Sermons on God Present:

Divine Healing And Church Growth

Contributed by Joe Durai on Oct 29, 2001

A Brief sermon on the present day Healing Ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ in the context of Church Growth

HEALING MINISTRY & CHURCH GROWTH Healing constituted one-third of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. It was also an integral part of the apostles ministry. However, in today’s church, divine healing is a much neglected or disputed aspect of Christian ministry. Most churches do not have any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Apostolic

"Scriptural Unity"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 13, 2002

Presented at the Uncompahgre Baptist Association Annual Exec. Board Meeting, in Paonia, CO, Sept. 14, 2002

“And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near; for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, having been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:18-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Leadership During Tough Times Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 16, 2010

Paul's farewell speech to the church at Ephesus presents a picture of what Christian leadership should look like.

Walking through a supermarket, a young man noticed an old lady following him around. He ignored her for a while, but when he got to the checkout line, she got in front of him. "Pardon me," she said. "I'm sorry if I've been staring, but you look just like me son who died recently. "I'm sorry for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is Crouching At The Door Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2026

This message teaches that sin is ever-present, waiting for opportunity, and requires vigilance, mastery, and divine alignment to overcome.

SIN IS CROUCHING AT THE DOOR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 4:6-7 Key Verse: “If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.” — Genesis 4:7 Supporting Texts: James ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With The Mess Of Stress

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 27, 2020

What is stress? The Scripture presents stress as the state of mind wherein one is concerned about something or someone.

What is stress? In our definition of stress we discriminated between stress, stressor, stress reaction, and strain. * Stress = a general concept describing a "load" on the system, usually external, but can also be initiated internally. * Stressor = a specific problem, issue, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reading Revelation

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 13, 2009

The last book of the Bible presents a prophetic vision difficult to fathom--what do we do with it?

During the early days of Desert Storm, and as we approached the year 2000, people grew concerned with whether these events might be signaling the “last days” talked about in Scripture. Now doom-sayers are claiming the world will end in 2012. I recently read The Road by Cormac McCarthy, a bleak ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-19

Denomination: Congregational

Hardships Can Be Opportunity.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 5, 2020

The prophecy of the 70 Weeks can be seen from that time to our present day. The Anointed one is here.

Sermon Title: Hardships can be opportunity. Scripture Text: Ezra 2: 64-69 Daniel 9 In the Bible, the Prophecy of Seventy Weeks is a prophecy given to Daniel by the angel Gabriel in response to Daniel's prayer for God to act on behalf of his people and Jerusalem. The angel informs him that ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:64-69

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choosing A Bible Version Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 4, 2007

This sermon explores how to choose a Bible version. It presents an argument for choosing an essentially literal translation of the Bible.

Scripture The past few Sundays we have been looking at Romans 3:1-2. I would like to do so again today. The Apostle Paul asked, “What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?” (3:1). How responded by saying, “Much in every way!” (3:2a). And then he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of The Sword Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2011

Exploring the relationship of church and state from the biblical model presented by Paul in his Letter to Roman Christians.

“Rulers are not a cause of fear for good behaviour, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The New Jerusalem - Heaven - Eternity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 13, 2005

Part of 60 Sermon "expository" series available at website with Formatted Notes, Handouts, Powerpoint Templates and Presentations.

all 3 parts to this message in formatted text version and PowerPoint template are free at: www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewJerusalem.html The New Jerusalem Rev. 21 Human history began in paradise…the Garden of Eden. And it will all end in paradise…the New Jerusalem. v. 5 this sums up the last ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017

The birth of Jesus gives us hope that extends to every aspect of my life - past, present, and future.

Advent This morning is the first Sunday of Advent. Most of us are probably familiar with that concept, but for some of us our familiarity may be limited to those calendars with little windows that open up revealing a gift or treat for each day of the month leading up to Christmas. The word ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing Trophies

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001

Everyone has the opportunity to be the Bride, a trophy that will be presented spotless and pure (Eph.5:27), not dusty and forgotten.

Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Theme: Created in Christ Jesus Thesis: Are You Chasing Trophies? Title: Chasing Trophies Intro Super Bowl Sunday Most watched event in world today Why? We want to identify with victory! 22 men on field at a time - all want to be victorious all are after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Glorious Appearing Of Christ

Contributed by Gary Merillat on Oct 18, 2000

The past, present, and future activity of Christ on behalf of mankind. Good for use at Easter or on a study of the ministry of Christ.

Illustration: Dr. E. Stanley Jones, the famous missionary, wrote in his autobiography a story about a friend, who was called upon to conduct a funeral service. This friend wanted to do the funeral exactly as it should be, so he turned to the New Testament to see how Jesus conducted a funeral. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4th Of July - A Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 9, 2012

This is a brief 4th of July message suitable to present to Civic groups, and in situations when time is restricted.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Deuteronomy 8:7-14; Proverbs 14:34 Last Wednesday we celebrated the birthday of our nation & the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was a momentous decision for each ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Deuteronomy 8:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Funeral Message For An Unsaved Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 16, 2023

This message was presented at the funeral of a longtime friend who never professed Christ. Many at the service were unsaved.

“Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, ‘I have no pleasure in them;’ before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars are darkened and the clouds return after the rain, in the day when the keepers of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist