Sermons on Imperatives:

Go Farther Together Series

Contributed by Allen James on Jan 3, 2010

This message is a challenge for the New Year for the church to be devoted to connecting, serving, and loving one another in Jesus’ Name.

Go Farther Together • 1 Peter 4:7-11 • JAN 3, 2010 OPENING: Recount work of God in our midst as a church throughout 2009. INTRODUCTION: This year we must STRETCH both personally and collectively as a church to CONNECT, SERVE, and LOVE others in the name of Jesus. WORSE-CASE SCENARIO: What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Advent3c- Gaudete Sunday Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 7, 2018

‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit.

It’s Gaudete Sunday, ‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit. To illustrate, writer Gordon McDonald tells about a Nigerian woman who is a physician at a great teaching hospital in the United States. This distinguished woman came out of the crowd to say something kind about the lecture McDonald ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-18, Luke 3:10-18

Denomination: Catholic

Seeing More Of God’s Provision And Guidance In My Life Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2020

This is a memorable story of God's provision and guidance for Peter and John. How can we see more of God's provision and guidance in our lives?

SEEING GOD GUIDE AND DIRECT: Why don’t we see God’s daily provision and guidance much today? - Luke 22:7-13. - We say that we believe in God and that is still working in the world today, but we don’t see as much of His provision and guidance as we would like. - How can we see more? - This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Jeopardy Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020

The United States of America began on a firm foundation.

The United States of America began on a firm foundation. “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” So said the leaders who signed the Declaration of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 13:1, Proverbs 22:28, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1. Living In Rebellion Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

One of the unfortunate things about the book of Jonah is: most people know only about the great fish, but they know nothing of the great God.

One of the unfortunate things about the book of Jonah is: most people know only about the great fish, but they know nothing of the great God. Jonah is for real! He was the son of a Amittai. 2 Kings 14:25. A prophet who prophesied in the time of Jeroboam II. Our main concern should not be whether a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

You Need To Make A Choice

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE

YOU NEED TO MAKE A CHOICE JOSH. 24:14-15 1. INTRODUCTION. LIFE DEMANDS THAT WE MAKE CHOICES. WE CAN CHOOSE TO WORK OR NOT TO WORK. WE CAN CHOOSE TO BE LAZY OR ACTIVE. WE CAN CHOOSE TO MARRY OR REMAIN SINGLE. WE CAN CHOOSE TO BE SWEET OR WE CAN CHOOSE TO BE SOUR. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTER, GOD ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Invitational Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 15, 2015

Words of invitation that Jesus used in this reading.

John 1:43-51 Invitational words of Jesus Today let us look at the reading our text opens with the "next day" this scriptures alludes to consecutive days. Note the first day John 1:19-28 John the baptizer anticipates the arrival of Jesus Christ John says, "the one coming after me is preferred ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Methodist

Crises And Conflict

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013

The life of a leader is filled with challenges and crises. A spiritual leader should be able to navigate successfully through difficult and challenging times and should know how to stand firm when facing critical situations. Leadership ability can be test

Crises and Conflict Matthew 12:25-30 - But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. “If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25-30

Denomination: Charismatic

A Double Vaccination Of Jesus?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

In the story of a blind man being cured by Jesus it took Him two attempts. This is a foreshadowing for many disciples. They may need to "Jesus experiences" before them become devout disciples.

A Double Vaccination of Jesus? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 8:22-26 22 And they came to Bethsaida. And they brought a blind man to Jesus and implored Him to touch him. 23 Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Indulgences: Grace Or Scandal? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 28, 2017

When pious Germans dropped money in Tetzel’s collection plate, they were doing so out of love, or maybe fear, but they were intending to do good.

Thursday of 30th Week in Course All souls day We shall all die, but what then? That is perhaps the key question of human existence. As Christians, we believe that the Father did not abandon us to the effects of original sin, and He does not leave us writhing in our personal sin. Instead, He, with ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

Halloween, A Ghost Story Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 1, 2017

The Book of 1 Samuel shares a ghost story that needs to be considered during this time of the year.

A Ghost Story The Book of 1 Samuel shares a ghost story that needs to be considered during this time of the year. The prophet Samuel is dead. King Saul was inquiring of the Lord and God was not answering Saul through dreams, nor Urim, nor prophets. So Saul surrenders to self-will and sins by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mirror Of Truth

Contributed by Ricky Simpson on Nov 27, 2023

The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls.

The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls. James 1:22-25 guides us through this reflective journey, offering profound insights for our spiritual growth. Let us explore the transformative power of the mirror of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Illuminating The Path Of Advent Joy: Preparing For The Radiant Dawn Of Jesus' Birth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023

This season of preparation is not merely about marking the days until Christmas; it's about preparing our hearts to receive the radiant dawn of Jesus' birth, a dawn that brings with it the promise of eternal hope and joy.

Illuminating the Path of Advent Joy: Preparing for the Radiant Dawn of Jesus' Birth Scripture Passage: Isaiah 60:1-6 (New Living Translation) Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2023

Mary

GRACE (LUKE 1:26-38) The birth of Jesus is often associated with words such as joy, peace, worship, praise and goodwill, but the first good news to Mary is that of grace (v 28, charitoo), including the angel’s imperative “greetings”(chairo). What is grace? Why is grace a strength and not a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Preachin' To Meddlin' Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

We’ve all heard those words (title) haven’t we? Paul discusses some practical applications of Christian living. He talks about holy living.

From Preachin’ to Meddlin’ Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Introduction: We’ve all heard those words (title) haven’t we? Paul discusses some practical applications of Christian living. He talks about holy living. Speaking of holy living let me say two things. 1. It Is Impossible Without Transformation: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist