Sermons on Intention:

Friends Of Jesus Love Jesus’ Friends Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 7, 2010

God’s love creates a loving community among his people.

Scripture Introduction It is a favorite joke among boy scout dads, so I have heard it 7 or 8 times in the last two years. Two guys camping in Colorado crawl out of their tents one morning only to see a grizzly bear charging. The first man begins frantically to put on his tennis shoes, at which ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living The Truth: Nurturing Faith In The Next Generation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2024

Today, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Joshua 1:8, Proverbs 22:6, and Psalm 119:11. These foundational verses illuminate the path to spiritual growth and steadfast faith.

Living the Truth: Nurturing Faith in the Next Generation Introduction: Today, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Joshua 1:8, Proverbs 22:6, and Psalm 119:11. These four foundational verses illuminate the path to spiritual growth and steadfast faith. May God help us to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 119:11, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Searches The Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

In our journey with God, it is not just what we do externally that matters, but what goes on within our hearts.

GOD SEARCHES THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 28:9 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 17:10; Psalm 139:1-4; Proverbs 21:2; Hebrews 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION: In our journey with God, it is not just what we do externally that matters, but what goes on within our hearts. David’s charge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Lord Is Near" - A Message To Comfort Or Disturb?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 1, 2014

This message examines Paul’s statement in Philippians 4:5 - the Lord is near” (NRSV) to discern in what manner he intended to raise awareness about the return of Christ.

Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5) When you read Paul’s words in Philippians 4:5 that ‘The Lord is near’ (NRSV), what is your reaction? Are you reassured that your Savior is in your proximity? Are you unsettle about the timing of this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Walls Instead Of Bridges

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2018

Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2018 about people building walls between each other and God.

Walls Instead of Bridges Mark 10: 2 - 16 Intro: Mary Jane Kerr Cornell writes the following in the “Feasting On The Gospels” commentary: “As a preacher’s child I became familiar with the marriage vows at an early age. My father performed the ceremony without notes, so prior to a wedding he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marriage Is A Triangle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 13, 2010

January 1988. Marriage is more than a contract between two people. It must involve God and working toward the purposes of God; otherwise it is a divorce, whether the law is involved or not.

There are all sorts of reasons not to preach this sermon! There area all kinds of problems kicked up because I have felt led to conclude our series of studies in the prophet Malachi with one of his most pointed and deliberate passages: his passage on marriage and divorce. Getting into this topic ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fault Lines Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 9, 2021

If the church is going to transform the world, we must be united in our love for Christ and for each other. Anything short of that is defeat.

The Point: TO PREVENT FAULTLINES IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS WE MUST BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT BUILDING UNITY ME: GOOD MORNING, Gateway Church. It is great to have you with us today as we continue in our teaching series ONE. Through this series, we're looking at what it means to become a community of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer-Care-Share: Your Circle Of Influence Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 24, 2006

#2 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

Pastor Sandy Boller... Prayer. Care. Share. Building Bridges in Linn County. Loving our Community to Christ! Last week, Marty introduced the Prayer.Care.Share initiative that some 30 churches in Cedar Rapids are participating in. These churches are choosing to pull our ministries together for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Operation Sanctification Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

7th in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Examines God’s Plan to make us holy.

In the Army we did nothing without an operations order. The operations order defines important things like who is responsible for what, what the objective of the mission is, when and where the operations will take place and supplies that will be needed. When I say we did nothing without one, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Together

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discover the power of Together.

The Power of Together John 17:20-26 This morning I want to speak with you on "The Power of Together." It seems to me, the older I get the greater appreciation I have for the power of doing things together with others. God never intended us to travel this journey we call life alone. As a matter of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, John 17:20

Denomination: *other

I Believe, Help My Unbelief PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to overcome doubts and uncertainties by strengthening their faith, trust, and love in God's everlasting guidance and love.

Good morning, Today, we gather here not as a family united by faith, bound by love, and driven by the shared desire to grow closer to our Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 9:24, which reads, 'Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, 'I do believe; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24

Topics: Confidence, God's Faithfulness

Forgoing Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2010

Christmas is a wonderful time of year for many. For some however, the pains that life can bring make the Christmas season a difficult one. In this series we will be talking about forgiving and being forgiven. (Taken for a series by the same name by Craig

Page 1 of 5 Christmas is For-giving Part 2 Forgoing Introduction (taken from a series by Craig Groeschel) Today- continue our series- Christmas is For-Giving. Complete series on Christmas Eve- invite friends. Last week- looked at forgiving those who have hurt us. Today- initiating forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Walls Instead Of Bridges

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2009

Are there things that we do as Christians that hinder people in developing a relationship with Christ Jesus?

Walls Instead of Bridges Mark 10: 2 – 16 Intro: There isn’t much that I remember from my childhood. Mostly, I remember the “thou shalt nots” like, “if you don’t eat your carrots, you’ll go blind. Never put your hat on the table or on the bed. Don’t eat with your fingers. Cover your mouth when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Unwavering Nature Of God's Promises. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 3, 2024

God's promises are the foundation of our faith, and He is a God who keeps His word.

God's promises are the foundation of our faith, and He is a God who keeps His word. When He makes a promise, He intends to bring it to pass, without a shadow of doubt. As believers, we must hold onto this truth and trust that God's promises will manifest in our lives. we'll explore the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, John 16:24

Life Is Tough, But God Is Blessed

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002

Life is tough, but God is blessed. THe 3 sources of blessings: The Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit.

Life is tough, but God is blessed! Our sources of blessings Ephesians 1:3-14 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist