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  • Soar

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 4, 2025
     | 145 views

    To soar means to rise and move effortlessly to greater heights without unnecessary struggles.

    SOAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 19:3-4 Supporting Texts: Genesis 45:13, 1 Samuel 22:1-3, 1 Samuel 22:23, Psalm 44:1-4 INTRODUCTION: To soar means to rise and move effortlessly to greater heights without unnecessary struggles. It is not by strength, labour, or mere human effort ...read more

  • Vindication Of The Wise Believer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 30, 2013
     | 4,881 views

    No matter what the trend, God and truth prevail in the end!

    Vindication of the Wise Believer Proverbs 21:28-31 1. Back in 1889, Sid and Leah's bull took sick and died, so they needed to go to the auction to buy a new one. Sid couldn't leave the farm because he was busy starting a farming equipment business, so Leah took the train to the city to buy a bull. ...read more

  • Trusted Servants Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,505 views

    The hallmark of the trusting laborer is the Holy Spirit fruit that is evident in his life, no matter what the harvest is that the Lord brings forth from his efforts.

    Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 3:6-10 Title: Trusted Servants Theme: Hallmarks of a Trusting Laborer Series: Laboring Together With God Introduction: There is a swinging pendulum of reactions in the church of Jesus Christ in regard to the attitude of her laborers. When one sees the results ...read more

  • Service - Pit Stops Along The Way

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 19, 2009
     | 3,208 views

    Giving without heart is nothing more than dutiful response in an effort to relieve us of guilt or convince ourselves we’re good people.

    The American Memorial Day weekend automobile race known as the Indianapolis 500 (a.k.a. Indy 500) attracts 400,000 spectators every year! It is probably the largest single sporting event that draws such a large crowd. The race requires many pit-stops – tire changes, fuel, oil, or repairs when ...read more

  • Lost

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,912 views

    Even when our efforts are not always aligned with his intentions and we make mistakes and sometimes make a mess of things, he knows the heart

    LOST 2 Kings 22:1-20; key verse: 13 INTRO Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, Leading on Empty writes of his daughter, adopted when only three days old. The apple of his eye, Abby, compromised her faith and morality, making choices that expelled her from College and for two years was searching for her ...read more

  • Why Doesn’t The American Church See More Changed Lives?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,216 views

    A look at Jesus' selection of the twelve disciples and what that means for the way that we should organize our efforts if we want to have maximum impact.

    THE BEST STRUCTURE: Does the American church have the best structure for changing lives? - Matthew 10:1-4. - Here I have a golf club. If I need to dig a hole, I can make it happen with a golf club. Now, it certainly will not be particularly efficient, but I will eventually get the job done. A ...read more

  • New Year -Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,610 views

    He watches your efforts, your patience, your steadfastness and God would surely reveal His goodness in a mighty way in His time.

    Goodness of the Lord Jeremiah 31:12” You will be radiant [with joy] over the goodness of the LORD—For the grain, for the new wine, for the oil..” Friends! Wish you all a blessed New Year - 2019! May the Hands of the Lord be upon you, your family and all that you do this year! I am excited to ...read more

  • Don't Walk Out Of Church Doing Nothing With What You Heard Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,332 views

    Be a doer of the Word of God and you will not be deceived plus you will be blessed beyond your own efforts. You cannot out do God! Amen.

    INTRODUCTION: Last week, we talked about a falling away from the faith that must occur before the end comes. This falling away is going to be the result of deception that will blanket this world. The Scripture is quite clear: 2 Thessalonians 2:3 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that ...read more

  • Smell Good Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2024
     | 709 views

    When you feel defeated, trust Christ to use your feeble efforts and faltering speech to make an eternal difference in people’s lives.

    A marathon, for most runners, seems long, but it is always 26.2 miles. Always. Except for the Lakeshore Marathon held in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend 20 years ago (2005). That day the 529 runners who finished actually ran 27.2 miles, one mile more than they were supposed to. Only, nobody told ...read more

  • Harvest Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,383 views

    The sermon emphasizes trusting God's process, acknowledging that spiritual growth comes from God's work through us, not from our own efforts.

    Good morning, everyone! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to lean into the Word of God and see what He's got to say to us. We're going to spend some time in 1 Corinthians today, specifically in chapter 3, verses 6 through 9. So if you've got your Bibles, go ahead and flip with me to ...read more

  • Rise To Action PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,097 views

    This sermon explores aligning our hearts with God's will, overcoming obstacles through faith, and fostering collective effort for transformation, inspired by Nehemiah's story.

    Good morning, beloved! It is indeed a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share and to learn from the Word of God. Our hearts are united in this sacred space, bound by our shared love for the Lord and our desire to draw closer to Him. As we prepare to unpack the profound wisdom found ...read more

  • Go! And Rely On The Spirit - Zechariah 4:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,129 views

    In a world that often tells us to rely on our own strength, our own abilities, our own wisdom, we come to a powerful reminder from Scripture: true success in God's kingdom is not by our power, not by our might, but by the Spirit of the Lord.

    Go! And Rely on the Spirit - Zechariah 4:6 Introduction Today, we continue our "Go! And..." series with an essential truth from the book of Zechariah. In a world that often tells us to rely on our own strength, our own abilities, our own wisdom, we come to a powerful reminder from ...read more

  • Embracing God's Call: Transformed By His Purpose 2 Timothy 1:9-10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,660 views

    2 Timothy 1:9-10. Let us delve into the depths of this passage and discover how God's purpose transforms us and empowers us to live out His truth.

    Embracing God's Call: Transformed by His Purpose 2 Timothy 1:9-10 Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we gather to explore the transformative power of God's calling in our lives, as revealed in 2 Timothy 1:9-10. Let us delve into the depths of this passage and discover how ...read more

  • Axes Upon Thick Trees

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 24,400 views

    A thick tree requires more effort than a tender plant in cutting it down.God wants you to become His battle axe, to cut down such trees.

    Jeremiah 51:20-23: ”Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; With thee also ...read more

  • The Rapture: A Mysterious Certainty

    Contributed by Eugene G. Sherman, Jr. on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,588 views

    A general sermon on the rapture.

    The Bible is the sacred book of the Judeo Christian Religion. It is divided into two divisions: The Old and New Testaments. While accepting many of the Old Testament teachings, Christianity is largely anchored in the New Testament. Its founder is Jesus ( Matt. 16:18 ) who is viewed as the ...read more