Sermons on Inviting In Stranger:

Picking Up Your Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 4, 2013

This sermon deals with 3 things we must do to be a disciple according to Jesus's invitation to come follow Him.

Picking Up Your Cross Glenville 2/3/2013 Esther 4:1-16 Mark 8:34-38 We are in week 5 of our Insanity For Christ series. We have looked at Who Is God--Why Jesus, Who Am I-- Why Am I Here, What’s The Cost, Fanatic or Fair Weather Fan and today we look at Picking Up Your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter - He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 21, 2011

To invite the listener to give the stone of sin from his/her life to God and allow Him to take it away.

VIDEO: “The Resurrection” (Ending scene from The Passion of the Christ) All across the country this morning, churches are packed to overflowing; it is Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus! -Easter is the queen of all Christian holy days! Christmas is the promise, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Other

The Most Famous Man In History

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 14, 2010

A short story told to children aged 4 to 6 when I was invited to a local Infant School Assembly.

The most famous man in history was born a very, very long time ago; long before your parents or your grandparents were born; and even long before their parents and grandparents were born! When he was born, the most famous man in history was a baby, just like you were once, and just like I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-16

Denomination: Anglican

Believe In Me Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Followers of Christ are commanded to trust Jesus everyday while non-believers are invited to surrender their whole life to Jesus.

2. BELIEVE IN ME OBEYING EVERYTHING JESUS DEMANDED Objective: To the disciples this message is aimed at making them understand the importance of living in faith, i.e. a day-to-day trusting and receiving life from Jesus. For the non-disciples, let this be a “come-on” enter, follow, believe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Worship: An Act Of Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2008

Worship is less a private choice and consideration than it is a communal invitation from God to join together in adoration and service.

Sermon for CATM – April 6, 2008 – “Worship – An Act of Community” There’s a fellow who about ten years ago was a regular attender at CATM. Since then he’s had tremendous legal and then medical problems, and he’s been out here on Sundays only very rarely; I’ve been quite involved personally over ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing And Experiencing God Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 1. God invites us into a personal relationship where we know him and experience his presence.

For those who weren’t with us on Christmas Eve, we were lookin g at the birth of Jesus, of course, and God’s purpose for sending Jesus into the world. According to 1 Jo. 4:9, God sent his Son out of love for us so that we might have life, eternal life forever in heaven with God, and also life ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Methodist

Come And See Jesus. The Words Of An Excited Friend

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 18, 2024

Over 80% of people who come to church are INVITED by a friend. See that happen in today's text.

1.21.24 John 1:43–51 (EHV) 43 The next day, Jesus wanted to leave for Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christian Distinction In The Family Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 20, 2022

Taking a look at Paul's invitation in Ephesians to love and lead our children the way that God intended.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/142734 Ephesians chapters 5 and 6 and the importance of walking a Spirit-filled life. This is all a result of what God has already done for you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

I Am The Door Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of Jesus as the only way to God and eternal life, emphasizing the need for faith to accept this invitation.

Welcome Church! So glad to have you all here today as start on week 3 of our four week series, In His Words. This is a series about the words of Christ. Specifically, the I AM statements He made as recorded in the book of John. In week one we hear Jesus say, “I AM the bread of life,” and last week ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Topics: Eternal Life, Faith, Access To Grace

Sermon Series: In His Words

Bless The Lord, O My Soul Psalm 103:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 27, 2024

Psalm 103:1-2 invites us into a posture of worship and gratitude - reflect, rejoice, and respond to the goodness of God.

Bless the Lord, O My Soul Psalm 103:1-2 Introduction Today, we dive into a beautiful psalm that calls us to reflect, rejoice, and respond to the goodness of God. Psalm 103:1-2 invites us into a posture of worship and gratitude: "Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2, Mark 12:30, Deuteronomy 8:18, Hebrews 13:15, Colossians 3:17, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Brook Dries Up, God Provides Another Source

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

The drying of the brook is never the end for a child of God. It’s a divine invitation to trust God for something greater.

WHEN THE BROOK DRIES UP, GOD PROVIDES ANOTHER SOURCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:10, Isaiah 43:19, Philippians 4:19, Genesis 22:13-14 INTRODUCTION Life is filled with seasons of change. There are times when what once sustained us seems to vanish. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Opened The Door PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the concept of Jesus as the door to salvation, the benefits of accepting this salvation, and the universal invitation to receive this gift of eternal life.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bible verse we are diving into today is John 10:9, where Jesus tells us, "I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture." This beautiful passage speaks of Jesus as the open door to salvation, the benefits of that salvation, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Topics: Salvation

What New Life Are We Birthing? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

This sermon invites reflection on the transformative power of Christ's birth and encourages openness to the Spirit's guidance during the Christmas season.

Good morning, beloved. I am so thankful to see each of you here, gathered in our Father's house. The warmth of our fellowship, the shared smiles and laughter, the collective sighs and tears; these are the threads that weave us together, forming a tapestry of faith, hope, and love. We are family, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Topics: Deliver, Child

"The Test Of His Courage"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 1, 2006

The Cross is the ultimate in Courage.

Matthew 20:17-19 “The Test of His Courage” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview united Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org There are, at least, two kinds of courage. There is the courage that is a kind of instinctive reaction… …it’s like a reflex action… …it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19

Denomination: United Methodist

I Love Sundays (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020

David got excited when he was invited to the house of the Lord. He was glad! He rejoiced! Why? Because he loved the PEOPLE of God!

Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/31/16 • Bumper Video: I Love Sundays (People) A mother went to wake her son for church one Sunday morning. When she knocked on his door, he said, “I’m not going!” “Why not?” asked his mother. “I’ll give you two good reasons,” he said. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church