Sermons on Hunger And Thirst:

Burning Coals

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 26, 2014

We recently reintroduced a song which contained the lyrics "Take the coal, cleanse my lips, here I am". Most of the people in the church had no idea what they meant. Sadly, this is not unusual. Isaiah 6 was a great study of the coal from the altar of God!

Have you ever been driving somewhere and your mind is wandering and suddenly you realize, “How did I get here?” Are we ever like that in a worship service or when we go over our memory Scriptures or when we are singing in worship? What a beautiful song, "Take me into the holy of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Problem With Pursuing Your Passion

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 16, 2015

1. Everyone says “Follow your heart”. But “The heart is deceitful above all things . . ." 2. we tend to be passionate about things we're good at, but getting good takes a lot of work 3. It's difficult to see the difference between passion and addiction

The most common career advice people hear these days is that in order to be happy you have to pursue your passion. This is the first generation I’m aware of that has swallowed such a lie. Today I’d like to present three problems, huge reasons that pursuing your passion as a path to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-12

Denomination: *other

Going To New Heights

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

I want to speak to you about going to new heights, and into the fulness of God. The church today has found its self in a state of weariness, waiting, and searching.

Intro: Today I want to speak to you about going to new heights, and into the fulness of God. The church today has found its self in a state of weariness, waiting, and searching. We have grown weak and weary; the signs of the times have taken a toll on the church we have seen a fallen away of young ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-6

Overcoming Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 12, 2020

Spiritual blindness is a great problem that has great consequences both on the life of the person and others around him. But there is a great cure through the power of the Holy Spirit.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Study Text: Numbers 22:26-30 Introduction: - Balaam was unable to see the Angel of God standing on his way because he was blind spiritually. - He was zealously pursuing a course that God is not pleased with, but being deceived with a fake assurance of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Attitude On Jesus’ Beatitudes: Introduction Series

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 26, 2012

An introduction to the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5

INTRODUCTION In Matthew Chapter 5 we find Matthews record of Jesus’ teachings on what is commonly known as, the Beatitudes. You may be thinking, good golly; so what, big whoop! What does this portion of Scripture have to do with Christianity in 2012? Before, we look at each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2022

The Beatitudes are sayings attributed to Jesus. Each is a proverb-like proclamation without narrative. Eight blessings are related (divulged) by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3-10),.

The Beatitudes Jesus' beatitudes are written without a verb, describing present reality, not a future time. Blessed or Happy is "Makarios," a word describing complete happiness, the realm of the gods. The Beatitudes are sayings attributed to Jesus. Each is a proverb-like proclamation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Exercising Yourself Unto Godliness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 20, 2022

Godliness is a necessary condition to enjoy the blessings of the kingdom of God. Every believer must make conscious efforts and discipline to live a godly lifestyle.

Exercising Yourself Unto Godliness Study Text: 1 Timothy 4: 7 - 8 Introduction: - As Christians, our priority must be kept on eternal things which cannot be seen, and not temporal things which are seen. - Paul tells Timothy that the same work and commitment that others put towards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing The Character Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 3, 2022

As we journey with Jesus we will become more like Him

April 30, 2022 So far in our discipleship journey, we have talked about ASSUMPTIONS, TRANSFORMATION, COUNTING the COST, and SURRENDER-ADJUST-OBEY, which brings us now to DEVELOPING the CHARACTER of JESUS. One day as the crowds were gathering, Jesus went up the mountainside with his disciples and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Happy Are The Clean Minded Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011

As Paul was well aware, the Christian life is an unrelenting conflict between our sinful nature and this spirit or heart that God puts in us at our conversion. So the questions are not which church should I attend, am I doing the right religious things? B

If you have read the Gospels you have heard Jesus rebuke the Pharisees, the upstanding religious leaders and lawmakers in Ancient Israel. Well, we don’t know the half of it. They weren’t just talking about the 10 Commandments when they spoke of the laws. Here are some of the over 600 man made rules ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

12 Things In Hell We Need In The Church

Contributed by James Arnold on Apr 17, 2005

A more detailed twist to what seems to be a popular sermon.

1. Room To Grow Isaiah 5:14 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it. 2. Death Vs 22 Romans 6:11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contrasting Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

contrasts between bad attitudes and the beatitudes of our Lord Jesus Christ

Examples of Bad Attitude 1. Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. 2. Taking credit for every good thing that happens 3. Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others 4. Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss 5. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Impact Life Series

Contributed by W F on Jul 16, 2007

What kind of person leads a high impact life?

INTRODUCTION What kind of person leads a high impact life? 1. THERE ARE FOUR ESSENTIALS OF A HIGH IMPACT LIFE Jesus says that a person who leads a high impact life will be … a. Poor in spirit "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:30 NIV). Poor but not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: *other

Living Supernaturally

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013

God wants us to learn to live in a way that is unaffected by natural circumstances. This does not come automatically, but takes time and practice.

Living Supernaturally God wants us to learn to live in a way that is unaffected by natural circumstances. This does not come automatically, but takes time and practice. Living supernaturally means * Where there is death, you will live * Where there is sickness, it will not touch you * Where the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Spirit Of Joy

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

Joy is an indicator of a genuine growing relationship with the Holy Spirit. It is a barometer which measures the inside spiritual condition.

The Spirit Of Joy Romans 14:17 - “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. The best things in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Charismatic

As A Man Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 24, 2010

When wework forGod.

AS A MAN OF GOD 1. WE ARE DISPENSERS OF THE TRUTH 1ST COR. 3:1-2 1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist