Sermons on High Expectations:

An Embarrassing Failure

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 12, 2007

We are to practice humility.

AN EMBARRASSING FAILURE John 18.15-27 S: Peter’s Denials C: Failure Pr: WE ARE TO PRACTICE HUMILITY. TS: In our study of John 18.15-27 we will find how Peter’s weakness is exposed. Type: Inductive I. UNDERCOVER (15-18) II. UNDERHANDED (19-24) III. UNDERCURRENT (25-27) IV. UNDERSTANDING ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Boldness At The Throne

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 7, 2016

Many Christians are hesitant or feel unworthy to come to God. The Bible exhorts us to "come boldly to the throne of grace." Here are the reasons we should be bold and how we should approach God's throne.

BOLDNESS AT THE THRONE Heb. 4:14-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TYPES OF PRAYERS 1. The "Call 9-1-1 Prayer." You make this call when you have an emergency. You don't want to trouble God normally. God is your divine spare tire with your life goes flat. 2. The "Jiminy Cricket" prayer. "When you wish ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Angels Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021

Let your imagination wander. When Mary and Joseph finally had things settled in their mind, the two would have talked endlessly about the angel’s words.The two would have compared notes all the way along their journey to Bethlehem some six months later.

If you want to get in the mood for Christmas, Texas Monthly says you have a lot of choices in Texas. Six hours from here over in Amarillo, there’s the Christmas in the Gardens featuring 300,000 lights strung throughout their Botanical Gardens. Down in College Station, you see Santa, go for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Leadership

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 3, 2022

Scriptural values surrounding leadership as demonstrated in the Kenyan elections of 2022

Lessons in leadership Luke 1:37; As you read this, keep in mind the following four points: i. Our SAVIOR told us to pray “….THY will be done on earth as it is in heaven…” ii. There is nothing impossible with GOD. Paraphrased, with GOD all things are possible. iii. Our GOD is in heaven and HE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Dream Your Dreams

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 16, 2008

God has a great plan for each of our lives. He wants to fulfill our dreams. When we seek His will in our lives, He will align our dreams with His will.

Dream Your Dreams Genesis 37 I. Have a Dream (37: 5a) a. We must have a dream b. People may not always like your dream (v. 5b) II. Share your dream (37: 6) a. Tell everyone you can b. “Without Vision, the people Parish” III. Expect Opposition and Obstacles (37: 5, 10) a. For whatever reason, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: *other

Shine Bright, Show His Glory SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

God desires His children to ascend to greater heights in all aspects of life, demonstrating His purpose and glory. This radiant display serves to draw others towards the kingdom.

God desires that His children rise to greater heights in all areas of life, displaying His purpose and glory to attract others to the kingdom. In Isaiah 60:1-5, we find four key elements: the proclamation to arise and shine, the provision for our rising and shining, the purpose behind our rising ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5

Topics: Christian Values, Spiritual Growth

Gritty Motherhood

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2015

Every mother is different and every situation is different; but successful moms are hands-on moms.

Gritty Motherhood [Note: this is a slight 2015 revision of one of my previous sermons, a 2007 sermon titled “Hands-on Motherhood”] 1. According to CNN, "The typical [stay at home] mother puts in a 92-hour work week… and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Naming Jesus, Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 25, 2002

Naming Jesus is no substitute for knowing Him.

Naming Jesus, knowing Jesus 27/10/02 am WBC Acts 19:8-21 Introduction You know- when Jesus does something in you- you just - can’t get it out of your head - can’t stop speaking about it… o comes out in every sermon Last week I was struck about this image of ‘getting closer to Jesus’ …. Desire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Unshaken To The End

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that CHRIST is our Faith, Confidence and Firm Foundation.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you unshaken to the end? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is our Faith, Confidence and Firm Foundation. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:14 (Amplified Bible) 3:14 For we have become fellows with Christ (the Messiah) and share in all He has for us, if ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Other Miracle Birth. Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Dec 11, 2017

"There is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist"

Text: 1:5 - 13. AMP “In the days of Herod [the Great], king of Judea, there was a certain priest whose name was Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron [the first high priest of Israel], and her name was Elizabeth. They both were righteous (approved) in the sight ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28, Luke 3:1-22, Luke 1:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Still Heals Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2022

The God that lived in the Book of Acts is still the same today.

God Still Heals Text: Acts 5:12-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: God is moving powerfully in and amongst children in this hour. You will see MANY children raised up to preach, heal, prophesy, move in miracles, signs, and wonders. (Patricia King). 2. Church, our God is still in the miracle working ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

What Is The Spirit Of Christmas? (3 Ways To Stop, 4 Ways To Promote The Spirit Of Christmas).

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 21, 2022

The Spirit of Christmas moves forward motive free. One purpose and one agenda, Worship the King! I want to give you 3 ways to stop the spirit of Christmas. 4 ways to promote the spirit of Christmas.

What Is The Spirit Of Christmas? Matthew 2:7-12NKJV The Spirit of Christmas moves forward motive free. One purpose and one agenda, Worship the King! From the very beginning of Matthew 2, we will read case and point, Herod had an agenda, “Find Jesus and destroy Him; Destroy a baby! (Satan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-12, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Seven Things God Requires Of Us”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Nov 29, 2023

Don’t be shaken to be stirred up by Satan’s tricks and schemes but stay anchored in Christ our Savior and our Lord.

INTRODUCTION I would like to preach by the help of the Holy Spirit from the subject, “Seven Things God Requires of Us”. If I could reword this text it would be, “Seven Things God EXPECTS of us”. David, the Psalmist points out to all of us that there are seven things God requires of us. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In It To Possess It

Contributed by Tunde Alli on Jan 2, 2012

There are two sets of people making their entry into the New Year 2012. There are those who are in it merely to pass through; and there are other who are in it to possess it. Everyone has to make a determination whether they want to pass through it or pos

You are not in 2012 just to pass through it, you are in it to possess it You are not here to fail, you are here to prevail God didn’t bring you all the way here to disappoint you; He brought you here to promote you If God didn’t want you to succeed in 2012, you would not have made it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:50-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Be-Attitudes (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 23, 2014

Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. If we were asked to describe what it means to be blessed our answers probably would not be what we find here in this list. Jesus’ is about to give us a new understanding about what brings blessedness.

“The Be-Attitudes” (Part One) Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessed is all throughout the bible-220 times in the NIV. The term is used in the first chapter of the bible and the last chapter of the bible. The word blessed in the Greek does have a connection to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ