Sermons on Flourish:

Sermon On The Eye Of The Storm

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 1, 2024

Storms in life, whether they be meteorological or personal, frequently materialize in today’s world.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist once remarked: “Say thank you! I want to hear you say it now. Out loud. 'Thank you.' You're saying thank you because your faith is so strong that you don't doubt that whatever the problem, you'll get through it. You're saying thank ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 10:25, Psalm 50:15

Building Godly Relationships

Contributed by Michael Welsh on Sep 24, 2024

Love God First The first and most important step in any relationship is to love God first. Before you can love anyone else, you must be in a relationship with the Lord.

Building Godly Relationships Introduction: Relationships, friendships, and marriages have taken on many different meanings over the years. For instance, 20 years ago, "dating" was viewed quite differently than how we understand it today. Back then, dating meant courting, getting to know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Mark 12:30, Genesis 1:2-3

Denomination: Apostolic

Touch Not My Anointed!

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

God has always placed a divine covering over His anointed ones—those He has set apart for His purpose. From the patriarchs to the prophets, and now to every believer in Christ, God's protection remains steadfast.

TOUCH NOT MY ANOINTED! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 105:15 "Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm." Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 16:22, Isaiah 54:17, Zechariah 2:8, Romans 8:31, 2 Kings 2:23-24 INTRODUCTION: God has always placed a divine covering over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:15, 1 Chronicles 16:22, Isaiah 54:17, Zechariah 2:8, Romans 8:31, 2 Kings 2:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Isaac

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

How does a father feel, sacrificing his son, to war, or to a cross? Abraham faced that test, and passed. What could Isaac have been thinking during his father’s trial of faith? Let's look at Isaac's faith.

Isaac was the son of promise, yet Abraham was tested. How does a father feel, sacrificing his son, to war, or to a cross? Abraham faced that test, and passed. What could Isaac have been thinking during his father’s trial of faith? “And Isaac said to his father Abraham, ‘My father!’ And he said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:7-9, Hebrews 11:19, Hebrews 11:21, Matthew 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Marvelous Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 7, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 23

September 4, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 14:25-33 The Marvelous Cost of Discipleship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This is Labor Day weekend. Typically, we think of Labor Day as the last big holiday of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Go! And… Live In Great Peace: The Unshakable Gift Of Loving God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 25, 2025

Peace rooted in the eternal Word of God.

Go! And… Live in Great Peace: The Unshakable Gift of Loving God’s Word Key Scripture: Psalm 119:165 (NLT) “Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.” Introduction – The Quest for Peace in a Restless Age In the 21st Century, the world is searching for peace. People try ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165, John 14:27, Psalm 37:23-24, Isaiah 26:3, John 1:1, Ephesians 2:14, Romans 5:1, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On A Wooded Glade

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2025

A wooded glade is defined as an open, often sunny clearing within a forest. Essentially, a small, treeless meadow that allows sunlight to penetrate the forest canopy.

Elizabeth Gaskell, an English novelist and biographer once remarked: "By the soft green light in the woody glade, On the banks of moss where thy childhood played; By the household tree, thro' which thine eye; First looked in love to the summer sky." Joshua 17:15 reminds us: And Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:25, 1 Samuel 14:25-26, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 96:12

Go! And Discover The Depth Of God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2025

One of the greatest privileges we have is access to the Word of God in English, but like every translation, sometimes the depth of the original Hebrew and Greek words gets flattened.

Go! And Discover the Depth of God’s Word Exploring 10 Oversimplified Words in the NLT Bible Introduction One of the greatest privileges we have is access to the Word of God. The New Living Translation is a beautiful, readable version of the Bible. It helps people understand God’s truth clearly in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, John 14:27, Luke 19:10, Matthew 10:28, Romans 3:22, Mark 1:15, Hebrews 11:1, John 3:16, 1 John 2:15, Matthew 28:19, Matthew 16:16, Acts 2:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Protection (2 Kings 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 1, 2025

Will God protect us? Let's look at 2 Kings 19.

Is it always better to have God defend us than trust our own plans? Can God give us seemingly impossible divine protection? Let’s look at 2 Kings 19. What did Hezekiah do when threatened by a blasphemous Assyrian? And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking The Same Language

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

Communication is the foundation of every healthy relationship and community. When people speak the same language—literally and spiritually—they understand one another, work together effectively, and build strong, unified environments.

SPEAKING THE SAME LANGUAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3-6, Proverbs 18:13, James 1:19, Colossians 3:14 INTRODUCTION: Communication is the foundation of every healthy relationship and community. When people speak the same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pressing On Toward The Goal. Philippians 3:13-14

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 29, 2024

A message about striving toward the goals of life in the New Year.

Stand with me and lift up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 30, 2025

1. TRUTH 2. RIGHTEOUSNESS 3. GOSPEL OF PEACE 4. FAITH 5. SALVATION 6. WORD OF GOD 7. PRAYER

SPIRITUAL WARFARE OUTLINE 1. TRUTH 2. RIGHTEOUSNESS 3. GOSPEL OF PEACE 4. FAITH 5. SALVATION 6. WORD OF GOD 7. PRAYER *************************** SPIRITUAL WARFARE Ephesians 6 : 10 - 18 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Differences

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 4, 2025

Differences are defined as the quality or state of being dissimilar in appearance, nature, form, or character.

Virginia Satir, an American author once remarked: “Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.” 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Peter 3:8, Luke 21:1-4, Acts 17:11

Transformed, Not Conformed: The Discipleship Of A Renewed Mind Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 5, 2026

Everyone is being discipled by something.The question is not whether you are being shaped—but by whom and into what.

Transformed, Not Conformed: The Discipleship of a Renewed Mind - Romans 12:2 Whether we realise it or not, we are all being shaped. Every scroll. Every headline. Every conversation. Every cultural value quietly absorbed. Discipleship is happening all the time. The question is not are we being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 8:31, Philippians 2:5, Matthew 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Come These Tares? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the Parable of the Tares, emphasizing the need for discernment to identify and overcome the 'weeds' in our lives through God's grace.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive headfirst into a parable which Jesus shared with his disciples, a story that's packed with meaning and relevance for us today. This is the Parable of the Tares, found in Matthew 13:24-30. As A.W. Tozer once said, "A scared world needs a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Topics: Overcoming, Tares