Sermons on Earnestly Contend:

Communion At Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 7, 2020

Please take a moment to be sure that you have a morsel of bread and a small cup of wine or grape juice handy. If you need to, now would be the time to take a moment and prepare these elements. If possible, find a quiet place and begin.

Please take a moment to be sure that you have a morsel of bread and a small cup of wine or grape juice handy. If you need to, now would be the time to take a moment and prepare these elements. If possible, find a quiet place and begin. Let’s hear the Great Commandments, and examine our hearts. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Workers Are Few Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 27, 2020

Sermon based on Matthew 9:35-38 - Challenges hearers to evaluate why there are so few "workers" in the harvest, & commit to a more evangelistic lifestyle.

“THE WORKERS ARE FEW” Matthew 9:35-38 FBCF – 9/27/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Podcast “Finding Meaning & $ in the Blue Collar Trades” – Interview w/ guy who started literally digging ditches in HS – skipped college – built multi-million $ business, STILL digging ditches. Point repeatedly made: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Show Yourself Worthy....

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 17, 2020

......your career success/ promotion/increment depends on proving yourself worthy for promotion. Is it not?

Show yourself worthy...... 1 Kings 1:52:”And Solomon said, 52 Solomon said, "If he will show himself a worthy man, not one of his hairs will fall to the ground; but if wickedness is found in him, he will die." Wow, this above statement of king Solomon floored me! Before his death, his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Faith Is Essential

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2019

We have 3 essential elements to succeed. Faith, Hope and Love. We will focus why FAITH is so important to please God. Yes, God is able, exceedingly, abundantly able, but we must move by faith and not by sight and emotions.

UNDERSTANDING: FAITH IS ESSENTIAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2 Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (MSG) It's what we trust in but don't yet see that keeps us going. Faith is as essential to us just as blood is to human life or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 3:20, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On A Loss Of Direction

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 31, 2021

Many people in life often become distracted by events or circumstances beyond their control which inevitably result in a lack of positive direction.

Melody Beattie, an American author of self-help books on codependent relationships once remarked: "I used to spend so much time reacting and responding to everyone else that my life had no direction. Other people's lives, problems, and wants set the course for my life. Once I realized it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, 2 Timothy 4:17, Deuteronomy 31:6

Sermon On Lust

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 25, 2021

Lust probably stems right back to the original story of Adam and Eve

Anne Fortier, the Danish-Canadian writer once remarked: “There is lust and then there is love. They are related, but still very different things. To indulge in one requires little but honeyed speech and a change of clothes; to obtain the other, by contrast, a man must give up his rib. In return, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12, Proverbs 6:25, James 1:14-15

Getting Our Attention

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 25, 2022

God uses hardships to get our attention.

I am sure you remember the story of the farmer with the exceptional mule. The mule was a hard worker and could do things that amazed other farmers. One day the farmer wanted to show off his mule to his friends. They watched in shock as the farmer hit the mule between the eyes with a 2 x 4 stud. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dimensions Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 22, 2021

Jesus talked about the dimensions of prayer referring to the Lord's Prayer, Night Prayer, and the desirable prayer in our lives.

Theme: Dimensions of Prayer Text: Luke 11:1-13 Introduction to the Prayer: Jesus was praying in a certain place. Something motivated the disciples to come closer to the Lord. They could have astonished, amazed, and desired to pray like Jesus. Disciples learned many things from the lifestyle of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Prayer To Be Spared: Hezekiah In His Palace And Jesus In Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 22, 2021

God was especially gracious to Hezekiah, but, by offering only limited grace to Jesus, He opened a floodgate of grace for those who believe in Him.

The Prayer to Be Spared: Hezekiah in His Palace and Jesus in Gethsemane (2 Kings 20:1-11, Luke 22:39-46) 1. You can learn a lot about human nature by reading complaint blogs. One blogger wrote, “Today, I got pulled over for a traffic violation. Thinking I could get away with it, I spoke with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11, Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

We’ve all been disappointed at times in life. Disappointment can only happen if there is some kind of expectation. When that expectation is not met, disappointment occurs. Unlike discouragement, disappointment is not a sin. Even Jesus was disappointed at times with the disciples.

Many have set out to accomplish great things, but have been disappointed in the outcome. It is said that Alexander the Great wept because there were no more worlds to conquer. Alexander was disappointed. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said, “I have accomplished nothing ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Keys To A Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 10, 2026

This sermon unveils divine principles and spiritual keys that position believers to access God’s plan for a greater and more glorious tomorrow.

SUPERNATURAL KEYS TO A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:19, KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Colossians 4 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 3, 2021

For Colossians 3 notes see https://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/wesleys-explanatory-notes/colossians/colossians-3.html#:~:text=The%20Book%20of%20Colossians%20Chapter%203%20Verses%3A%20,lightly%20%20...%20%2015%20more%20rows%20

1 Masters, grant to your slaves (servants) justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; (for being in prison?) 3 praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Drawing Close To God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

Drawing close to God is not a one-time event but a continuous journey of seeking Him with all our heart.

DRAWING CLOSE TO GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 145:18, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 55:6 INTRODUCTION: Drawing close to God is one of the most important pursuits of the Christian faith. It is a relationship-building process that requires our sincere desire, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Psalm 145:18, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeking God’s Face, Not Just His Hand Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2025

Seeking God’s face means pursuing a deeper relationship with Him, desiring His presence, and understanding His character rather than merely asking for His blessings.

SEEKING GOD’S FACE, NOT JUST HIS HAND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 27:8 “When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek." (KJV) Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:14-15 Matthew 6:33 James 4:8 1 Chronicles 16:11 Jeremiah 29:13 Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:8, Exodus 33:14-15, 1 Chronicles 16:11, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Perseverance

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 18, 2023

Perseverance is defined as doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

Denis Waitley, an American motivational speaker once remarked: “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” Proverbs 24:16 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 41:10