Sermons on Divine Effort:

The Power Of Connecting With God Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jan 23, 2024

Just like Jesus, we need to establish a divine rhythm in our lives that includes rest, prayer, and reconnection with God. This connection empowers us to fulfill our purpose and calling.

Hey guys, ever watched a surfer ride the waves? It's pretty cool, right? They seem to have this rhythm with the ocean, knowing when to stand up, when to ride, and when to bail. It's like they're connected to the ocean. Well, Jesus had a similar connection, but His was with God. And guess what? We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Topics: Spiritual Connection, Divine Communication, Prayer, Faith

It's Going To Be Big PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

God’s abundant goodness invites us to pray boldly and expectantly, trusting His faithfulness to do more than we can imagine or ask.

If you’ve ever stood on the shore at dawn, watching waves roll in one after another, you know something about the heart of God. His goodness doesn’t trickle; it tumbles. His grace doesn’t drip; it drenches. He is the God who fills empty nets, feeds hungry crowds, and whispers to weary hearts, “I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Malachi 3:10, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Hebrews 10:23  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Unwavering Faith, Big Blessings, Divine Promise

The Battle Is The Lord's PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

When fear and challenges overwhelm, our greatest response is to seek God in prayer, trusting Him to fight our battles and bring peace.

Maybe you woke up this morning with a knot in your stomach and a question in your heart: How am I going to face this? The email you didn’t want to read, the bill you didn’t expect to pay, the diagnosis you didn’t see coming—the giants line up like shadows at sunset, long and looming. Your courage ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Divine Victory, God's Battle

The Re-Creation Story Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of re-creation through the story of the empty tomb in John's gospel, emphasizing how the Risen Christ's love for us offers a chance for resurrection and transformation.

The story of the empty tomb in John’s gospel is one of re-creation with hints back to Genesis and John 1. The Risen Christ sees Mary just as she is and loves her. The Risen Jesus sees all of us, too, just as we are and offers to re-create us with resurrection life. This is the fulfillment of God ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Topics: Resurrection Life, Re-Creation, Divine Love

Set Free From Shame Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the transformative encounter of the Samaritan woman with Jesus, illustrating God's intent to save rather than condemn, and the possibility of turning guilt and shame into healing and belonging through God's grace.

The story of the Samaritan woman perfectly illustrates how God sent Jesus not to condemn the world but to save the world through him. Jesus humbles himself, engages the woman in conversation, and sets her free from shame and guilt. She arrives at the well as a sinner, but leaves as a saint. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Topics: Shame And Guilt, Healing And Belonging, Divine Encounters

Clinging To Jesus Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the journey of a blind man healed by Jesus, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's love and walking with Him, rather than just knowing about Him like the Pharisees.

We are all on a journey of discovery when it comes to knowing God and his core nature of self-giving love which is revealed in Christ. On a scale of “1 to Infinity,” I am probably a solid seven! I have a long way to go. But that’s okay, because God is never in a hurry. He meets us right where we ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Topics: Spiritual Blindness, Divine Healing, Walking With God

A New Song Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to embrace the new year as an opportunity to renew their faith, rejoice in salvation, and continually sing praises to God.

New clothes. New car smell. A new home, with a new address. A new job… There’s just something about new things isn’t there? Something that heightens our senses and makes us more aware and in many cases, more excited. A fresh start, a blank canvas, a new year… These are things ripe with possibility. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-5

Topics: New Beginnings, Praise And Worship, Divine Guidance

Kingdom Of Expectations Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the 'kingdom of expectations', emphasizing how our preconceived notions can prevent us from recognizing and accepting Jesus as our savior.

Welcome back church! I’m excited you’re here as we continue on in our 2-part series, King of all kingdoms. Last week we looked at John 18:28-39 and the collision that the Kingdom of God had with the kingdom of culture. This week we’ll be focusing way in on one verse from that longer passage that ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Topics: Kingdom Expectations, Savior Embrace, Divine Grace

Sermon Series: King Of All Kingdoms

Love Reigns Over Our Future Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to trust in God's provision and care, turning their worries about the future into prayers, as part of the 'Love Reigns' series.

Today is the final day of our sermon series Love Reigns. We have been challenging ourselves to allow the love of God to reign in every area of our lives. The first week, we celebrated the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter. We celebrate because the resurrection is the proof that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: Overcoming Anxiety, Divine Provision, Trust In God

Sermon Series: Love Reigns

The Yoke Of Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of following Jesus, carrying His yoke, and finding true rest in Him, as described in Matthew 11.

I know I’m not alone in saying that life can feel complicated, overwhelming, and so fast paced at times it’s all you can do to hold on for dear life. We live an overnight delivery, Amazon Prime, Netflix saturated, order groceries from your couch existence – and on some level – all these gizmos and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19

Topics: Following Jesus, Divine Rest, Christ's Yoke

Sent With A Purpose Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the Christian calling to share the gospel, serve others, and participate in God's mission, with the belief that all things are possible with Jesus.

Hey Church Family, I am so excited to dive into God's Word with you today. We are going to be exploring a powerful passage from the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus reminds us that we are all "Sent with a Purpose". This message hits home for those of us who’ve ever wondered, “What is my purpose now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35, Matthew 10:1-8

Topics: Purposeful Living, Sharing Gospel, Divine Mission

Focus On Your Future Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's plans for their future, let go of their past, and allow God to guide their steps.

Welcome back to our third week of this fantastic series, “Focus.” I hope you have enjoyed the content just as much as I have throughout the last few weeks. So far, we have sought to lay the foundation for our focus. In week 1, we talked about focusing on the good things in life. There are certain ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:9

Topics: Future Focus, Divine Guidance, Letting Go

Sermon Series: Focus

The Permanence Of Love Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of love as a permanent, enduring force, greater than faith and hope, and emphasizes the importance of expressing this love to those around us, as guided by the teachings in 1 Corinthians and 1 John.

Welcome everyone! I’m so glad you’re here as we’re wrapping up our series Love God; Love People, where we’ve talked a lot about God’s love, the example Christ set for us, and the difficulty of loving others in the midst of sin and brokenness. Today, we’re tying it all together by looking at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 John 4:8

Topics: Divine Love, Eternal Investment, Unfailing Consistency

Sermon Series: Love God Love People

Baggage - A New Thing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to let go of their past and embrace the new things God is doing in their lives, trusting in His faithfulness and expecting Him to exceed their expectations.

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 Have you ever seen a movie or heard a story about someone who was constantly referencing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Letting Go, New Beginnings, Divine Expectations

Sermon Series: Baggage

Fool’s Gold - Eureka! Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of fearing God and obeying His commands in order to gain wisdom and understanding of our position before Him.

Church, we are finally here. Today we are closing out our series titled “Fool’s Gold.” We have been talking about wisdom and where to find it. We’ve highlighted how God holds all wisdom and understanding. To obtain these things, we need to dig deeper in our faith and confidently ask. Today, I want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Topics: Fear Of God, Spiritual Wisdom, Divine Understanding

Sermon Series: Fool's Gold