Sermons on Deep Roots:

Praying For The Fullness Of God

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 29, 2024

Paul prays for us to be strengthened by the Spirit (1); to know God’s Love (2) to experience God’s fullness

Praying for the Fullness of God Ephesians 3:14-19 David Taylor We are back in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based upon the New Testament letter of Ephesians. Today’s message is praying for the Fullness of God, from Ephesians 3:14-19. If you have bibles, turn to Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 13, 2014

The Word of God has maximum potential when heart and applied by receptive people.

Title: Listen! Text: Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23 Thesis: The Word of God has maximum potential when heard and applied by receptive people. Introduction Last week I read a blurb about a research group that was studying something they called “inattentional blindness.” They say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus On Current Events Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

Jesus pleads to give you a second chance. He wants permission to dig up your roots and fertilize the soil of your heart. Are you willing?

Jesus on Current Events, Tragedies, and Evil Dictators Luke 13:1-9 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear about the Marine who declared he is a conscientious objector to the war in Iraq and went AWOL? He went to a press conference and said he did not believe in “peace through violence” and went on to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Romans 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fall And Original Sin

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 1, 2002

How did the world get in such a mess? Where does the evil found in our society find its roots? The answer is not mental insanity, but original sin.

The Fall and Original Sin (Genesis 3:1-7) 1. Lots of tragic news: child killed by molester; mother murdered her children.. 2. O’Reilly guest---all murderers are insane… 3. Now sometimes people are insane, but so many people refuse to accept another explanation for mankind’s woes: original sin. 4. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus, The Branch Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

This is #3 in the Jesus in Isaiah series and focuses on Jesus as the Branch of Jesse’s root in Isaiah 11. This shows some of the prophetic signs pointing to Jesus as Messiah.

Isaiah #3 Jesus: The Branch Isaiah 11:1-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: (background to ch. 11 and the concept of comparing Jesus to a Branch) So far we have looked at the introduction to Isaiah including chapter 1 of Isaiah, and we have examined Isaiah’s call by God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayers Secret.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2020

Believer's should commune with God. “Prayers secret, fervent, believing prayer—lies at the root of all personal godliness." William Carey

Prayers Secret. Luke 11:1-4NIV “Prayer—secret, fervent, believing prayer—lies at the root of all personal godliness." William Carey “Prayer is the breath of the new creature." Richard Baxter AB Simpson once said, Prayer is the link that connects us with God. It is the bridge that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Romans 8:1, Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Positive Christian Influence Changes Life For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Mature Christians influence others for the better by conserving fundamental principles of God's Law but by doing so with a forgiving spirit rooted in Christian love.

Have you, like me, ever been at odds with the law - for example: Have you ever been ticketed for a traffic violation? How did you handle your lawlessness? Stopped by a police officer for not coming to a complete stop at an intersection, I told him that, on my way back to The Rock, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

The God Who Carries His Own Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 4, 2025

The imagery of God carrying His people, like a father carries his child, is deeply rooted in Scripture. It speaks of divine love, protection, strength, and commitment.

THE GOD WHO CARRIES HIS OWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:30-31 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 46:3-4; Exodus 19:4; Psalm 28:9; Isaiah 63:9; Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: Life’s journey is full of storms, valleys, and steep mountains, but the comforting truth for every believer is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Shakes Foundations Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025

The God who shakes foundations is still at work today. No matter how deeply rooted a problem may be, He has the power to dismantle it completely.

THE GOD WHO SHAKES FOUNDATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:25-26 (KJV) 25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cannot Be Shaken

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 24, 2025

America stands at a spiritual crossroads—choosing between shallow, empire-tied morality or an authentic faith rooted in justice, compassion, and God’s unshakable kingdom.

Cannot Be Shaken Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost, Year C Hebrews 12:18–29 Introduction Good morning Church family: Week by week, we gather to sing, to pray, and to proclaim. Worship is not just what we do—it is who we are becoming. Beloved, we are living in a season of shaking. The so-called ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Challenge To Care

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2024

One way Paul is going to encourage this is by getting to the root of their greatest interest - and often ours - he wants them to join in concern for others by donating funds.

The Challenge to Care 1 Corinthians 16:1-14 Introduction In the concluding chapters of his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul has called us to answer the challenge to Serve, to Love, to Believe, and now to Care. It’s easy to see how the Corinthian church could struggle with caring about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

The sermon calls us to sincere generosity, prayer, and forgiveness, rooted in God’s love, seeking His approval over others, and living as beloved children.

Some of us arrived today with hearts that feel hurried, hands that feel heavy, and hopes that feel thin. The week may have been loud, and your soul may feel a little quieted by weariness. If that’s you, you’re in good company. Jesus meets people like us—people with a pair of tired eyes and a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Topics: Forgiveness, Prayer

God Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025

The God we serve is not distant, indifferent, or unfeeling—He is the God of compassion. His compassion is His deep love and mercy that moves Him to act on behalf of His people.

GOD OF COMPASSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 145:8-9 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22-23, Matthew 9:36, Isaiah 49:15, Exodus 34:6, Luke 15:20 INTRODUCTION: The God we serve is not distant, indifferent, or unfeeling—He is the God of compassion. His compassion is His deep love and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Distinguished By Gratitude: The Instinct Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Aug 19, 2017

The enemy of exceptionality is ordinary. Ordinary people never go beyond the common denominator. This is the story of how thanksgiving distinguished a leper, making him exceptional. Thanksgiving comes naturally or instinctively to those who know how to think. This is the instinct of thanksgiving.

This is the story of how thanksgiving and gratitude can make you exceptional in the midst of ordinary. It is the story of the ten lepers who Jesus healed on His long and arduous journey to Jerusalem. It is critical to note the writer of this scriptural narrative, the timing of the event and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Slave For Christ Part 11 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 10, 2012

Part 11 focuses on the training that Paul went through as a Pharisee that enabled him to be such an outstanding witness for Christ.

A Slave For Christ Part 11 Scriptures: Acts 5:33-39; Matthew 13:3-23; John 14:26 Introduction: Last week I shared with you that Paul became a threat to Judaism because he was able to “prove” that Jesus was in fact the Messiah. When Paul talked (and debated) with the Jewish leaders, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational