Sermons on Defining Moments:

God Does Not Forget

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025

The assurance that God does not forget is a profound encouragement to all believers. In moments of pain, waiting, or doubt, we must remember that God’s remembrance is constant, personal, and filled with compassion.

GOD DOES NOT FORGET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 49:15 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:9-20, Psalm 56:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Hebrews 6:10, Romans 8:38-39 INTRODUCTION: Life often brings seasons of hardship, waiting, and unanswered prayers that can make us doubt if God truly remembers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15, 1 Samuel 1:9-20, Psalm 56:8, Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living With Purpose

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 28, 2023

What can we learn from young Daniel? We know he "purposed in his heart," but what does that mean? And how can we do what he did?

It all happened so fast. Before the boy realized what was going on, he had been ripped out of his home. His family could not stop the soldiers from taking him. He had been chosen as one of the prime suspects to be taken to Babylon to stand before the king. With tears in his ears, the boy watches as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 13 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

James, in this passage of the book, turns his attention to the topic of PATIENCE. In the mind of James, patience is important to the Christian life. James tells us as followers of Christ, that we are to be patient people, while at the same time defining

A REASON FOR PATIENCE IN PERSECUTION JAMES 5:7-12 INTRODUCTION: James, in this passage of the book, turns his attention to the topic of PATIENCE. In the mind of James, patience is important to the Christian life. James tells us as followers of Christ, that we are to be patient people, while at ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Peace Which Lingers

Contributed by Arley Ellingson on Apr 2, 2008

Christ reaches out to us to overcome our fears and doubts.

Little Johnny was in the kitchen helping his mother make supper. She asked him to go into the pantry & get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go alone. "It’s dark in there & I’m scared." She asked again, & he persisted. Finally she said, "It’s OK. Jesus will be in there w. you." ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Gods Plan For A Family A Father

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jun 22, 2022

In Corrie Ten Boom book “I stand at the door and knock” Is a story of a woodpecker who tapped his beak against a tree trunk and at the very same moment a lightning bolt came down struck the tree and totally demolished it.

In Corrie Ten Boom book “I stand at the door and knock” Is a story of a woodpecker who tapped his beak against a tree trunk and at the very same moment a lightning bolt came down struck the tree and totally demolished it. The woodpecker flew away and said to the other birds “I didn’t know there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Other

Access Granted Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

The word access is defined by William Barclay in his book New Testament words: Bringing chosen men into the presence of God that they may be ordained as priests for His worship and his service The bringing of someone into the presence of something speci

Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 5 “Access Granted” Text: Hebrews 10:19-22 According to our text, we have a right to access the very throne of God. We have a right to enter into the Holy of Holies through the blood of Jesus. The blood gives us access to everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Begin Again By Moving Forward

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jan 16, 2021

Every moment of every day, we have an opportunity to find the way back by moving forward. Renew your minds. Try this: "Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable."

Here is the connection we need to make: "All wrongdoing is sin" (1 John 5:17) and "sin is lawlessness" (1 John 3:4). Lawlessness and sin are a couple, and they will not divorce one from the other. There are no irreconcilable differences. Do not allow individuals in these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 Corinthians 11:1, 1 Peter 1:13

Denomination: Other

Did You Get Clothes For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Jan 7, 2005

Clothes aren’t always the most prized gifts at Christmas. But the Lord gives us just that for Christmas: Clothes. 1.These Clothes Save You. 2. These Clothes Define You.

Christmas 2 Isaiah 61:10-62:3 This week, we all have yet another Christmas under our belts. And probably many of you thought back during the holidays to past Christmases you had, and the fond memories of these events. Maybe your mind was turned to the presents you remember opening up as a child. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Roll!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003

Everyone is going to be faced with those crisis situations which define us and expose what is on the inside. Todd Beamer and his compatriots responded with faith to a crisis. How do you respond?

August 17, 2003 Esther 4 “Let’s roll!” THE STORY  Disaster (vs. 1-5)  Dependence (vs. 6-8)  Doubt (vs. 9-11)  Destiny (vs. 12-14)  Decision (vs. 15-17) THE LESSONS You can respond to a crisis situation with… 1. Frustration “as far as the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Role Of The Spirit

Contributed by William Yates on Jul 14, 2004

On His final night with the disciples, Jesus reassured them that the Holy Spirit would come. He defines in John 16:5-14 three roles the Holy Spirit would have.

The Work of the Holy Spirit John 16 5"Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, ’Where are you going?’ 6Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-14

7 Keys To Revival

Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006

We find a defined prescription for real revival in 2 Chronicles 7:14. The problem is that, like with many precribed orders from our physician, we hesitate to take the medicine.

Over and over, the Lord spoke to Israel through Jeremiah the prophet saying, "Return to Me." Practically to the very end, He called unto them to return and repent. He admonished them as a loving and faithful Husband would his unfaithful wife. As a Shepherd, He called to His wayward sheep. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: *other

The Golden Compass

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 20, 2007

A compass is defined as, “a device used to determine geographic direction; as by means of a freely rotating magnetized needle that indicates magnetic north.” Based on that definition, there is nothing ‘golden’ about this compass.

NOTHING GOLDEN ABOUT THIS COMPASS: A CRITICAL RESPONSE (By Pastor Chris Jordan – November 2007) HARRY WHO? For over 10 years, I served as the Youth Pastor and Christian Education Director at Bible Fellowship Church in Surrey, BC. During that time, I had the privilege of partnering with parents ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: *other

Things That Aren’t Evangelism Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009

The dictionary defines imposition as a burden, a annoyance, a nuisance and an obligation. Most people describe evangelism as something we are supposed to do to people. Evangelism really a message we are called to share with people.

Things That Aren’t Evangelism Rev. Otis T. McMillan 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 “ For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

Banana Of Joy Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001

Joy can be defined as: "Inner happiness, which is not dependent on outward circumstances." The O.T. word "simchah" means "gladness of heart," the NT word, "chara" means "inner delight."

THE BANANA OF JOY I). WHAT is Joy? 2). HOW is Joy Expressed? 3). HOW is Joy Developed? I. WHAT IS JOY? Joy can be defined as: "Inner happiness, which is not dependent on outward circumstances." The O.T. word "simchah" means "gladness of heart," the NT word, "chara" means ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

St. Patrick, A Christian

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 10, 2018

A saint has been defined as “a man in whom Christ lives.” The real leader of the church preaches and lives in Christ. Men are captivated by Christians who live out what they believe.

St. Patrick, Whose He? Was A Christian One of the great leaders of New Testament is the Apostle Paul and he gives us this exhortation in 1 Corinthians 11:1, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1) A saint has been defined as “a man in whom Christ lives.” ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational