Sermons on Fitness:

Overcoming The Evil Decree

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 20, 2020

The future is filled with possibilities both good and evil. There may be some very unpleasant things ahead for you that you can avoid as Jesus taught in Mt 24:20,21. We will examine a very clear example of overcoming the evil decree found in the book of Esther.

Overcoming The Evil Decree I want to begin by explaining what I mean by an evil decree. An evil decree is something painful and hurtful that may or may not happen unless you take action to stop it. Shortly I will show exactly that from the biblical book of Esther. But as a little background ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:20-21, Esther 3:7-11, John 16:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Is A Combination Of Contrasts

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Jan 13, 2021

The author, believed to be Solomon, illustrates this truth by comparing the opposites —fourteen pairs of contrasting activities as examples of how life is comprised of contrasting events and seasons.

A new employee had been caught coming in late for work three times and the fourth time the manager decided to discipline him. He said, “Look here! Don’t you know what time we start to work around here? He replied, “No, sir. They’re always working when I get here.” Knowing the time and keeping the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Other

Searching For Jesus

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Jan 23, 2021

The story of Joseph and Mary searching for Jesus is an invitation to consider where your are in your journey of faith. If your relationship with God has grown stale, the good news is that Jesus is right where he is supposed to be, just waiting for you to find him.

When Jesus was 12 years old, his parents went to Jerusalem as they did every year at the feast of the Passover. When the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Other

A Good Start Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

One of the basic truths we learned from the account of the fall is that it is not a good start, but a good ending, that is most important.

A young boy came home from his first day of school and confessed to his father that he told a lie. The father asked why he did it and the boy said, "Well, dad, when they asked me where I was born it seemed so sissy to say The Woman's Hospital, so I said the Yankee Stadium." So often ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

The Choice Is Yours Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

The Parable of the Sower

The Parable of the Sower – 3 “The Choice is Yours” Romans 1:16-17 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Battle With Jealousy

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

We have looked at character flaws and giant obstacles that hinder our walk with the Lord. Today we look at Jealousy.

Battle with Jealousy Introduction- For the last several weeks, we have looked at different character flaws (giants) (obstacles) in our lives to help us live more productive lives. We have laughed at some of our fears that keep us from accomplishing more in our lives. We can all put a face of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:8-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Living The Sanctified Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 12, 2019

When Timothy returns from Thessalonica he brings with him some questions from the Thessalonians. In these verses Paul deals with the issue of broken love, which causes unsanctified sexuality.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Living the Sanctified Life Let’s start with a quick reminder about the timing of when Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians. When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia (to Paul who was in Corinth), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Mission

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 17, 2021

Talk 2 in my five-talk series on Jonah. Mission is God's mission. In the story of Jonah - and especially in view of what Jesus says about Jonah - we recognize that God is the master strategist in mission and he's breathtakingly creative.

Jonah Talk 2: God of Mission Last week I started a new series on Jonah. My major theme last week was how compassionate God is. At the time of Jonah, the Assyrian Empire was expanding. Historians of the Middle East tell us how cruel the Assyrian rulers were. I spared you the grizzly details. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, Matthew 12:38-41, Luke 11:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Hulk Help Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We grew up watching them on TV and in the movies. The truth is in our everyday life we have a choice to make . . . which one are you?

(SLIDE 1) Heroes vs. Villains Pt. 3 - Hulk Help I. Introduction Every Friday night I would sit in front of the larger than a couch tv to watch this show. The show was CBS for 5 years from 1978-1982 and had 80 episodes. The show chronicled the life of David Banner, a physician and scientist ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:22, Exodus 2:1-15, Exodus 3:10-11, Exodus 4:10, Numbers 20:2-3, Numbers 20:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anger Is A Threat To Self-Control

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 2, 2022

Anger is dangerous is because it can hinder the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22 -23) if it is left unchecked. Paul warns us not to let the sun go down our anger in Ephesians 4:26.

ANGER IS A THREAT TO SELF-CONTROL Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 “A small girl was showing a friend the bathroom scale: "I don't know what it is . . . but my mom and dad use it every day. All I know is, when you stand on it, it makes you really mad!".” (Steve May. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

The Faith-Defier Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus celebrates bold, persistent faith from unexpected people and expands grace beyond boundaries, bringing healing into homes that feel far away.

INTRODUCTION Some people seem to come to Jesus from the “right” backgrounds. Grew up in church. Know the songs. Understand the language. Fit neatly into the system. Then there are others. The ones who never quite know when to stand up or sit down. The ones who aren’t sure if they belong. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 56:7, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 11:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Job Description Of A Spiritual Leader Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE

BIG IDEA: WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE INTRODUCTION: Context: Yes, it is important for men and women to fulfill their God-ordained roles in the church; Yes, it is important for the qualifications ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Precious Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 13, 2001

A sermon with an evangelistic edge

Precious Cornerstone Is 28:14-22. (esp v16-17)WBC 15/7/01 The lie (17b) The land was under threat from the Assyrians = “we’ll be okay. We’ve made a deal with death/grave v15 - either the Assyrians, or necromancy - some ‘talisman’ to protect: “It’ll pass us by”. V15 “it cannot touch us” but it’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Balance As A Lifestyle

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 1, 2002

Balancing the different aspects that make up our life will lead to a fulfilling lifestyle.

Balance as a Lifestyle Ten Best Things To Say If You Get Caught Sleeping At Your Desk 10. "They told me at the blood bank this might happen." 9. "This is just a 15 minute power-nap like they raved about in that time management course you sent me to." 8. "Whew! Guess I left the top off the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Small Town Boy Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 17, 2001

Bethlehem....What’s that near?

Where do great leaders come from? When you think of Rockefellers, Kennedys, and Trumps.....Kansas immediately comes to mind doesn’t it. Small towns are not generally known for producing great leaders. Small towns lack opportunities, they are not centers of power or influence, and there is ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational