Sermons on Improvisational:

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003

Nehemiah, Pt. 4

NO MORE MR. NICE GUY: FROM ALARM TO ASSERTION (NEHEMIAH 4) I went into a small post office in Pasadena that had only two workers on duty. Taped to the side of the sales window was a smiley face minus the smile. In its place was a glum, flat, expressionless line of a smile, with words on top of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No More Mr. Nice Guy Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Nehemiah, Pt. 4

NO MORE MR. NICE GUY: FROM ALARM TO ASSERTION (NEHEMIAH 4) I went into a small post office in Pasadena that had only two workers on duty. Taped to the side of the sales window was a smiley face minus the smile. In its place was a glum, flat, expressionless line of a smile, with words on top of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Winning The Peace Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

The saints must remain vigilant even during the thousand years. It is never more necessary to beware of Satan and his dead-enders than when the neighborhood seems safe.

How many of you remember that image of Saddam Hussein being toppled from its central position in downtown Baghdad? I don’t expect there’s anyone in this country who didn’t see it. It played over and over for days. And it really looked liked victory, didn’t it? And of course ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith That Doesn't Quit Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014

One of the most important things about your prayer life is WHAT YOU DO AFTER GOD SAYS NO.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> How do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Holiness

Prayer Matters (Selected Scriptures)

Contributed by Stanton Winder on Feb 7, 2014

The key to healthy prayer is more than a technique; it is a healthy attitude. Let's look at six attitudes that lead to a satisfying and effective prayer life.

Prayer Attitudes J. C. Ryle once wrote, "If I know anything of a Christian's heart, you are often sick of your own prayers." You go to pray but you can't think of what to say. Or you tell God he's awesome, and a second later you recall that the Honda needs an oil change. You promise God that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice In Your Wilderness Weakness

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2020

The only way out of the wilderness in to be lifted up and out in the power of God.

We Americans have a common problem. Most of us want to be self-sufficient, have a plan and a backup plan with a backup plan and always be right. We have to be in control. We are told all our life to be this way. Either we make it happen or suck it up and either way we have exercised some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, Matthew 10:22-25, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Star Gazers Or Earth Shakers?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 9, 2020

When Jesus ascended, the apostles kept staring up at the clouds -- even after He was out of sight. Two angels felt it necessary to reprimand them and get them moving toward their true mission, the saving of lost souls. This message will nudge you to that!

STAR GAZERS OR EARTH SHAKERS? Acts 1:6-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR A family had a reunion on a Saturday in California. On Sunday they all went to church. During the opening hymn, an earthquake hit. The building shook, the overhead lights swung back & forth. In true California style, they never ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Pray With Confidence Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2025

Prayer is not merely a religious duty; it is a divine privilege. Through prayer, we commune with the Creator of the universe. Yet, how often do we approach God with hesitation, doubting whether He hears us or will answer our petitions?

Go! And Pray with Confidence 1 John 5:14-15 (NLT): "And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for." Introduction: The Privilege of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 3:12, Matthew 6:10, James 4:3, Psalm 34:17, Jeremiah 29:12, Matthew 7:11, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pseudo Religion, Prophets And Teachers

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 27, 2021

2 Peter 2

PSEUDO RELIGION, PROHETS AND TEACHERS (2 PETER 2) One report says that counterfeit products made up 5 to 7% of world trade in 2013. According to The Counterfeit Report, "China produces 80% of the world's counterfeits and the United States buy about 60% to 80% of the products. Do you know ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

4th Sunday After Epiphany, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2023

JANUARY 28th, 2024.

Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111:1-10, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28 A). JESUS: A PROPHET LIKE MOSES. Deuteronomy 18:15-20. 1. A Prophet raised up by God (Deuteronomy 18:15). John the Baptist was asked, ‘Are you that Prophet?’ (John 1:21). His answer was an emphatic, ‘No!’ So people began ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111:1-10, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving God Requires Our Loyalty

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 9, 2021

What better subject to talk about as we have just recognized a national holiday that we call Veterans Day.

We’ve been discussing for the past few weeks what it takes to really serve God. Courage, trust, our prayers and today we will see how it takes loyalty to serve God. What better subject to talk about as we have just recognized a national holiday that we call Veterans Day. I never served in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 17, 2001

We honor fathers best by recognizing the critically important work God has given them.

Father’s Day is a strange holiday. Like Mother’s Day, it’s a civil holiday, established by a Resolution of Congress and by an annual Presidential Proclamation. It was first recognized by Calvin Coolidge in 1924, and this year the President once again named June 15th as Father’s Day. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 23, 2004

A sermon on what faithfulness is and how it is displayed in the Christian life.

July 25, 2004 Galatians 5:22 The fruit of the Spirit is faithfulness. In Psalm 12:1-2, David prayed, Help, LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. In Proverbs 20:6 God’s Word also asked, Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Father's Day 2002

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2002

A father’s life should be considered and honored.

FATHER’S DAY - 2002 INTRO.- ILL.- Susan from St. Louis said, "I was preparing breakfast on Father’s Day morning when I told my 3-year-old to go and wish his daddy a "Happy Father’s Day." I repeated the phrase several times and we practiced it together so he would remember. By the time he made ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Jewels Of Easter

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

Precious jewels are often deceptive. You have to grow in your appreciation of their quality before you really begin to see their value.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED IN 2021) TEXT: Acts 2:22 36 ILL. You probably don’t remember the name Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin, nor should you. But during his day he was the 2nd most powerful man in the Soviet Union. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ