Sermons on Divine Appointment:

Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You?

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 4, 2003

Your need will be for the most part be met through people and if a relationship is severed then we cut off our supply.

Recently, I heard a man say words along the following lines:- " Very often God will meet your needs in a way which you may not understand because you are commanded to walk by faith. Your need will be for the most part be met through people. For instance, God will put people together through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Portraits Of Christ

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 22, 2007

We don’t have any photographs of Jesus. That’s good and bad. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have any pictures. In fact, I would suggest that we have three portraits of Christ in the book of Revelations.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Three Portraits of Christ Revelation 1, 5, 19 Introduction: We don’t have any photographs of Jesus. That’s good. If we did, we would probably turn them in to idols. Superstitious folk have enough trouble would ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Water For A Lonely Life Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 23, 2011

Jesus turns a loser in life, the Samaritan woman at the well, to a leader of others to Him.

Living Water for a Lonely Life; By Jim Highland John 4:5 - 4:43 Jesus turns a loser in life to a leader of others. Most of us are familiar with the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus and his disciples chose to go through Samaria as he leaves Jerusalem. The usual route ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-43

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Upper Room: The Proclamation Of The Church

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 8, 2023

This message gives a survey of the events leading up to Pentecost and the command from the Lord Jesus to preach the Gospel to everyone. This is an adaptation of a message from the 1995 edition of the Zondervan's Pastor's Annual. It needed no update, for the Word of God is eternal.

The disciples were made up of men who had been called from their chosen professions to follow Jesus of Nazareth. Having left all, it must have seemed to them that at the crucifixion of Jesus they had lost all. Following the admonition of their Lord, whom they saw disappear into the clouds, they ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, John 16:5-15, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:17-18, Acts 2:24-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Consolation In Christ

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 1, 2022

Paul’s point is that our own sufferings enable us to identify with those who suffer—and enable them to identify with us. Then they will sense the reality of the comfort we have received from God and find their own comfort in Him. The principle is important. Ministry requires vulnerability.

Consolation – Relief or Support. As nouns the difference between consolation and comfort is that consolation is the act of consoling while comfort is the state of ease. Bless Him because He is God! You find this phrase “blessed be God” in two other places in the New Testament, in Ephesians 1:3 and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving The Suicide Of A Love One

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 22, 2017

This objective of this message is to assist those who live with the ongoing nightmare of suicide.

Introduction: Almost everyone here tonight knows someone or has been directly impacted by suicide. Often; we tend to place total emphasis on the final destiny of the victim. However; we frequently forget those who survive this overwhelming ordeal. Have you ever thought about the parents whose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:39, Romans 8:38

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Witnesses Of The Risen Christ (Post Resurrection)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 23, 2025

As we go forth from the celebration of Easter, may we step into the commission it brings. Let your life declare that He lives! May your words and deeds testify of His love, power, and grace. You are not just a Christian—you are His witness.

LIVING AS WITNESSES OF THE RISEN CHRIST (Post Resurrection) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 – “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lukewarm Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 18, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of true dedication to God, emphasizing the need for devotion, distinction as disciples, and defiance of spiritual disinterest.

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow in His wisdom. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because God has a message for us, a message that He has etched into the pages of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Topics: Dedication

When It's Out Of Your Hands PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages us to surrender to God's sovereignty, find peace in His strength, and secure ourselves in His supremacy amidst life's busyness.

Good day, beloved children of the Most High. I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy, a spirit humming with anticipation, and a message that I believe God has etched onto my heart for us all. We gather here, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Topics: God's Got This

Understanding The Call: Powered For Service

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Sep 8, 2009

When reference is made to the call of God it is in simple definition, “an identifiable Spiritual purpose or objective for your life. It is to demand or request one’s presence; to name; to appoint to a specific duty; to invite response.

Theme: Understanding the Call: Powered for Service Text: Jeremiah 1:4-12; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:7 Introduction When reference is made to the call of God it is in simple definition, “an identifiable Spiritual purpose or objective for your life. It is to demand or request one’s presence; to name; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Positioned For Revival?

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 1, 2020

The lame man, like many Christians today, didn't get his miracle in the agitated waters, because he didn't position himself close enough to the revival zone. If you want revival, you must get and stay as close as possible to the Holy Spirit.

ARE YOU POSITIONED FOR REVIVAL? John 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A professor gathered the papers after an exam and found a $100 bill attached to one of them with a note saying: "Dear Professor Smith, here’s a $100 bill which you may keep if you give me 100 points - a dollar per ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shemitah, The Blood Moons And The Rise And Fall Of Empires

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Oct 1, 2015

The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires

The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires Dr. William D. Poovey Luke 21:33-21:36 The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires Luke 21:33-36 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:33-36

Denomination: Foursquare

The Way Hom

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 17, 2003

There is assurance of a way home. No matter who we are or how lost we are. Just as He did in the days of Noah and the Ark, God has provided a way home.

The Way Home Genesis 6:5-7:16 Judgment was at hand. Since the time of Adam and Eve humans had multiplied, spread across the earth, and progressively turned away from God. Evil was running rampant; God grieved over creation and what it had become. Slowly man ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Servant Of God?

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jun 29, 2007

Serving the Lord Jesus is a choice and a lifestyle that has rewards beyond your comprehension. When we serve God, we change our attitude from pleasing ourselves to please others. God requires us to serve Him with everything we have, including our finance

Introduction · Serving the Lord Jesus is a choice and a lifestyle that has rewards beyond your comprehension. · When we serve God, we change our attitude from pleasing ourselves to please others. · God requires us to serve Him with everything we have, including our finances. · When we serve Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism As A Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

Evangelism is not just an event or a scheduled outreach; it is a lifestyle. Many believers think of evangelism as something they do occasionally, but God’s desire is that it becomes part of our daily lives.

EVANGELISM AS A LIFESTYLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 "For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more... I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some." Supporting Texts: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God