Sermons on Imperatives:

When Purpose And Passion Meet

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

When one possesses passion and purpose they are mostly unstoppable.

When Passion and Purpose Meet. Here is one of my early ones. Acts 8:3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Ecc. 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Arrows Of Truth # 22 - What Is The 1st Cord Of Connection To The Local Church? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 22 - What is the 1st cord of connection to the local church? Last time we introduced the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). We will look at the three cords of connectedness over the next three ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12, Philippians 1:7-11, Philippians 1:25-26

Be Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Let’s just take an honest look at this verse and see what we can discover.

Be Filled With The Spirit Ephesians 5:18 Introduction: This text has been abused and misused by “modern day perfectionists” (second blessing teachers), “modern day Corinthians” (tongues speaking is evidence of the filling of the Holy Spirit), “modern day healers” (they place the physical over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Spiritual Fulfillment"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 9, 2002

Jesus experienced the satisfaction of spiritual fulfillment and we can too!

“SPIRITUAL FULFILLMENT” By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 4:22-42 Key verse: 32 ETS: Jesus experienced the satisfaction of spiritual fulfillment. ESS: We can experience the satisfaction of spiritual fulfillment. I believe we need to be as concerned about spiritual nutrition as we are about nutrition ...read more

Seize The Moment

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 15, 2005

This sermon encourages believers to seize the ministry opportunities they are given.

Are you seizing the opportunities God lays before you? In Phil. 4 we find a group of people who seized the opportunity they were given. Paul had written the Philippian Christians to thank them for their loyal support of his ministry. He said "I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoy Your Trials

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Feb 6, 2018

Finding joy in our trials

Enjoy your Trials James 1:2–4 Consider it a great joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. The Point: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sacrifice Of The Lord's Passover.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2025

“It is the sacrifice of the LORD’s Passover” (Exodus 12:27).

THE SACRIFICE OF THE LORD’S PASSOVER. Exodus 12:21-28. EXODUS 12:21. Moses gave specific instructions to “the elders of Israel,” the heads of families, to “choose out a lamb” and “kill the Passover.” EXODUS 12:22. The “blood” of the lamb was to be placed in a “basin,” and “a bunch of hyssop” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Follow Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon leads people to understand what it means to be a "fisher for men"

Come, Follow Me – Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Intro: At the time of Jesus as now, there were three methods of fishing: with a line, casting a net, dragging a net. The most difficult , I believe is with a line. I. Look at the “big picture.” What we have here is the message of Jesus followed by an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Is War Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 13, 2009

Though we face a defeated foe, we will ensure our own defeat if we fail to respect his power. God has provided us with armour and weapons that give us victory, but we must train ourselves to use them--then, we must use them.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Give Worship Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 29, 2009

We are to Give Worship to God because 1) Our Souls have been given to God and 2) Our bodies, 3) Our minds, and 4) Our wills should be given as well.

As 2009 approaches its final weeks we see the wrap of not only a year but of the first decade of the Millennium. The greed of the 80’s resulted in caution being thrown to the wind in the 90’s resulting in the bottom falling out of the last ten years (the 00’s?). When people en mass strove to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Other

The Call Of Unity... Amidst Divided Times Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 11, 2020

The Call of Unity... Amidst Divided Times Series: Engaging Politics...Together August 2, 2020 – Brad Bailey

The Call of Unity... Amidst Divided Times Series: Engaging Politics...Together August 2, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro Good morning to each of you gathering live ...and a warm welcome to those who may engage in the future. I know that there are so many different circumstances across our households as ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wesleyan Quadrilateral In Theological Reflection

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

What is theological reflection, as a modern concept? Theological reflection is the process by which we come to understand reality as it truly is. The goal ultimately is to see God, the universe, the inspired word, and ourselves, as God sees it.

Introduction What is theological reflection, as a modern concept? Theological reflection is the process by which we come to understand reality as it truly is. The goal ultimately is to see God, the universe, the inspired word, and ourselves, as God sees it. This will naturally entail a limited ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, Philippians 3:11, Hebrews 4:12-14, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Biblical Christianity 2016

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 1, 2016

Understanding the Distinctives of Biblical Christianity

Faithology - Biblical Christianity Slide Good morning, I am glad that you are here this morning. Today we are starting a new series called Faithology. If you have never heard that word before, it is because it is just made up, but it does have real meaning. I have combined the word “Faith” - ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To Trials Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: How To Respond to Trials James 1:2-8 I. Introduction A. How many of you have ever used one of these? Show "For Dummies" book. B. When Dan Gookin wrote "DOS For Dummies," the first "For Dummies" book, most bookstore chains didn't want to carry the book at all, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudinal Living Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

Living the Christian life is all about attitude.

Attitudinal Living Text: Phil. 4:4-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Methodist