Sermons on Devoted To One Another:

Love Not The World

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Feb 13, 2022

You CAN NOT LOVE THE WORLD AND LOVE GOD AT THE SAME TIME

Our relationship with God is the most important and critical relationship we can have in this life. It has no expiry date. Yet, you cannot take it for granted as if you will live for a million years. Like our other relationships, our relationship with God is a matter of personal choice. You’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Serving God Requires Courage

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 5, 2021

As we look at the life of Elijah, I think we will see a resemblance of what he went through and what we go through today as we serve our Savior.

If you've been with us for the past 7 weeks then you know that we took a journey to visit the seven churches that Jesus wrote letters to in the Book of Revelation. We found that those messages still apply to our individual lives and our churches today. Now we're going to change gears for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus 3

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 23, 2020

Being Responsible to God, Others and Self

The equation is: DO NOT PANIC >/< DO NOT BECOME COMPLACENT Today, I am listing a few suggestions that we all might consider as safe options to occupy down times: Cooking – trying new recipes – inventing new recipes; baking – bread-pies-cakes-brownies; find a good private fishing spot and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:20, Isaiah 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help You Gain Peoples' Cooperation?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Show how much you have need for and appreciate one another. Paul writes, "From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. (Eph. 4 :15 ,16) 12

What are some of the Biblical guidelines in gaining others cooperation? Quote: Cooperation is best gotten when people know how much you love them and seek their best interests. People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. 1. Ask the Lord to give you a special passion, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It The For Or The With

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 7, 2008

Which is it the for or the with that has your attention?

Occupied FOR or occupied WITH Luke 10:38-42 I. The DETERMINATION TO LISTEN Luke 10:39 “ And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.” II. The DISTRACTION OF LABOR Luke 10:40 “But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Conviction Versus Culture

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

It is more important that our young people pray through to an experience for their self then to borrow from our experience.

Conviction vs. Culture I Samuel 3:1-4 The peril of any church, nation, or corporation is when the vision is carried out by those who never had it. Conviction – The state of being convinced with a strong persuasion about a particular idea or belief. To be overpowered by an idea. Culture – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Continuing Unity Of The Church

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 11, 2017

We have been considering the infant Church in the midst of hostile forces. We now come to a section of the book which gives us a glimpse of the internal conditions of the Church at that time, and particularly of the fellowship that existed around old....

October 28, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Continuing Unity of the Church (4.32-37) Acts 4.32-37 (KJV) 32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

God Honors Those Who Honor Him

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 10, 2019

The Bible is clear with respect to what pleases God and those things that do not please Him. God wants to honor His people, but they must honor Him as well.

The sons of Eli did not honor God at all. Eli was guilty of honoring his sons more than he honored God. He ended up paying a terrible consequence for his actions. 1 Sam. 2:29 How must we honor God? I. With your Time ---David sought the Lord early ---Samuel began as a child in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:30, 2 Timothy 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Image Of Man Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 14, 2021

When we can’t reflect the image and likeness of God, we try to make him in our image and likeness.

Scripture Reading: Mark 8:11-13 The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked him for a sign from heaven. He sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it.” Then he left them, got back into the boat and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Compassion Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 5, 2021

Real compassion is not pity or empathy, but suffering with the sufferer. This often takes experience. [Watch video: https://youtu.be/McY-TyeB93s]

Scripture Reading: Mark 6:30-34 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” So ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving The Word Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 28, 2021

God’s word will change us if we receive it. But how do we receive it fruitfully?

Scripture Reading: Mark 4:26-34 He also said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon Title: "Building A Powerful Prayer Life” By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Aug 5, 2025

Prayer is the believer’s lifeline to God. It is not merely a religious duty or a formality; it is a relationship, a conversation, a connection with the Father. Jesus prayed. The early church prayed. The apostles prayed. And every revival in history has been birthed in prayer.

Sermon Title: “Building a Powerful Prayer Life” Theme Scripture: James 5:16 (NKJV) “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” Introduction: The Power and Purpose of Prayer Prayer is the believer’s lifeline to God. It is not merely a religious duty or a formality; it ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Since You're Following Jesus . . . Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 14, 2021

If you're going to keep the faith, it's necessary to keep the love of Christ as well, especially for one another, and some folks who are likely to be neglected or forgotten. The lifestyle choice is between worldly lust and Christ-lke love.

Jeanie and I watched several segments of the History Channel’s “The Men Who Built America” this past week. We had watched parts of it before and had always wanted to watch it again as a gave a great history about how America has become the land of opportunity it has come to be. However, as we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, John 15:13, 1 John 4:20, John 13:34

Denomination: Bible Church

Born To Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 19, 2005

One of the things we are called to do is to FERVENTLY love one another,

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE 1  Over the last couple of weeks we have talked about trying to stay clean in an unclean world, or put another way, we were encouraged to stay out of the mud. Last week we looked at why we need to stay out of the mud.  When you belong to Jesus, we should ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleasing Your Master Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 8, 2011

FOCAL POINT: ARE YOU PLEASING YOURSELF OR YOUR MASTER?

PLEASING YOUR MASTER TITUS 2: 9-10 KEY VERSE: TITUS 2: 10 FOCAL POINT: ARE YOU PLEASING YOURSELF OR YOUR MASTER? INTRODUCTION: SLAVERY WAS A REALITY IN THIS CULTURE IN CRETE. AMONG THE SLAVES WERE UNDOUBTEDLY CHRISTIAN SLAVES OR PAUL WOULD NOT HAVE USED THIS EXAMPLE. THE APPLICATION ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist