Sermons on Diversions:

What Is Our Purpose. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 6, 2023

Like God called John to a specific purpose—before birth and before he could qualify himself for the task—He calls us to spread His story of salvation to the world—even when we don’t feel capable of doing the job.

You know, I do think we all have a purpose on this earth. The reason we have skills and talents, and passions are so that we can serve the greater community, earn a living, and also live life. I have seen in my own life that sometimes we hit this mid-life crisis scenario where we question our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-17, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unfeigned Faith-Fan The Flame.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 3, 2023

The first thing to glean is Paul and Timothy’s spiritual connection. -I pray night and day for you... Number 1. Prayer was mutual.

Unfeigned Faith-Fan the Flame. 2 Timothy 1:3-7KJV Paul wrote 2 Timothy from prison while awaiting his execution. He only had a short time left before his death, so he penned this profoundly personal letter full of intense affection and concern for his beloved companion and protégé. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7, Luke 9:1-3, Jeremiah 51:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Wellspring Of Unity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 8, 2020

The nature of the divine Trinity reveals fundamental truths about the image and likeness that's been bestowed on humanity and the divine intent for our human community.

June 7, 2020 Holy Trinity Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Matthew 28:16-20 Divine Wellspring of Unity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Holy Trinity Sunday. Every year we dedicate this ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

That They May Be One (May 28, 2017)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

What God wants is for our lives to be fruitful in unity and the love that He gave and gives to us so that we might allow others to experience God’s life transforming love.

THAT THEY MAY BE ONE Text : John 17:1 - 11 Someone (William Arnot) once made a wonderful point about God’s design in how we work as His creation: “He gives what he demands, and demands what he gives. The same master both gives the talents and requires an account ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Awake, Ready, & Unafraid

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 23, 2020

Bible prophecy should encourage us. We are on the winning side!

Awake, Ready, & Unafraid Introduction Revelation 13:7-10 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Touching The Heart Of God - The Power Of Anointed Prayer - Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2021

Class/Message Introduction - Hearing Gods Voice and the Goal of Prayer

INTRODUCTION Prayer is basic and fundamental in the life of the Born-Again Christian, being the very life line itself. It is simple communication and not some ethereal mental exercise of mystical contemplation and assent to a God that lives ‘way out there somewhere.’ It is an act of worship, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beliefs As Boundaries Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021

This is the first in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers.

Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week One – “Beliefs as Boundaries” Pastor john Bright – delivered 7/14/19 Revelation 2:12-17 “12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 10:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Apostle's Prayer

Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002

Paul’s prayer for the people in the Ephesian’s church was one that should challenge our own walk today.

The Apostles Prayer Ephesians 1:15-22 Intro: The apostle Paul was pleased and thankful for the faith in Christ and love for each other he had heard of at the Ephesian church. Now he would pray for them to be further enlightened in their understanding of God and themselves. What did Paul pray ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

One Soul Is Worth It!

Contributed by Sherie Mercier on Feb 13, 2005

If we like Phillip, not get caught up in preaching the Word to masses, but go to one soul, it is worth it.

1 SOUL IS WORTH IT Acts 8:1-8, 12-17 & 25-40 Today’s message is having to do with going after the one soul, the one life for Jesus. As believers, we should pursue the salvation of even one soul as we never know what that person’s life will bring about to the glory of God and to His kingdom. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Daniel Haas on May 8, 2009

National Day of Prayer 2009 - a reflection on the Golden Rule

This is a week of numerous special occasions: - In our Youth Group at Provo Community Church we have an Opening Ritual which includes the sharing of Random Facts - Tuesday we had a Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo - The random fact of the Day was: It is not Mexican Independence Day - During our Fiesta the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Congregational

Seven Marks Of The Great Mothers

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 7, 2010

What makes an anonymous woman to become great?

THE SEVEN MARKS OF THE GREAT MOTHERS Matthew 15:21:28 Mat 15:21 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. Mat 15:22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You've Gotta See This!!! Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2008

Crowds were not only coming to see Jesus, but following Him as well.

You’ve Gotta See This!!! Mark 3:7-12 Mark 3:7-8a (HCSB) Jesus departed with His disciples to the sea, and a great multitude followed from Galilee, Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, beyond the Jordan, and around Tyre and Sidon. Gaining a Following * Coming and going * Crowds were coming to see Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Love?

Contributed by Jin Ming Ma on Aug 24, 2009

Mother’s love like Christ’ love which is faithful and kind.

What is love? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 I. Introduction According to the Book of Acts (18:1-17), about 54 CE the apostle Paul founded a church in the capital city of the Roman province of Achaia - Corinth. It was a large and prospering urban center with an ethnically, culturally, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Bougainvilleas! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 9, 2013

Bougainvilleas are the stars of a drought year! The drier it is, the more profusely and brilliantly they bloom, and in colors ranging from white through pink, yellow, orange and mauve to magenta.

Bougainvilleas! James 1:2 “My brethren count it all joy when you fall into various trials…” We need spiritual maturity to really understand this scripture! Not many of us like problems, we would like to have a year full of joy and peace and only then we would praise God. But ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Spiritual Armoury

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2015

Making our stand on the word, and prayerfully advancing in evangelism.

A SPIRITUAL ARMOURY. Ephesians 6:10-20. “Go on being made strong,” begins the final exhortation of this Epistle. Having been made strong in the past by relying on the Lord, so make your stand now “in the power of His might” (Ephesians 6:10). Do not yield one inch: do not ‘give place to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational