Sermons on Divine Prioritization:

When Your Shoes Don’t Wear Out

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 3, 2011

God can sustain your stuff in these trying economic times.

I. Position of the people. ( God lead them / they followed Him. vs 5 Ii. Place of the blessing. (A wilderness) vs 5 III. Power of God. (He prolongs the life of clothes and shoes.) vs 5 IV. Peace of being a follower of God. (He provides) vs 5 V. Prioritize and trust God. (They obeyed God) vs ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:5, Deuteronomy 29:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Your Time Matters- To Your Family Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 30, 2006

This is the 3rd Message in a series called "Your Family Mattes." This message deals with the importance of the time we give our families.

“yourtimematters!” Psalm 90:1-12 (Message # 3) The issue before us today is time. Not only does your family matter, but your time with your family also matters! We are a people who live by the clock because time is very important to all of us (stop looking at your watches I just got started!). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of Your Time Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 12, 2008

Life is a trust from God. We are to be good stewards of God-given time and to manage time well by making wise choices. Time management can be learned.

[I have taken the main points of this sermon from Rick Warren’s sermon on MANAGING YOUR TIME - Growing Through Goal Setting, Part 3, June 2-3, 2006, and added some of my personal thoughts.) NIV: Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed By Truth: The Narrow Path To Life Matthew 7:13-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 9, 2024

Matthew 7:13-14 - the narrow path that leads to life - this teaching challenges us to consider the choices we make and the paths we follow in our spiritual journey.

Transformed by Truth: The Narrow Path to Life Matthew 7:13-14 Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound message Jesus delivers in Matthew 7:13-14 about the narrow path that leads to life. This teaching challenges us to consider the choices we make and the paths we follow in our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:13, Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 7:14, Luke 13:24, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Perspective On Sin Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 8, 2025

God's justice requires punishment for sin...

God's Holiness: The Bible emphasizes God's holiness, which demands justice and righteousness (Leviticus 11:44-45, Isaiah 6:1-5). Consequences of Sin: Sin has consequences, as seen in Romans 6:23, which states that the wages of sin is death. God's Justice: God's justice requires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10, Matthew 23:1-36

Please Don't Chase The Dove Away

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 28, 2023

This phrase refers to the Holy Spirit, often symbolized as a dove, and the warning it carries against actions that grieve the Holy Spirit and lead to division within the church. Our unity is a powerful force that can bring about significant change in the church and in the world.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (James 2:1) "My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons." (Proverbs 16:18) "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1, Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 16:16-19, Ephesians 4:30, Isaiah 63:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The True Worshippers

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 9, 2024

God is seeking all true worshippers to worship Him in truth and in spirit. That is His standard, and we are bound to follow it as such to be approved of Him.

The True Worshippers Study Text: John 4:19-24 Introduction: - During the interaction of Jesus with the woman of Samaria at the Well, He revealed to us what true Worship and true Worshippers are. - Worship is the expression of reverence and adoration for the living God. Worship is to show ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gideon: The Thresher Gone Thrasher Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2021

Today’s sermon is about a cowardly hero forced into hiding by organized crime, an angel that is more than an angel, strange fleece ware, a bad dream, being outnumbered 450 to one, and smashed pottery. This is how it happened.

Gideon: The Thresher Gone Thrasher (Judges 6:1-7:25) 1. My sister didn’t do as well on her driver’s-ed test as she’d hoped. It might have had something to do with how she completed this sentence: “When the ______ is dead, the car won’t start.” She wrote: “Driver.” Nathan Hellman, Brooklyn, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Managing Difficult Emotions Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 2, 2025

This is the 5th talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1." It explores how we can manage difficult emotions. It’s about navigating pain and chaos with faith, vulnerability, and hope as our guides.

T&T Level 1 - Session 5 - Managing Difficult Emotions This is the fifth talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". This is the second talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:14-19, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship In The Original Jewish Context: Elijah, Elisha, And Jesus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 6, 2025

Today we are going to look at Elijah and Elisha and note their potential influence upon the life and ministry of Jesus.

Discipleship in the Original Jewish Context: Elijah, Elisha, and Jesus Parallels between Jesus’ ministry and that of Elijah/Elisha (I Kings 19:1-9, 15-16 compared with Matthew 4:1-11) When Protestants have visions, they usually have visions of Jesus. When Roman Catholics have visions, they often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Kings 19:1-9, 1 Kings 19:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Harvest Of The Broken Seed: The Paradox Of A Fruitful Life

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025

This sermon unpacks the powerful paradox of John 12:24-25, teaching that like a seed that must die to bear fruit, we must surrender our lives to find true fruitfulness and life eternal.

Introduction: The Unexpected King Let us transport ourselves to a moment thick with expectation. The city of Jerusalem is trembling with energy. Dust fills the air, mingling with the shouts of a jubilant crowd. The scent of crushed palm leaves is underfoot. It is the week of the Passover, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Lawlessness: A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 4, 2025

This is an insert to my book, "The Narrow Road" on Amazon.The sermon discusses how lawlessness, defined as the rejection of biblical authority and moral order, is increasingly evident in society and even within churches, leading to confusion and chaos.

Understanding Lawlessness: A Biblical Perspective In 1 John 3:4, we read, "Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law." Sin, at its core, is lawlessness. It is not merely the absence of law but rebellion against the moral order established ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:7, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Mighty Word: Jesus' Authority And Our Transformation - 1 Peter 1:24-25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 2, 2024

Jesus, the Living Word, demonstrates His authority over every aspect of life and how this truth transforms us.

The Mighty Word: Jesus' Authority and Our Transformation - 1 Peter 1:24-25 Text: 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NLT): “As the Scriptures say, ‘People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers, and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.’ And that word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, John 1:14, Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 5:1-13, Luke 4:16-20, Hebrews 4:14-16, Colossians 1:15-17, Psalm 33:9, Isaiah 55:11, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 10:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowin' Where You're Goin' Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2016

Peter, James and John catch the biggest haul of fish they'd ever known... and then they just left their nets and boat to follow Jesus. Why would they do that?

OPEN: Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the scientist – preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn't find his ticket. He couldn’t find it in his coat pockets, in his briefcase, anywhere!! The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"New Direction For A New Year" Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Dec 31, 2002

What was this past year like for you? Was it filled with joy and peace or anxiety and stress? What were my "Time Stealers"? Let’s see how we can use our time wisely in Christ for a New Direction for my life!

"New Direction for a New Year" Text: Eph. 5:15-17 & Selected "New Direction for a New Year" Using Time Wisely Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – December 29, 2002 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! What was the year 2002 like for you? Filled with joy and peace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Bible Church