striving For Stability Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul just cannot comprehend the profound folly that would lead men to exchange liberty for bondage.

Back in the early part of the 20th century some architects in Washington began to visualize how the Jefferson Memorial ought to look from across the lake when reflected in the water. They decided it would be best to cut down the fringe of cherry trees that threatened to obscure the view. A group ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

The Veneer Of Giving Excuses.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2020

Today starts a new series on EXCUSES. We look at the 3 major classes of excuses offered by people. Who believes your excuses? ( Next: EVEN THE BEST)

THE VENEER OF GIVING EXCUSES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. This is a start of a series on EXCUSES. (Next: EVEN THE BEST) TEXT: WITH ONE CONSENT… Luke 14:15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-18, Romans 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship: What It Is, What It Isn't

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 30, 2021

For all the notions and preferences, there's no replacing what is good for God that what He has said in His book.

What is worship? Worship is our entire service to God, not just music (Rom. 12:1 — “I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”) Worship is not just a “worship service” we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, 1 Samuel 15:22, Psalm 96:8-9, Revelation 19:10, Jeremiah 10:23  (view more)  (view less)

A Harvest Of Compassion

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 19, 2023

A Sermon for the Season of Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 11

June 18, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 9:35-10:8 A Harvest of Compassion Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; ask the Lord of the harvest to send out ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Collection For God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore and understand the concept of courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve deep into a message that's all about generosity. Yes, you heard me right - generosity, but not just regular 'ol giving, we're talking about courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity. It's a powerful message from 1 Corinthians 16: 1-18. As John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-18

Topics: Generosity, Poor

The Gift Of Tongues, Interpretation And Prophecy

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Dec 31, 2008

What is the gift of Prophecy? Tongues? Interpretation? This clear and concise message brings clarity and understanding of the Holy Spirits gifts

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The Gift of Prophecy, The Gift of Tongues, and The Gift of Interpretation Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. The Gift of Prophecy The gift of prophecy is the most predominate of the Gifts of the Spirit in that it is the gift manifested most often. In Acts 2, Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Heals A Leper Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 17, 2002

Story of the healing of a leper with emphasis on the personal characteristics of Jesus.

Jesus Heals A Man Who Had Leprosy Mark 1:40-45 INTRO.: I was once acquainted with a man who had AIDS. I don’t call him my friend because I was never able to be his friend. Like most folk, I feared his disease even though I knew on an intellectual level I shouldn’t. Moreover, he seemed bent on being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002

A sermon on the Prayer Jesus taught the Disciples

The Lord’s Prayer A Pattern for Disciples Luke 11:1-4 Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." So He said to them, "When you pray, say: our Father in heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Your Pastor Expects From You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2004

"Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task."

Paul used a very interesting phrase five times in his letters to pastors: "Here is a trustworthy saying". Keep in mind that all of God’s Word is trustworthy but Paul is using this phrase to highlight some especially significant teachings. He wants the pastors to emphasize these trusthworthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Evil Hoard Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Part II of a series based on the question, "How to spend an inheirtance" This sermon encourages us not to hold on to the love of the Father but to spend it freely.

Title: A Chocolate Piano and an Older Brother Text: Luke 15:25 - 32 FCF: In Christ, we have more than enough blessing – we need not sit on it! SO: I want people to realize that hoarding an inheritance can be just as bad as squandering it Intro: Last week, you’ll remember we talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Starting Over In 2001" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 19, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that just as God is going to START OVER futuristically, He also assures us of a NEW BEGINNING in 2001.

31 December 2000 WATCH-NIGHT References: 2 Peter 3:10, 13 (But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; … heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are thein shall be burned up. Nevertheless we, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal