Sermons on It Was Meant To Be:

The 12 Apostles Of Jesus: Andrew

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2015

We're studying these courageous first-century lives and what discipleship meant in the time of Christ in the hope that we'll glean Spirit-directed twenty-first century principles for discipleship and Christian living. Andrew was the first disciple.

THE 12 APOSTLES OF JESUS: ANDREW John 1:29-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jim Dunn was serving as the pastor of the First Baptist Church, and his wife, Gladys, was very friendly and welcoming to people. One particular Sunday when the sermon seemed to go on forever, many in the congregation fell ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Surprises

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2016

Christmas is meant to be a time of surprises, that's why we wrap up gifts! The first Christmas was definitely a big surprise: Jesus' parents,how He was born,who was notified, how He saved, and that He's coming back!

CHRISTMAS SURPRISES Luke 1:26-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no rooms. The hotel is full." 2. The Jewish lady ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Revealed Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 1, 2016

In the second half of chapter one the Apostle John see Jesus in His glorified state. This sermon looks at what is meant by John being in the Spirit on the Lord's Day. It also looks at the repentance and how the church is the light of Jesus to the world.

The Book of Revelation “Christ Revealed” Revelation 1:9-20 A husband and wife were both doctors, one a doctor of theology and the other a doctor of medicine. Whenever someone came to their house and asked for “the doctor,” the maid replies, “The one who preaches or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Foursquare

Servanting, Soldiering, And Searching For Souls

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

How are we to be what we are meant to be? A preacher, a teacher, a deacon, a church secretary, a witness, one of the board of trustees, the list goes on. It does not matter the size of the local church body that we may be affiliated with.

It boils down to: How we are to live, How we are to work, and How we are to die. A faithful fruit tree will bring forth faithful followers. How do we live? By being a faithful Servant. Habakkuk 2:4, Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Is The Word Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Nebuchadnezzar says he thought it good to pass on his personal testimony of what God had done in his life. Good was the word, and he meant by it that he felt it to be a positive value for all to hear of his experience with God.

Franz Liszt, the great musician, was also quite a diplomat. Being famous in the field of music led to his being constantly put on the spot by women who expected unmerited praise for their singing. He finally developed a stock reply when some young amateur would inquire, "Maestro, do you ...read more

Ministry Is Tough

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

God is sovereign in all circumstances of our lives. God is sovereign in the life of the church. Difficult circumstances are meant to bring us to rely on Him. The answer to difficult circumstances is prayer and reliance on Him, desiring His will come what may.

I. The gospel preaching being questioned. (vs.1-7) A. The evening prayers and sacrifices were now over. B. Likely it was about 4:00 PM C. Since a miracle occurred and that miracle was being used to show God’s work they were being questioned according to Deuteronomy 13:1-5. D. They were held over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Through Trials And Challenges

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Life is filled with seasons of difficulty, pain, and unexpected challenges. These trials often come unannounced and can shake the very foundations of our faith. However, the Word of God assures us that trials are not meant to destroy us but to develop us.

GROWING THROUGH TRIALS AND CHALLENGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 12:11 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons of difficulty, pain, and unexpected challenges. These trials often come ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discerning Your Spiritual Gift

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Every believer is uniquely gifted by God with spiritual gifts meant to edify the body of Christ and advance His kingdom on earth. However, many Christians struggle to identify or fully operate in their spiritual gifts, limiting their impact and personal growth.

DISCERNING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:6-8 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:10 INTRODUCTION: Every believer is uniquely gifted by God with spiritual gifts meant to edify the body of Christ and advance His kingdom on earth. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We There Yet, Daddy?

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005

Focusing on the "blank years" of so many of the Bible’s saints, including most of the life-time of our Savior, this sermon exhorts to diligence in well-doing, until God brings us to that time for which all our lives are meant.

Second Sunday in Christmas Luke 3:1-17 One of the most enduring stock-comic situations in modern fiction and cinema is the spectacle of a family traveling in a car. The father is behind the wheel. The mother – looking slightly harried and worried – is in the front passenger seat; and, three, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sharing Christ With Hindus

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Nov 28, 2003

The following article is meant to give you some practical suggestions in sharing Christ with Hindus. Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. (II Corinthians 9:6)

Hinduism is the major religion of India and Nepal. The diaspora of Hinduism means great populations of Hindus are found in almost every part of the world. With one out of every seven people of the world being Hindu there are numerous occasions to share Christ with Hindus. The need for Hindus to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Love Means What? Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Feb 23, 2006

We hear all the time that we are to love each other, but what does that really mean? Today we are going to take a look at what Jesus might have meant by "loving each other as I have loved you."

I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t that the same thing? I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would stop a clock. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Midnight Cry

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006

When you consider the coming of Jesus Christ, what do you see taking place in your life? The prophecies regarding the coming of Christ found in the word of God was never meant to bring you thoughts of panic, doom or discouragement.

THE MIDNIGHT CRY The recent events, taking place in the news, continue to challenge my heart with the fact that Jesus is coming soon. Although I am troubled with the terror that has gripped our nation, I am not discouraged or surprised with what the Lord has planned for this world. As believers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven & Earth 3- The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 28, 2008

The third in a series on Heaven & Earth (the Kingdom of God). Jesus, the 12 & the 72s call ’repent for the kindom of heaven is at hand’ meant ’change your world view: heaven is within reach- and here’s what it looks like’.

Heaven & Earth 3: The kingdom of Heaven (God) is at hand. Lk 10:9 (1-12) 1 recap 1.1 1- Sermon 1- In the beginning. Adam and Eve given the task of bringing God’s reign on earth 1.2 2- Sermon 2- in the early days: God looking for a Kingdom of priests. They ’lost it’ because they occupied & settled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012

We see how Jesus transformed a ritual, meant to commemorate the greatest deliverance of God’s people, into a new ritual to commemorate and give assurance that the sacrifice he was about to make would bring about a far greater deliverance.

Introduction Last week we studied the “last supper” that Jesus had with his disciples. We noted how Jesus was in control of the events that were leading to his sacrifice as the Passover Lamb. This morning we will see how he transformed a ritual, meant to commemorate the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wait Before The Wedding Cake

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Feb 4, 2013

Sex is one of the biggest issues which God meant to be good between a man and a woman, but this is a subject that is not preached in the pulpits across America. Therefore so many people open the door of sexual sins and sexual malfunction of all types. A s

Wait Before the Wedding Cake 1 Corinthians 6:18-20; Ephesians 5:30-32 Elder Clarence Weaver Sr Introduction Sex is one of the biggest issues which God meant to be good between a man and a woman, but this is a subject that is not preached in the pulpits across America. Therefore so many people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational