Sermons on Demanded:

Chosen

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

He has chosen us.

Joh 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. When God desires to shake, shock, or shape any age in order to save ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Receiving God’s Comfort To Give It Away Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2011

The pattern is all over Scripture: we cannot separate our vertical relationship to God from our horizontal relationship to others; the vertical always influences the horizontal. This is true in the realm of comfort.

Receiving God’s Comfort to Give It Away (2 Corinthians 1:3-7) 1. Yesterday Marylu and I went to the Ko-ko-mah encampment as we do every year. We love the smell of campfires cooking food, crafts and arts done in an 1800’s style, the music, the costumes, the re-enactments. 2. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resolving The Inward Struggles Of Rebuilding Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". There will be inward struggles when you rebuild.

Series: Rebuilding [#6] RESOLVING THE INWARD STRUGGLES OF REBUILDING Nehemiah 5:1-19 Introduction: One of the most common and unfortunate stories of the Church, the workplace, and the home is fighting amongst each other. Nehemiah faced some inward struggles also. Nehemiah 5:1-5 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

True Leadership

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 31, 2017

When is religious authority right and wrong? How should we behave in an imperfect church? Should we quit church and return to the devil or stay and be a force for good?

Prelude When is religious authority right and wrong? How should we behave in an imperfect church? Should we quit church and return to the devil or stay and be a force for good? Let’s look at Jesus’ blunt assessment of human religious leadership in Matthew 23:1-12 and see if we can learn a better ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Others Are Out To Get You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2020

Even when we are lamenting our stressful situations, we can engage in a spiritual process and find God’s sustaining peace and joy, at least for a time.

When Others Are Out to Get You (Psalm 4) 1. The neighbors cut down a shade tree., and Marylu was lamenting that, our shade landscaping was now isunny. When one of her favorite hostas died, she lamented its loss. 2. I could have said, “Chin up. Just say, ‘Hosta La Vista, baby.’” But then again, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2020

How often should we forgive? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of forgiving from the heart. Let’s look at what Jesus taught about forgiving in Matthew 18:21-35 and Hosea 1-3.

How often should we forgive? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of compassion and mercy, forgiveness from the heart. Let’s look at what Jesus taught about forgiveness in Matthew 18:21-35. How Often Forgive Matthew 18:21 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For An Armed Forces Day Message

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2023

Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday in May. This outline reminds believers that every one of us is engaged in a never-ending conflict with various enemies.

Introduction: According to Wikipedia, Armed Forces Day was established in 1949 and first celebrated in 1950. Since then Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May as a way to honor all branches of the military. As a military retiree myself, I rejoice in seeing some of our best take ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

From Disunity To Unity

Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023

How good if all fighting – disagreements, squabbles, arguments, conflicts and worse – ended because we understood the cost and consequences!

“If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If you are listened to, you have regained that one. … Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

True Worship

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025

True worship is not a mere act of singing, lifting hands, or attending church—it is a spiritual response to the greatness, holiness, and majesty of God.

TRUE WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:23-24 Supporting Texts: Psalm 95:6, Romans 12:1, Isaiah 29:13, Hebrews 13:15, Revelation 4:10-11 INTRODUCTION: True worship is not a mere act of singing, lifting hands, or attending church—it is a spiritual response to the greatness, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love And Zeal: A Tall Order Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2021

God sets a high standard for His children, and He expects us to be diligent, but in the right direction. We therefore need to understand what it means to practice brotherly love and to be properly zealous in our devotion.

Love and Zeal: A Tall Order (Romans 12:9-13) 1. The wise man said, “It doesn’t matter if you’re tall, short, fat, thin, rich, poor, at the end of the day....It’s night.” 2. Short people rule the world – most powerful dictators or emperors were short – Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Napoleon, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From The Prodigal’s Father

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 3, 2025

Within these verses, Jesus paints a picture of a father whose character and attributes transcend time and culture, providing a model for all who desire to nurture, guide, and love with depth and grace.

On Father’s Day, as we pause to celebrate and honour the men who help shape our lives, the parable of the prodigal son found in Luke 15:11-32 (KJV) offers a profound portrait of fatherhood. Within these verses, Jesus portrays a father whose character and attributes transcend time and culture, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of The Eagle: Exchanging Our Weakness For God's Strength

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 20, 2025

This sermons dwells on the magnificent words of the prophet Isaiah for a message of profound hope and strength for the weary soul.

Introduction: The Exhausted Saint Good evening, my beloved brothers and sisters. As we come to the end of this Lord's Day and look ahead to the beginning of a new week, allow me to ask you a simple, honest question: Are you tired? I'm not just asking about a lack of sleep. I'm asking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

The Tabernacle

Acts 7:44 - 53 The Tabernacle 1. The Divine Confrontation - John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. The Presence - 44 Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:44-53

Denomination: Holiness

The Rainbow (Genesis 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2024

Does the rainbow play into our lives today? Let's discuss this in Genesis 9.

We each bear the consequences of our own sins, yet pass on bad habits and genetic corruption. Our children also sin and each generation suffers more as the sins of society accumulate. Did God know all this in advance? Has He prepared a plan to save humanity? Let’s discuss this in Genesis 9. How ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Meekness, 8th Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 6, 2024

This study is about the 9 fruit of the spirit. This is the 8th installment on MEEKNESS. Let us look at what real spiritual meekness. is all about.

MEEKNESS, 8TH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 6/6/24P By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) To review notes about fruit, see previous lessons. FRUIT: sweet and fleshy product of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30, Matthew 5:5, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God