Sermons on Deacon Qualification:

Receiving Divine Help In The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 3, 2023

We all need divine help to succeed in the journey of life, and it will be made available as we can look unto God as our only present help in times of need.

Receiving Divine Help in the Journey of Life Study Text: Psalms 121: 1-3 Introduction: - We all need help in all areas of our lives: Physically – Divine protection Spiritually – Divine direction Financially – Divine provision - We need help because we cannot make it on our own [John ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Missionary & Discipleship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 28, 2022

A missionary is defined as a person sent on a religious mission, especially one to promote Christianity.

Richard Francis Xavier Manning, known as Brennan Manning an American author once remarked: “What makes authentic disciples is not visions, ecstasies, biblical mastery of chapter and verse, or spectacular success in the ministry, but a capacity for faithfulness. Buffeted by the fickle winds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, John 8:31-32, Acts 2:42, John 13:35

Sermon On The Courage Of Conviction

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 1, 2023

The courage of conviction is said to have the confidence to do what is believed to be right, even though other people may not agree or approve.

Anil Sinha, an India-born journalist once remarked: “Confidence is something you acquire in yourself by believing in self-ability with courage and conviction.” Deuteronomy 31:6 confirms: “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Titus 1:9, Romans 10:17, 2 Timothy 1:7

Forgiveness Vs. Judgement - Sermon Of Proper 19 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 9, 2020

An exploration of Judgement and Forgiveness and how we should forgive others even when we may not want to, and why it is right for us to do so.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Around 25 years ago I was studying for my banking qualifications, and one of the subjects I had to study was Banking Law, it was a fascinating subject, but it was also filled with great amounts of technical legalistic jargon which had to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Centurion Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021

The Faith That Put A Smile On Jesus' Face

October 03, 2020 So far in our series, Jesus and…., we have explored Jesus’ encounters with Nicodemus and the Woman at the Well – both of which resulted in changed lives. Today we will consider the encounter between Jesus and The Centurion of Capernaum. There are 2 – slightly different – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon On Conquering The Mountains Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 19, 2022

A mountain is described as a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface which rises abruptly from its surrounding levels.

Barry Finlay, a Canadian-born author and mountain climber once remarked: “Every mountaintop is within reach if you just keep climbing.” Revelation 21:10 confirms: “And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 54:10, Galatians 6:9

A Divine Birth Announcement

Contributed by John White on Dec 14, 2019

There's something about a birth and birthdays that is intrinisically exciting. A new life begins,,,,,,,,

A DIVINE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: , There's something about a birth and birthdays that is intrinisically exciting. A new life begins, a new personality comes into existence and another creature made in the image of Go walks onto the stage of the universe. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Happiest Days Of Your Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 22, 2021

It has often been suggested that: "Schooldays are the happiest days of your life."

Karen Salmansohn a Philadelphia born self-help book author and designer once remarked: “Choose to focus your time, energy and conversation around people who inspire you, support you and help you to grow into your happiest, strongest, wisest self.” Proverbs 16:16 states: “How much better to get ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 2:10, Proverbs 8:10

The Sermon So Nice, It Got Preached Twice

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 5, 2025

Our Old Testament Lesson brings us Isaiah 61, a wonderful lesson which speaks of the Messiah coming to redeem God's People. Jesus made this the first recorded sermon He preached in Luke 4, telling the men of Nazareth that He is the Messiah Isaiah told about.

The Sermon So Nice It Got Preached Twice Good Morning!! We have a very special lesson from Isaiah this morning that I would like to dig into for my first sermon of the year. It’s good to use it as a first sermon, because it’s the text for the first “recorded” sermon Jesus gave. We can begin with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

Living Holy Lives In An Unholy World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore our calling in Christ, the challenge of living a holy life in an unholy world, and the empowering nature of God's grace.

Good morning, beloved family of God, I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today. We're gonna dive into the deep end of the pool this morning as we explore a powerful passage from the Book of Judges. Today, our focus is on understanding our calling in Christ, living a holy life in an ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:4-5

Topics: Not Compromising, Calling In Christ

Apollos' Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 26, 2019

To establish that Apollos’ Conversion; followed the same “pattern of conversion,” outlined in the Book of Acts. He came to Ephesus preaching John’s baptism; after being taught “the way of God more perfectly;” he was sent into Achaia, being able to show by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Apollos' Capabilities 2. Apollos' Conversion 3. Apollos' Commission Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will speak to the theme: “Apollos’ Conversion.” This lesson reminds us that even this man’s conversion followed the same “pattern of conversion” as others, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eucharistic Action Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2009

The transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ is the work of the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that gathers us into one body.

January 5, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The radical change, the change meant to set off a process which transforms reality, a change made present in Bethlehem as God revealed Himself as human, is the same change we celebrate here each day on our altar. Reality is transformed; the insignificant ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The D List

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 1, 2017

Satan uses four primary things to hinder the move of God and they all start with the letter D: D1 = Deception D2 = Distraction D3 = Discouragement D4 = Doubt

D1 - Whenever God is trying to deliver or empower His people the Enemy will use Deception to derail or detain the process that God want you to start and complete. (Acts 1:8) clearly tells us the purpose for Pentecost...To empower the Church to win the world to Jesus Christ. Yet WE (Pentecostals) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage And Divorce

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

God desires that Christians do not divorce. However, God is always ready for restoration when repentance happens.

Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19:1-12 Question: “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” God says: A man and a woman are to be married for life until someone dies. (19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 7:39) Moses says: People can get divorced because they have “hardened ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stopping Our Tongues From Quarrelling

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. - 2 Timothy 2:24 With the words of our mouth we can greatly transgress or speak words that bring hope, life and encouragement. We are to be s ..

And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. - 2 Timothy 2:24 With the words of our mouth we can greatly transgress or speak words that bring hope, life and encouragement. We are to be servants of God who submit our faculties, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational