Sermons on Doing Nothing:

Surrender Your Way To Victory

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 30, 2012

Surrender to God is the way to a blessed life. It is not a commitment to God that we asking for, which focuses on what we can do for God. We are called to surrender our lives to Him.

The way to a blessed life is to allow God to take control, when we invite Him into every area of our lives. • In Rom 12:1 Paul says, “...I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship.” • Gal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Us Not Become Weary

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Dec 21, 2013

Do not become weary boy see yourself as God sees you!

Galatians 6:9 (NIV) 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 (AMP) 9 And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe Part 3 Series

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Apr 7, 2022

Part 3 of RAPTURE READY, BELIEVE do you really believe?

BELIEVE …. DO YOU? Welcome to Rapture Ready Part 3, we have discussed Salvation and Faith, now for question Are you rapture ready? Do you believe in Jesus Christ, and do you know God? We human beings have a deep-seated need to believe in something, anything, majority of us believe in material ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Submit To One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 12, 2021

Submission has to do with a “radical decision to act unselfishly toward others.”

-Building Up One Another - Submit to One Another Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. - Ephesians 5:21 Introduction Have you heard the old story of the ship captain who looked into the dark horizon one night and saw faint lights in the distance? Immediately he told his signalman ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Life Takes A Wrong Turn...i Need A Miracle Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 30, 2001

Things don’t always go as expected. Joseph found it out, and so have you. What do I do when life seemingly takes a wrong turn and I need a miracle?

For Horace Walpole life had taken a wrong turn somewhere along his journey. Life had become drab and dreary, just an existence. I won’t ask for a show of hands though I think some of you could relate to Horace’s situation. It is where you are right now. You made plans in life and somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life On The Run From God!

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Jun 3, 2011

Jonah ran from the calling of God on his life. We often do the same when God's us to be on Mission with Him.

Life On The Run From God! Reading: Jonah 1v1-10 As you read the books of 1st and 2nd Kings,…you find that the nation of Israel was in a mess. In fact,…they were in a desperate crisis. King after king over Israel,…except Hezekiah and Josiah,…were corrupt and did not serve the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 16, 2020

When we are asked to do something we don't want to do, our response is usually, "Why Me?" This is a short homily for a Sunday service following the choir cantata.

Why Me? Luke 1: 26 - 38 Intro: Have you ever been asked to do something and you ask the person, “How am I going to do that?” Maybe you’ve been chosen to do something and you ask, “WHY ME? PICK SOMEONE ELSE. I Mary is approached by Gabriel, a messenger from God and asked to do something that is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Answer To The 6 Foot Hole

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 12, 2012

We are all curious about death .... We are all curious about what happens after we die.Golfer Paul Azinger shared " I'm not saying that nothing ever bothers me and I don't have problems, but I feel like I have found the answer to ..... the six-foot ho

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Ruth 3:1-5;4:13-17; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28 and Mark 12:28-34. A book of children's letters to God........ contain these entries: Dear God,...... ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Anglican

The Mystery Of His Will Made Known

Contributed by Given Blakely on Mar 4, 2003

An exposition of God’s marvelous disclosure of what He is doing in Christ Jesus.

THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL MADE KNOWN by Given O. Blakely ¡§In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace; Wherein He hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of His will, according to His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 10, 2022

Every morning, God's mercy says wake up, get up! Don’t lie down in bed depressed and refuse to get up, don't give up because nothing seems to be working or going on well in your life. Face the day, face any situation with the mercy of God.

Introduction Mercy is God’s Nature, God’s Character If someone were to ask you to describe your father, you would probably say things like he is tall or average height, dark or fair in complexion, likes jazz music, enjoys watching documentaries, has a good sense of humor or he is very strict, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Destruction To Come Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 20, 2012

What I do want to leave you with is a firm belief in Christ’s return and with a wonder and joy of that last wondrous event for which we are waiting.

Introduction Let’s begin by reviewing briefly the message from last week which covered verses 1-13. First, the goal of this series. It is not so much to convince you of one view, as it is to have a charitable attitude towards the different opinions. I want you to realize how complex this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Palm Sunday - Purim - Global Day Of Repentance Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 22, 2024

They cried out Hosanna, meaning, Save Us. We also must cry out in repentance to be saved from our sins, and be made ready as bride without spot or wrinkle awaiting the bridegroom. It does nothing unless our hearts are turned back to GOD. Repentance is a gift to come back from wherever we strayed.

2024.03.24. Palm Sunday. Purim. Global Day of Repentance 2024 William Akehurst, HSWC This year 2024, Passover Week comes 4 weeks after the Passion Week from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday (Easter). There's something to be said with the Jewish Celebration of Passover being out-of-sync with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 1:14-15, Acts 3:19, Luke 24:47, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 3:3, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ephesians 5:26-27, Proverbs 6:16-19, Psalm 51:1-17, Luke 19:37-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encountering God Face To Face Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 13, 2006

Giving answers for what to do when you hear God’s voice.

Moses: Encountering God Face-To-Face 8-6-06 Exodus 3:1-4:14 Video Clip – Close Encounters Intro. In 1977 everybody was talking about “Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind”. Spielberg’s movie was a run-a-way hit because it seemed to answer a question that we all ask sooner or later. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Single Eye Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2013

Doves are similar to pigeons, but the dove has a very unusual quality - single eye. A dove doesn’t have side vision... why they are referred to as “love birds.” When it sets it’s gaze upon another dove it sees nothing else - it’s not easily distracted.

Secret of the Stairs Pt 3 A Single Eye Aug. 21, 2013 A In about a week, dove season will come here in Illinois. 1 Doves are similar to pigeons, but the dove has a very unusual quality - single eye. a A dove doesn’t have side vision... why they are referred to as “love ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Minors' Lessons That Have Major Impact Vi: Joy - Learned From "who Knows" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 16, 2019

Christians need a renewal of vows to be and do what God would have His people to be and do, for which are promised positive outcomes that bring glory to God and rejoicing by God's people.

MINORS’ LESSONS THAT HAVE MAJOR IMPACT VI: JOY – Learned from “Who Knows?” Based on Zechariah 9-14 They had been through so much. Throughout their entire history, the people of God fought for survival. It ...read more