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The Ministering Assembly PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

Worship transforms us as God’s priestly people, awakening courage and purpose, and empowering us to minister to Him and impact the world around us.

If you walked into this room today with a sigh in your soul or a song on your lips—or maybe a little of both—you’re in the right place. God meets us where we are, and He leads us where He is. He hears the hush of a hospital hallway and the hum of a kitchen sink; He listens for faith at a funeral ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-3

Topics: Priesthood, New Testament Church

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 4, 2007

Maybe you’d like to have a fresh start in a career? a fresh start with a credit card? a fresh start with a project? a relationship? a diet? What about a fresh start in your relationship with God? God wants you to know: It’s not too late for a fresh start

A FRESH START ~ Isaiah 6:1-8 <INTRO> Has there been any time in the recent past where you have thought you could sure use a fresh start? Ever wish you could push a few buttons and your life would somehow get back on track? Ever ask where are the CONTROL-Z keys in life? I want a do-over. I wish I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

A Slave For Christ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 7, 2012

This is part one of my series focused on slavery and how we should become slaves for Christ. this series was inspired by a book I read by Michael card titled "A Better Freedom." In part one I examine slavery in general and how Christ became a slave to sva

A Slave For Christ Part 1 (Inspired by the book: “A Better Freedom” by Michael Card) Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew 20:28; Exodus 21:32 Introduction: As we begin this new year, I want to take you back to a very difficult time in American history – the time of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Could One Solitary Life Have So Much Impact - Christmas Eve

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 24, 2023

Church members and friends can support St. John's By-the-Sea by visiting our website https://www.stjohnsbythesea.com/donate, where a donation can be made by PayPal or credit card, if you prefer that to mailing your donations to the church.

Good Evening, and welcome again to St. John’s Church. And, as you can tell, I love our Christmas Eve Service. The first one at St. John’s was in 1892, 130 years ago. This is only my 5th Christmas here, and I absolutely love how this service paints a picture. It really has a feel to it. As we close ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Advent 2014 Part 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 15, 2014

Did you know that you can purchase a "genuine" college degree online with no validation other than a credit card? Buddha and Muhammad had no prophetic validation. What about Jesus was He genuine of did he purchase a fake Messiah degree? Let's find out!

About 500 before Jesus was born - a man named Buddha came along. He established a religion we know of as Buddhism, and many people gathered around him and tried to live by his teachings. But before he was born, nobody ever said: “Hey somebody is going to come along and he will come from this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:7-18

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Spend A Day With The Lord?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 23, 2004

It’s is imperative that we regularly spend the day with the Lord. Why, because as we implement this into our lives we become refreshed and renewed daily!

How to spend the day with the Lord? Thesis: It’s is imperative that we regularly spend the day with the Lord. Why, because as we implement this into our lives we become refreshed and renewed daily! Introduction: As I was preparing my sermon one day I ran across a web site dedicated to atheists. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hot Pursuit Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 19, 2011

Find true security by trusting in the Lord, not a lie or an idol.

If you’re a Green Bay Packers fan, then the best thing about the Super Bowl this year (2011) was the Packers win! The next best thing was some of the commercials. Here’s one of my favorites – Junior Darth Vader. (Show the Volkswagen Passat: Young Darth Vader video from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Assimilation: Making Insiders Out Of Outsiders Student Copy Series

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

A Lesson on Assimilation for the inner-core or leadership team. Also, you could share this lesson with the hospitality or greeting core. Please keep in mind that many parts of this lesson were taken from books, tapes, seminars. I quoted where possible

ASSIMILATION Rev. J. Kevin Putty, Presenter Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Was Walking Down A Bumpy Road Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 29, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, as the vehicles rolled by, some in unison of twos and threes and others singularly in line one behind the other, lambasted the road, I found myself walking down a bumpy road,

I Was Walking Down A Bumpy Road by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4, King James Version) Greetings In The Holy Name ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Genesis 1:1, 1 John 1:1-3, Psalm 8:5, Isaiah 44:24, Acts 17:24, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

I Went Down The Mountain Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 21, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name OfJesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I went down the mountain. My heart rushed exuberantly exhilarating- I could have been hyperventilating, then I felt a thud. I hit rock bottom ...

I Went Down The Mountain by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 21, 2019) 1And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 2And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21, Mark 9:1-13, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Friends

Your Real Boss

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 23, 2009

when we do all our work as unto the Lord, we�re working for our real boss - a message on our work and our faith

Your Real Boss Labor Day at TCF September 6, 2009 I heard a story the other day about a homeless man who walked up to the front door of a big house, and knocked on the door until the owner answered. He said, �Sir, could I please have something to eat? I haven�t had a meal in days.� The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Father And Mother

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Last Sunday was Mother's Day and in just a few weeks we'll celebrate Father's Day - which are days we set aside to honor our parents. But what does it really mean to honor our Father and Mother? A card...flowers...dinner out...a small gift...

YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER EXODUS 20:12 Last Sunday was Mother's Day and in just a few weeks we'll celebrate Father's Day - which are days we set aside to honor our parents. But what does it really mean to honor our Father and Mother? A card...flowers...dinner out...a small gift... What does ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Living In Limbo

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 13, 2007

Too many of us are living in spiritual limbo because we have chosen to sit back and ‘let things happen’ or as we say “Let the cards fall where they may”. We often catch glimpses of what God has in mind for us but somehow the vision never becomes reality.

Michelle Collins of the Globe & Mail: When 26-year-old Geoff Emery put money down on his first condominium, he started looking forward to moving out of his mother’s house. The move-in date of November 2005 rolled around only to find himself in November 2006 still living with his mom in Markham. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don't Be A Spectator Of Grace Because, You Can Have "All Access"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 26, 2012

If you have ever been to a concert maybe a country, rock or even gospel. Sometimes before, after or during the show you see these guys walking around with a T-shirt carrying the logo of the band’s tour. Most will have ID cards around their neck. If you lo

Don't be a spectator of grace because, you can have "All Access" Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping The Debt Trap Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

Did you know…  The average family in America carries 9312.00 in credit card debt.  17% of families in America do not have enough money to be able to go just 7 days without a paycheck.  6 out of 10 people will retire with less

“Escaping the Debt Trap” 1st Timothy 6:6-10 This morning I want to begin with a question…in fact several questions. First of all where do you go when you need financial advice? Who do you talk to when your finances are in trouble? The 3rd question I want you to answer by a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist