Sermons on Giving To God:

Your Most-Overlooked Strength

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

Pretending is easy, that's why so many people overlook their most powerful asset: their weakness. We tend to classify weaknesses with failures in the 'con' list, but I challenge you to move it across the page. It's definitely a plus. Authenticity, transpa

Pretending is easy, that's why so many people overlook their most powerful asset: their weakness. We tend to classify weaknesses with failures in the 'con' list, but I challenge you to move it across the page. It's definitely a plus. Authenticity, transparency, and genuineness are not necessarily ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thermostats And Thermometers

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

We should influence the world around us – not be influenced BY the world

Thermostats and Thermometers August 23, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should influence the world around us – not be influenced BY the world. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:13-16 Supplemental Passage: And do not be conformed to this world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Divinely Founded House

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

A Divinely Founded House

Psalm 127 - 1. A Divinely Founded House 1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it 1) God Must Build His House ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

The Extraordinary Christian

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen.

The Extraordinary Christian Text: 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen. I. Resist THE 'ME FIRST' MENTALITY a) This "me first" mentality was fundamentally opposed to Jesus' concept of following ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Church Of God

When We Fall

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

DON'T STAY DOWN WHEN YOU FALL

WHEN WE FALL MAIN TEXT: PSALM 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. PHILIPPIANS 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. God does not shield us from the consequences of our actions just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Home Yet

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

WE ARE PILGRIMS

NOT HOME YET MAIN TEXT: Hebrew 11:10 For (Abraham) waited for the city which has foundation, whose builder and maker is God” 2 Corinthians 5:1- “For we know that if our earthly house…is destroyed, we have a building from God…not made with hands, eternal in heavens. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10, Hebrews 11:8-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lot's Choice

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 21, 2016

Consider the cause, course, curse of Lot’s Choice.

Sermon Lots Choice Genesis 13:11 Consider the cause, course, curse of Lot’s Choice. I. Its Cause a. The chief element in determining his place in life was worldly advantage b. A want of generosity – Selfishness; how mean to take that which was rightfully another’s and that a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Six "Myths" And "Tales" That Everyone Buys Into Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015

Paul's mention of "myths" and "tales" serves as a springboard for a discussion of six myths/tales that we encounter in our society today.

The Unexamined Lie: There are “myths” and “tales” we buy into because everyone around us is buying into them. - 1 Timothy 4:6-7. - Talk about (v. 7) the idea of buying into myths that everyone around us does. - Talk about (v. 6) the need to examine even common ideas under the light of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In Front Of The Sanhedrin

Contributed by Paul Arnold on Apr 23, 2018

A short homily on Jesus words in front of the Sanhedrin in Mark 14:53-65

So here Jesus stands, alone, abandoned, facing his accusers who want nothing other than to see him dead and their order restored. Smeared with false allegations that don’t deserve an answer, and then the one question that matters…Are you the Messiah, the son of the Blessed One? “I AM” the simple ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Anglican

No Prayer No Power

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 29, 2023

We neglect spending time at His feet and thus we suffer defeat.

1 Kings 17:1-6 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

Arrows Of Truth # 20 - Recap Of The 5th Step: Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 20 - Recap of the 5th Step: Spiritual Warfare To summarize the strategy of our spiritual warfare on behalf of the dropout believer: 1. Note or observe the behavior or works (fruit) of the flesh (Gal 5:19-21) in the dropout believer. 2. Pray for discernment by the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 6:12

Is Jesus In Your Marriage? Series

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Feb 22, 2023

The Lord taught me that marriage is beyond my idea and if I will not repeat the mistakes of my parents, there must be a perfect agreement between me and my wife to be (then) on who will take the lead in our marital journey.

Marriage is not man's idea. It works only for those who understand this truth. Marriage is God's idea and it takes His Wisdom and Power to make it work as He designed it to be. JESUS is both Wisdom and Power of GOD. I have seen how people struggle to attain God's best in marriage and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, 1 Corinthians 1:24

Denomination: Apostolic

Be Happy

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 28, 2021

• How important is to be joyful in our present time? • The sickness and pandemic that we are facing right now drains our happiness, peace of mind and economic stability. • There is a need for us to stay positive in our perspective.

DEFINITION: • MERRY HEART o Dictionary.com describes it as: ? full of cheerfulness or gaiety. ? Joyous in disposition or spirit. ? Laughingly happy. • Hebrew word “meah” meaning joyful, merry and glad. Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Neglecting Family Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on this issue and its consequences.

As believers, we are called to reflect God's love and care in our relationships, especially within our families. However, when a man neglects and ignores the needs of his wife and children, it is a serious offense against God's design for the family. In this sermon, we will explore the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Life-Minded Part One Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 8, 2024

Every day, and sometimes hourly, we must decide who oversees our lives. Is it our flesh or the Holy Spirit?

Life Minded – Part One August 11, 2024 Romans 8:5-8 NIV Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8, Galatians 5:19-23, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational