Sermons on impulse:

Remaking God

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

People have been making up their own gods all throughout history. The Bible calls this idolatry. As Christ followers we must avoid the impulse to make God up when we do not understand Him, or reinvent Him to make Him more acceptable. He is who He is and H

Remaking God Exodus 20:3-5 3 "You shall have no other gods before me. 4 "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebrate Salvation!

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

This impulse must always live among us: a joyful seeking after the LORD. For we’ve seen how God has saved us through his only Son. We have such great reason for joy, even if we possess little, or even if we have much to grieve. Even so, there is great joy in Christ.

If there’s ever a special occasion, we like to celebrate it with a meal. If someone graduates from school, or has a significant birthday, or if there’s a wedding, we get together for something to eat and drink. For food can be very festive. We see this in the Bible too. Think of all the feasts God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23, Ezra 6:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Self-Control - 2 Peter 1:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 9, 2025

Imagine how much better your life would be with more self-control. Why is it so hard? Elite athletes who are unbelievers often outshine most Christians in this area—how can that be, if it’s a fruit of the Spirit?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control. Introduction I want to start with this question: in Peter’s list of virtues in 2 Peter 1:5-7, why isn’t verse 5 enough? By the end of v.5 you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6

A List Of Stuff God Hates

Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 19, 2010

This sermon deals with the list of things God hates-- and why He hates them.

A List of Stuff God Hates by David Wilson Proverbs 6:16-6:19 A Checklist that God Hates Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:19

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah: From The Pinnacle To The Pits Series

Contributed by Michael Goldsworthy on Jan 12, 2004

How God wants to meet you and use you in the dark times of your life.

ELIJAH: FROM THE PINNACLE TO THE PITS (1 KINGS 19) ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD (pt 4) Intro - Having to look up what Pinnacle means - Need to set up the story – a brief history - All the incredible things that God had done to him and through him in chapters 17-18 - God fed him during a drought by having ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Road Rules - Pt. 4 - Running To Win Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 9, 2010

On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

Road Rules Pt. 4 – Running to Win I. Introduction We have almost completed our journey in this series. We have been talking about running and the lessons that I learned as I ran cross country in High School. This is your last opportunity to gaze at the amazing, awe inspiring picture of me with my ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

At Once - They Followed

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

We all are called to follow Jesus, will you?

"At Once - They Followed" Mark 1:14-20 "And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets and followed him." This is the sort of text that preachers love, this piece of a story about the calling of Simon, Andrew. James and John. from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Transformed By Grace

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 29, 2008

There are a lot of things that we can learn from Peter. This morning though I want to ask you to be reminded of just one thing. What transformed Peter from an unstable man into a man of courage? The grace of God and the power of the resurrection!

Transformed By Grace, Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Introduction During the first and second centuries, the symbol of Christianity was the fish. A present-day Christian decided that a fishhook would be the proper emblem for a soul-winner to use for winning people to Christ, so he had a little golden fishhook ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-32

Denomination: Christian Church

(Section 5) Dreams And Visions Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

God does not lead His children by any rules whatsoever. No two of his children will be led alike.

(Section 5 His Will) V. DREAMS, VISIONS, AND IMPRESSIONS A. INTRODUCTION God does not lead His children by any rules whatsoever. No two of his children will be led alike, and it is most probable that He will never lead any one of His children twice in exactly the same way. Therefore rules ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10, Acts 10:9-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

We have seen the Choice and now we proceed with the wrong choice.

THE WRONG CHOICE Intro: 1. CBS News reports that, since its inception in the 1970s, the Human Intervention Motivation Study has given second chances to thousands of men and women in danger of losing their families, careers, and even their lives. Eighty percent of HIMS participants never relapse ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Hasty Decisions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Hasty Decisions lead to regret

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 23 – Esau’s Choice – Genesis 25:19-34 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid making impulsive decisions that they will later regret. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Hasty decisions often lead to regrets. In our lesson today we try to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Extravagant Lovers Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 17, 2006

Jesus seeks followers who will break and spill out their lives for him.

Becoming Extravagant Lovers; Mark 14:1-11; 1st Lent; 1st of 7: “All for You” series; The Promise; 03-05-06; Darryl Bell Today is the first Sunday in Lent, the period of 40 days of preparation before Easter. For centuries Christians have used this season to evaluate their lives and come closer to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esau's Choice Reflects His Character

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2003

Esau never expressed any repentance for his sinful choices. The Bible says, “If I hide iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” (Psa. 66:18,19) Not only did Esau make one bad mistake but for the rest of his life he refused to confess and forsake

Esau’s Choice – Genesis 25:19-34 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid making impulsive decisions that they will later regret. Illustration: Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All vultures see is rotting meat, because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speech Seasoned With Salt

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 18, 2018

Words have power, and proper use of that power requires wisdom. We need to recognise the positive uses of the power of speech, and seek divine direction for exercising wisdom in what we say.

SPEECH SEASONED WITH SALT Study Text: Colossians 4: 6 Introduction: - Words have power, and proper use of that power requires wisdom. We need to recognise the positive uses of the power of speech, and seek divine direction for exercising wisdom in what we say. - In the words of Solomon: “The power ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Types Of Supernatural Speaking

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 4, 2005

The Three types of supernatural speaking are Gifts of the Spirit

This message comes from the 1969 teaching of Rev. G.W. Van Horn of El Reno, OK The three types of Supernatural Speaking (I Corinthians Chapter 14) The three types of Supernatural Speaking are Gifts of the Spirit. 1. Gift of Prophecy 2. Gift of Tongues 3. Gift of Interpretation of Tongues I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God