Sermons on initiated:

Nothing Is Impossible

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 15, 2002

The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible.

Introduction: The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible. God is showing us that as he initiates the impossible, he gives favour for the impossible, he understands our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Charismatic

Responsibilities Of A Father

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

Fathers should provide leadership, love and a legacy.

Responsibilities of a Father Ruth 4:1-22 SHOW VIDEO: What makes a good parent? There are three primary responsibilities of a father. I want to share with you these responsibilities and urge the fathers here to take these on. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FATHER LEADERSHIP (4:1-5) Men should consider ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Going To Let God Guides Me All The Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 25, 2020

Life is a journey from here to there. We talked about that last week as I told you about the lessons I learned as we moved the church service from the church house to the parking lot.

Introduction: Life is a journey from here to there. We talked about that last week as I told you about the lessons I learned as we moved the church service from the church house to the parking lot. And one of the things that I said is that in a God initiated journey from here to there, God will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Standin' In The Need Of Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005

It’s easy for us to focus on ourselves and our alleged abilities. It’s far better to realize that we are constantly in need of the sustaining presence of God’s grace.

Passage: Judges 6:25-32 Intro: There is an old spiritual that we all know. Very simple. 1. “It’s me, it’s me oh Lord, standin’ in the need of prayer” 2. this is not a song celebrating selfishness, but the recognition of need 3. its amazing how easily pride worms into our hearts, how we begin ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Does The Bible Say About Divorce And Remarriage?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 16, 2005

This message looks at the major passages in the Bible on this difficult subject.

- “A divorce is like an amputation: you survive, but there’s less of you.” - Margaret Atwood. We will look at what the Old Testament has to say about divorce and remarriage, then what Jesus has to say, then what Paul has to say. We’ll follow up with how that all comes together in specific ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

This Time Its Personal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Jesus desires a personal, transformative relationship with each of us, as demonstrated in the story of the Samaritan woman.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we journey into the heart of a story that portrays the power of personal encounters, the transformative response of an individual, and the profound impact of a personal relationship with Jesus. We dive into the story of the Samaritan woman, a tale that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-14

Topics: Personal Relationship

Be Involved For God - I Am Involved I Am Prepared For Eternity Series

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Oct 14, 2021

How do we get ourselves involved for God? It is a matter of knowing the level or our involvement. This sermon talks about our current level of involvement and how to be involved the way God wants us to be.

It is also our 1st week in this month of October with the theme “I Am Involved, I Am Prepared for Eternity”. Now some of us may not know that this is also the anniversary month of the whole JIL Church Worldwide. And for 43 years God has been faithful to this ministry because many people are also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, John 4:35-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

But God Only Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 2, 2013

Another look at the BUT GOD’S of the Bible

I. THE INITIATIVE THAT WAS SHARED (3) A. Their COMPASSION IN THE INITIATIVE B. Their CONFIDENCE IN THE INITIATIVE II. THE INGENUITY THAT WAS SUCCESSFUL (4) A. The DIFFICULTIES THAT WERE ENCOUNTERED B. The DETERMINATION THAT WAS EXHIBITED III. THE INSIGHT THAT WAS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Servanthood

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004

Jesus is our example in everything. One area in particular He gives us an example – that of servanthood.

TEXT: Isaiah 42:1 TITLE: SERVANTHOOD (Jesus our Example) Jesus is our example in everything. One area in particular He gives us an example – that of servanthood. The entire story of Jesus is the story of a servant. The suffering servant of Isaiah 53 was a “righteous servant”: “He shall see the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Maximize Your Potential :be All That God Wants You To Be

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about how beleivers can make their lives to be useful to the Kingdom of God and live very fruitful lives in this world.

MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE OUTLINE 1.INCLINATION 2.INSPIRATION 3.INFLUENCE 4.INNOVATION 5.INITIATIVE 6.INSTRUCTION 7.INTERCESSION THE MESSAGE MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE 1.INCLINATION Romans 12:6-8 We can maximize our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Calling On The Name Of The Lord Without Speaking In Tongues As Evidence Series

Contributed by Gregory Norton on Nov 27, 2011

We believe that salvation is for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.

Introduction Much earlier in ministry, I thought that I would never come to place where I would preach: I believe that conversion is by calling on the name of the Lord but without the required evidence/sign of speaking in tongues. Some teach that an ‘initial evidence’ of speaking in tongues is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Will You Rsvp Or Decline? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024

This sermon explores the parable of the Great Banquet, emphasizing the importance of accepting God's invitation and prioritizing His call over worldly excuses.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to stand before you today, to share the timeless truth of God's Word. As we gather in this sacred space, let us prepare our hearts to receive the divine message that awaits us in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 14, verses 15-24. The renowned Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Topics: Great Banquet, Invitation

The Fundamentals Of Friendship

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 5, 2005

Fundamentals of Friendship from Paul’s joyful letter to the Philippians.

In Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi he talks a lot about joy. One of the things you can’t imagine a joyful person being without is friends. Joyful people make friends. Joyful people are friends to others. If you really want to enjoy your life you will need friends. God created us to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Is Needed

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 2, 2001

God promises us a new relatinship with Him

A CHANGE IS NEEDED Jeremiah 31:31-34 Jeremiah 31:31-34 “Behold, days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant which I made with their fathers in the day I took them by the hand to bring them out of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: *other

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. It happened in the Spring of 1981 .......... perhaps you remember it. a. President Reagan had just been shot by John Hinckley. 1) Washington was shocked and stunned. 2) Vice-President George Bush was not immediately available. 3) Even at the White House no one was sure what was going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45