Sermons on External Devotion:

An Important Duty

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 29, 2016

No exercise so important let so often commanded – yet so neglected. It is the procurer of all blessing to averter of dangers the solace in trials --- therefore pray

Sermon An Important Duty I Timothy 2:1 Prayer – No exercise so important let so often commanded – yet so neglected. It is the procurer of all blessing to averter of dangers the solace in trials --- therefore pray I. First of All a. First in point of the time – Seek ye First i. To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Pray Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

Everyone can and should learn to pray as Jesus taught. We will take a look at what Jesus taught about prayer and apply those truths to our own relationship with God.

Learning to Pray Matthew 6:7-15 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Water Bubbles!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 25, 2015

Have you watched the young and old play and chase those huge water bubbles on the beach only to find those big ball of water bubbles perish within a second! This is exactly what is happening in the world today! We are chasing water bubbles!

Water Bubbles! John 18:36”Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world." Hey friends, I understand your feelings! Every bit of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Directions For Living The Dream

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2021

Living the dream generally means that someone is living his or her best life; that he or she is achieving the goals he wants to achieve; that he has all the material comforts and/or relationships that he wants to have with no regrets. Listen to Joshua take.

Directions for Living the Dream Joshua 24:13-24 "And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat. 14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-24, Philippians 4:12, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Deuteronomy 4:23-24, Deuteronomy 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Passionate About The Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 21, 2016

Paul was passionate about the church. He had developed a personal relationship with them and knew their needs and concerns. Pastors, and those within the church, can glean much from the Apostle in this passage. We need the commitment and passion he had.

Passionate about the Church Philippians 4: 1-3 In order to effectively lead a congregation of believers, the pastor must have a burden for the people within the congregation, while developing personal relationships with them. Paul understood this principle of leadership and provided a great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Something Beautiful For Jesus

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Mar 25, 2017

This message looks at the actions of Mary as she breaks open the bottle of perfume and anoints Jesus during Holy Week. It challenges us to ask the question what can we do for Jesus that is beautiful?

She hesitates in the doorway separating the two rooms. Through the opening she sees her sister Martha hard at work helping Simon’s wife prepare the evening meal in the kitchen. She listens to the laughter and conversation as it drifts through the house. She hears Simon make a joke at Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leave Your Matters In God's Hands | Part I

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 4, 2023

God is sovereign! He is omnipotent! The power of God is greater than any opponent's power! No evil power can contest the power of God Almighty when fighting on your behalf.

OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Opening Passage He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”~Psalms 46:10 Title LEAVE YOUR MATTERS IN GOD'S HANDS | PART I Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Ref: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, John 1:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Building The Church By Serving Each Other Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 11, 2024

Though the word “serve” isn’t explicitly mentioned in Acts 2:42-47, the early church served each other. As Jesus demonstrated service by washing His disciples' feet, we are to serve one another through our gifts, tangible acts of help, prayer, hospitality, and generosity.

Introduction Video Ill.: Meet the Sanders - Serving Heathens — The Skit Guys 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, John 13:1-17, 1 Peter 4:10, Galatians 6:9-10, James 5:16, Romans 12:13, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Day Evangelism: Living The Gospel Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 22, 2024

The early church grew not through grand strategies, but because everyday believers faithfully and boldly shared the gospel in their ordinary lives, as visible witnesses of Christ’s love.

Devoted Together #6 Every Day Evangelism: Living the Gospel Theme: In the final sermon of our *Devoted Together* series, we dive into the idea of *Every Day Evangelism*. The early church grew not through grand strategies, but because everyday believers faithfully shared the gospel in their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 1:16, Matthew 5:16, Acts 4:19-20, Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reclaiming The Blueprint Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024

Many believers feel that something vital is missing from today's church, yearning for the vibrancy seen in the early church of Acts. God is calling us back to that original blueprint, to be a church devoted to Him, to each other, and to the mission of spreading His hope and redemption.

There is a growing sense among believers today that something essential is missing. We attend church services, participate in programs, and go through the motions of faith, yet we long for the vibrancy, the power, and the authentic community described in the book of Acts. It’s like we have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Other

Sermon: The Demands Of Real Love

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 30, 2025

In Luke Chapter 10, Jesus gives an expert of the Law, a profound lesson on the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. Jesus's definition of "Neighbor" and "love."

Sermon: The Demands of Real Love Scripture - Luke 10:25-37 “One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” The man answered, “‘You must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Acts 17:26, 1 John 4:20, Romans 5:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

A Heart Like His

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 27, 2025

David is called a man after God's heart. This sermon explores the idea of being a man after God's heart.

A Heart Like His Introduction: In 1973, the world met a horse named Secretariat – a big, red colt with fire in his stride and thunder in his hooves. He didn’t just win races…. He rewrote history. At the Kentucky Derby, he started in last place… but, with every quarter mile, he got faster. He ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Two Paths: A Tree Or A Chaff? Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 19, 2025

Psalm 1 sets before us two paths—the way of the blessed, rooted in God’s Word like a fruitful tree, and the way of the wicked, rootless like chaff—calling us to choose where we will stand.

Title: The Two Paths: A Tree or Chaff? Text: Psalm 1 Every person, in every corner of the world, wants to live a blessed life. We long for a life that is happy, stable, meaningful, and fruitful. The great question of human existence is, how do we find such a life? The world offers countless ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Deceptive Days Of The End Times Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 29, 2025

When the disciples asked Jesus, “What will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?” (Matt. 24:3). The first thing He mentioned was not about wars, earthquakes, or famine. Jesus said, “Watch out that no one deceives you.”

THE DECEPTIVE DAYS OF THE END TIMES Pastor Joel Bernardino – November 2, 2025 INTRODUCTION We live in a world overflowing with information — but not all information is truth. • In just one minute of scrolling through social media, we hear hundreds of voices. • Some speak truth, others twist it. • ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-5, 1 Timothy 4:1-2

Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, And Thomas - Faith, Doubt, And Devotion (Matthew 10:3)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 24, 2025

These four men make up the second group of apostles who were chosen by the Lord Jesus to preach the Gosepl These four men came from backgrounds of devotion, doubt, and isolation, yet Jesus chose them to be His followers commissioned to present the Gospel to the world.

The names of Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, and Thomas are listed after the inner circle of Peter, James, and John. Jesus called Philip personally, showing that He is the “seeking Savior”. Philip was from Bethsaida, the home of Peter and Andrew. These men had probably known each other all their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12, Luke 19:10, John 1:43, John 9:35

Denomination: Baptist