Sermons on Inner Vigilance:

Is There Oil In Your Lamp?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2025

The parable of the ten virgins serves as a powerful reminder to every believer: "Is there oil in your lamp?" We are called to be wise, to prepare, and to keep our lamps burning until the Bridegroom comes.

IS THERE OIL IN YOUR LAMP? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Matthew 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION The parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13 is a profound teaching from Jesus about being prepared for His coming. The key question it raises for each believer is: "Is there oil in your lamp?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fighting Our Common Enemy Together

Contributed by Richlove Taylor on Oct 12, 2024

It touches on the challenges faced by many in marriages and emphasises the need for unity and support between spouses. The idea of "fighting our common enemy together"

Introduction We thank God for an opportunity to be able to stand be for you this morning to share the word of God with you. Today is a day dedicated for fathers the world over. But like it has become the tradition, rather if there is any day that fathers are dishonored, and insulted it is rather ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-20, Genesis 2:17-25, 1 Samuel 22:23

The Devil's Strategies

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The devil’s strategies are subtle, but as believers, we must not be ignorant of his devices (2 Corinthians 2:11). We must remain spiritually alert, grounded in God's Word, and filled with the Holy Spirit.

THE DEVIL'S STRATEGIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 2:11, Ephesians 6:11-12, John 10:10 INTRODUCTION The devil is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Ephesians 6:11-12, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perilous Times Shall Come Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025

The Bible warns us that as we approach the last days, perilous times will come. These are times of great moral decay, spiritual deception, and increasing wickedness.

PERILOUS TIMES SHALL COME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:1 "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." – Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:12, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Timothy 4:1, Jude 1:17-19, Ephesians 5:15-16 INTRODUCTION The Bible warns us that as we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strong Men (And Women Too)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 31, 2004

For Black History Month; using the poetry of Sterling A. Brown, "Strong Men", to illuminate the African-American experience and to connect with Paul’s analysis of the source of strength.

Bill Cosby has a routine about little old ladies who stand around looking cool. He says that if you mess with one of these harmless-looking, gray-haired little old ladies, don’t imagine that you can take them on and win. Says Cosby, you ought never to mess with a little old lady standing around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Procrastination's Garden Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 21, 2013

Noting carefully the slothful man & his field can teach us how to avoid more than poverty. Learning diligence from the depicted wall & vineyard's condition is not the only lesson offered here for the far greater concern is the condition of a soul whose o

PROVERBS 24: 30-34 PROCRASTINATION'S GARDEN [Isaiah 28:24-29; 5:1-6] We have idleness portrayed before us by the master sage, Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived (1 Kings 3:12). The true to life picture is of negligence and the consequences it brings. To the observant eye, the results of an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

Ever Ready Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 28, 2009

How do we live ever ready fo the advent of Jesus in the 21st century? Today’s text guides us in recalibrating our lives in light of Jesus’ priorities.

Scripture In many churches, the several weeks prior to Christmas are known as Advent, from the Latin word meaning, “coming.” This preparatory season always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thus, today is the First Sunday of Advent. The observance of the season of Advent can be traced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discerning Between Voices Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon addresses the importance of discerning between God’s voice, the enemy’s deceptions, and our own thoughts. It focuses on how to develop spiritual discernment and identify the voice of truth in a world full of competing messages.

In a world filled with countless voices, messages, and influences, one of the greatest challenges we face as believers is discerning which voice is truly from God. Every day, we are bombarded with information—from the media, our culture, and even our own inner thoughts—that competes for our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Other

It Starts In The Heart’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

23Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. (Proverbs 4:23; NRSV) Let us remember to prepare our hearts each week in our service to the Lord. Please invest time in prayer, to seek the mind of Christ, on how you can best give of your resources and yourself in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Bad Things Happen To God's People"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 9, 2002

Painful things have happen since the beginning - but why?

“WHY BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOD’S PEOPLE” By: Dr. Dennis Deese Genesis 4:1-8 Bad things happening to God’s people is not anything new. To the contrary, they have been happening since the very beginning of man’s decision to sin. Next to being separated from God (Genesis 3:24), Adam and Eve, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Rizpah And The Rain

Contributed by Glenn Branham on Apr 30, 2005

Sin is committed with consequences and must be addressed to be forgiven.

"Rizpah and the Rain" 2 Samuel 21:1-14 Intro: We only have the essentials of the story. We are not given the details of Saul’s atrocities against the Gibeonites. Our only information comes from this passage. We gather that Saul imitated a zeal for God by an arrogant act of self-righteousness. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready Or Not He Will Come

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 29, 2011

As a child I really enjoyed playing hide and go seek. Little did I realize as a child how much this game of hide and seek paralleled the Return - The Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

As a child I really enjoyed playing... hide and go seek. I loved it ...no matter if ...I was the one hiding ... trying not to get caught, ... or if I was the one seeking; ......who was trying to catch those hiding... unexpectedly. Although I have not played in quite some time, ......I do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Anglican

Twenty Mississippi - Ready Or Not He Will Come

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 9, 2013

As a child I really enjoyed playing hide and go seek. Little did I realize as a child how much this game of hide and seek paralleled the Return - The Second Coming of Jesus Christ. (Updated October 2023)

I loved it ... weather... I was the one hiding ... trying not to get caught, ... or if I was the one seeking; ......who was trying to catch unexpectedly ... those that were hiding. Although I have not played in quite some time, ......I do remember ... that the seeker, ......was called ... the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, Matthew 24:35, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5, Luke 12:32-40, Matthew 24:44, Matthew 20:26, Matthew 20:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

A Four-Part Challenge PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023

This sermon explores enduring faith, spiritual discipline, and promoting gospel truth, encouraging believers to actively live out their faith amid life's challenges.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here to share in the joy of our faith, to bolster each other in the face of trials, and to grow together in the knowledge and understanding of God's Word. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Topics: Walking Strong, Spiritually

Parables Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination of our faith and commitment to God's Word, urging us to bear spiritual fruit through understanding and living out His teachings.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for the Lord. We are here, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine design of our Heavenly Father, drawn together to seek His wisdom and to grow in our understanding of His Word. The world outside these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Topics: Hearing, Luke