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Sound Mind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024

Explores our God-given identity of power, love, and sound mind, and emphasizes the importance of focusing on God's Word and living out His truth.

Welcome, beloved, to this sacred space where we gather together in fellowship and faith, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow ever closer to Him. I am so thankful for each of you, for your commitment to walking this path of faith, for your courage in seeking understanding, and for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Allowing

A Dream To You Is A Nightmare To Others PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores understanding and applying God's Word, focusing on Joseph's dreams, the importance of discretion, and demonstrating humility in our lives.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters, welcome. I am so grateful to see each and every one of you gathered here today, united in the sweet fellowship of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, bound by the unbreakable bonds of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Topics: Secrecy, Confidentiality

Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024

This sermon explores the Holy Spirit's empowering presence in believers' lives, enhancing their connection with God and enabling them to bear spiritual fruit.

Good morning Today, we are going to focus on a powerful passage in the Book of Acts, a passage that speaks to the very core of our Christian walk. Acts 1:8 says, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Topics: Ability, Results

A Broken Net Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to actively evangelize and grow the church, trusting in God's promise of a bountiful spiritual harvest.

Good morning, beloved ones. It’s always a joy to gather together in the name of our Lord, isn’t it? To come together as one body, one spirit, under one God. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a grand adventure in faith, beckoned by the words of our Savior in the Gospel of Luke. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Topics: Church Growth, Spirit-Filled Evangelism

The Word Became Flesh PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus as the Divine Word, the unique Savior, and the dwelling presence, emphasizing the transformative power of understanding these aspects of Christ.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a great joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space, where the love of God is so palpably felt. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God, to allow it to penetrate our souls, to illuminate our minds, and to guide our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Topics: Word, Flesh

Behold The Lamb Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores the significance of recognizing Jesus as the Redeeming Lamb and understanding the relevance and impact of His redemption in our daily lives.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you with the warmest of smiles and the deepest of gratitude for your presence here today. We gather under this sacred roof, within these hallowed walls, not merely as a congregation, but as a family, a community united in our shared ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29

Topics: Lamb

The Line In The Sand

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 18, 2026

Are you going to cross the line and separate yourself from the world, coming out of their system, their ways, their mentality or will you stay with the world and receive the wrath of God.

“The Line in the Sand” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Do you remember the challenge when you draw a line in the dirt and dare someone to cross it. If they crossed the line the outcome would often lead to a fight, but what it also established was separation distinguishing between ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 10:34-36, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 John 1:5-7, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:37-40, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Revelation 18:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Go! And Embrace The Power Of Reconciliation - Romans 5:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 8, 2025

Explore a profound truth that lies at the heart of our faith—the power of reconciliation, and the depth of God's love through Jesus Christ.

Go! And Embrace the Power of Reconciliation - Romans 5:10 Introduction: We gather today under the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ to explore a profound truth that lies at the heart of our faith—the power of reconciliation. Our guiding Scripture is Romans 5:10 (NLT): "For since our friendship ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10, Colossians 1:21, Isaiah 59:2, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, Hebrews 7:25, John 14:19, Romans 10:9, Ephesians 2:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Saw The Disciples As His Greatest Accomplishment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

So many people wonder how they can make their lives meaningful by accomplishing something great.

So many people wonder how they can make their lives meaningful by accomplishing something great. Jesus never left any doubt that His greatest accomplishment was in the producing of disciples who would help plant and grow His church. The Lord could have spent His entire ministry doing evangelism, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14, Mark 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does God Do His Work?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Amidst the clouds of doom, gloom and stubborn opposition, God sheds His light to the dark regions of menâs minds. In this passage we learn a little bit more about how the Divine work of God overshadows every difficulty, discouragement or predicament. Alth

1. Amidst the clouds of doom, gloom and stubborn opposition, God sheds His light to the dark regions of menâs minds. In this passage we learn a little bit more about how the Divine work of God overshadows every difficulty, discouragement or predicament. Although God’s purposes may not be clear ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Check Out The Book

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

Ingredients for everyday living.

INTRODUCTION: ONE OF THE MOST FRUSTRATING THINGS IN THE WORLD FOR ME IS TO TRAVEL TO UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY WITHOUT A ROAD MAP. THROUGH THE YEARS, THE LORD HAS BLESSED ME TO TRAVEL THIS WORLD EXTENSIVELY, SOME BY PLANE BUT MOSTLY BY AUTOMOBILE. A LOT OF THE PLACES THAT I HAVE TRAVELED, I HAD NEVER ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Our God-Given Assignment

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Wouldn’t you agree that the most important goal or thing in life that you can accomplish is the goal God has given us?

"OUR GOD-GIVEN ASSIGNMENT" By Dr. Dennis Deese – www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 11:1-15 Given the opportunity to get a direct and clear response from God, what one question would you ask him? A survey in USA Today posed that thought to Americans and the top five questions were ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-15

Jesus As Never Seen Before

Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Dec 23, 2003

John gets a vision from Heaven and sees Jesus as never seen before.

JESUS AS NEVER SEEN BEFORE REV. 1: 9-20 Introduction:. John is the last one of the disciples left…he is in his 90”s but because he is still a threat to the gospel movement, he is arrested not put in jail be sent to an island called patmos…this rocky island is used primarily for politician ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: How To Know The Bible Is God's Word

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is a religion of the book. 2. What happens when you give up the authority of the Bible? a. You have no final proof. b. You will deny its contents. c. Your life is a rudderless ship in a stormy sea at the mercy of every wind that blows. 3. The Bible has dual ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

How We Got Our Bible Lesson 2: Why I Believe The Bible Message

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006

We can only expect that a loving and wise God would reveal a plan of redemption to man powerful enough to save him.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is a religion of the book. 2. What happens when you give up the authority of the Bible? a. You have no final proof for your faith. b. You will deny its contents. c. Your life is a rudderless ship in a stormy sea at the mercy of every wind (opinion) that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist