Sermons on Galatians 5:27:

Pleasing God

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 7, 2015

What does it mean to please God? How can we please God?

Pleasing God . . . IT’S A PLEASURE Dr. Lewis Gregory 1. Parent-child Illustration: One of the unique features of the parent-child relationship is that children have a natural desire to please their parents. In the same way, we as children of God desire to please our Heavenly Father. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Reflection In The Mirror Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by James Linders on May 2, 2015

Peter has witnessed ALL the miracles which Jesus performed. He even PROMISED to DIE for Christ and NEVER to leave Him. Yet, when Jesus needed him MOST, he denied his Lord. Nevertheless, he was forgiven and became a CHANGED man, ready to die for Christ.

Matthew 26:74 Peter began to curse and swear: "I don't KNOW that man!" John 21:17 "...Lord, you know EVERYTHING. You KNOW that I love you." We as Christians in THIS day and age, have NEVER seen Jesus Christ before,OR witnessed the miracles He performed.We have NEVER accompanied Him on the dust ...read more

Scripture: Mark 26:74, John 21:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Covenant For The Nations

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2015

The covenant established with Abraham is not just about the land, or circumcision - but it is also about God's plan of redemption for the nations, via the cross of Jesus.

A COVENANT FOR THE NATIONS. Genesis 17:1-7; Genesis 17:15-16. Abram was ninety-nine years old. Ishmael, his son by his wife’s slave girl Hagar, was thirteen. Now, after a long silence, the LORD spoke anew to Abram. When we try to work out God’s purposes on our own strength, as Abram and Sarai ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 17:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Urges Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018

Either our sinful urges will get the best of us or we will get the best of them; but, how do we do it?

There are four things we need to define: 1. OUR INTEGRITY What is our moral compass? What guides us to do the things we do? It cannot be: The Culture — the culture is constantly changing Our Emotions — our emotions are incredibly unreliable Our Up-bringing — people are imperfect and do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And It Was Night

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2019

Metaphorically speaking, the clock is ticking away in the background. The countdown has begun. Gethsemane lies ahead: as does our Lord’s betrayal, trial and death.

AND IT WAS NIGHT. John 13:21-32. As the Lord’s ‘hour’ drew near that He should depart out of this world, He turned His attention more and more to ‘His own’ (John 13:1). After the foot-washing and the teaching which immediately followed it, Jesus “was troubled in spirit” (John 13:21). ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Leaven

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2018

The Bible uses leaven to symbolize how both good and bad things grow in our lives. Let's put in the good leaven and leave out the bad, because either one can fill our lives.

Prelude The Bible uses leaven to symbolize how both good and bad things grow in our lives. It’s important for us to know the difference, so that we make sure that the good things in our lives grow and not the bad. Purpose: Let’s learn about the meaning of leaven in the Bible. Plan: We’ll look at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice To End All Sacrifices

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 21, 2019

The adequacy of the Blood of Christ.

THE SACRIFICE TO END ALL SACRIFICES. Hebrews 10:1-18. The Law is but a “shadow” of “good things to come” (Hebrews 10:1). As such the Law, though good in itself (cf. Romans 7:12), serves only as a schoolmaster pointing us to Jesus (cf. Galatians 3:24). The round of sacrifices represented here ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 5, 2020

Conflicts are common to all mankind. But just as God was the hope of the Nation of Israel, He will also be our Savior in times of trouble. "O thou hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in the time of trouble" Jeremiah 14:8

CONFLICTS ARE COMMON - Conflicts are common to all mankind. They have been around since the beginning of time when Cain became jealous of Abel and killed him in an outburst of anger (Genesis 4:3-12). Centuries later, when the United States was divided by a Civil War, President Lincoln wisely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-12, Matthew 12:25, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The All-Seeing Eye.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 19, 2022

Blessed to be chosen by the LORD.

THE ALL-SEEING EYE. Psalm 33:12-22. This passage begins with a beatitude: PSALM 33:12. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance.” In ancient times, it was only Israel who had such a relationship with the LORD. Not that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Limitations Of The Natural Person And Essential Presence Of The Spirit Of Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 5, 2024

The Bible teaches that there are two types of people: the natural person and the spiritual person.

The Bible teaches that there are two types of people: the natural person and the spiritual person. In 1 Corinthians 2:14, the apostle Paul writes, "The natural person does not accept the things of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14, John 6:63, Acts 1:8

Be Strong In Grace.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2023

Three metaphors of the Christian life.

BE STRONG IN GRACE. 2 Timothy 2:1-7. 2 TIMOTHY 2:1. Paul exhorts Timothy, “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” In other words, in the face of the general apostasy (cf. 2 Timothy 1:15), you stand firm! The timid young man is not being encouraged to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Luke 4:19.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 4, 2022

Bible reading: Luke 4:14-21.

LUKE 4:19. Bible Reading: Luke 4:14-21. “To preach the acceptable year of the Lord” (Luke 4:19). The expression, “the acceptable year of the Lord” includes everything in the previous verse: that is, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Obedient

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 28, 2022

What is meant by having joy in serving? We are to be humble like Christ.

This passage is comparative to Isaiah 53, the prophecy of the suffering servant. There are several characteristics of Christ that are brough about in this passage of scripture: 1. He has consistently existed with God. 2. He is equivalent to God since He is God. (John 1: I, Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Born Again: The Necessity Of Regeneration

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 29, 2025

To be born again means to experience a spiritual transformation, where the old sinful nature is replaced with a new nature in Christ.

BORN AGAIN: THE NECESSITY OF REGENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:3-7 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:26, Titus 3:5, 1 Peter 1:23, Romans 8:9 INTRODUCTION The term "born again" is one of the most fundamental concepts in Christianity. In John 3:3-7, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One House For All Nations

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 17, 2025

Sermon prepared for our All Nations Sunday.

Title: One House for All Nations Text: Isaiah 56:7 — “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” 1. God’s Heart Has Always Been for All Nations • From the very beginning, God’s heart was not just for one people but for all people. • When God called Abraham, He said: “Through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:7

Denomination: Pentecostal