Sermons on Conferences:

"It's Not About Me"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 22, 2012

A sermon about going from a consumer mentality to a "not about me" mentality.

Isaiah 61:1-4 “It’s Not About Me” There can be no doubt that we are living in a consumer culture. If we don’t like the service at a certain restaurant—we go to another one… …or if they change their menu we might move on. We don’t shop at a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Preparation For Ministry 2: Understanding Power Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

The devil's offer of giving to Jesus authority over all the nations might have seemed like an easy shortcut to fulfill his calling, but of course, Jesus saw through the temptation of power. He saw power far above coercion. He saw the power of love and servanthood.

When you hear me say the word, “power,” I’ll bet it can stir up all sorts of feelings inside. On one hand it may bring memories of a time when someone used power over you in a painful and destructive way and you cringe a bit inside. On the other hand it may stir up a hope of having power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Blind To The Truth

Contributed by James Lowe on Jul 24, 2023

How people can be blind to the truth

Blind to the truth 2 Cor. 3:12 ¶ Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: 14 But their minds were blinded: for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church Is Not A One Man Show

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 3, 2025

We all have a part to play in our church or fellowship. To find out what it is we need to i) prayer ii) read our Bible and iii)m have fellowshop

Sermon: The Church is not a “one man show” As I was thinking about the sermon for today, I was struck by the thought that the Church is not a “one man show” God calls us to be a community – and the Church has no passengers. As our Bishops often remind us – our baptism is a calling to ministry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Is Enough

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 11, 2024

A sermon about putting aside our differences because Jesus is enough.

“Jesus Is Enough” Matthew 28:16-20 On my first Sunday here, 6 years ago, I sat in my office as some of the first people started to come into the building. And the first Sunday in a new church for a new pastor is stressful. I was nervous. I didn’t know anyone and didn’t know much about this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Greater Is He

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 18, 2023

It can feel like defending the Unadulterated Word of God, fighting against false teachers, false doctrines, and heretics is a losing battle in a world. However, we can be encouraged knowing that we are victorious because verse 4 says, “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.

“Greater is He” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Often when we look around at the condition of the world and especially the condition of the church in the world today, we can be discouraged after trying to defend the Word of God and hold up a standard of Holiness causing us to feel as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4, Matthew 24:5

Denomination: Apostolic

Sixth Church Anniversary-River Of Life Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2022

This sermon is for a church's sixth anniversary, pastor appreciation, and recognition of special guest.

Sixth Anniversary Banquet 10/29/2022 Ephesians 3:20-21 1 Corinthians 12:12-21 We are here to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the River Of Life Church International, to celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month, and to recognize how God has used various members of the Body of Christ to help ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, 1 Corinthians 12:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John's Testimony

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003

Though John had much power, for he came in the spirit and power of Elias, Jesus has more.

John’s Testimony Matthew 3:11-12 Though John had much power, for he came in the spirit and power of Elias, Jesus has more. Though John was truly great, great in the sight of the Lord, yet he sees himself unworthy to bear the sandals of Jesus. It is a great comfort to the faithful ministers, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

A Resolution Worth Keeping

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 5, 2004

In Philippians 3, Paul discusses the most important goal a person can have, eternal life. Sometimes we lose sight of the goal. We get bogged down in the details of religion or in the strains of everyday life. Paul reminds us that as Christians we need

Philippians 3:12-14 In a popular cartoon, the main character, MARVIN is making his New Year’s Resolutions: 1. Be more patient with my parents. 2. Be nice to my cousin Megan. 3. Eat my strained broccoli. 4. Sleep through the night. Then, he looks at his fingers wrapped around a crayon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fascinating Knowledge

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

The church in America is in trouble. Immorality is rampant, ministry burnout is growing exponentially and scandal or boredom are the daily fare in many churches. All while we are on a head on collision course with the most important hour of human history.

Fascinating Knowledge - Hosea 4:1, 6-7 Intro.: The church in America is in trouble. Immorality is rampant, ministry burnout is growing exponentially and scandal or boredom are the daily fare in many churches. All while we are on a head on collision course with the most important hour of human ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Leadership In Exodus

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jul 25, 2010

The church is to be catalyst for God continued work in the world. Are we willing to leave the comfort of home – for the Promised Land? As we head for the unknown [the uncomfortable desert] – are ready to risk all to grow the Kingdom?

Leadership in Exodus In Exodus 1-15 INTRO: Brian McLaren Conference: World-Church-Me 1. Leading the individual Moses: Born to a Hebrew Family Adopted by the Egyptian princess Despised by the Hebrew labourers Murders an Egyptian and flees the area Finds his wife – has children and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Reason With God

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

Encourage prayer

HOW TO REASON WITH GOD IN PRAYER? Isaiah 1:18 God has from time to time invited men to reason with him (Genesis 18:23-32; Micah 6:2-4). The possibilty of reasoning with God in prayer is seen often in the Scriptures (II Kings 19:14-20 is such an example). I want to shew you some tactics that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration And Responsibility Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2016

The people of Israel are redeemed, chosen for a greater purpose of being a witness to God.

Isaiah 43:1-28 Restoration, Responsibility, and Proclamation Restoration 43:1-9 Fear Not Jacob, because you belong to the Lord(v.1), Israel HE is with you and called you by your name(v.2). Here, the command and the promise of God are interlinked. God used the word ‘Fear Not’ for twice to make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-28, Isaiah 43:4

Denomination: Methodist

Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 11, 2014

After accepting Jesus Christ, your duty does not stop there, you got to make every effort to grow, know about God and His ways, make every effort to read the Bible and fellowship with good believers.

I want to know more of you Lord! Colossians 1:10”That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God..” I would like to borrow the words of Journalist Shankkar Aiyar from his recent book ‘Accidental ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dawn Of A New Day

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2013

The First Day Brought: 1. Light, 2. Open Grave 3. Living Savior 4. Indwelling Spirit

Dawn of a New Day Matthew 28:1 (AV) 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. - Song “One Day” - John Wilbur Chapman - Born Richmond, Indiana.1859 - Died NYC 1918 - Ordained a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1

Denomination: Baptist