Sermons on Lengthen:

Qualifying Sin

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Sep 21, 2015

It is very simple, when we fail to obey everything Jesus taught we are sinning; when we continue to sin we are living a sinful lifestyle; when we live a sinful lifestyle we are lost and going to hell.

QUALIFYING SIN Blinded By Ignorance People do not seem to enjoy hearing sermons about sin; perhaps that is why we seldom take the time to really preach on the definition of sin. We leave people with an unclear perspective on sin in their lives. As a result, people consider sinning to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Servanthood

THE SUFFERING SERVANT (ISAIAH 53:1-12) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Family Values - Week 4 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Never before, in the history of the world, have people been so stressed out. People are on the go 24/7. We race through our day with little time to breathe. We’re overloaded and overwhelmed. We feel like we have to over-commit and multi-task to get everything done. What’s so amazing is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10, Mark 2:27, Psalm 127:2, Psalm 23:1-2, Psalm 23:2-3, Psalm 46:10, Mark 6:31, Proverbs 14:30, Psalm 95:6, Mark 8:36-37, Matthew 11:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Qualified To Decide-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 8, 2017

1 of 6. Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians because they trusted secular sources to rectify their personal grievances. Christians are fitted for properly rectifying personal grievances. Christians are qualified to rectify grievances thru their...

QUALIFIED To DECIDE-I—1Corinthians 6:1-11 OR Qualified To Rectify Attention: Computer Dating: A hopeful suitor logged onto match.com , the online dating service & registered his qualifications & his desires. He was looking for a young lady with four minimal qualities—she should be who was petite, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciplined Well-Pleasing Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

This is message 26 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. We continue the discussion of a life pleasing to the Lord.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Review Question to ask about my lifestyle. “Will it actually benefit me or others?” 6:12a “Will it control me or become additive?” 6:12b “Will it violate God’s design?” 6:13-20 “Will it distract me from full devotion to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:4-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Disciplined Life Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 27 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues the bad example of Israel in the wilderness and the exhortation to not follow it.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Part Two Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 1. To avoid ruining a weaker brother ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Divine Dialoge -- Postures Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Sixth in a series on prayer dealing with the various postures of prayer

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 6 Postures and Passion of Prayer We have covered significant territory regarding the subject of prayer in five weeks of messages. I have tried to answer some common questions regarding prayer from both descriptive passages (examples of others) of the Bible as well as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:8-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be The Real Deal

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us...

Turn On The Light Matthew 5:13-16 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Turn On The Light

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

The world won’t know that Jesus is Lord of your life, till they see how you conduct your life.

Turn On The Light Matthew 5:13-16 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Do Not Fear (Sermon 1) Series

Contributed by Matthew Tarkington on May 11, 2022

"Do not fear" is one of the most common commands in the Bible. Why? Because it's the greatest tool of the enemy to steal you from your identity and your authority.

I would like everyone to say this verse together... Rom 8:14 - "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." S: I'M A CHILD OF GOD. /// S: I am spirit led GO TO 2 TIM 1 Vital confession for everyone during this time... SOME DIED EARLY... SOME LOST ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, I'm Not Okay, But I'm Still Here PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

God invites our weary, honest selves to find true rest in His presence, offering comfort and strength for every burden we carry.

There’s a hush that comes when a roomful of tired hearts hears a kind voice. I believe that’s what this moment can be—a hush for hurried souls, a pause for people who have given their best and still feel thin, a holy breath for those who woke up weary. Some of us are carrying backpacks no one else ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Topics: Perseverance, Endurance

Build Up To Build Others PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

The sermon emphasizes the vital role of encouragement within the church, showing how our words and presence strengthen one another through life’s challenges.

Church family, have you noticed how a simple sentence at the right time can steady your soul? A text that says, “I’m praying for you.” A hand on the shoulder with a whisper, “You’re not alone.” Those small syllables become like shelter in a storm. They warm a cold day. They remind your heart that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Topics: Christianity, Community

Process And Providence Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 25, 2024

Joseph's journey gives us incredible insight into the tension between God’s Promise and God’s Process. Understanding this tension will enable us to accept God’s process, so that we can achieve God’s outcome in our character.

Process and Providence: Genesis 37 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Genesis 37. We are continuing the series we started last week called Meant for Good. We are looking at the life of Joseph in the Old Testament. I pointed out to you last week that this one narrative takes up 25% of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Elevate To The Next Level - "Living In The Stretch”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 20, 2025

Stretching is something God wants to do in our lives as He stretches our faith. Therefore, in today’s message I’d like to look at how we live life in the stretch, because life happens in the stretch, so we have to learn how to live and survive it.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living in the Stretch” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Ukq8F_BGMMc Over these past several weeks we’ve been looking at different conceptual ideas in our series on elevating our discipleship to the next level. Concepts like living in the in-between and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7, Romans 7:15-25, Isaiah 42:3, Philippians 2:13, Mark 3:1-6, Isaiah 54:2, Philippians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Seeking The Lost PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus seeks us where we are, calls us by name, and transforms our lives with grace that leads to joyful repentance and welcome.

I wonder how many of us walked in today feeling small. Small under the weight of worries, small beside someone else’s success, small in the shadow of our own failures. We learn early how to tuck ourselves away—behind busyness, behind bravado, behind careful smiles. We wear “I’m fine” like it’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: God's Pursuit, Our Response