Sermons on Going The Extra Mile:

I Will Arise And Go Back

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025

The story of the prodigal son is a powerful illustration of God’s love, mercy, and willingness to restore those who return to Him.

I WILL ARISE AND GO BACK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Going Home Without Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

One of the greatest tragedies in life is to journey without Jesus.

GOING HOME WITHOUT JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:41-50 "And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him." – Luke 2:45 Supporting Texts: Mark 8:36, John 15:5, Revelation 3:20, Matthew 25:1-12, Luke 24:31-32 INTRODUCTION: One of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-50

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Going To Follow God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2022

King Ahaz provides a surprising contrast to the kingdom of Israel as we see a dramatic example of the limits of our traditional morality.

IT'S OBVIOUS, RIGHT? “Good people” are more likely to follow God. - We have a traditional morality with “good people.” The respectable citizens are more likely to follow God. TWO EXAMPLES: 1. KING AHAZ HAD A GOOD HERITAGE BUT TERRIBLE BEHAVIOR. - 2 Chronicles 28:1-4, 16-25. - Came from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Receive Healing And Restoration Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 31, 2025

The message of salvation, healing, and restoration through Jesus Christ. The cross is more than just a symbol; it is the place where love conquered sin, where mercy triumphed over judgment, and where our healing was secured forever.

Go! and Receive Healing and Restoration Isaiah 53:5-6 (NLT) Introduction: The Beauty and Power of Redemption We gather here today under the mighty truth of the Gospel, the greatest message ever proclaimed—the message of salvation, healing, and restoration through Jesus Christ. The cross is more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-6, Zechariah 12:10, John 19:34, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 11:28, John 8:36, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Way Will You Go

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 4, 2025

Only one road to heaven

Matthew? ?7?:?13?-?14? ?KJV?? ?? “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Read words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: *other

Go! And Live As A Godly Citizen Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 4, 2025

The Apostle Paul, in Romans 13, gives us a clear command regarding our relationship with governing authorities. But what does it mean to submit? How do we balance obedience to rulers with our higher allegiance to God?

Go! And Live as a Godly Citizen Introduction We live in a world filled with governments, laws, and authorities. As followers of Jesus, we are called to honour God in every aspect of our lives, including how we interact with earthly governments. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 13, gives us a clear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Daniel 2:21, John 19:11, Exodus 1:17, Acts 5:29, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Philippians 3:20, Philippians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Know The Beginning And The Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 17, 2025

Every story has a beginning. But unlike our stories, the story of God—the story of the Gospel—does not begin with uncertainty or guesswork. It begins with the certainty of God's eternal presence and power.

Go! And Know the Beginning and the Word Genesis 1:1 (NLT): “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” John 1:1 (NLT): “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Introduction: A Question of Beginnings Every journey starts somewhere. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1, John 1:14, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Mark 1:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Love That Will Not Let Me Go Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 27, 2020

No power in all the universe can take the love of God from you.

THE LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO Text: Rom. 8:31-39 Introduction 1. George Matheson was only fifteen when he was told that he was losing what little eyesight he had. Instead of giving up, Matheson immediately continued with his plans to enroll in the University of Glasgow, and his determination ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Methodist

Baptized To Go And Bear Fruit

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large grand pianos. The only way to get the piano into the Sanctuary was by taking out the back windows and raising the piano over thirty feet into the air.

Baptized to Go and Bear Fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 Intro: A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Go The Pain Of The Past

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

Pain from the past can be one of the greatest hindrances to forward movement in life.

LET GO THE PAIN OF THE PAST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Genesis 50:20, Luke 9:62, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Pain from the past can be one of the greatest hindrances to forward movement in life. Emotional wounds, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Know You Belong Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 19, 2025

The question of who truly belongs to God has echoed through history. From the tents of Abraham to the temples of Jerusalem, from Roman prisons to modern pulpits, we all ask: Who are God’s people?

Go! And Know You Belong Introduction: Who Truly Belongs? The question of who truly belongs to God has echoed through history. From the tents of Abraham to the temples of Jerusalem, from Roman prisons to modern pulpits, we all ask: Who are God’s people? Today, as we continue our "Go! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 9:6, John 1:12-13, Galatians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Genesis 12:3, Galatians 3:29, Ephesians 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Rejoice In The Reign Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 30, 2025

We live in a world of fractured loyalties and divided kingdoms. But the day is coming when every heart, every tongue, every knee will acknowledge one King—Jesus Christ.

Go! And Rejoice in the Reign of the Lord - Zechariah 14:9 Zechariah 14:9 (NLT):"And the Lord will be king over all the earth. On that day there will be one Lord—his name alone will be worshiped." Introduction: We live in a world of fractured loyalties and divided kingdoms. But the day ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:9, Deuteronomy 6:4, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 11:15, Luke 17:21, Acts 17:30-31, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Out In Joy And Peace

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 30, 2025

Isaiah 55 is a poem that starts like a commercial. God appears as a street vender in the marketplace near a river, eager to sell his goods, but with a big difference. What He’s offering is free.

Isaiah 55 is a poem that starts like a commercial. God appears as a street vender in the marketplace near a river, eager to sell his goods, but with a big difference. What He’s offering is free. His merchandise--wine and milk--represent life’s blessings. Milk is a symbol of nourishment, wine a ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

To Caesar You Shall Go Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025

Our God is a sovereign God, who is in control of all things. Make sure He is in control of you!

TO CAESAR YOU SHALL GO! Text: Acts 25:1-12 Introduction 1. "In prayer, you ask for things and give thanks for things. Why? Because you recognize that God is the author and source of all the good that you have had already, and all the good that you hoped for in the future. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Let Go Of Your Loaves Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 19, 2025

It's easy to make the story of the loaves and fishes just about money, but the reality is that it is a story of surrender.

Let Go of Your Loaves It was a beautiful day. Jesus had crossed over the sea of Galilee and the crowd discovering where he was going followed on foot, covering a distance of approximately 15 kilometres and Luke tells us in chapter 9:10 that they finally caught up with him in Bethsaida. And it was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-13

Denomination: Wesleyan