Sermons on Effort:

Heaven Is Counting On You

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

We have a responsibility to run the race God has called us to. All of Heaven is counting on us and rooting us on.

n We are being rooted on by the hosts of heaven that have gone on before us. n It is our duty to continue and finish what they started. n The baton has been passed to you and me. How do we accomplish this? 1. PRACTICE (1 Corinthians 9:25) * Lay aside the weight—“weight”=mass, burden, hindrance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Forget The Bread Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jan 9, 2013

Have you recieved the bread of Life?

Acts 2:14-41 Question: In an effort to do good do we get distracted? Acts 2:22-24 “Now, listen to what I have to say about Jesus from Nazareth. God proved that He sent Jesus to you by having Him work miracles, wonders, and signs. All of you know this. God had already planned and decided ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

After Jesus' Birth

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

The two years following the Birth of the Lord Jesus Christ

After Jesus’ Birth Pastor Eric J. Hanson December 30, 2012 I. Eight days later: In the Temple a. Luke 2: 21-35 Simeon b. Luke 2: 36-40 Anna (“all them that looked for redemption…”) II. The visit of the Magi (Wise Men from the region of Modern Iraq) a. Matthew 2:1-2 (the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Most-Overlooked Strength

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

Pretending is easy, that's why so many people overlook their most powerful asset: their weakness. We tend to classify weaknesses with failures in the 'con' list, but I challenge you to move it across the page. It's definitely a plus. Authenticity, transpa

Pretending is easy, that's why so many people overlook their most powerful asset: their weakness. We tend to classify weaknesses with failures in the 'con' list, but I challenge you to move it across the page. It's definitely a plus. Authenticity, transparency, and genuineness are not necessarily ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Just Society And Why Judas Was Judged Harshly

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2022

Somehow it seems very strange to ask Judas about the virtue of justice.

Monday of Holy Week I don’t understand why people these days feel like they have to defend Judas from the accusations that he was a thief and a jerk. He was a thief and a jerk. Today’s Gospel shows him accusing Jesus of sinning against the virtue of justice, by allowing an expensive ointment to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

At A Time And Place Of God's Choosing

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 22, 2023

Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they intended to defend at all costs (John 11:45-53).

AT A TIME AND PLACE OF GOD’S CHOOSING Matt 12:15-21/Mk 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. B. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:18-21, Mark 3:1-8, John 21:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gather For Unity Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Understand the importance of unity in the church and how gathering together fosters unity, harmony, and togetherness.

Let's talk about something we all know: teamwork. Whether it's in sports, a band, or a group project, we know that when we work together, we can achieve great things. But what about when we're not on the field or in the classroom? What about when we're just hanging out, living life? That's where ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Unity, Church Community, Ecclesiastical Harmony, Faith Solidarity

Who Shall Roll Us Away The Stone?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 13, 2025

The women on their way to apply spices to the body of Jesus were concerned because the inability to roll the stone away. To their surprise they discovered the stone had already been rolled away, leading to their encounter with the angel who announced Jesus's resurrection.

Here in our text, we find 2 ladies going to the grave side of someone they love very much! As they approached the place where Christ was, or so they thought, they brought him sweet spices to show remorse, regret, and respect for who he was. As they approached the grave site they were forced with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

The righteous shall live by faith.

Living by Faith February 16, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The righteous shall live by faith. Focus Passage: Galatians 2:11-21 Supplemental Passage: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Issac - The Child Of Promise

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Apr 8, 2002

When we truly believe what God has said, we will watch him work in his time, for his glory and we will be amazed!

Abraham was a man that had a close walk with his God. Throughout the text, God speaks to Abraham and gives him a promise that would pass on through generations. Although the promise of a son was very difficult to believe from a human perspective, the fulfillment of God’s promise was sure. You ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Alright For A Man To Cry

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Simon Peter was a man of extraordinary strengths but perhaps he displayed his greatest strength when he wept over his own sin!

IT IS ALRIGHT FOR A MAN TO CRY “And Peter went out and wept bitterly.” Luke 22:62. Simon Peter was a man who possessed extraordinary strengths. In many ways he showed himself to be “a man’s man”! Notice: I. PETER WAS STRONG PHYSICALLY. "And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:62

Denomination: Baptist

Resources For Missions

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

A message on Missions.

RESOURCES FOR MISSIONS John 20:19-23 INTRO: In an obscure room in the city of Jerusalem, eleven disciples huddled in fear. They possessed no equipment for missions until Jesus provided them with four resources. I. THE PEACE OF HIS PRESENCE (v. 19). From the beginning Jesus offered the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Again...and Run!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010

The race you and I are in, the course we are running, is not a sprint! Its a marathon! And, in running the marathon, your goal is to finish the race, not fall out by the wayside before you cross the finish line.

Rise Again...and Run!!! Text: Philippians 3:13-14 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Bounds Or Out Of Bounds?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 14, 2016

If you say that you are bounds; is that a bad thing? The Bible speaks about being bound in positive and negative terms. To what or by what are you bound?

In Bounds or Out of Bounds? I'm glory bound Bound for that promised land Bound and determined Song: I'm bound for that city. Eccl. 4:12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Hosea 6:1 Come, and let us return unto the LORD: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Just Treading Water Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 3, 2013

God doesn’t want us to merely tread water, He wants to rescue us as we place our faith in Him and cry out for His help.

Too many Christians settle for simply treading water -In their physical lives -In their spiritual lives -Treading water may keep you safe (at least for a while), but it will never get you anywhere -Peter learned a bit about this truth -Matthew 14:22-33 -Let's look at Peter's progression I. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Wesleyan