Sermons on fervency:

Church Growth

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006

The blooms of the fig tree always appear before the leaves in spring. When Jesus saw leaves on a fig tree, he expected the fruit.

Let me begin by saying something about Jesus cursing the fig tree. You will also find this story in Matthew 21: 18 and 19. This tree was a fruit-producing plant which could be either a tall tree or a low-spreading shrub. The size of the tree depended on its location and soil. The fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Flame Flickers Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006

The first in a series of seven sermons on the seven churches of the book of Revelation

Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: When The Flame Becomes An Ember (Seven Churches #1) Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Date: May 21, 2006 Intro. IN Revelation 1:11 John lists seven churches by name. Beginning in chapter 2 Jesus has a word for each of these congregations. This morning I am beginning a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Praying At A Prize Fight

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 20, 2007

The stakes have never been higher!

Prayer is a wrestling match! Colossians 4:12-13 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Valley Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

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Ezekiel 37:1–14 The Valley of Dry Bones Ezekiel was twenty-five years of age when he, his family, and his nation were carried off as a captives of war, to the country of Babylon, 900 miles away. It was a Dark, Depressing and Difficult time for all of Israel. Ezekiel had been in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Gratitude Always

Contributed by David Zachrich on Nov 20, 2022

It is good to be reminded about gratitude because it is not always in our hearts or on our minds. No, instead of gratitude, anxiety is.

Philippians 4:6 “Gratitude Always” Friends in Christ, I hope for you – for your family, your friends – that these next several days are happy ones. I hope that you have time to enjoy good people, good food, good times as our nation reminds us to be grateful for the blessings we have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Oh Lord, Roll That Stone Away!

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 8, 2025

The stone that was meant to keep Jesus in the grave could not stop Him. Today, every obstacle hindering your progress must be rolled away.

OH LORD, ROLL THAT STONE AWAY! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:1-6 "And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it." – Matthew 28:2 Supporting Texts: Mark 16:3-4, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, Mark 16:3-4, John 11:39-44, Isaiah 45:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Ladder

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 6, 2017

In his prayer to Ephesus Paul teaches us how to pray for the "big" things in life ... how to get closer to Jesus Christ and reach the measure of the fullness of God.

THE PRAYER LADDER Ephesians 3:14-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 9 - Part 1 - Rainbows And Empty Rooms Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 14, 2010

If the altar was Noah's expression of his commitment to God, the rainbow is God's expression of his commitment to Noah and ultimately to me.

Genesis 9 - Part 1 - RAINBOWS AND EMPTY ROOMS A couple of days ago, I saw a rainbow. It was just over there - a few houses away. If only they knew. There, like a mysterious portent of blessing, defying the mist of rain and piercing the imagination with it's multiplicity of colours, the heart with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In The City Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 17, 2008

We find Jesus throughout the OT, and today we find him in 6 special towns -- The Purpose, the Prophecy, and the Proximity of the Cities of Refuge. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Christ in the City Joshua 20:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChristCity.html We find Jesus throughout the OT, and today we find him in some cities: [vv. 1-3] The Jews are now in possession of the Promised Land. The 12 tribes divided up the land, but then there were 6 cities set aside as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

They Ceased Not

Contributed by Greg Irby on Feb 28, 2009

It’s never easy to live under constant stress and adversity. When our lives are finished, may it be said of us that “they ceased not.” Faithfulness to God is not a novel thing; it’s to be our normal practice.

THEY CEASED NOT ACTS 5:34-42 Text: Acts 5:42 Acts 5:42 42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. Introduction: We see the spirit of the Sanhedrin in Acts 5:32. As we read this verse we are reminded of the constant adversity the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-42

Denomination: Baptist

Life Described

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 31, 2013

LIFE IS SO SHORT, WE NEED TO MAKE THE BEST OF IT BY FOLLOWING THE TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE.

LIFE DESCRIBED James 4:13-17 I. THE PLANS OF LIFE (Vs 13) A. Go B. Grow C. Gain Illustration: There is a Chinese proverb, "A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man made better without trials." Sure it doesn't feel good to go through abrasive moments of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Fire Burning

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 27, 2025

The fire of God in our lives must not be allowed to die out. Just as the priests in the Old Testament were instructed to keep the altar fire burning continually, we must ensure that our passion for God remains alive.

KEEPING THE FIRE BURNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 6:13 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:11, Matthew 25:1-13, 2 Timothy 1:6, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:19 INTRODUCTION Fire is a symbol of God's presence, power, and passion in the life of a believer. In Leviticus 6:13, God ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lordship And The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 10, 2023

This message is part of the Lordship series and challenges us to see the Lordship of Christ in the Great Commission

LORDSHIP – SALUTE OR DILUTE JESUS IS LORD BASED ON WHAT HE ASKED MATTHEW 28:18-20 (NIV) THEN JESUS CAME TO THEM AND SAID, "ALL AUTHORITY IN HEAVEN AND ON EARTH HAS BEEN GIVEN TO ME. 19 THEREFORE GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

From Trouble To Triumph Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 6, 2000

How to overcome trouble in your life

From Trouble to Triumph Victory Temple A/G P. O. Box 911 Waco, Tx 76703 By Pastor Danny Williams James 1:4-11 There are three type’s of people here this evening. 1. those in trials. 2. those coming out of trials 3. those going into trials ( but you don’t know it yet. ) So there is a word for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And The Law Of Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 10, 2009

This text shows us three triplets of graces that proceed from the wholehearted offering of ourselves to God.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 12. Let’s read Romans 12:9-12: 9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed