Sermons on How Faith Looks:

I Don't Have A Prayer

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 18, 2021

Sometimes we have trouble praying. What shall we do? This lesson was motivated by the Daniel Henderson article, “Four Reasons You Don’t Feel Like Praying and Four Keys to Breakthrough,” at Strategic Renewal.com/four-reasons-you-dont-feel-like-praying-and-four-keys-to-breakthrough/

1. Frontline Prayer: Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing sentry duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved of duty, as a Christian, he wanted to pray, to thank God for protecting him, & to ask for His continued protection. But the enemy lines were very close, & he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revenge Is Sweet—or Maybe Not Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 16, 2020

Samson may have thought revenge was sweet, after he took his own revenge on the Philistines, but revenge surely seemed to leave a bitter aftertaste.

Introduction: Between chapters 14 and 15, a period of time has gone by. Samson, at the end of chapter 14, was furious with his bride after she used her tears to basically ruin their week-long wedding feast. Several of the wedding guests—whom Samson didn’t seem to invite in the first place—placed a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Give Generously To The Poor

Contributed by James Dina on Nov 16, 2020

A cup of water can quench the thirst of the poor, but a pack of food will turn their hearts to praise the Almighty God. Don't keep it all to yourself, give a portion to those that are in need.

GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE POOR "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so" (Proverbs 3:27) It is our duty to help those in need and to share what we have with the poor and needy (Hebrews 13:16); this favor is pleasing to Almighty ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27, Proverbs 21:13, Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of Human Wisdom. 1cor 1:17ff Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 17, 2020

Paul knew more than anything else Corinthian’s their love for human wisdom led to division in the local church. So he explains it detail.

1Corinthians 1: 22 : “For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom..” Paul knew well, Greeks need wisdom…that’s what they are interested in. Jews, they need a sign, miracles, and mighty things…not the message of the cross… But Paul preached…no wisdom…cf. v. 12 ‘we preach Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17

Denomination: Brethren

God Help Me Decide Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 14, 2013

Have you ever felt that you don’t have enough time to pray and wait for an answer?

God help me decide! Isaiah 58:11”The LORD will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” Have you ever felt that you don’t have enough time to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Excellent Spirit

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 5, 2013

We all should be striving for excellence in all aspects of our life and living. Jesus Christ and His shed blood is a clear path to His greatness.

Quotes: “Anything worth doing, is worth doing right.” ― Hunter S. Thompson “Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.” -William Makepeace Thackeray “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Booth College Of Mission 2022 Graduation

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 14, 2022

I was privileged to be asked to speak at the graduation of The Booth College of Mission. I share some of my thoughts with the graduates who happen to be the New Zealand session of the Reflectors of Holiness.

The recording of the live event can be found online at: https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyNZFTS/videos/8413988152005110 I start speaking around 1 hour and 27 minutes into the recording. Kia-ora Ni Sa Bula Vanaka Malo E lelei Talofa lava Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don't Miss Your Sign! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 4 - Don't Miss Your Sign I. Introduction If you are a baseball fan, then you know that coaches use a variety of hand signals and gestures that catchers use to communicate with their pitcher about the pitch they want them to throw. There is also a long-standing tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:15-17, Jonah 2:10, Jonah 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Joy Or Just Happiness

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Dec 4, 2021

Understanding that not all people are happy in their lives but in the sense of knowing that even in that time there is a joy that comes from within

Divine Joy or just happiness: Happiness is the feeling you get when things are going well; it’s based on your circumstances. Joy, on the other hand, is a deep sense of pleasure, delight, gladness, and well-being that is independent of circumstance. Joy flows from a deeply rooted conviction that not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Charismatic

Lessons From The Wise—go, Ready, Set.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 26, 2021

These men had a reputation, they were the— elite, These men had King Herod’s ear. Again, They didn’t haphazardly visit Jesus.

Lessons From the Wise—Go, Ready, Set. Matthew 2:1-2NIV It’s poor etiquette to attend a party and not bring the host/honoree a gift. We should feel privileged to receive an invitation to attend. Therefore, it’s extremely important that we bring the right gifts to the honoree—King Jesus. These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, James 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In All 5

Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jun 28, 2022

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) says 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) says 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, – There are various roles of ministry found in the body of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Even Sinners Do That

Contributed by Wiley Hughes on Jul 8, 2022

We are all sinners and Christians are just sinners saved by God’s wonderful grace. As redeemed people we should try to live better and love better, not just live and love naturally because even sinners do that. Christians should live and love supernaturally.

Luke 6: 27-36 27 “But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting In Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

So often we hear stories about dying and coming to the golden gate and dickering with Peter whether we should be allowed in or not. This would be a tragic mistake to wait until you die to find out if you can get in.

Everybody wants to get in on the action. Back in 1982 a crowd began to form one Monday afternoon in December at the River Front Coliseum in Cincinnati. By the time the police arrived at 3:00 P.M., hundreds of fans had gathered at the doors, even though they would not open until 7:00 P.M. The rock ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Getting In Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

It is important to people to get in. They wait in lines all the time to get into a favorite restaurant, or into a movie, or some sporting event. Nobody wants to be left out, and everybody wants to get in somewhere.

Everybody wants to get in on the action. Back in 1982 a crowd began to form one Monday afternoon in December at the River Front Coliseum in Cincinnati. By the time the police arrived at 3:00 P.M., hundreds of fans had gathered at the doors, even though they would not open until 7:00 P.M. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:23-27

The Greatest Mistake Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

God had sent His Son into the world to invite them into His kingdom, and to the best banquet of life that men could ever experience, and all they did was find excuses for not responding.

The janitor of the First Security State Bank of Boise, Idaho, accidentally put a box of checks worth $840,000 on the wrong table. The next morning the paper shredder operator dumped the contents of the box into his machine, and cut the checks into shreds. When the mistake was discovered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24