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God's Task; Our Task

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 3, 2011

God calls you to serve within His church. He wants you to put your hands to work for Him, to invest your time in a work that lasts.

9-4-11 God’s Task, Our Task Labor Day NEHEMIAH 3:1-32 Nehemiah had noticed, and was troubled that the wall had fallen into disrepair. He had defined the purpose, communicated his discontent, and motivated the people to accept the task. Now the work began. The walls of Jerusalem had been in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Does God Give Up On People? (Romans 1:24-32) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 4, 2022

In this sermon, we are going to look at sexual sin, specifically homosexuality. But in Romans 1, this isn't the first sin, the last sin, or the worst sin on the list.

Does God Give Up On People? Romans 1:24-32 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Romans 1. We’ve been in a passage of the New Testament that is difficult for a lot of people to process. A few years ago, a campus ministry group at a large university in the United Kingdom printed the words of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32, Hosea 11:1-9, Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Riches Without Understanding Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 15, 2022

The focus of this sermon is on the idea that accumulating riches and fame on this earth has no lasting value while accumulating treasures in heaven has value in both this life and the life to come.

Good morning. If you have your Bibles with you, please open up to Psalm 49:1. While you are looking that Psalm up, I have a music trivia question. Does anybody like country music? A lot of people. Has anybody ever heard of the country group called The Gatlin Brothers? More than I thought. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Living In Peace Pt 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

Message 29 from Philippians. This is the last message exploring Paul's admonition to pray rather than worry. He provides the elements that enable us to living in peace.

Chico Alliance Church April 2, 2017 “Living in Peace” Pt 4 Paul specified some specific joy related actions throughout chapter four. • Stand firm in the Lord 4:1 • Harmonize in the Lord 4:2-3 • Rejoice in the Lord always 4:4 • Cultivate the Gentleness of the Lord 4:5 • Cultivate a life of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Embracing Change: Lessons From Jesus SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Even at the times of Christ’s greatest popularity He knew that only the Spirit produces lasting change.

Can change truly happen? Many of us make New Year's resolutions, hoping to bring about personal transformation. However, change is often met with resistance, as people prefer the familiar. Even when individuals claim to have experienced a spiritual rebirth, skepticism arises. But the Bible tells us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17

Topics: Jesus Teachings, Embracing Change

Season Of Supernatural Breakthrough (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025

In the final part of this series, we will focus on how to sustain the momentum of our supernatural breakthroughs, experience lasting transformation, and ensure that the doors that God opens remain open.

SEASON OF SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH (PART 5) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:41-46 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-13, James 5:17-18, Psalm 37:23-25 INTRODUCTION: In the final part of this series, we will focus on how to sustain the momentum of our supernatural breakthroughs, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, Deuteronomy 28:1-13, James 5:17-18, Psalm 37:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Life’s Storms

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Storms are a part of life, but with Jesus in our boat, we can overcome them. The key is to trust God, remain steadfast in faith, and know that no storm lasts forever.

OVERCOMING LIFE’S STORMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 107:29, Matthew 14:22-33, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:37 INTRODUCTION Life is full of storms—unexpected challenges, trials, and difficulties that shake our faith and test our endurance. In Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Barabbas

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Recap of last message of Triumphal Entry • We looked at Matthews account of the Triumphal Entry, and • Zechariah’s prophesy of the coming Messiah found in Zechariah 9:9

The setting free of Barabbas is found in all 4 Gospels. We’ll look @ Matthew’s account beginning in verse 15 of chapter 27. Read Matthew 27:15-26 -show video of I am Barabbas- Powerful video huh? Shaye showed me that after he came back from VN. Gave me chills! I’d like us to look at two verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15

Walking Worthy: Speaking The Truth To One Another

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

Last week we saw that this means putting of the old self and putting on the new self, created in the likeness of God. Now he applies this command to specific sins.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Speaking the Truth to One Another Ephesians 4:25 May 3, 2020 David Taylor BI: Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of Laodecia: Death By Contentment (Revelation 3:14-22)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 19, 2024

The last of the seven churches listed in Revelation 2-3 had the reputation of being the church that made Jesus sick due to its religious indifference. Heed the lesson.

The downward slide that started in Ephesus with the loss of their “First Love” culminated with the total apostasy found in the last church mentioned in Revelation, Chapters 2 and 3, the church located in the city of Laodecia. The city had been founded in 253 B.C. by Antiochus II and named after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:5, Matthew 24:12, Luke 10:2, Proverbs 21:2, 2 Corinthians 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

One Key For Success In 2024

Contributed by Edwin Richiez on Feb 23, 2024

This message encourages audience to keep God’s word at the center of their lives in 2024 or any year. Sermon is suited for first Sunday of the year or last Sunday of the year.

Title: One Key to Success for 2024 Text: Joshua 1:8 Doctrine / Teaching: Response: For hearers to be encouraged to keep God’s word at the center of their lives in 2024 I. INTRODUCTION: Probably by now you have heard of the key to weight loss in 2024, the latest and greatest discovery that will ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Droughts

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 9, 2024

Last week I asked “Am I the fear-filled Spirit void Peter denying Christ, or the Holy Spirit filled Peter proclaiming the gospel of Jesus”?

For a large part of 2010 and 2011 our area experienced a major drought. In fact, it was the most severe in about 50 years. Rainfall was well below the seasonal average for both years, with long stretches of 90+ degree days and almost that high for the lows. There was a record stretch of triple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-4

Back To School-Some Principles For Living Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 1, 2023

Paul's letter to the Galatians has a lot of good material. In the last chapter, he gave some very important principles for believers to live by.

(Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 8-27-2023. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is the last Sunday in August and I’ll be finishing this “back to school” theme with today’s message. Our text today comes from Paul’s letter to the Galatians, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Connected? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

True spiritual fruitfulness comes from abiding in Jesus, trusting God’s pruning, and allowing His life to flow through us for lasting transformation and joy.

Friends, welcome. If you close your eyes, you can almost see it: a sunlit hillside, a trellis swaying with a thousand green hands, clusters of grapes hanging like promises. A vineyard hums with quiet life. No rushing. No straining. The story of the vine is simple and strong—life flows, branches ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Topics: Connection, God

The Path Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

God’s constant presence offers true guidance, lasting joy, and unshakable hope, inviting us to trust Him fully no matter our circumstances or uncertainties.

Friend, pull up a chair and take a breath. Your week may have been packed with appointments, alerts, and anxieties. Maybe your heart carries a quiet ache that doesn’t clock out at night. Perhaps you’re standing at a crossroads, scanning the horizon for a sign. We all long for a path that doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Topics: Path, Life