Sermons on I Must Decrease:

I Know Thy Works

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 8, 2011

The works of every congregation and that of each individual member are known by God and shall be rewarded by Him.

I KNOW THY WORKS STUDY TEXT: Rev. 2:1-7 - A letter was written by the Lord to each of seven churches about their conduct and to either commend their actions or condemn them with a call for repentance. - In the introductory part is the comment “I know thy works”. Every one’s works ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Know Thy Works

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 8, 2011

The works of every congregation and that of each individual member are known by God and shall be rewarded by Him.

I KNOW THY WORKS STUDY TEXT: Rev. 2:1-7 - A letter was written by the Lord to each of seven churches about their conduct and to either commend their actions or condemn them with a call for repentance. - In the introductory part is the comment “I know thy works”. Every one’s works ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Pledge Allegiance To God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Allegiance is defined as the loyalty owed by a subject to his or her sovereign. Synonyms for allegiance are loyalty, commitment, adherence, faithfulness and duty.

DEUTERONOMY 10:12-15 "AND NOW, ISRAEL, WHAT DOES THE LORD THY GOD REQUIRE OF THEE, BUT TO FEAR THE LORD THY GOD, TO WALK IN ALL HIS WAYS, AND TO LOVE HIM, AND TO SERVE THE LORD THY GOD WITH ALL THY HEART AND WITH ALL THY SOUL, [13] TO KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE LORD, AND HIS STATUTES, WHICH I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Aug 1, 2021

We come to know Christ in the same way that sheep came to know their shepherd: by experience, by following him year after year, by learning that we can love and trust him. We come to know that He will bring us to places of safety, and that He will be with us always.

Nobody enjoys feeling like they’re just a number. But this tends to happen when you deal with a big organization, like a bank or the government. It feels like to them, you’re just another account number, just another taxpayer. Sometimes the bank will send you a nice letter, “We really care about ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I'll Buy That

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 21, 2025

Simon wanted to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit

I’ll Buy That Acts 8:18-25 I heard a story about a man who went into an antique shop in San Francisco, and on the floor, he noticed what appeared to be an ancient Chinese vase. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a priceless relic from the Ming dynasty. He thought, “The owner has no idea ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Am I Here? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

Sarah, the wife of William Winchester, lived a bizarre life - an illustration of building without a purpose.

“Getting A Clue: Why Am I Here?” Eph. 2:1-10 & Is. 43:1-7 Talk about bizarre! Sarah was the wife of William Winchester, the only son of Oliver Winchester, the founder and owner of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Sarah and William had a daughter who died shortly after birth in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Gotta Find Bubba Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 3, 2020

Jesus says the greatest love is when someone else lays down their life for us. That is the definition of the Son of God! Forrest literally laid his life down when he went back into enemy territory to save his friend Bubba.

AT THE MOVIES 2020: “I GOTTA FIND BUBBA” John 15:12-17 #CCCAtTheMovies INTRODUCTION The movie scene I am going to share with you today comes from the 1994 film Forrest Gump. Forrest, Forrest Gump is a simple fellow with good intentions. He struggles through childhood with several impairments. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 15, 2020

This text is often quoted and preached from at funerals to encourage us.

I AM the Resurrection and the Life: An Exposition of John 11:1-45 John’s gospel is a dramatic portrayal of the person of Jesus whereas truth is portrayed in extended story and narrative. This does not mean that John avoids propositional truth, but even these propositional truths are illustrated by ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Then I Cried Unto The Lord

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 26, 2001

WHAT IS YOUR GOD MADE OF

THEN I CRIED UNTO THE LORD TEXT: JUDGES 17:6 IN THOSE DAYS THERE WAS NO KING IN ISRAEL, BUT EVERY MAN DID THAT WHICH WAS RIGHT IN HIS OWN EYES. INTRODUCTION: IN TEARS TODAY I BRING FORTH MY HEART AS I LAY IT UPON THE ALTAR OF SACRIFICE OF GOD’S THRONE, (THE TRUE AND LIVING GOD OF WHICH I SPEAK ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:6-7, Judges 21:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Know Him. (Him)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

What we have when we know Him

I Know Him! April 13,08 2 Timothy 1:12 In both of those verses the Apostle Paul uses a very special Greek word, and the word means "a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Arise And Go Back

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025

The story of the prodigal son is a powerful illustration of God’s love, mercy, and willingness to restore those who return to Him.

I WILL ARISE AND GO BACK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Believe In Heaven And Hell

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 14, 2006

What you believe determines how you live.

¡§There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man¡¦s table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

How Do I Know

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 25, 2014

John tells us how to be saved and how to know that someone is saved

How Do I Know 1 John 3:4-10 (NLT) Intro: Will Rogers was an actor and cowboy. He is best known though for his humorous quotes. Let me share a few with you. . “ Advertising is the art of convincing people to spend money they don’t have for something they don’t need” . ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Follow Jesus

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 7, 2003

1 Corinthians 15 gives us the reasons we follow Jesus.

GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Why I Follow Jesus - 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 Introduction: Paul wrote the epistle to the Corinthians to accomplish at least two purposes: 1. Correction—The Corinthian church was full of carnality (chapters ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Foursquare

Help I Need Somebody Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 15, 2000

To know God’s plan for your life comes from you knowing God personally.

Help! I Need Direction! Topic: Discovering the plan of God for our lives. Thesis: To know God's plan for your life comes from you knowing God personally. Introduction: People around the world are crying out for help. They want answers to their questions. They want insight. So they try physics, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational