Sermons on Irresistible:

How To Be Holy, I, Ii, & Iii

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Over the next two weeks we will look at some helpful means to aid you in pursuit of holiness

A. Opening illustration: Olympic athletes in training. They set aside all priorities for four years waiting for a change to complete on a world stage. Did they not feel the hope that their training would propel them to victory, they would not give four years, blood, sweat, and tears, strained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

"the Importance Of Humility" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"The Importance of Humility" Luke 14:7-14 Pastor John Bright Luke 14 7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14, Genesis 3:5, Romans 8:26-27, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Proverbs 3:34, Acts 10:25-28, Acts 10:34, Acts 11:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Announcement Of Jesus' Birth Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 20, 2025

Every year as Advent begins, something awakens in the heart—lights go up, familiar music returns, and memories begin to warm the places in us that the rest of the year may leave cold. But Advent is more than nostalgia. It’s the holy season where we slow down and enter again into the Scriptures

The Announcement of Jesus’ Birth Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-11 Every year as Advent begins, something awakens in the heart—lights go up, familiar music returns, and memories begin to warm the places in us that the rest of the year may leave cold. But Advent is more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Redemptive Role Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 13, 2003

I feel very strongly that the commencement of Celebrating our Cultural and Spiritual Heritage as African descendants must begin with a recognition and appreciation of the Role of the Holy Spirit in our Redemptive History. For He was and is and is yet to p

“God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by Thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A World Class Christian

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 1, 2003

God calls us to build bridges of love and compassion from our home and church to our community.

Becoming a World Class Christian -The Story of Jonah- Introduction May 13-15 I attended a church conference with the theme: “The Church of Irresistible Influence.” Superintend Forest Bush and Jerry and Gale Mottwieler from Ripon also attended. Pastor Robert Lewis served as host pastor of the ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Limpieza Espiritual

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez on Jun 29, 2003

Limpieza es una accion inevitable en el campo fisico...lo es tambien en el campo espiritual.

Todas las cosas en la vida necesitan mantenimiento, cuidado atención, ello es una cruda realidad de l a vida…las cosas al paso del tiempo si no se mantienen terminan causando problemas y dificultades. Observemos por ejemplo que si no visitamos el dentista siquiera dos veces al ano en nuestra ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Apostolic

Weapons Of Our Warfare Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

How a Christian Can Effectively Resist Evil

Spiritual Warfare - Message 1 There are times when we see evil so blatant, so powerful that we shudder with fear and weep in despair. On September 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m. - American Flight 11 from Boston crashed into the North Tower at the World Trade Center. Onlookers were stunned and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Christ Speaks… Churches Listen! Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 19, 2001

Why the church would do well to carefully listen to Christ’s assessment of His church.

· What do you think of our church? (Opinions will vary greatly person to person…) · More importantly, What do you suppose Jesus Christ thinks of our church? Do you remember the old E.F. Hutton TV commercials? The setting was typically a busy restaurant or other public place. Two people would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be My Guest Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 3 of 9

BE MY GUEST (LUKE 14:15-24) A wedding, Western- or Chinese- style, is an expensive affair. American weddings cost the father of the bride an arm and a leg! According to thewedding.com, the average amount spent in the United States in 2007 on a wedding was $27,690. Nationally, in 2006 wedding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Darkness Into Light

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004

What a difference the resurrected Christ means

"From Darkness to Light" Matt 28:1-8 1 Cor 15:1-8 I don’t usually begin a sermon on a sad note like this, but sometimes we need to pause and remember what life is all about. There was a great loss in the entertainment world when Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discipleship: Created To Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2004

1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.

(Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:27-32

Denomination: Methodist

When You're Tempted, God Is Faithful

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 19, 2004

Encouragement for us in the face of temptation.

March 14, 2004 — Third Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 When You Are Tempted, God Is Faithful Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for our study this Sunday is our second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Resurrection Body Is A Transformed Body Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2009

This section concerns the nature of the resurrection body. 1st, it is not the same body that was laid in the grave, simply reconstituted; & 2nd the new body is related to the original 1. It will be related to the original yet different.

[RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 35-42 THE RESURRECTION BODY IS A TRANSFORMED BODY [John 12: 23-28] After having established that the resurrection of Christ is the pledge of the raising again of the believer’s body, Paul answers the question: "What kind of body will the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Church Archaic And Obsolete? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 27, 2008

God changes us so that the church can awe and bless the world.

Scripture Introduction Driving home Thursday a provocative announcement on National Public Radio caught my attention. The Templeton Foundation was promoting a discussion of: “Does science make belief in God obsolete?” Such a question would not have been asked 50 or 100 years ago; we all expect it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Opening For Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008

The origin of love, the power of real love, the evidence of real love, the need for real love

How often are we enticed with the idea of escaping the reality we live in each day? That’s why we have television, video games, radio, and every other form of entertainment. Some of you quilt, make food, work, scrap book, etc. all just to move out of this world with all its troubles. A little ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ