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  • Sweat Of Our Face And Return To The Ground

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016
     | 2,357 views

    To show that urgency of death is inevitable to everyone, and that we still have time to evangelize.

    I. EXORDIUM: Will you just return to the dust just like that? No. I will make sure I will have sweat, toil and labor to work for the Kingdom of GOD before I go. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (Amplified Bible) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of ...read more

  • Looking Unto Jesus And Not Your Faith

    Contributed by Simeon Edigbe on Jul 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,849 views

    Faith is not rules concerning what we must do to receive from God. When we see Jesus as big as He really is then we relax in Him. This is where faith is born.

    I recently had a chat with a good friend and I opened up that there is a need to understand the difference between the faith of Jesus and our faith. There are many Christians who always want to start off asking themselves “Do I have enough faith?”. They want to be sure that they are ...read more

  • Sweat Of Our Face And Return To The Ground

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 2,716 views

    To show that urgency of death is inevitable to everyone, and that we still have time to evangelize.

    I. EXORDIUM: Will you just return to the dust just like that? No. I will make sure I will have sweat, toil and labor to work for the Kingdom of GOD before I go. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (Amplified Bible) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of ...read more

  • Crying Out Because We’ve Sinned Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,437 views

    Would we cry out to God to confess that we have sinned and He is just? Sometimes it is appropriate to cry out as a community for God’s mercy. The Israelite's knew enough to cry out to God for mercy … can’t we?

    Crying out because we’ve sinned Nehemiah 9:1-37 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; shows faithful obedience to God - Last week we discussed a great celebration happening in the city -- The people gather to have the Law read; and they are convicted of their sin -- ...read more

  • Love God. Love Others (Part One)

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 28, 2015
     | 6,249 views

    God shares his heart with us.

    Love God. Love Others. Luke 4:14-22 Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.When he came to the village of Nazareth, his boyhood home, ...read more

  • "Praying The Heart Of God" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,145 views

    John speaks about interceding for wayward brothers and sisters in Christ.

    John tells us two things with respect to prayer in our passage for today. 1. We should pray according to God's will - vs. 14-15 What does it mean to pray "according to God's will"? A. To approach God with a surrendered life. "If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me." - Psalm ...read more

  • The Call Of Samuel And The Fall Of Eli.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,018 views

    A young boy called into the service of God. An old priestly family rejected.

    THE CALL OF SAMUEL AND THE FALL OF ELI. 1 Samuel 3:1-20. I). HE IS CALLING YOU BY NAME. 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The days of the Saviour-Judges were drawing to a close and, as in our own days, “the word of the LORD was rare” (1 Samuel 3:1). There was a dearth in the land, but not a famine of bread, ...read more

  • Transformed By Truth: Lessons From "the Pilgrim's Progress" Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,072 views

    "The Pilgrim's Progress" - let's draw insights from this classic work to explore how truth transforms our lives. Let us embark on a journey of discovery as we delve into the transformative power of truth.

    "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan is a timeless allegory that vividly portrays the Christian journey toward salvation and spiritual growth. The main character is called Christian, and the book follows his journey as he travels from the City of Destruction to the Celestial ...read more

  • Character Study Of Rehoboam Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
     | 773 views

    Rehoboam's reign marked the beginning of Israel's decline, leading to the division of the kingdom. As believers, we must seek wise counsel, lead with humility, and obey God’s instructions. Leadership is not about power but about service.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF REHOBOAM – SON OF SOLOMON, CAUSED THE KINGDOM TO DIVIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 12:15 "So the king did not listen to the people; for the turn of events was from the LORD, that He might fulfill His word, which the LORD had spoken by Ahijah the Shilonite to ...read more

  • Character Study Of Apollos – An Eloquent Preacher Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 364 views

    Apollos was a powerful preacher and teacher, an example of how knowledge, passion, and humility can be used for God's work. Though he started with limited understanding, his willingness to learn and his boldness in ministry made him a key figure in the early church.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF APOLLOS – AN ELOQUENT PREACHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 18:24-28 "Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures." (Acts 18:24, NIV) Supporting Texts: 1 ...read more

  • The Turning Point

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 24, 2023
     | 2,324 views

    A sermon for the Third Sunday in Epiphany, Year A.

    January 22, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:12-23 The Turning Point Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus calls his disciples. Imagine being one of these four. They’re fishermen. They’ve been fishermen. ...read more

  • Sermon On The Legitimacy Of Inshallah

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 14, 2025
     | 133 views

    Hope is said to be a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.

    Christine Evangelou a British-born motivational coach, writer, author and poet once remarked: “Change is supremely inconvenient, uncomfortable and naturally scary. Yet we only move through life through the process of change, reinvention and renewal, and so bravery is our quintessential rebel for ...read more

  • Chaos To Creation Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,026 views

    This is the 1st Sermon in the Series, "In The Beginning".

    Series: In The Beginning… [#1] CHAOS TO CREATION Genesis 1:1-5 Introduction: Tonight, we are going back to the beginning- The Book of Genesis. This foundational text is not just a collection of old stories; it reveals God's character and His purpose for creation and humanity. In Genesis, ...read more

  • Saved By Grace, Changed By Grace - Repentance, Faith, And The Life That Follows Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 398 views

    “How can a sinful person be made right with a holy God?” That question sits at the very heart of the Christian faith. It is not theoretical. It is personal. It is eternal.

    Saved by Grace, Changed by Grace - Repentance, Faith, and the Life that Follows Introduction – The Most Important Question You Will Ever Answer There are many important questions in life. What career will I choose? Who will I marry? Where will I live? But none compare to this one: “How can a ...read more

  • The Canaanite Woman PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,451 views

    This sermon's main point is to highlight the boundless mercy of Jesus, the faith of a Canaanite woman, and God's plan of salvation for all people, regardless of their status, race, or failures.

    Good morning, church family. As we gather today, we are going to explore a passage from the Gospel of Matthew. In this passage, we'll see the boundless mercy of Jesus, the unshaken faith of a Canaanite woman, and most importantly, a glimpse into God's plan of salvation for all people, not just the ...read more