Sermons on God Gathers All Nations:

Being First Means Being Last

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 29, 2015

Jesus said that anyone who wants to be first in God’s Kingdom must be last on earth by serving everyone, including the less fortunate.

Good morning boys and girls! :) It’s been a long time since I’ve seen most of you! How was your summer? Did you do lots of fun stuff? Did you play lots of sports? How many of you won or were on a team that won? It’s fun to win, isn’t it? Now, who actually lost or was on a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Anglican

Is Your All On The Altar Of Sacrifice Laid? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2021

If God hated human sacrifice, why would He ask Abraham to offer his only son as a burnt offering to Him? And what can this story mean to us?

CHILDREN'S STORY (I used a flannel graph display on the overhead) In the days of Abraham, one of the ways people showed their love for God by offering Him a sacrifice. A sacrifice is like a gift. It’s something you give to God to show Him you are willing to obey Him, even when it costs you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Delights To See Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 8, 2025

Paul expresses what God delights to see when His people gather. Men to seek God and pray with pure hearts, women dressed to honour God, and both men and women playing their distinct roles in serving God.

1 Timothy 2:8-15 What God Delights to See 1 Tim 2:8-15 8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarrelling; 9likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15, Luke 18:9-14, Psalm 24:3-4, 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Surrender All? Part 1

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

When we talk about surrendering to God we think of those who give Him one tenth of their income, or who become foreign missionaries. This account of Abraham reveals that God desires every believer to surrender everything - even their very life.

I SURRENDER ALL? PART 1 God desires absolute surrender from every believer. Genesis 22:1-8 Introduction Illustration: Don’t Argue With A Lighthouse There was an officer in the navy who had always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and was given commission of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Cover All My Bases Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 29, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 17: 1 – 34

Acts 17: 1 – 34 Cover All My Bases 17 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Building A Caring Church: Summing It All Up Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Being what God wants us to be in the church

Introduction: Over the past several months we have focused our attention on what it will take for our church to be the kind of church that Christ wants us to be - a caring, committed, Christ centered community. Today I would like to summarize those necessary building blocks to achieve this goal by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Chastisement And Compassion Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2024

Even in the midst of national judgement, the follower of Christ the Lord is comforted by the hope Christ gives.

“This hurts me more than it hurts you.” Are those words familiar to you? Do they bring back memories from your childhood? I don’t know if your dad ever spoke those words to you, but my dad said these words more frequently than should ever have been necessary. And I readily admit that I gave him ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Real Forgiveness From God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 20, 2002

Joseph will show real God like characteristics in Forgiving his brothers and God continues to care for the nation of Israel during this time of famine.

Real Forgiveness from God A. Reason and Recognition B. Rebukes, Requirements and Remorse C. Restraint and Return D. Review Have you ever been in a situation where you do something that you know is wrong but you justify yourself in the fact the “the other person deserved it”, “the other person ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

We Vote - God Decides

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

God is ultimately in control over who is elected and how they govern. Therefore, we can look to Him for the security and welfare of our nation.

As you all know, on November 7th millions of people will be going to the polls to elect a new President. And so, this excruciatingly long process, these seemingly endless political campaigns, will finally be over. No more debates, no more ‘attack ads’, no more speculation over vice-presidential ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9, Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

Armour Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 16, 2005

Overcoming Christian Life is Gods plan for all of our lives. Successful Christian living is Gods will for all of us.

ARMOR OF GOD June 16, 2005@ EPH 6:10, "Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

God In The Dark

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2023

God made atonement as Jesus hung on the cross. All who receive Him as Master over life are brought into the family of God, forgiven all sin, and saved forever.

“From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

Multiethnic Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2013

God is no respecter of persons and He desires His House (His Church) to be a place for all nations – all people. A church is to be a place where there is no favoritism and all are treated fairly and equally.

Series: We are Here! Sermon 6: Multiethnic (or multicultural, or diversity) Introduction: Show pictures of our changing world in this area of South Chicago: The Orland Mosque, the Lemont Hindu Temple, and the Chicago Buddhist Temple all represent how diverse our community is becoming. Our society ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's All The Fuss About?

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 14, 2005

In a culture that acts as if marriage were of no consequence, there exists a fascination with marriage. Paul’s statement that it is a Great Mystery explains why there is such a fuss about marriage.

I know that all of you stand in line at grocery stores, and though I have not done any grocery shopping here in Orange City, I’d bet a bundle that the experience here is pretty much like my experience in a small town in North Texas. When I go through a checkout line, I am treated to a large ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When You Disregard God!

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 24, 2018

Beloved when you disregard God, He gives you up to vain attitudes and unnatural behaviours. Only fools disregard God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WHEN YOU DISREGARD GOD! Romans 1:22-32 King James Version (KJV) 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-32

Denomination: Charismatic

Do Not Stand In God's Way

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 3, 2018

They that limit the work of God or try to stop it shall die and make way for the fulfilment of the Kingdom Agenda. Nobody can stop your blessings or promotion for Jesus is the one who blesses and promotes.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DO NOT STAND IN GOD'S WAY Acts 11:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 11 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic