Sermons on First Love:

Lessons From The Wise And Foolish Virgins

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

The parable of the wise and foolish virgins, as recounted in Matthew 25, illustrates the importance of readiness and vigilance in the Christian life. It serves as a metaphor for the coming of Christ and the necessity of being prepared to meet Him.

LESSONS FROM THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.” Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, Ephesians 5:15-16, Proverbs 21:20, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, Ephesians 5:15-16, Proverbs 21:20, Matthew 7:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond The Anointing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2025

The anointing is an incredible gift from God, and we should seek to walk in it fully. However, God calls us to live beyond the anointing. This means walking in deeper intimacy with Him, stepping into greater works, developing Christlike character, and exercising our authority in Christ.

Title: BEYOND THE ANOINTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 2:27  Supporting Texts:  Luke 4:18-19, John 14:12, Acts 1:8 INTRODUCTION The anointing is a powerful force in the life of a believer. It empowers, enables, and equips us to do extraordinary things for God. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:27, Luke 4:18-19, John 14:12, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Consuming Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025

This sermon presents the dual nature of God’s fire—both as judgment and as a refining, empowering force.

THE CONSUMING FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:29 "For our God is a consuming fire." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:24, Malachi 3:2-3, Exodus 24:17, 1 Kings 18:38-39, Acts 2:3 INTRODUCTION: God is revealed in the Bible as a consuming fire, a symbol of His holiness, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29, Deuteronomy 4:24, Malachi 3:2-3, Exodus 24:17, 1 Kings 18:38-39, Acts 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

Walking in the Spirit is a life fully submitted to the Holy Spirit’s influence and leadership.

WALKING IN THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:16 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:1-9, John 16:13, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Galatians 5:22-25 INTRODUCTION Walking in the Spirit is the key to living a victorious Christian life. It means living under the control and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:1-9, John 16:13, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Galatians 5:22-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Norms Of Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 7, 2025

The foundation of a pure religion is the Bible, not just hearing and considering its implications nevertheless acting in accordance with the LORD's Word.

Theme: Pure Religion and its Norms Text: James 1:27   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: "YOU WILL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY, THE LORD YOUR GOD." Holy God expects this Holy Race with specific morals, spiritual practices, and a useful social ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Forget To Remember Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Memory is a beautiful gift from God. Yet, it’s amazing how we often forget what we should remember and remember what we should forget. David wrote Psalm 38 “to bring to remembrance.”

Don’t Forget to Remember! Psalm 38 Introduction: Memory = beautiful gift from God. Amazing = how we have the tendency to forget what we should remember and remember what we should forget. Psalm 38 = A Psalm of Remembrance Note = Divinely inspired title – “A Psalm of David, to bring to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B- Servant Leadership. Blah-Blah-Blah

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 29, 2024

Once you accept the cup. Then your path to glory is by your service.

Servant leadership. Blah-blah-blah. and so on; and so forth. Ever since Robert Greenleaf coined the term, there has been so much information out there on servant leadership that is too academic, or filed with unpractical generalizations like servant leadership is not command and control, nor ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Mark 10:45

Denomination: Catholic

Seek The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2024

Responding to the call of God.

SEEK THE LORD. Isaiah 55:1-9. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. ISAIAH 55:1 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Those who seek to be made righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tale Of The Broken Coffee Machine: The Importance Of Others In Comprehending God's Word

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Oct 14, 2024

By looking at the example of Philip and the Ethiopian from Acts 8, this sermon’s ultimate goal is to highlight the importance of having others to instruct us in the meaning of scripture in order for us to fully understand it.

So this morning, I’m going to tell you a story… a true story… a story about a coffee machine… specifically, the coffee machine that my partner and I have in in our flat! This coffee machine (a Tassimo)—so not that dissimilar to something like a Nespresso—was already in the flat when we moved in, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 53:7

Help In The Day Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

As David faced betrayal and heartbreak, his cry for help became a song of trust and hope, showing us that in our darkest days, we too can turn to the Lord for strength and deliverance. This psalm offers a powerful reminder that in times of deep distress and abandonment, God is our refuge.

Help In The Day of Trouble! Psalm 31 Introduction: Find (3) Different People in Psalm 31: 1) David human penman of the Psalm – delivered to the Temple choir director to be sung in the worship of Jehovah. Psalm 31 = opens with the cry of a hurting soul… deep emotion.. hear his brokenness – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Leaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 2, 2024

In this message, Dr. Vorce explains the parable of the leaven encouraging us to let the gospel message spread far and wide for global revival.

Matthew 13:33 - Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. Introduction • Review of the previous parable: The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Mt 13:31-32) • Highlights remarkable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33, Luke 12:1, Matthew 16:5-12, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Mark 16:15-16, Romans 10:17-18, Romans 16:25-26, Colossians 1:6, Colossians 1:23, Luke 17:20-21, 1 Timothy 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Go To Church?

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Feb 12, 2023

Some responses from unbelievers and many Christians when they are invited to church might be: “I can worship anywhere.” “I like to worship while I fish." "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." What response can we give?

************ Why does God tell us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together? Don’t stop meeting together. Some would say "I can worship anywhere. I like to worship while I fish." Others might say, "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Genesis 2:18, James 5:16, Matthew 18:19-20, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Upper Room: The Proclamation Of The Church

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 8, 2023

This message gives a survey of the events leading up to Pentecost and the command from the Lord Jesus to preach the Gospel to everyone. This is an adaptation of a message from the 1995 edition of the Zondervan's Pastor's Annual. It needed no update, for the Word of God is eternal.

The disciples were made up of men who had been called from their chosen professions to follow Jesus of Nazareth. Having left all, it must have seemed to them that at the crucifixion of Jesus they had lost all. Following the admonition of their Lord, whom they saw disappear into the clouds, they ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, John 16:5-15, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:17-18, Acts 2:24-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Banquet: Invitation, Ingratitude, And Indiscretion, Part I

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 20, 2023

Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet (Matthew 22:1-14) is a call to salvation. There will be many who will make poor excuses and refuse the invitation. There will be those who accept it with gratitude, but some will try to enter in their own way. In which category do you fit?

Throughout the Scriptures, the call of God to come to Him for salvation, grace, and mercy is prominent. The paradise we lost at our fall into sin is not irreversible nor permanent. He has promised redemption even though we do not deserve it. He promised to make all things new, starting with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 55:1, John 7:37, Ezekiel 33:11, Isaiah 45:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is A Fool?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 20, 2023

Many people including believers assume they are wise until they read the word of God and discover those described as fools by God. Foolishness and wisdom are not far from man, but we mostly do foolish things because the fallen nature of man. Are you a fool by God's standard?

TEXT: Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.” WHO IS A FOOL? The King James Bible dictionary defines a fool as: 1. One who is destitute of reason, or the common powers of understanding, an idiot. 2. In scripture, fool is often used for a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:9, 1 Samuel 25:25

Denomination: Pentecostal