Sermons on Inner Vigilance:

He Gave His All

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 29, 2008

Jesus demonstrates how we can receive inner peace within our heart.

Text: “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubles, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27). Jesus came into this world as a peaceful little baby. He probably looked like any other baby. As he grew he was able to work ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

We Must Capture Our Cities For Christ

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009

How to reach the inner cities for Christ amidst their crime, their homeless population, their politics, and their corruption.

WE MUST CAPTURE OUR CITIES FOR CHRIST By Jerry Falwell The greatest challenge facing America is the cities, their masses, their crime, their homeless, their inequity, their politics, their corruption, their illegal aliens, their dwindling tax base, their crumbling streets, viaducts and sewer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism: No More Living A Half-Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 3, 2012

This is a short sermon for a baptism service at an inner-city mission church www.ysm.ca

We’re here today to celebrate the baptism of 6 and the child dedication of 6. There is something monumental about a day like today. There’s something huge in the decision to follow Jesus in the waters of baptism. The infants who are being dedicated here today or having infant baptism ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Peace" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Worldly peace never lasts, only the inner peace from our Lord is forever.

Someone once said: “Peace is the brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading.” Isn’t that true whether we’re talking about world peace or inner peace? It seems like it never lasts, and when we have it, we tend to expect that it will only be a matter of time before its ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Grace At Home Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 5, 2021

Submit to your mate, and so win him and woo him with an irresistible inner beauty.

If you have ever assembled a piece of IKEA furniture with a spouse, you will appreciate this short video, called “Things never said by couples assembling IKEA items.” Now, there is a couple of places where some foul language is used, so please be forewarned. Take a look. (Show video: “Things never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 2:13-17, 1 Peter 3:7, Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Peter 2:13, 1 Peter 2:18, 1 Peter 2:23, Philippians 2:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Incarnation Of The Word

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 6, 2022

This is a message given to the staff of an inner-city mission in Toronto, Ontario during Advent 2022.

The Incarnation of the Word I love the accounts of the nativity, the birth of Christ that we find in the gospels. I love the story, I love lingering with the story, I love its innocence, its directness and its simple beauty. I also love it because I love understatement. Before going to seminary ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Women Of Impact: Hannah And Abigail Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

Hannah and Abigail were women of extraordinary inner strength, spiritual sensitivity, and unwavering faith.

WOMEN OF IMPACT: HANNAH AND ABIGAIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, 1 Samuel 25:2-42 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 31:26-31, Titus 2:3-5, Luke 1:45, Matthew 5:9, James 3:17-18 INTRODUCTION: Throughout Scripture, God uses women in powerful ways to shape destinies, preserve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, 1 Samuel 25:2-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Comfort Received, Comfort Shared: Living Out Compassion Together

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2025

This is a reflection for an inner city mission for the mid-level leadership team. The reflection focuses on compassion

2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV) “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” Paul calls God “the Father of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Trouble Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 26, 2012

Let’s look at the Book of Proverbs & see some of the different ways heart trouble in the inner person affects us. Perhaps you will recognize one of these symptoms which is warning you of heart trouble in your inner being.

HEART TROUBLE PROVERBS 12: 20, 25 Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women in America. Heart failure accounts for 40% of all U.S. deaths. That’s more than all forms of cancer combined. Why is heart disease so deadly? One reason is that many people are slow to seek help when ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:20-25, Proverbs 20:5, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Align Your Soul With The Spirit: Discerning God's Voice From Your Inner Voice Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2024

Have you ever had an experience where you knew that God was telling you to do something? But part of you resists the leading of God. And you ask yourself, “Did God really say that? Or am I just making that up in my own mind?”

I remember early on as a Christian I had a dream. I had listening to different ministries and churches and I was just learning the faith. I remember having a dream one night that I was at this church, big, with many people. But it all felt dead, empty, and I left the building. Outside the building ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

It's Time To .....

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 19, 2004

This Wednesday Evening Message deals with the need for vigilance as the coming of Christ approaches, and our own personal preparation in anticipation of the coming of Christ.

IT’S TIME TO …. Romans 13:11-14 INTRODUCTION: Paul continues to teach the church at Rome. He now moves into eschatological matters dealing with the coming of the Lord and our preparation for this event. Today is a critical time for the church. There is an evident complacency in the body of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph And Tribulation

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This sermon explores the biblical doctrine of the Great Tribulation, focusing on the signs of Christ’s return, the rise of the Antichrist, and the call to spiritual vigilance.

Over these next two weeks, I get the joy of talking about the tribulation with you (yes there’s irony in that phrase). But before we get into that, I want to touch just briefly on something that we’ll be talking about in a couple of weeks when Josh returns. Not to steal from anything he’s going ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17, Matthew 24:15-25, Daniel 9:27, Daniel 11:31, Daniel 12:11, Matthew 24:23-24, Psalm 16:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready Your Soul Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The most important aspect of being ready is having a saving relationship with Jesus Christ and being vigilant, alert, and awake in our faith.

Jesus tells us to keep watch because we don't know when He's coming back. It's like when you're waiting for a friend to come over, and you keep checking your phone or looking out the window. We need to be ready and alert for Jesus' return. Now, I want to show you something cool. I have this alarm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44, John 16:33

Topics: Second Coming, Spiritual Preparedness, End Times, Biblical Prophecy

Stay Alert PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 11, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness and discernment, using the parable of the ten virgins as a call to vigilance and readiness for Christ's return. Key

Welcome, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? To be able to share in the fellowship of believers, to sing praises to our King, and to sit under the teaching of His Word. It's a privilege we should never take lightly. Today we find ourselves in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Be Ready, Lord

Diagnosis: You Have A Heart Problem! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 11, 2014

If you have a physical heart problem, you can ignore it and take the consequences or adjust to the problem and make the best of it; the same is true when it comes to our invisible, inner being.We are going to discuss this inner heart problem.

Diagnosis: You Have A Heart Problem! (Mark 7:14-23) 1. Joke: Man in church inherited 1 million dollars; afraid the shock would kill him… Asked pastor to break news. Pastor asked, “Charlie, if you inherited 1 million dollars, what would you do?” Charline: “Give ½ to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible