Sermons on Fully Alive:

Moving Forward For The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2018

How can we move forward for the Lord? 1. Be faithful to fulfill our responsibility (vs. 1-2). 2. Take advantage of every opportunity (vs. 1-3). 3. Fully trust in God's sovereignty (vs. 3-8).

Moving Forward for the Lord The Book of Acts - Part 88 Acts 27:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 28, 2015 INTRODUCTION: *When I started looking at tonight's Scripture, I thought back to the theme verse for our "Fun Run" VBS. It was 2 Timothy 4:7, where Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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 God Who Fights For The Weak Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 7, 2025

Our weakness does not disqualify us from victory — in fact, it qualifies us for divine intervention. When we acknowledge our inability and fully trust in God's power, He steps into our situation and fights our battles with unmatched strength.

THE GOD WHO FIGHTS FOR THE WEAK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-14 (NKJV) – "And Moses said to the people, 'Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Walk With God–a Sermon Based On Enoch

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 18, 2019

Both Enoch and Eve walked with God. But they have very different results. What can we learn about the walk of Enoch

There are three main types of Bible translations: word-for-word, thought-for-thought and paraphrase. A word-for-word translation attempts to translate each Hebrew or Greek word into a corresponding English word. However, some consider a word-for-word translation harder to understand, particularly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Genesis 5:25, Hebrews 11:5, Amos 3:3, Genesis 6:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Urge To Cling

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

We instinctively know that clinging behaviour in an adult is not a good thing. Jesus knew that very well. He knew that the urge to cling could even cause us to lose our life. We could end up not really alive. Instead of being free in Christ, our clinging

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. IV, Issue 3, No. 20 Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year B) April 9, 2000 Readings: * Jeremiah 31:31-34 * Hebrews 5:7-9 * John 12:20-33 The Urge to Cling Mother Attachment Have you ever seen a little boy clinging to his mother’s leg? He’s afraid that he’ll be left alone and he ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Catholic

Vital Signs

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

As we look at qualities in the Thessalonian church and in the lives of Paul and his companions, we can see what it looks like when people are spiritually alive. I’d like to look at chapter 1 in this light. We can identify several vital signs that should b

Vital Signs 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Intro: (Play Clip: Stethoscope Man: Christ Lives in You) This book of 1 Thessalonians is thought to be one of Paul’s first letters written to a young church he and his ministry partners had started earlier. He is writing to encourage the believers there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Fantastic Favor Of God"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 19, 2011

What an exciting time to be alive, right now Praise God, in the middle of a so called recession, in 2011! What a better time to be blessed by God, He’s not participating in it, its not even mentioned in the bible. He’s not hindered by it, in fact His F

“The Fantastic Favor of God” Ephesians 2:4–7, NKJ “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons For The Resurrection

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 25, 2017

Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We rejoice that he who was dead is now alive. But why did he come back to life? What was the purpose behind it? What was to be gained by it? What did it show? What did it prove? What did it mean for us?

REASONS FOR THE RESURRECTION Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We rejoice in the fact that he who was dead is now alive. But why did he come back to life? What was the purpose behind it? What was to be gained by it? What did it show? What did it prove? What did it mean for us? 1)To ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Christian Attainment: Union With God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 19, 2024

We do not easily submit to all this burning up of dross within us. We do not want to be buried with Christ in his cross and alive with Christ in His resurrection. We naturally resist the death of self. Yet God helps us submit to the refiner's fire.

Many great saints I’ve known, even in the Salvation army, many are retiring now, and they say that when they retire, they are grateful that God did not show them the entire path all the ups and downs because they would not have been able to handle the thought of it. But step by step, along the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:7, John 6:63, 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Today Is Mother’s Day!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2022

Today we’re here to worship the Lord & honor mothers. Not only are we commanded to honor our mothers & fathers; it’s also the sensible & loving thing to do. Many of us wish our mothers were alive so we could express our love to them once again.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Ephesians 6:1-3; Proverbs 17:22, 31:10-31 ILL. Six-year-old Johnny & his 4-year-old sister Suzy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Proverbs 17:22, Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is The Christ Of Christmas?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 23, 2012

Matthew gives us important facts concerning the Christ of CHRIST-mas: How He came (by a miraculous, virgin birth); who he was (both fully God and man, and thus a suitable substitute to die for our sins); why He came (to save us from our sins).

Who Is the Christ of Christmas? Chuck Sligh December 18, 2011 A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Matthew 1. INTRODUCTION Christmas is a wonderful time of year… • It’s a time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1: Good Medicine For Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2007

How’s your "ever-after" going? Well, maybe not so good, because it turns out that there are a lot of bumps on the road to ever after. But here is some great news: God wants to help your family!

Part 1: Good Medicine for Your Marriage (Series: Heavenly Help for Your Family) Revelation 2:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 11, 2006 *Most everybody knows the closing words to those old childhood fairy tales: “And they lived happily ever after.” *How’s your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Diving In

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 12, 2008

The alternative to inexhaustible purpose is to stay in the RUT of the familiar and common-place...“The only difference between a rut and a grave is one of dimension.” (anon)

LIFE GOALS VIDEO CLIP... Jesus gives us an invitation to go diving! He invites us to plunge into the deep waters of his inexhaustible purpose! I warn you. Diving has its risks. It is not without dangerous possibilities. That’s why many people choose to play it safe. SAFE is familiar and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Excellence In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Oct 14, 2003

Three books have meant so much to me when it comes to the topic of evangelism and how I can best do this. One is by Joseph Aldrich, “Life-Style Evangelism.” He talks about crossing traditional boundaries to reach an unbelieving world. Another book is by R

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: After about 10 total years in ministry, I have learned that my spiritual gift-mix seems to include skills in teaching, training, equipping, encouraging, discipling, and leadership development among those who are already in the faith. However, I have found that being ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Low Sunday's Trivia Quiz. Are The Answers That Easy?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 11, 2014

Today is "Low Sunday", Christmas has come and gone, so today we will have a Nativity Trivia Quiz. Yes I am sure you know it all, but do you. Let us see!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th December 2010 by Gordon McCulloch (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is known as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal