Sermons on Efforts:

How To Jump Start Spiritual Growth - 2 Peter 1:9a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 16, 2025

Is there anything more frustrating than those stubborn character flaws that you can't change? You’ve tried everything—prayer, accountability, discipline—but the changes never last. Peter shows us the surprising path to lasting change.

2 Peter 1:8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9

The First And Second Temple

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Mar 11, 2004

Far too often we are Kept back and even demoralized by the memories of past successes of other people, afraid that we won’t live up to the expectations placed upon us - take heed from the prophet Haggai!

"THE FIRST AND SECOND TEMPLE" HAGGAI 2:1 - 9 SCRIPTURE: In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying, Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You See?

Contributed by James May on Aug 6, 2003

Without a vision the people perish. They perish because their heavenly vision is overpowered by their worldly vision. What is the price you will accept to lose the promises of God?

WHAT DO YOU SEE? Proverbs 29:18 says, "Where there is no vision, the people perish…" - I believe that the biggest reason that many begin serving the Lord; then they will revert to their old lifestyle is that their vision for the wonderful promises in God’s Word has faded. Satan blinds men to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Value To God

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 3, 2002

We will look at 6 criteria used to determine a things value, and we will see by every standard we have great worth to God.

Our Value to God Our Value To God Many have arranged the thoughts of John 3:16 in different ways and under different headings, this is my favorite: John 3:16: God = The Greatest One So loved = The Greatest Degree the world = The greatest amount of people that He gave = The greatest ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Work Out Your Salvation

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Jan 4, 2009

Salvation by Faith and not by Works

Work out your savation Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Galatians 2:15-3:5 Salvation is not by working hard 1) We know salvation is not by trying, but by trusting v. 16a Gal 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works[trying] of the law, but by the faith[trusting] of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Missions Work In Zambia

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

Have you ever cleaned fish? It is a messy smelly job that requires you to get your hands dirty. Missions work can be like that sometimes. Yet what beautiful things can be accomplished when we try.

Missions Work in Zambia There is a man in Zambia named Jimmy Kongwa. He has been a guest at our church. He and his wife Ivy work tirelessly to rescue the children of their country from disease, starvation, forced labor and a life of crime. They do it through an agency we support called Kids ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are One - Part 2

Contributed by Mark Opseth on May 30, 2012

How to get along in the body of Christ.

Last Sunday, we talked about the unity in the body of Christ. We see God’s desire for unity throughout Scripture. What made the Jews united was not the color of their skin or the clothes they wore. They were united around one God, one covenant with one set of laws and commandments. By ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

To Follow Jesus, We Must Make Down Time Introduction: Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2021

If machines need some down time to reconnect properly, maybe you and I need some down time to recorrect properly with Jesus.

Introduction: On Thursday, a week ago, our washing machine broke, so I called Southern Appliances and the lady told me to unplug the machine from the wall outlet for sixty seconds then re-plug-it back in. She went on to say that in those electronic machines sometimes a reboot is all it takes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

United In Harmony: Living Out The Call Of Romans 15:5-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

Romans 15:5-6 calls us to unity and harmony as believers. In a world often divided by differences, the call to live in harmony with one another is more relevant than ever.

United in Harmony: Living Out the Call of Romans 15:5-6 Introduction: Today, we explore Romans 15:5-6, a passage that calls us to unity and harmony as believers. In a world often divided by differences, the call to live in harmony with one another is more relevant than ever. Let’s delve into these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6, Colossians 3:14, Ephesians 4:2-3, Philippians 2:2, 1 Peter 3:8, Romans 15:6, Romans 15:5, John 17:21, Psalm 133:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who You Gonna Trust? Series

Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009

The sixth of a series of six messages from Jeremiah on sexual sin. This final sermon focuses on trusting God when you fear backsliding into old sinful habits.

A. For several weeks now, we have been spending some time in the early chapters of Jeremiah talking about the issue of sexual sin. 1. Even though these words were written centuries ago, they speak very directly to us about the true impact of sexual sin in our lives in terms of the shame, the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Message, The Messenger, And The Mistakes Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

What is the Gospel about, how do we get it, and what mistakes do we make

Romans 10:1:21 Getting on the Same Page as God about the Messege, the Messengers, and the Mistakes Introduction A. Back in June when I took my Oral Exam, I remember sitting there for about 30 minutes waiting for someone to come back and tell me how If I passed or not B. Finally someone came C. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christmas Gifts: What Do You Get For The God Who Has Everything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 16, 2002

What do you get for the person who has everything? It is the nagging question everyone faces when buying gifts. But, God has told us what kind of gifts He would be pleased with.

OPEN: Tom and Joe had been high school buddies, but when they grew up, Joe left town to find his fortune. He became a very successful salesman, but never married. One day, he returned to his hometown and met Joe in a local restaurant. They exchanged stories of how their lives had changed over the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Up, Get Over It

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2002

THE ADVERSITIES THAT COME ALONG TO BURY US USUALLY HAVE THE POTENTIAL SOLUTION WITHIN THEM. THE VERY REAL POTENTIAL IS THAT WE CAN MAKE IT, THIS WILL BENEFIT US!

GET OVER IT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Kings 19:9 -- 21 Ecclesiastes 12:12-14 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. 13: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165, 1 Kings 19:9-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preserving Unity In The Body

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 5, 2004

A sermon preached at nearby Immanuel church on unity, divisions and discipline within the church (local and city-wide)

Preserving the unity of the body. Immanuel church, Winchester 7/3/4am Eph 4:1-13 UNITY & DISUNITY Had a friend drop by to stay Mon Tue pm while at leadership conference - Shocked when told: ¡§30% of a leaders energy will go in conflict and stamping out fires¡¨ - you: ¡§oh, that¡¦s what happens in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23, Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Compete According To The Rules Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 10, 2008

We cannot be victorious in Christ unless we compete according to His rules: endurance, integrity, loving His word.

Compete According to the Rules One World, One Dream 2 Timothy 1:3 – 7 (Lin Hao Clip) There is a nobility in willingly facing pain when it is necessary. Athletics is a peaceful expression of that virtue. Training Training was an important part of the ancient Olympic games. These days, training ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite