Sermons on Diligent:

Easter: The Invisible Hand @ Work

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on May 1, 2014

Easter isn't an event; it is an experience - of earthquakes, darkness and silence. Around you and within you. All working together for a glorious revelation.....

EASTER: THE INVISIBLE HAND @ WORK Easter: The greatest, the grandest and perhaps the most glorious happening ever recorded in The Bible. And yet, every year, Easter comes and goes; passing by sometimes as an event, meditated on as an ideology and celebrated with much fanfare. However to a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Dare To Be A Daniel Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2014

A sermon promoting Christian camp and also talking about how Christians are to be distinct (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 2 Culturally Distinct, pg. 63- 69)

HoHum: I was listening to High Schoolers/ Junior Counselors talk about what they loved about Christian camp. I will never forget the testimony of one young man. He said that he was living in a rough neighborhood. His friends always wanted him to do things that he knew as a Christian he should ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing By The Book

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 9, 2014

Simple sermon on the Foundation for Healing & patterned examples of Healings. There are some responsibilities on our part for Healing!

“HEALING BY THE BOOK” This morning we’re focusing on “HEALING!” I noticed the “HEALINGS” that Jesus did and one thing that stood out and was patterned in all of them was “FAITH!” But there are a few other things coupled with "FAITH" that bears ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Not Recycle

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2013

The Hebrews developed a detrimental cycle in Judges of Rebellion; Repression; Repentance; Restoration. This cycle was caused because parents did not teach their children and settled for "substandard standards."

1. What do you think of when you hear the word, "Judge"? a. Laugh-In -- "Here Comes the Judge" b. Judge Judy c. A person passing judgment -- critical spirit (remember we are told not to judge/condemn -- not our job) 2. Time Line 3. Judges in bible times were warrior leaders among the tribes/nation ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The State Of The Church

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

This is a little tour through Maine State history, but is applicable to any location, especially as a template to be modified for where you live. It also includes a challenge.

The State of the Church 2013 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Here in the United States, much has been written on the topic of the Church’s condition. The books, seminars, angry articles, despairing articles, and sermons on this topic by radio and TV preachers are seemingly endless. Depending on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Casting Away

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 18, 2018

We must have confidence in the Word of God with no ifs or maybes if we expect to see our reward

Casting Away “Cast not away therefore your confidence which has great recompense of reward” (Hebrews 10:35). 1. Ifs and Maybes: Ifs and Maybes are what get us into trouble. What if God doesn’t do it? What if He won’t do it? What if He won’t do it for me? We never say God can’t do it because ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Methodist

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jun 7, 2018

What is the meaning of life?

The Meaning of Life Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 06-05-2018 Sermon Outline Introduction: What is life really all about? What is the meaning of life? Why are we living this life everyday? I hope that in this message we will find the answer to all these questions. A Typical Average Life Span What ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Eyes Of Yahweh Are Upon You

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 28, 2015

We were wandering in the wilderness of sin, but God led us into the promised land of salvation. There is an enemy to drive out before we can take possession The enemy is indwelling sin or the old nature

The Eyes of Yahweh Are Upon You Deuteronomy 11:1-28 Key Verse “The eyes of the Lord thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year unto the end of the year.” Verse 12 This verse is referring to Canaan... the promised land... “ a land that God careth for.” For ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks . . . Giving - Pt. 2 - Graduated Thanks Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018

Are we thank full if we aren’t giving thanks? We must allow thanks to move out of our minds into our mouth and hands.

Thanks . . .Giving Pt. 2 - Graduated Thanks I. Introduction ?Last week we talked about moving from thankskeeping to thanks giving. We do this by targeted thanks. Making sure we target God and the people He uses in our life with expressed, articulated thanks. This so that we live up to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom Is Already Ours Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2015

We cannot go back into a life of slavery (mainly because we would enjoy our sin). Do we wish to become slaves again? If not; we need to listen to the Word; to not be a slave; we need to live completely for Christ ... in total submission.

Freedom is Already Ours Galatians, Part 9 Galatians 4:21 – 5:1 Introduction - Purpose of the letter 1. To teach 2. To correct 3. To point us to Jesus - Recap from last week: - IMP: We ought to be able to show the world who we serve by our actions/words - This is the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plod On! We Are In A Marathron

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

Ministry must be build about the long haul not the sprint? Life is a MARATHON... PLOD ON... PREPARE FOR THE GOAL.

PLOD ON... LIFE IS A MARATHRON NOT A SPRINT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MY DAD HAS PASTORED ALMOST 60 YEARS, I HAVE 33 YEARS IN THE FULL TIME MINISTRY... OFTEN AS I LEAVE MY DAD HE SAYS: LOVE YOU SON! PLOD ON... PLOD ON IS A OLD MOUNTAIN EXPRESSION... DO YOU UNDERSTAND ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Journey Like Never Before Pt. 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

A journey with God into the New Year

A JOURNEY LIKE NEVER BEFORE TWO PAUL TIMOTHY APOLLOS JOHN WHAT DO THESE MEN HAVE IN COMMON?? THEY ACTUALLY PASTORED/MINISTERED IN THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS! REV. 2 VS 1-5 Revelation 2:1-5 (NKJV) 1 "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, 'These things says He who holds the seven stars in His ...read more

Denomination: *other

Sacred Selfie

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 16, 2019

Selfies can be either fun or painful (Sometimes we don’t look like the person we remember in the mirror from the morning) If we took a “Sacred Selfie” what would we discover?

Topical Text: Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. INTRODUCTION: • Explain what a selfie is for the older people • Take a few selfie’s to demonstrate! • Selfies can be either fun or painful (Sometimes we don’t look like the person we remember in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 119:105, Matthew 7:15-20, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 22:19, Exodus 32:32-33, Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 6:6, Joel 2:23-27, Joel 2:25, Mark 10:27, Psalm 19:7-10, Proverbs 6:16-19, 1 John 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Let Us Consider

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 10, 2019

We must understand our great obligation and mutual responsibility to care for each other and our Church community. May we spur one another on to love and good works!

THOMAS JEFFERSON WAS NOTED AS SAYING, “A CANDLE LOSES NOTHING WHEN IT LIGHTS ANOTHER CANDLE.” SHARING. MENTORSHIP. ENCOURAGEMENT. CARING. GIVING. SUPPORTING. LIKE A CANDLE LIGHTING ANOTHER CONDEL, THESE WORDS CAN USE TO DESCRIBE THE CHRISTIAN WHO CULTIVATES AND ENRICHES THE LIVES OF ANOTHER AND ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Corinthians 13:7-8, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Missions Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 11, 2019

Mission is nothing but helping one another to live a healthy, blessed life. First mission is to introduce Christ as savior then to see that person lives with all sufficiency and helping that person to overcome economic crises and other physical needs. Helping to the poor is another mission.

Text: Acts 11:23-30 Theme: GIVE TO MISSIONS Mission is nothing but helping one another to live a healthy, blessed life. First mission is to introduce Christ as savior to somebody and the second mission is to see that person lives with all sufficiency and helping that person to overcome economic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23-30

Denomination: Methodist