Sermons on Disordered Passions:

Wrestling In Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 30, 2014

A brief outline on which to build a prayer-night sermon.

WRESTLING IN PRAYER. Genesis 32:24-29. Jacob's wrestling, whilst factual and historical, is nevertheless a metaphor for prayer. 1. The place name, Jabbok, means pouring out, or emptying. This reminds me of the self-emptying of Christ (cf. Philippians 2:7-8). It also reminds me of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fire Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025

In Scripture, fire symbolises God's power to cleanse, consume, and empower. Just as physical fire burns away impurities and provides warmth and light, so also the fire of the Holy Spirit purifies our hearts, energises our spiritual lives, and sets us ablaze for service.

THE FIRE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:11 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:1-4, Luke 24:32, Leviticus 6:12-13, Hebrews 12:29, 1 Kings 18:38 INTRODUCTION: The ministry of the Holy Spirit is often associated with symbols such as wind, water, oil, and fire. Among these, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Acts 2:1-4, Luke 24:32, Leviticus 6:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of James (Son Of Zebedee) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

James, the son of Zebedee, began as a fiery, ambitious disciple but grew into a mature and devoted servant of Christ. His life teaches us the importance of transformation, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JAMES (SON OF ZEBEDEE) – ONE OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES, EXECUTED BY HEROD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 4:21 "And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:21, Matthew 10:2, Matthew 17:1-2, Mark 3:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Paul (Saul Of Tarsus) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Paul's life is an example of God’s power to transform and use anyone for His glory. From a persecutor of Christians to a champion of the gospel, Paul’s story teaches us about God’s grace, perseverance, and the call to evangelism.

CHARACTER STUDY OF PAUL (SAUL OF TARSUS) – APOSTLE TO THE GENTILES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:1-22 "But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.’" – Acts 9:15 Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22, Philippians 3:4-8, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 15:9-10, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Apollos – An Eloquent Preacher Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Apollos was a powerful preacher and teacher, an example of how knowledge, passion, and humility can be used for God's work. Though he started with limited understanding, his willingness to learn and his boldness in ministry made him a key figure in the early church.

CHARACTER STUDY OF APOLLOS – AN ELOQUENT PREACHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 18:24-28 "Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures." (Acts 18:24, NIV) Supporting Texts: 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fire Of Revival

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 27, 2025

The fire of revival is God's desire for His people. He wants His Church to be alive, passionate, and filled with the Holy Spirit. Revival is not just for a select few; it is for everyone who hungers for more of God.

THE FIRE OF REVIVAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 6:12-13, Joel 2:28-29, Luke 3:16, Romans 12:11, 2 Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION Revival is a divine visitation that ignites the hearts of believers with fresh passion for God. It is a spiritual awakening ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ephesus: 1st Of Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

Seven commendations but one complaint: Thou hast left thy first love. They were doctrinally sound, but passionately cold. Love had faded.

EPHESUS: FIRST OF 7 CHURCHES 2-24-02 Revelation 1:10 –2:7 Jesus, in the resurrection, returned to earth near the end of the 1st century to tell the Apostle John about the end times—the close of the Church Age, and the events that are to follow that. He starts with a report card on 7 churches that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waiting To Exhale

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 16, 2003

This message deals with the Seventh and Final Saying of the Savior from the Cross of Calvary. Preached during City-Wide Celebration of Passion Week in Lubbock, Texas.

Gracious God our Father: I ask in Jesus’ Name that You order my steps in Your Word; that You temper my temperament as I teach the Text; and that You pace my passion as I pull and project powerful principles from the Preaching Passage. So let it be done. So let it be done. I do recognize these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Expectantly Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 25, 2004

If we are going to pray expectantly, we must: 1. Pray passionate prayers. 2. Pray persistent prayers. 3. Pray believing prayers.

It was around 1870 when New York City had one of the most hotly contested mayor’s races in its history. The incumbent was Mayor John Tweed. Everybody called him “Boss Tweed,” and it was a name that suited him well. The time came when he ran for reelection, and Boss Tweed’s political machine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

In Gethsemane's Shadows Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 20, 2004

This is the first in a series of Easter Sermons addressing the Passion of Christ. What can we learn from those 4 climactic days leading to the resurrection?

The Passion Pt 1 In Gethsemane¡¦s Shadows Luke 22:39-46 The Passion ¡V Nothing in the last 20 years has raised so much awareness of the climax of our Lord¡¦s ministry upon the earth. I must confess that I have not seen the movie yet ¡V but I¡¦ve done something better ¡V I¡¦ve read the book. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: *other

Easter Gives Us Access To God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

At Easter, we celebrate the life, death and especially the Resurrection of Jesus. This is a series leading up to Easter, through the Triumphal Entry & Passion. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Easter Gives Us Access to God “And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split...” (Matthew 27:50-51) And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51

Denomination: Holiness

Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 27, 2007

To have passionate spiritual lives, we need to worship God every day, not just on Sundays. Audio will be placed at: www.sermonlist.com

Over the last few years, I have asked quite a few people how their walk with the Lord was doing. Some rated their personal walk with God as great and some rated theirs as poor to non-existent. But most people answered with statements like; ‘It’s okay, I guess’ It seems to me that too many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23

Denomination: *other

Was That Hosea I Saw At Sexpo?! (A Sermon On The Book Of The Prophet Hosea)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007

It’s very graphic - the book of Hosea - and full of passion. For what is at stake, Hosea believes, is not simply a nation that is breaking a few commandments, but rather an ...

"Plead with your mother, plead - for she is not my wife, and I am not her husband - that she put away her whoring from her face, and her adultery from between her breasts; lest I strip her naked and make her as in the day she was born, and make her like a wilderness, and make her like a parched ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-3

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

And Christ Came

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 8, 2007

This message will bring hope and comfort to all.Part 2 of a Christmas series. I feel as though this message has to be read, but of course with prayer and passion.

And Christ Came Text: Isaiah 9:6 6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. This prophecy of the coming Christ was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Justice Blindfolded? Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

God’s passion for justice and mercy was a big part of our evangelical heritage, and ought to be part of the way we live our faith as well.

Is Justice Blindfolded? - Amos Intro Amazing Grace movie looks great to us – but Wilberforce at the time… People with burdens sometimes seems to BE burdens! You People ever bother you about what you ought to do? Some things you would honestly rather not think about? Imported problems? You’re ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed