Sermons on Directive:

By The Rivers Of Babylon

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 3, 2025

Jeremiah 29

BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLON (JEREMIAH 29:1-11) A wealthy eccentric died and left a million dollars to his nephew, John. When the will was read at the lawyer’s office, the lawyer said to John, “According to your uncle’s instructions, payment of your inheritance will depend on choices that you must ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Embracing The Divine Vision: Walking With Purpose Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2023

We gather in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in the presence of our Heavenly Father and Almighty God, our Creator, the One who ignites dreams and unveils visions.

As we continue our series on visionary view, I want to speak about Divine Vision: Walking with Purpose. In our lives, our focus must be a perspective that aligns our hearts with God's divine purpose. There are five areas I am going to preach about: The Divine Call to Vision Directing Our ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2, Philippians 3:13-14, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17-18, Nehemiah 2:18, Revelation 4:1-2, Proverbs 29:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of A Praying Mother

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 13, 2024

Mothers not only hold the power to nurture their children, but also the power to shape and mold them through prayer.

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?" Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-9, James 5:16, Isaiah 65:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Provision Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 23, 2023

God sees our needs and provides for them at just the right time with just the right purpose.

INTRODUCTION • Last Sunday, we started our series on Psalm 23. • We talked about the fact that David identified the Lord as his shepherd. • The theme for our first message was trust. • Without trust, you have nothing. • Who do you trust when you are in need in life? • Who do you trust when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overshadowed For Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 13, 2020

Today's Christmas message is about the overshadowing power and presence of the Holy Spirit in the conception and life of Jesus, and how the benefit of the Holy Spirit's overshadowing presence and power in the life of the believer.

Overshadowed For Christmas Watch: https://youtu.be/woT4YB89gOo When we think about shadows, we generally think of something dark and sinister that is just lurking outside our sight. And what it does is fill us with fear. The idea or the link between shadows and fear is seen in the statement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, Luke 4:1, Acts 1:8, Matthew 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Fulfilling God's Purpose For You Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 15, 2021

After a long night of healing at Peter's house, Jesus rose early to pray about his purpose and priorities. Our purpose is to a) embody the kingdom of God, and b) find our unique God-given purpose.

FULFILLING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOU—Mark 1:29-45 ***A man in Kanpur, India holds the Guinness World record for the longest ear hair. He had set the previous record of 5.2 inches, but 5 years later, he more than doubled his record with a length of 11 inches. One of his relatives praised his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Abc’s To Having A Great Year

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2020

Having a successful 2020 is as simple as A.B.C. & D.: Accept responsibility for your life, Believe you can change, Clarify your priorities, Don't wait to begin.

THE ABC’S TO HAVING A GREAT YEAR INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STATING THE OBVIOUS. After a woman sued McDonalds because she wasn’t warned her coffee was hot, companies are changing their instruction manuals and product warning labels to cover themselves from liability. Listen to a few of these: 1. On a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cry Of The Righteous

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 28, 2022

Suppose some people came to your home and asked you to do them a favor. And suppose they came for the next four weeks doing exactly the same thing.

If you are like me, and I believe that you are, somewhere during those four weeks you would reach the place where you would turn to that person and say, "No, I cannot help you, I have done everything I can do. I can do no more." But, so we ask God for His help from morning till ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sola Scriptura Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 31, 2022

The Value of the Scripture in the 21st century.

Series: Five Transcendent Truths Sola Scriptura Hebrews 4:12-13 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Foundational Confidence

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 23, 2022

We have been talking about what we can be sure of. When we are sure of something we can have confidence in that. This message is about having the confidence to do what god asks us to do.

For the past 6 weeks we have been talking about what we can be sure of. When we are sure of something we can have confidence in that. It feels so good to be sure of our relationship with God, our salvation in Him, the truth of His word, the assurance of His forgiveness, the victory that we have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Amazed And Afraid

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 27, 2022

When someone is saved, he or she will become "amazed" by how God is working. But when they get to a certain point in their journey, God might require the individual to take a step of faith, at which point he or she will become "afraid."

This morning I wish to speak with you about a common pattern that occurs in many individual relationships with the Lord. The trend that happens over and over, and the one that we will see in our passage of Scripture, is this: An individual will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and grow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Be

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2019

This message is about how powerful the words "Let", "It", and "Be" are in Scripture as it relates to how we are to function as Christians in this world.

Let It Be Scriptures: Philippians 2:3, 5-8; 4:6; Ephesians 4:25, 29; 1 John 4:7 The title of my message this morning is “Let It Be.” Two weeks ago I asked all of us to make a choice, a choice to be all in for Christ in 2019. Making this choice requires each of us to change how we think and how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3, Ephesians 4:25, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Search Of Wisdom

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017

A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION AS TWO GRADUATES ARE HEADING OFF TO COLLEGE. A SAD TIME FOR US AS THEIR LIVES TAKE THEM ELSEWHERE, BUT WE ALSO CELEBRATE WITH THEM IN THEIR ACHIEVEMENT.

IN SEARCH OF WISDOM PROVERBS 1:1-19 YOU’LL HAVE TO FORGIVE ME IF I FEEL A BIT MELANCHOLY ABOUT THE MESSAGE TODAY. THESE ARE VERY SAD SERVICES IN SOME WAYS. EVA AND AMANDA ARE GETTING READY TO LEAVE OUR COMMUNITY TO CONTINUE WITH THEIR LIFE GOALS AND AMBITIONS. THEY WILL BE BACK TO VISIT, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Parenting

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 11, 2018

Simple and profound tips for effective parenting. Parenting made very simple. How to make your children obey and trust you.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Parenting made simple and easy. Introduction: Our spouse and children are one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:18-19, Hebrews 11:23, Psalm 78:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

69. A New Command Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

Love is still at the centre of the command, but the degree of the depth of that love is what has changed

69. IN GOD'S IMAGE 69 - A NEW COMMAND This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 13:34-35, Romans 8:34, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 6:2, 2 Corinthians 3:15-18, Romans 13:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church