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  • The Dangers Of Mediocrity In Serving God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 88 views

    Mediocrity in serving God dishonours Him, limits spiritual impact, and brings divine displeasure instead of blessing.

    THE DANGERS OF MEDIOCRITY IN SERVING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 1:6-8 Key Verse: “But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing: for I am a great King, saith the Lord of hosts, and my name is dreadful ...read more

  • A Drink Of Jesus' Water

    Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    This sermon speaks of the living water that comes only from Jesus.

    A Drink of Jesus’ Water Scripture Reference: John 7:37 ’In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink." ------------------------------------------------------ Introduction: In the beginning of John chapter seven, the city ...read more

  • When You Fast

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,588 views

    Fasting is a spiritual discipline of temporary self-denial in order to focus on and process matters of great concern. It’s about God, not about food.

    “When You Fast” Matthew 6:16-18 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts With “Turkey Day” approaching, this is a difficult message to deliver…also because Saugus seems to be the restaurant capital of Massachusetts. With Kowloons, Prince, Hilltop and the ...read more

  • How Can We Recovery From This? The Prescription For Recovery

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,295 views

    This message is good news for every sinner and every backslider who finds themselves bound in sin and crippled by habits. The text shows the undying love of God and his willingness to help us in whatever position we find ourselves.

    A Prescription For Recovery (A Call To Recovery) Introduction: The book of Isaiah is one of the most fascinating of all the Old Testament Books of Prophecy. It has 66 chapters that actually reflect the 66 books of the Bible. Thirty-nine chapters have to do with the history and judgment to Judah, ...read more

  • Baptism PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 880 views

    Deepen our understanding of the significance of baptism, the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, and how to live daily in the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Good morning, church family. Today we're diving into some deep waters, baptism waters, to be exact. We're going to explore the significance of baptism, the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in this sacrament, and the life-changing benefits we receive from it. We're also going to discuss how ...read more

  • The High Cost Of Disobedience Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
     | 301 views

    There is a weight to divine instruction, and there is a consequence when that instruction is ignored.

    THE HIGH COST OF DISOBEDIENCE – WHEN KINGS REJECT GOD’S VOICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 12:14-15, Isaiah 1:19-20, James 1:22, Hebrews 3:7-8, John 14:15 INTRODUCTION: There is a weight to divine instruction, and there is a consequence when that ...read more

  • A Life Of Dedication Series

    Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,159 views

    Christians need to understand the importance of a consistent, daily routine of personal prayer.

    Consider the following words: dedication, commitment, devotion. What do they mean to you – not to you as a member of your family, as a part of a local community or as a citizen of a nation, but rather to you as a believer, as a Christian, as a follower of Christ. Do words such as these have a ...read more

  • Our Attitude Towards God

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,228 views

    How we approach God in our worship reflects how we really feel about who God is in our lives.

    Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 “Our Attitude Towards God” • The Preacher Solomon has been looking at the empty pursuit of wealth, position and power, however now he turns to the vanity of empty worship of God. • Specifically Solomon deals with our attitude towards God before, during and after public ...read more

  • How To Be Thankful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 480 views

    This sermon explores the transformation from seeking worldly fulfillment to finding true contentment, nourishment, and strength in knowing and serving God.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space and time. We are here to share, to listen, to grow, and to understand more deeply the profound truths of God's Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a passage from Hebrews. It's a passage that speaks to us about choices, about discernment, and ...read more

  • True Fasting Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 48,064 views

    Though the people wanted the blessings of God, they were not interested in allowing God to change their heart, their attitude & their actions. They wanted their religion to gain them special favor with God so that they would win the dog eat dog struggle

    ISAIAH 58:3-12 TRUE FASTING Job 32:17-20 / Matthew 23:13-36 Going through the motions of religion, even those of sacrifice and fasting, does not move God. A true and vital relationship with God does not come through external religion and ritual. What brings the response of God into life is a ...read more

  • A Better Way To Worship

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,445 views

    What are some ways we try to make worship better? The answer is closer than you think! (15th Sunday after Pentecost)

    A BETTER WAY TO WORSHIP (Romans 12:1-8) Introduction: We have been discussing, as we work our way through Romans, how in the past the people of God had consisted of only one nation: the nation of Israel. Now, because Jesus’ life-saving work of redemption applies to all people, God’s promised ...read more

  • The Feast Of Passover (Pesach) Revealed Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2005
    based on 52 ratings
     | 9,172 views

    Although the Passover is filled with meaning, it’s primary emphasis is Redemption. The New Testament truth that “Christ died for our sins” is demonstrated well in the Passover.

    The Feast of Passover (Pesach) Revealed INTRO 1. People are not as smart as they used to be. 2. Published Saturday, January 29, 2005 Crusade Against Eating Meat Turns Religious By ABBY WEINGARTEN New York Times Regional Newspapers Meat and religious ceremony share a long history, a link so ...read more

  • Because Of Their Return To Bondage Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 15, 2019
     | 4,489 views

    God requires believers to live holy lives because they are children of a holy God and desire to love and worship Him (Matt. 5.48 ).

    November 6, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.C.1.a: Because of their Return to Bondage (4:8-11) Galatians 4.8-11 (KJV) 8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. 9 But now, after that ye have known God, ...read more

  • The Baptism & Preaching Ministry Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,523 views

    We look at Jesus’ baptism, how the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness, and how He began to preach the Good News (Gospel) of the Kingdom. This week's liturgical calendar text.

    THE BAPTISM & PREACHING OF JESUS MARK 1:9-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A kindergarten boy was trying to write down the most important things that had happened to him over the summer. He asked his dad, a preacher, how to spell ‘God.’ 2. His dad smiled with pride, thinking what a great ...read more

  • "Were Not Our Hearts Burning?"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,005 views

    Easter message based on the conversation between Jesus and two men on the road to Emmaus.

    “Were Not Our Hearts Burning?” Luke 24:13-35 Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 We come here each Sunday and we sing about Jesus, we pray to Him, we read about Him and listen to sermons about Him, and I hope we go out of here loving Him a bit more. But for the average person in the seats, does it ...read more