Sermons on Cultivating Virtues:

: : “ Servingthe Power Of A Cup Of Cold Water “ Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jun 1, 2024

WHAT DID JESUS MEAN BY GIVING A CUP OF COLD WATER?

Title: “ Serving with Refreshing Grace: The Power of a Cup of Cold Water “ Text: Matthew 10:40-42 “Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. 41 The one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Find Faith And Patience To Wait? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of patience, trust in God's plan, and faith in our spiritual journey, even when we may not understand our current circumstances.

Good morning, church family. Ain't it a blessing to be gathered here today in the presence of God? We've got a powerful message for you today taken straight from the Word of God, James 5:7-8. Our brother in Christ, Philip Yancey once said, "Faith is trusting in advance what will only make sense in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Topics: Trust, God

Guard Your Tongue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Highlight the power and impact of our words, urging us to exercise self-control in our speech as guided by the Bible.

Good Morning, Church Family! Today we're going to delve into the truth about our words and the power they carry. We're going to look at what the Bible has to say about the power of the tongue, the consequences of uncontrolled speech, and the blessings of self-control. There's a quote by Mother ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 21:23, Psalm 34:13

Topics: Taming Tongue

Gratitude PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores how gratitude, faith, and strength can be found in adversity, using the biblical story of Daniel in the lion's den as an example.

Hey there, everyone! We're so glad you've joined us today. We're all family here, connected by our shared love and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. We've got a pretty incredible topic lined up for today's sermon. We're going to be talking about gratitude, faith, and the extraordinary strength that ...read more

Topics: Giving Thanks, Obedience

Spirit Of God Descends On Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores living a life of holiness out of adoration for Jesus, understanding our spiritual struggles, sacred mission, and the support we have in Christ.

Good morning, dear friends and family in Christ. It warms my heart to see each one of you here today, eager to seek and savor the richness of God's Word. We are gathered here not as mere individuals, but as a community, bound by the love of our Savior and the fellowship of believers. Today, we turn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Topics: Jesus Baptizes, Holy Spirit

Let Your Light Shine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores our role as bearers of God's light, guiding us to manifest, magnify, and maintain this spiritual glow in our lives.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to gather here today, to unite in faith and fellowship, to share in the richness of God's Word. We are here to marvel at the wonderful truth that we are bearers of His divine light. Today, we stand at the foot of a mountain of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Topics: Light, Shining

Partnering With Each Other Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 7 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message affirms the necessity of encouraging one another in our desire to live lives pleasing to the Lord.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving in Partnership with Each other” I Corinthians 3:1-8a BASIC OUTLINE Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-8, Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power Of The Lord Was Present...

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 25, 2024

A powerful revelation of the power of the Lord being accessed through his presence.

Luke 5:17 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them. I have something burning in my spirit for us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing The Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

This sermon encourages us to perceive God's grace in our struggles, purify our hearts for Christ's birth, and prepare our lives for His divine presence.

Welcome, beloved, welcome. We gather here today in the spirit of unity, love, and a profound eagerness to learn more about our Savior. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family in Christ, ready to draw closer to Him and to each other. We are bound together by our shared faith, a faith ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11

Topics: Preparing, Christ, World Today

Making Room In Our Hearts For The King PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

The sermon encourages believers to recognize God's humility, magnify His majesty, and consciously make room for Him in every aspect of their lives.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in His name, to bask in the warmth of His love, to be guided by His word? We're here today because we've been called by a love greater than any we could imagine, a love that was born in a manger in Bethlehem, a love that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Topics: Glorifying God, Greatest Gift

God's Plan PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

Explores understanding, participating in, and persevering through God's plan, using God's Word as a guiding light in times of uncertainty and doubt.

Good morning, dear friends. I stand before you today, filled with a sense of joy and anticipation, as we prepare to open God's Word together. Our lives are filled with questions, uncertainties, and dilemmas. We often find ourselves asking, "Why is this happening? What is God's plan in all of this?" ...read more

Topics: God's Plan, Christians

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

Where do you need the spiritual grace of self-control? Seek the Lord for direction, and let Him mold you into a Disciple that is controlled at all times and in all circumstances by the Holy Spirit.

“. . . the fruit of the spirit is . . . self-control. . .” (Gal. 5:22-23) Not too long ago I watched the movie “Castaway” with Tom Hanks. He was stranded on this island after a plane crash in the ocean. He had nothing to eat at first but coconuts. He had to master the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Purity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to pursue purity in their lives, relationships, and personal conduct, guided by discernment and wisdom in a world that often blurs moral lines.

Good morning, cherished family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together, not merely to fill a building, but to fill our hearts with the Word of God. We assemble here, not because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:16-20, 1 Corinthians 7:1-2, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Peter 1:16, 1 Timothy 4:12, Ephesians 5:3-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, 1 Corinthians 7:2-5  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Sexual Purity, Holiness, Marriage

A Challenge To Rule Yourself

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

By allowing the flesh to yield to the Spirit, much progress can be made in the Kingdom of God.

Proverbs 25:28 KJV He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. I. INTRODUCTION—DISCIPLINE -The man who rules his spirit is a man who is disciplined. In fact, he is a man who has reached the highest aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace Regardless...

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 12, 2012

The word, ‘tribulation’ often refers to eschatological woes spoken of through out end times. However the same word, ‘tribulation’ is used to mean persecution of Christians for their faith and testimony in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Peace Regardless... John 16:33 Catherine Marshall writes "A king once offered a prize to the artist who could paint the best picture of peace. Many tried, but there were only two the king really liked. One was of a calm lake. It was a perfect mirror for the peaceful towering ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal