Sermons on Govern:

Take It Back Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 30, 2015

This is the 8th sermon in the series "God Is Here". Christians need to take back what the enemy has taken from them. Christians are victorious through Jesus Christ and we should live like it.

Series: God Is Here [#8] TAKE IT BACK Esther 8:1-17 Introduction: I enjoy singing and playing “Enemy’s Camp”. I had a former church member who would tell me that this song was theologically incorrect. As I thought about it, I wondered why, because to me it’s a song ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen For The Mission Of The Father

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 10, 2014

“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” Matt. 3: 17.

Theme: Chosen for the mission of the Father Text: Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43, Matt. 3:13-17 A well planned mission always has a goal and a plan to achieve that goal. For a mission to be successful it must fulfill its desired purpose the correct way. Many people embark on a mission and then allow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dear Paul

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 22, 2013

Our call as Christians to love others, pray for others, and tell others how to gain salvation

In Paul’s Letter to young Timothy he wrote many things about how the church should be run and how we should act as Christians and today’s text is part of that letter that was written. Now this letter was written around 64 a.d. while Nero was in power. Nero was a terrible ruler who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Vine

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 8, 2023

The meaning of the parable of the vine in John 15

The Purpose of the Vine Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:1-11 John 15:1 “aI am the true vine, and My Father is the bvinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He 1prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “aYou are already ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Superior Economic Laws

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 8, 2022

Let’s examine what’s behind some superior economic laws found in Leviticus.

Let’s examine what’s behind some superior economic laws found in Leviticus. Right Legal Basis The right basis of law must include one of Jesus’ two Great Commandments. “... you must love your neighbor as yourself …” (Leviticus 19:18 CEB) Opposite to love of neighbor is greed. It plagues our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Won't God Do It??? Yes He Will!!!!!!

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 11, 2021

As I look back over my life And I think things over I can truly say that I’ve been blessed I’ve got a testimony.

Won’t God do it!!!! Yes, He will!!! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Acts 12 FOCUS VERSE #7 Clay Evans wrote “I’ve Got a Testimony some of the words are “As I look back over my life And I think things over I can truly say that I’ve been blessed I’ve got a testimony. Sometimes I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:7

Denomination: Apostolic

The Christian Citizen: Considerations In The Voting Booth

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

we are required to vote

We are just weeks away from the presidential election, and I know there are many of you who agree with me that I wish it were already over! But it is not, and I fear it is likely to get far worse in tone and tawdriness until election day. For many reasons, this is one of the most important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10, Romans 12:13, Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:31, Matthew 5:1-12, Luke 16:8, Luke 6:44, James 2:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

2nd Advent - Peace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 8, 2023

Advent 2nd week – Peace. The Advent of CHRIST was to bring us peace. Not the kind of peace we relate to, rather, Peace with GOD. Know JESUS Know Peace – NO JESUS NO PEACE

2023.12.10. Sermon Notes. 2nd Advent – PEACE KnoW JESUS KnoW PEACE William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea. Advent 2nd week – Peace. The Advent of CHRIST was to bring us peace. Not the kind of peace we relate to, rather, Peace with GOD. Know JESUS Know Peace – NO JESUS NO PEACE Scriptures: John 14:27, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:8-14, Colossians 1:19-22, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Philippians 4:4-7, Colossians 3:15, John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, 2 Thessalonians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The King Restores

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 4, 2023

You may think that when you step out on faith that God is going to sit back and just watch you work. God will go before you and get the conversation started so when you get there all you have to do is show up prepared and God will show out!

2 Kings 8:1-6 (NKJV) When the King Restores March 5, 2023 Today’s scripture begins with the Shunamite woman we preached about in chapter 6, where we learned that she had prepared a rooftop room with a bed, a desk and chair for Elisha. Because of her hospitality toward the prophet, God blessed her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Sacred Birth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 30, 2024

Birth is generally defined as the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother. It encompasses the start of life as a physically separate being.

Richelle E. Goodrich, an American author once remarked: “New light in the sky announces a sacred birth. Shine brightly young star. Hallelujah song carries on a gentle wind, heralding a king. Shepherds lift their heads, not to gaze at a new light but to hear angels. ‘Unto you is born in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:6-7, John 1:14, Micah 5:2

Sermon On Seeking Truth & Wisdom

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 17, 2025

Seeking truth and wisdom usually culminates in a more meaningful, authentic, and purposeful life,

Seeking truth and wisdom usually culminates in a more meaningful, authentic, and purposeful life, resulting in better decisions, inner peace, personal growth, and the ability to navigate complexities with clarity, integrity, and empathy. Thomas Gray, an English poet in his poem: “Ode on a Distant ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:2-6, James 1:5, Colossians 2:2-3, 1 Corinthians 1:30

It's Time To Rebuild

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Independence Day Sermon.

"It's Time To Rebuild" 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 On this Sunday before our nation celebrates "Independence Day" we come before Almighty God to thank Him for His divine protection, guidance, and grace that He has showered upon us in the United States of America. When you stop to consider our track ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving The Lions' Den Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 8, 2002

This sermon encourages us to follow the example of Daniel when we are thrown into the lions’ dens of our life.

Surviving the Lions’ Den Daniel 6 November 10, 2002 Intro: A. [Unshakeable Faith, Citation: Abraham Heschel, Jewish author. Men of Integrity, Vol. 1, no. 2.] Faith like Job’s cannot be shaken because it is the result of having been shaken. B. Today we come to the sixth chapter of Daniel and the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weeping Between The Porch And The Altar...part 1... Series

Contributed by Hugh Laing on Feb 17, 2010

Today, what I want to offer you is a launching pad...one that lights the FIRE of the HOLY GHOST in each of you with PRICKED HEARTS...the same PRICKED HEARTS they had at Pentecost.

INTRODUCTION...Today, what I want to offer you is a launching pad...one that lights the FIRE of the HOLY GHOST in each of you with PRICKED HEARTS...the same PRICKED HEARTS they had at Pentecost. What does it mean to have a PRICKED HEART? It is the act of your heart being pierced by ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness In Prayer Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 24, 2001

Why receiving God’s forgiveness and extending forgiveness to others is essential to prayer.

This last week we’ve heard a lot of rhetoric in light of September 11th’s terrorist attack on our nation. We’ve heard our president use words like "dead or alive" and punishing evil doers. We’ve heard the military’s phrase "infinite justice." We’ve been bombarded with words like hate crimes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Luke 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational