Sermons on Conviction:

The (Not Rocket) Science Of Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 26, 2023

If we are to understand biblical prophecy or any challenging topic within the pages of Scripture, we need to lay down guidelines on how to correctly interpret what we are reading.

When we take the time to look over the contents of the book of Revelation, it is plain to see that what is being presented is not a collection of vague phrases, thoughts, or symbols in which we are left to guess their meaning or relevance. Revelation, like all other books of the Bible, is meant ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:19, Isaiah 34:16, Daniel 9:2, John 5:39, Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Life Is A Circus

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 19, 2023

A circus has misleadingly been attributed as a “metaphor for life.”

Laura Vanderkam, an American author once remarked: “The more times I attend the circus, the more I am struck how inaccurate the life-is-a-circus metaphor is. When people say that life is a circus, they mean chaos. Too much going on, things flying everywhere. The circus is nothing like that. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, Psalm 40:4, Isaiah 26:3, Mark 11:22-24

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 11, 2024

The Lord's Prayer is an integral part of our prayer life and its so easy to take it for granted - to say it without thinking what we are saying or thinking. The Lord's Prayer was the result of the disciples asking Jesus to teach them to prayer.

Sometimes we have unpleasant things we have to do. Awkward situations we would rather avoid. People we would rather not meet. Tasks we put aside and hope that they will go away. One such task is writing a difficult letter – to a friend or relative who has recently been bereaved. Where do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:7-13

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year C: A Straight, Immovable Section.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 17, 2024

That dangerous S-curve was removed in 1981 and replaced by a straight, immovable section.

A man named John Hakel says his three-year-old daughter looked at a calendar and asked him, "Daddy, how many BE GOOD days until Christmas?"1 On the Second Sunday of Advent, we meet John the Baptist in the Desert: Luke 3:2: “the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Have We Had The Saint’s Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

We must love others. We are to love in deed and in truth and not just in word.

1 John 3:11-24 depicts the differentiation among love and hate, and how love should be found in the existence of every Christian believer. Evil has an envious scorn for goodness. For this reason, Cain killed Abel, and it is why hatred is viewed as murder’s spiritual identical. Christians are relied ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genesis Chapter Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 21, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Adam and Eve sin against God and it has repercussions that have affected the human race ever since. The Cambridge Bible (1921) – Genesis 3 The Temptation – Genesis 3:1-5 The Fall – Genesis 3:6-8 The Enquire – Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filling Up What Is Lacking Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jan 6, 2023

In the Christian life, and in the biblical narrative, we see God perfecting all in his work, “man shall not be alone” and even after creating the helper to Adam, in Adam and Eve fall, God still working to cover them for their own shame from leaves cover to animal skin cover.

FILLING UP WHAT IS LACKING Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on January 6, 2023 “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh, I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.” Colossians 1:24 (ESV) In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding Idle Words

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025

Words are powerful tools that can bring life or destruction. Jesus emphasises in Matthew 12:36-37 that every idle word will be judged. This highlights the importance of being mindful of what we say.

Title: AVOIDING IDLE WORDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 12:36-37 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 18:21, Ephesians 4:29, James 3:5-6, Colossians 4:6, Psalm 19:14 INTRODUCTION: Words are powerful tools that can bring life or destruction. Jesus emphasises in Matthew 12:36-37 that every idle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Proverbs 18:21, Ephesians 4:29, James 3:5-6, Colossians 4:6, Psalm 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call To Stand: Voting For Righteousness And Defending Truth Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Mar 23, 2025

We are living in a time when truth is being distorted, morality is under attack, and the very foundations of righteousness are being challenged. We are not called to sit on the sidelines. We are called to stand in the gap, to be the salt and light in a dark world, and to fight for righteousness.

A Call to Stand: Voting for Righteousness and Defending Truth Key Texts: Proverbs 14:34, Isaiah 1:17, Psalm 82:3-4, Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction We are living in a time when truth is being distorted, morality is under attack, and the very foundations of righteousness are being challenged. But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping A Good Conscience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025

The conscience acts as an inner voice that aligns us with God’s moral standards.

KEEPING A GOOD CONSCIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 24:16 (KJV): “And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.” Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 1:19, Romans 2:15, Hebrews 13:18, 1 Peter 3:16, Titus 1:15 INTRODUCTION: The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Keeping Bad Company Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

The people we associate with have a powerful influence on our thoughts, choices, and destinies. Relationships are like elevators—they either take you up or bring you down.

THE DANGER OF KEEPING BAD COMPANY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:33 "Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Proverbs 22:24-25, 1 Kings 11:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The people we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Proverbs 22:24-25, 1 Kings 11:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hearing The Voice Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025

The voice of the Holy Spirit is a treasure that every believer must learn to value and cultivate. In this age of noise, confusion, and deception, the ability to hear and follow His voice will determine whether we walk in victory or defeat.

HEARING THE VOICE OF THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:7 Supporting Texts: John 10:27, Romans 8:14, Isaiah 30:21, 1 Samuel 3:9-10, Hebrews 3:7-8 INTRODUCTION: Hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit is one of the most vital aspects of the Christian walk. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7, John 10:27, Romans 8:14, Isaiah 30:21, 1 Samuel 3:9-10, Hebrews 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost Sunday: Filled For Impact Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025

Pentecost marks a powerful turning point in the history of the Church. It was the day the promise of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled, igniting the believers with supernatural boldness and ushering in the era of the New Testament Church.

PENTECOST SUNDAY: FILLED FOR IMPACT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:28-29, Luke 24:49, John 14:16-17, Acts 1:8, Romans 8:14 INTRODUCTION: Pentecost marks a powerful turning point in the history of the Church. It was the day the promise of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025

The power of Pentecost brings divine enablement. It equips believers with spiritual gifts, empowers them to be witnesses of Christ, and transforms them from the inside out. Pentecost is the birth of a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led church.

THE POWER OF PENTECOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:28-29, John 14:16-17, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:8, Romans 8:26-27 INTRODUCTION: Pentecost is not just a historical event—it is a spiritual milestone that transformed the early Church and set a new standard for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Case Of Reason Impartially Considered

Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006

It is the true remark of an eminent man, who had made many observations on human nature, "If reason be against a man, a man will always be against reason." This has been confirmed by the experience of all ages. Very many have been the instances of it in

"Brethren, be not children in understanding: Howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men." 1 Corinthians 14:20 1. It is the true remark of an eminent man, who had made many observations on human nature, "If reason be against a man, a man will always be against reason." This has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-21

Denomination: Methodist