Sermons on He Ordained Twelve:

I Am Who He Says I Am PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God meets us in our hidden, ordinary places, calls us by His name, and transforms our weakness into strength through His presence and grace.

Some days feel like threshing wheat in a winepress—hidden, cramped, and far from ideal. You’re just trying to get by, head down, doing what needs to be done, praying the storm will pass. Maybe that’s you this week. Bills piled high. Criticism louder than courage. A heart that’s willing but worn. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-12

Topics: Identity

He Who Has Ears To Hear Let Him Hear

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Feb 21, 2021

But if you concentrate, pay attention, you will all really realise that all through these years even you failed to understand the real hidden blessings in the Bible.

As I was growing in the knowledge of Bible, whenever I came across this phrase I used to think Jesus used this phrase in a sarcastic way. But today when I read this phrase I really mean, that I had failed to understand the heart of Jesus in using this phrase. Today also many must be wondering why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:9, Matthew 13:2, Matthew 13:15, John 6:2, John 6:26-27, John 6:66, John 6:47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's This All About?

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 14, 2011

so we've ordained and installed Elders and Deacons. What is this really all about? What are church leaders to do and to be?

“What’s This All About?” Heb. 13:7-21 So we have ordained and installed another group of Elders and Deacons. I truly believe it’s always a very special time in the life of the newly elected leaders and also in the congregation. But what’s this really all about? What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Have A Purpose (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 14, 2008

We need to discover our specific SHAPE so that we will know what kinds of service God has ordained for us.

A. The story is told of a little boy named Johnny who had trouble pronouncing the letter “R”. 1. To try to help him with the problem, his teacher gave him this sentence to practice at home: “Robert gave Richard a rap in the rib for roasting the rabbit so rare.” 2. A few days later the teacher ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Mission Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Nov 20, 2007

The mission of marriage is submission for the purpose of two people helping one another to become who God has ordained for them to be.

SUBMITTING YOURSELVES ONE TO ANOTHER (part 1) “The Mission of the Marriage” Ephesians 5:17-20 (King James Version) 17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19Speaking to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-20

Denomination: Charismatic

John 5:15- 47 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 25, 2007

The Gospel of John is full of descriptive passages revealing that Jesus is the Son of God. Here are twelve of them and how they apply to our life today.

Jesus is the Son of God, as shown in John 5:15- 47 You guys have heard this the past several weeks, the reason John wrote the Gospel of John was to teach that Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God. Here are 12 more times that John reveals Jesus is the Son of God: Jesus is the Son of God because… 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15-47

The Dangerous Touch

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jun 7, 2005

This sermon explores the experience of the woman who had been bleeding for twelve years and her dangerous, desperate, daring approach to Jesus for healing.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Pentecost III June 5, 2005 Matthew 9:9-13,18-26 ¡§The Dangerous Touch¡¨ Have you ever yearned for something, wanting it so much that you were willing to go beyond law and decency for it? For most of us, something we wanted that bad would have to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Apostles' Creed, Biblical?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 14, 2022

The Apostolic or Apostles’ Creed contains twelve articles of faith that are essential biblical and apostolic doctrines that have been believed throughout church history.

The Apostolic or Apostles’ Creed is reputed to have either originated with the apostles or later. Its source is a mystery. It contains twelve articles of faith that are essential biblical and apostolic doctrines that have been believed throughout church history. 1. I believe in God the Father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6, John 3:16, Luke 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Do These Stones Mean? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2008

For a Children’s Day message; twelve varying stones used as visuals to speak of original innocence, sin and accountability, and the redemptive work of Christ.

For centuries, people have raised up stones as a witness. Stone monuments testify as to who they are and what happened among them. Just this week news came of discoveries at the ancient monument of Stonehenge on the Salisbury plain in England. Those great Sarsen stones were raised to honor the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Destiny With Determination Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

Reaching your God-ordained destiny requires more than wishful thinking—it demands determination, discipline, focus, and faith.

PURSUING DESTINY WITH DETERMINATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 12:1-2, Proverbs 4:25-27, Genesis 37:5-11, 2 Timothy 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION: Destiny is God’s predetermined plan and purpose for an individual’s life. It is not a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come Follow Me Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 22, 2006

What Jesus said changed world history. Twelve disciples who answered the call, "Follow Me" changed the course of human history.

Imagine or picture with me for a moment a scene in a park, it could be any picnic ground in Perth. It’s a sunny day and there is a family having a great time together, it is an extended family. There is two or three kids trying to catch padpoles, maybe skylarking on the monkey bars. Soon they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like You And I Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Politically Incorrect Message For Wives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2008

In Eph. 5:33 there is one command for men - love, but twelve directives for women to respect their husbands. Even if this is an unpopular passage it must be preached.

The Politically Incorrect Message for Wives (Eph. 5:33) One old church member said, "There are two sides to every question in our household: My wife’s side and the wrong side." Or as one man said, "The average man lays down the law and then accepts his wife’s ammendments." Yet, let us take ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of leading the Church in: Evangelization of the world. Mark 16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospe

A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of leading the Church in: Evangelization of the world. Mark 16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Tests Into Testimonies

Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008

To advance through the predetermined goals that God ordains in each of us, He sends tests. Sometimes we cannot go on to the next exam until we finish the one we are in. With this perspective, we march forward with the help and grace of God.

Turning Tests into Testimonies James 1:12-16 When James tells us do not err, I believe it means not to misunderstand what his point is in vs. 12, 13. There is an explanation why in one verse James relates temptation with God, and in the next says it isn’t God who tempts. In the original wording ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Holiness