Sermons on Integral:

Insults Or Joy? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 11, 2008

Annas and Caiphas exhibit the truth that if we do not know God, we do not know ourselves. That produces insecurity, which, in turn, yields destructive defensiveness.

A riddle to begin with today. Can you answer this question? How do two porcupines hug one another? Very carefully! It’s one of those encounters in which, no matter how you approach it, somebody is likely to get hurt. And we all know some porcupines. Any one of us can be a porcupine on any ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Can You Pass God's Test?”

Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 6, 2007

“CAN YOU PASS GOD’S TEST?” I thank the Lord for the Spirit of Reassurance and Deliverance, the people of God should never be intimidate or afraid the Test that He send us throgh, because God has not given us the Spirit of Fear. David knew that God was his

Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder Psalm 26:1-12 A Psalm of David. A Prayer for Divine Scrutiny and Redemption 1VINDICATE ME, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity; I have [expectantly] trusted in, leaned on, and relied on the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Values - Week 8 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Today we are going to jump ahead to the 8th Commandment, even though this is week 7 of the series. We’ll come back around and pick up commandment #7 in the final week of the series. Exodus 20:15 (NIV) 15 "You shall not steal. There will undoubtedly be some push back to some of what I am ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Job 34:21-22, Proverbs 20:7, Proverbs 15:27, Proverbs 21:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

So, You Got Your Value System On Ebay Series

Contributed by Kenneth Wright on Nov 8, 2006

How to develope a core vlaue system

So, You got your value system on EBay. "These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life... they are foundational words, words to build a life on" (Matthew 7:24 MSG) A sermon by Kenneth Wright - Sunday, November 05, 2006 Introduction On Tuesday, October 3, 1999 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Weaker Vessel

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jun 12, 2025

The husband must honor his wife as a fine, cherished, possibly more fragile vessel—like porcelain vs. iron—not because she is worth less, but because she is worth handling with more care.

WEAKER VESSEL: PROLOGUE – Blurred Lines, Broken Honor THE STRENGTH TO STEP BACK In 2022, University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, a biological male who identifies as female, won an NCAA women’s championship. The runner-up, Riley Gaines, a biological female and All-American athlete, publicly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Proverbs 14:1, Proverbs 31:26, Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holistic Salvation: A Life Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 25, 2010

We tend to divorce our spiritual lives from our physical lives and see little connection or interdependence between the two.

Holistic Salvation: A Life of Discipline Lent Week 4 March 14, 2010 Intro: One of the things I love about being a pastor is that as a generalist, I get to experience an incredible variety in jobs, tasks, roles, and activities. Part of the time I am a public speaker, part of the time I am a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

Girl Scout Sunday and making a difference

Making a difference Girl Scout Sunday 2025 Matthew 5:13-16 Matthew 7:7-12 Good Morning everyone, we are glad that you are here. I am excited to have with us this morning the Girl Scouts and their respective troops this morning. They meet in our building several times a week with different age ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-16, Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2026

3 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-III —Philippians 2:1-18[part-3--2:2b-4 of 2:1-4] Attention: Unanticipated Cure: The owner of a drug store walks in to find a guy leaning heavily against a wall. The owner asks the clerk, “What's with that guy over there by the wall?” The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Never Leave Me Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Oct 15, 2013

Today many fathers have children that they have abandoned due to divorce or other situations. We always talk about the fathers who left; however, we don't celebrate the fathers who stayed. They stayed in spite of the situation they were facng.

The biggest crisis we have today is that children are not being raised by Fathers. Globally, one-quarter to one-third of all families are headed by single mothers. The United States has the highest. Where are the fathers? Due to this trend, I believe we have many boys and girls growing up ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Judas A Biblical Warning Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 14, 2025

They prioritize their own interests over commitments and relationships.

The spirit of Judas refers to a heart of betrayal, deceit, and disloyalty. This spirit is characterized by selfishness, greed, and a lack of integrity. Individuals with this spirit may appear to be devoted to God or His work, but their actions reveal a deeper allegiance to their own desires and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Psalm 139:23-24

Biblical Imperatives For Leadership In The New Normal Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2020

The New Normal is a reality, and we keep hearing about it often. How about leadership in the new Normal? What will it look like?

Biblical Imperatives for Leadership in the New Normal After hearing the topic, some you might be thinking, what does leadership got to do with me? But before you switch off and start doing something else, give me a minute. Leadership as I use it never about position or title or designation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:11-18, 1 Samuel 18:7-9, Genesis 1:28, Luke 12:15, Ephesians 4:2, Matthew 20:25-28, Job 27:3-6, 1 Kings 12:1-10, John 13:1-17, Deuteronomy 17:14-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Raises You As A Standard In Your Generation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 13, 2025

God raises His people as divine standards and examples of righteousness, excellence, and power in their generation.

THE GOD WHO RAISES YOU AS A STANDARD IN YOUR GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:38-41 Key Verse: “When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” — Isaiah 59:19 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Daniel 6:3;  Esther 2:17; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:38-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jacob: When Destiny Is Pursued The Wrong Way Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 13, 2026

Pursuing destiny through manipulation, deceit, or shortcuts leads to temporary gains but long-term consequences and struggles.

JACOB: WHEN DESTINY IS PURSUED THE WRONG WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 27:1-41 Key Verse: “And Isaac spake unto Jacob, and Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and went to Padanaram; and Isaac blessed him, and he went out, and his heart was troubled because of his deceit.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leaders Leading The Way

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 15, 2003

Using the method that Jethro gave to Moses, we can learn the steps it takes to become an obedient and fruitful church through competent leadership.

WHEN IT COMES TO SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE CHURCH IT CAN BE SAID WITH ASSURANCE THAT MORE FAILURE COMES FROM AN EXCESS OF CAUTION THAN FROM THE BOLD EXPERIMENTS WITH NEW IDEAS. WE NEED BOLD AND DARING LEADERS TO HELP GUIDE CHRIST’S CHURCH UNASHAMEDLY INTO THE UNCHARTED AREAS OF GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:19-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Vocation Of Human Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2009

The vocation to human development comes from God, but prophetically also comes from those who are least developed; we must respond by sharing Christ with them or they are not fully developed.

Feast of St. Matthew Sept 21, 2009 Caritas in Veritate The call of St. Matthew is, in a sense, the call of every Christian. We have looked upon human development as a call to grow the entire human person, and the entire human family, toward its full meaning. This is an integrated development of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Catholic