Sermons on Human Effort:

Who's Your Mama? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 19, 2007

Exposition of Gal 4:21-31

Text: Galatians 4:21-31, Title: Who’s Your Mama? Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Talk about imprinting that baby birds do when they are born. B. Background to passage: This is Paul’s culminating argument for living a life based on grace instead of works. The Judaizers were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Success

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007

Being a spiritual success is a way of life, not just the achievement of a one-time ministry goal.

SUCCESS! ALL OF US NOT ONLY WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL, BUT WANT TO HAVE SUCCESS IN ALL THAT WE DO. WE WANT SUCCESS NOT ONLY FOR OURSELVES, BUT WE WILL DO ANYTHING IN OUR POWER TO HELP OUR CHILDREN BE SUCCESSFUL TOO. IT IS GREAT TO FIND SUCCESS, TO WIN, THRIVE AND HAVE A PROFITABLE CAREER, BUSINESS OR ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

The God Who Fills Your Storehouses With Plenty Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025

God delights in blessing His people with abundance and ensuring that their storehouses never run dry.

THE GOD WHO FILLS YOUR STOREHOUSES WITH PLENTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 28:8-12 Key Verse: “The Lord shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the Lord thy God giveth ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tongues And Prophecy Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 23, 2009

Exploring the use and abuse of tongues and prophecy in church.

Gifts of the Spirit part 2 JCC 22.11.09 pm Quickly recap on part 1 as an introduction Tongues and Prophecy Slide 1 & slide 2:1 1 Cor 12:1-11 & v7 One gift magnified above another is evidently so out of proportion that it caused division, and they were accused of teaching heresy Slide 2:2 & ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In Spirit-Filled Power Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025

To walk in Spirit-filled power is to live under the continual influence of the Holy Spirit, displaying His strength, guidance, and boldness in every area of life.

WALKING IN SPIRIT-FILLED POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Key Verse: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Romans 8:14, Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Preservation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 10, 2025

Divine preservation is God’s supernatural protection and sustaining power over His children, shielding them from harm, danger, and destruction while ensuring they fulfill their destiny.

DIVINE PRESERVATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-16 Key Verse: Psalm 121:7-8 – “The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anointing To Finish Well

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 11, 2025

The anointing to finish well empowers believers to complete their divine assignments with strength, victory, and honour.

ANOINTING TO FINISH WELL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Key Verse: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 7:8; Psalm 92:10; Zechariah 4:6-9; Hebrews 12:1-2; Isaiah 40:29-31 Description: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Stand Strong In The Lord - Ephesians 6:10-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 22, 2025

We live in a world filled with challenges, temptations, and spiritual battles. Every day, we face struggles that are not merely physical or emotional but deeply spiritual. There is an unseen war raging—a war between the forces of darkness and the Kingdom of God.

Go! And Stand Strong in the Lord - Ephesians 6:10-11 Introduction: The Battle We Face We live in a world filled with challenges, temptations, and spiritual battles. Every day, we face struggles that are not merely physical or emotional but deeply spiritual. There is an unseen war raging—a war ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 13:12, Colossians 3:12, James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8-9, 2 Corinthians 10:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Crowns With Honour Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 4, 2025

Honour is not something man can manufacture; it is a crown God places on those He approves. It is divine recognition that sets a person apart for elevation, influence, and distinction.

THE GOD WHO CROWNS WITH HONOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 8:5 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:7-8; Psalm 75:6-7; Isaiah 61:7; Proverbs 3:35; Zechariah 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION: In a world where men are often disgraced, forgotten, or treated with contempt, there is a God who specialises in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:5, 1 Samuel 2:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Raises Deliverers From Birth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Samson’s birth was not ordinary; it was the fulfilment of a divine plan. Long before Samson ever lifted his hand in battle, God had already marked his life for a mission.

GOD RAISES DELIVERERS FROM BIRTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 13:1-25 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16, Galatians 1:15, Isaiah 49:1, Luke 1:13+17 INTRODUCTION: The book of Judges records a cycle of Israel’s repeated sin, oppression, repentance, and God’s deliverance. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fools And Factions Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 31, 2003

Lets work together as servants, building on the one foundation, Jesus Christ, so as to build up the church in unity according to God’s wisdom, not human wisdom.

The Corinthians self-image was of a spiritually mature congregation, endowed with all the spiritual gifts they needed, well taught and self-sufficient. In fact they were quite similar to many churches today, particularly those of an evangelical persuasion, let me say. They thought their learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

His Presence Or Presents?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 15, 2009

During Christmas season we often say, “God’s presence is more important than presents.” But the amount of time and effort we spend on shopping for gifts may indicate otherwise. So, what would Christmas be like if we truly celebrated God’s presence?

Opening illustration: Oswald Chambers once wrote: “It is not God’s promises we need, it is [God] Himself.” At Christmastime we often say, “God’s presence is more important than presents.” But the amount of time and effort we spend on shopping for gifts may indicate otherwise. In certain parts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Point: Devotion To Service Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007

The third point of life is a devotion to serving Christ, Church, and Community.

Three weeks ago we started our series, “What’s the Point?” We learned that discovering the POINT is really about realizing our PURPOSE! Proverbs 19:21: “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail” (NLT). A couple of weeks ago we discussed that the 1st point of life is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jude 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 31, 2008

Part one of a message based on the book of Jude concerning apostasy and the need for the modern church to remain true to the gospel

Dakota Community Church August 31, 2008 Jude 1 Read Jude WHO: Jude is written by the brother of Jesus and James but he claims only the title of “servant of Jesus Christ.” Mark 6:3 Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Father, Son, & Disciple

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 19, 2014

A perspective on John 15: 1-8. What fruit will the true vine and its branches produce? The fruit that Jesus, the true vine produces is distinctive like no other and is difficult to find in our world.

John 15: 1-8 Father, Son, & Disciple. The wild grape vine with its trailing branches is one of the lowest bushes and yet its fruit is highly prized, and was the favoured fruit of kings for thousand of years. The wild unattended vine is easily damaged producing very little and poor quality fruit. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran