Sermons on Have Hope:

Seeing With God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2023

How God's perspective differs from our human perspective and what it means for our lives as believers.

"Seeing with God's Eyes" Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and introducing the key verse: "For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7b, NLT). Explain that today's sermon will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Divine Design For Our Lives Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023

The concept of God's divine design for our lives, emphasises how our plans align with His purpose.

"The Divine Design for Our Lives" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) - "You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail." Explain that today's sermon will explore the concept of God's divine design ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Work Of Faith: Believing In Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Believing in Jesus is not just an intellectual exercise; it's a life-altering decision. It's the one work that God desires from us, and it leads to a life filled with the fruit of the Spirit. Let us live lives that reflect our unwavering trust in the One God has sent.

The Work of Faith: Believing in Jesus Introduction: Welcome the congregation warmly and introduce the key verse: John 6:29 (NLT) - "Jesus told them, 'This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.'" Set the stage by explaining the context of this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:29, James 2:19, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart Overflowing With Gratitude Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

We love the Lord because He first loved us, and He is always ready to bend down and listen to our hearts.

A Heart Overflowing with Gratitude Introduction: Begin with a warm greeting to the congregation and introduce the key verses: Psalm 116:1-2 (NLT) - "I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-2, 1 John 4:19, Psalm 34:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Presenting Every Person Mature In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

In Colossians 1:28, we find our mission as believers—to proclaim Christ, warn and teach, and present every person mature in their relationship with Him.

"Presenting Every Person Mature in Christ" Introduction: Today, we gather around the Word of God to explore the beautiful message found in Colossians 1:28, from the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Proclamation of Christ Scripture: Colossians 1:28 (NLT) - "So we tell others ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visionary View: What Happens When Your Focus Is On God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

When our focus is on God, our lives are transformed. We become reflections of His glory, experience His peace, and find freedom from anxiety.

"Visionary View: What Happens When Your Focus is on God" Explore the transformative power of focusing our hearts and minds on our Heavenly Father. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible. 1. The Power of Focus: Let's begin with a foundational truth from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:25, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visionary View: Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2023

Remember the words of Paul - "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!" Let this joy be your strength and your testimony to the world.

"Visionary View: Rejoice in the Lord Always" Today, our focus is on a powerful message from the New Living Translation of the Bible, specifically Philippians 4:4: Philippians 4:4 (NLT): "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!" 1. The Command to Rejoice: In ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Samuel M on Sep 13, 2023

Whatever we lost at the Mankind’s fall is very less in comparison to the failure or negligence to receive or experience the vast riches available at the Cross of Jesus Christ. The treasures available and accessible at the Cross are far larger than those in the Garden of Eden.

Whatever we lost at the Mankind’s fall is very less in comparison to the failure or negligence to receive or experience the vast riches available at the Cross of Jesus Christ. The treasures available and accessible at the Cross are far larger than those in the Garden of Eden. We lose so much ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18

The First Day.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2023

God spoke and it was done.

THE FIRST DAY. Genesis 1:1-5. GENESIS 1:1. “In the beginning” is a temporal expression; it pertains to time. In fact, here it refers to the beginning of time itself; but also to the beginning of Creation. This is the beginning of everything. “In the beginning God.” Before time was, before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letter To A Teen-Aged Boy

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 26, 2023

I composed this letter to my 14-year-old Great-grandson when I felt he was mature enough to understand and appreciate it. It might be something you would consider to send to any boy who you felt was the same way. Notice especially the last shortened stanza.

This is a letter I wrote to my great-grandson as he was approaching his 14th birthday. If anyone would desire to use it, I believe it would be appropriate for a boy you believe is mature enough to understand and appreciate it. I composed it following the pattern of the poem "IF" by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19, 1 Timothy 6:11-14, 2 Timothy 1:2-7, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Short Profile Of A Christian Abusing Husband Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 24, 2023

Abuse can occur verbally, mentally, psychologically, Financially, sexually, emotionally, spiritually, and culturally.

An abusive husband professes as a Believer is an expert in making false accusations, swearing falsely slandering, persistent arguing, harassing, backsliding, and tormenting their wife by twisting his wife's words and using them against her so that he can blame her if she confronts him. An ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:5, 1 Peter 3:7

Vessel Of Honor

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2023

If God wants to do a great work in your life, He first has to get your attention, and make you a vessel of honor to receive the blessing.

Vessel of honor 2 Timothy 2:21” Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work. If God wants to do a great work in your life, He first has to get your attention, and make you a vessel of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trial Of Jesus: Brought Before Caiaphas Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021

When Jesus was arrested, the multitude led him away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year. Annas sent Jesus bound to Caiaphas the high priest.

Found in Matthew 26:57-68,27:1; Mark 14:53,55-65; Luke 22:54,63-71 and John 18:13-14,19-24 John 18:13-14 When Jesus was arrested, the multitude led him away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year. Now Caiaphas was he, who gave counsel to the Jews, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68, Matthew 27:1, Mark 14:53-65, Luke 22:54-71, John 18:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Fourteenth Station: Jesus Is Buried Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2022

Jesus is not there: only Joseph of Arimathea is buried in the Holy Sepulchre

The Fourteenth Station: The Body of Christ is Buried (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-20, Mark 15:45-47, Luke 23:50-56, John 20:1-10, John 19:38-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Lent 3 C- The Dust Of The Tabernacle’s Floor

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 19, 2022

According to Numbers 5:17, even the dust of the Tabernacle’s floor possesses spiritual properties, it was mixed into holy water.

God said, remove the sandals from your feet, you are standing on holy ground. The priests were barefoot in the Old Testament when doing the sacred rites in the Temple. At Catholic Masses in Thailand and Southern India, with great reverence, the people remove their shoes at the door. According to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15, 1 Corinthians 10:1-12

Denomination: Catholic