Sermons on Firm Grip:

One Resolution To Keep

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 29, 2012

We make many resolutions we do not keep, here is one we might want to make and keep!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The ushering in of the New Year causes us to have to make some real decisions. • SLIDE #2- CAT • The New Year ushers in new hope, so much so that we make this awesome New Year’s resolutions. • From the web site Statistic Brain I learned ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Usury

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2008

Investing as a Christian means taking the Biblical command against usury seriously and interpreting it as the Church does.

Monday of 25th week in course 22 Sept 2008 Psalm 15 “Market meltdown. . .wild roller-coaster ride. . .investor lack of confidence. . .flight to safety. . .historic market swing.” These are all phrases that described recent stock and bond market activity throughout the world. What does the Church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:2-5

Denomination: Catholic

Come With Me To The Edge Of The Cliff

Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 22, 2005

Follow King David To The Cliff...A cliff proclaims excitement...A cliff exclaims possible danger...A cliff represents intangibles...A cliff is a place you can have vision before actually receiving promise.

COME WITH ME TO THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF Come with me to the edge of the cliff this morning Just over there I can see the promise…I can feel it drawing me…I know its there…ready, waiting. A cliff proclaims excitement A cliff exclaims possible danger A cliff represents intangibles A cliff is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Reality Of Unrepentant Evil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2024

Let us pray for the courage to change and the willingness to embrace transformation, that we may live a life that honors God.

Matthew 12:34 :"For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander." Some people may never change their evil ways. Jesus Himself encountered such individuals, and His words in Matthew 12:34 reveal the complete reality of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34, Psalm 109:4, Luke 13:1-5

The Building That Is Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2014

The God who is himself reliable gives us a city which is reliable.

Thursday of 7th Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei (St. Boniface) The uproar between Pharisee and Sadducee that Paul engineered here almost ended in his premature death. Sadducees, the priestly class in Jerusalem, believed in the divine inspiration of only the Torah, the first five books of the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Catholic

Fathers Are Pillars (Father's Day)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

Fathers are the pillars of the family, the steady supports on which homes are built and sustained. Like pillars, fathers carry the heavy load of responsibility, providing strength, stability, and protection for their households.

FATHERS ARE PILLARS (FATHER'S DAY) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 127:1-5 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 20:7, Isaiah 32:2, Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21 INTRODUCTION: Fathers are the pillars of the family, the steady supports on which homes are built and sustained. Like pillars, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Godly Men 101

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

Psalm 101 gives us a wonderful outline, of just how as Christian men we are to carry on and lead the ways for our family and friends.

Godly Men 101 Pslam 101 Psalm 101 is a great outline of what a Godly Man and Husband should be like. David wrote this Psalm in a Profession of Unrighteousness. Through all of these verses we can insert Godly men and see what we should strive to be and accept. 1. A Godly Men will sing of loving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Reaching Out To Sinners

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 29, 2002

God is longsuffering toward us...He has gone to great lengths to bring us to Himself.

God is Reaching Out to You Job 33:8-29 Intro: 2 Peter 3:9 1 Timothy 2:1-6 His love is universal His grace if universal His Gospel is universal. God is longsuffering toward us. Job 33 -God has gone to great lengths to get His message out to us. Vs 8 -Through His Son Hebrews 1: 1 ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:8-29, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Gods

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 27, 2007

There are great dangers in keeping things hidden in our life that gets between us and God and robs us of our success.

Scripture: Gen. 31: Title: “Gods Under The Saddle” Introduction: God spoken to Jacob and told him to leave Laban and return to the land of his fathers. (v. 3, 13) Jacob explained to his wives why he was leaving and how that God had blessed him with prosperity. (v. 1, 2) Jacob was finally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:25-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 46 - Fear And Greedy Monkeys

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 8, 2018

How do you respond with the world is shaking? There is a difference between being afraid and being fearful.

The Psalms - The Language of Our Faith Psalm 46 - Fear and Greedy Monkeys March 11, 2018 Psalms 46:1-3 NIV God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifth Sunday Of Easter; Easter 5 B; Vine And Branches

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 30, 2021

The Atlantic began to come in; its mighty shoulders underneath the boats lifted—lifted until the derelict had to come. The youth had harnessed infinite energy to his task.

5B "Apart from me you can do nothing." One of the most difficult acts of self-discipline in the spiritual life is to concentrate on the present moment: "age quod agis", which means do what you are doing, concentrate on the present. Staying connected; to be sustained and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Warning Against The Perils Of Wealth And Greed Series

Contributed by Adam Laible on May 17, 2023

James 5:1. In this verse, James offers us a stern warning about the dangers of wealth and the relentless pursuit of material possessions. It is a timeless message that resonates with us even in the present day, as we navigate a world consumed by greed and materialism.

I. The Corrosive Nature of Wealth (James 5:1-3) James begins by addressing those who are rich, cautioning them against the potential pitfalls that come with material abundance. He reminds them that wealth can have a corrosive effect on the human soul, leading to arrogance, selfishness, and a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-3, James 5:4-6, James 5:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

John 3:20-21 reminds us that our response to the light of Christ is crucial. We can choose to hide in darkness, fearing exposure, or step into the light, embracing transformation and freedom.

"Walking in the Light" Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation. Today, we explore a profound message found in John 3:20-21 from the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Darkness of Sin Scripture: John 3:20 (NLT) - "All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20-21, John 3:20, John 3:21, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Away From The Worldly Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 22, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on avoiding worldly entertainment such as TV and movies, internet pornography, and computer games.

As followers of Christ, we are called to live a life that is separate from the world. In 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, God instructs us to "come out from them and be separate" and to "touch no unclean thing." This includes avoiding worldly influences that can lead us astray and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Impossible To Renew To Repentance

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 25, 2025

The sermon is about a severe warning reagrding the dire consequences for a person who has experienced the blessings of God and then willfully and finally turns their back on Christ.

After calling us to press toward maturity, the writer of Hebrews explains the urgency. He presents one of the most sobering passages in all of Scripture. This is not a verse to cause fear in the heart of a struggling believer. Instead, it is a loving but stern warning sign, like a lighthouse on a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-8

Denomination: Baptist