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Why I Need A Purpose Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

Focusing on me will never reveal the truth about the purpose of my life. My Theology Professor at SWBTS told us….you cannot begin with man. You must begin your search for God with God.

Joke: Two men were seated next to each other as they were flying across the US, along with each of their sons. During the flight, they became acquainted and were discussing their respective occupations (something men tend to talk about). One man was an evolutionary biologist at a major university. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformative Power, Authority, And Responsibilities Of The Holy Spirit. Series

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Mar 21, 2025

The Holy Spirit, in Christian theology, is considered the third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside God the Father and God the Son (Jesus Christ). The transformative power, authority, and responsibilities of the Holy Spirit are central to Christian belief and practice.

1. Transformative Power of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit's transformative power is evident throughout Scripture, both in individual lives and in the broader community of believers. Regeneration and New Birth Biblical Illustration: In John 3, Jesus explains to Nicodemus that one must be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Acts 2:4, John 16:8, Acts 4:32, Genesis 1:2, 2 Peter 1:21, Acts 5:3, Acts 13:2, John 14:16-17, John 14:26, Ephesians 1:13, Romans 8:26, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is No Rock Like Our God – 1 Samuel 2:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2026

Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 2 is not polished theology from an ivory tower; it is worship forged in pain, humiliation, unanswered prayer, and finally—astonishing grace. And at the heart of her song stands this thunderous confession:

There Is No Rock Like Our God – 1 Samuel 2:2 Introduction: When the Ground Beneath You Shakes We are living in a world that feels increasingly unstable. Economies wobble. Moral certainties erode. Identities shift. Trust in institutions collapses. People are searching—desperately—for something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:2, Exodus 15:11, Isaiah 45:5, 2 Samuel 22:2, Matthew 7:24, 1 Timothy 2:5, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Jude 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Voice Crying For Repentance”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2024

I begin with the illustration of tunnels to make a point "mountains leveled, and roads made smooth. Repent Your God is coming, He hates pride, they will be humbled. Is your righteous behavior in display in a secular culture if not repent?

In Jesus Holy Name December 8, 2024 Luke 3:3-4 “A Voice Crying for Repentance” Have you ever thought about how roads are cut and planned, all the permits required, they heavy equipped needed, the engineering. Someone once said: “If you can’t go over it, and you can’t go around it, then go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-8, Luke 3:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Crippling Effects Of Envy

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Jul 11, 2001

If you have envy in your heart it will cripple your life in so many ways. The Bible illuminates the ways that envy cripples and why God hates it so much.

THE CRIPPLING EFFECTS OF ENVY  (JAMES 4:1-10) INTRODUCTION: Envy… I’d like begin today by reading to you a couple of interesting stories I picked up while surfing the Internet a few weeks ago. Story #1: "The Ann Arbor News crime column reported that a man walked into a Burger King in Ypisalanti, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wisdom: Caution: Be Very Afraid Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 3, 2006

I hate idiot lights! Yet wisdom calls for us to heed the warning signals. God has given us warning lights to remind us to fear the Lord!

Caution: Be Very Afraid! Proverbs 8:13 Proverbs 8:13 13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. (NIV) I hate “Idiot” Lights. You know, those warning lights on the car dash to let you know something is not quite the way it should be. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Empty Promises (A Message For Reurrection Day)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

Don’t you hate empty promiese. God gave us promises of an empty cross, empty tomb, and empty clothes as a reminder that Jesus rose from the grave.

Empty Promises Luke 24:1-7 Reading: Matthew 28:1-8 Intro: Don’t you hate empty promises? The world often makes promises and then does not keep them. The promise of happiness if you buy a certain product. The promise of an Insurance salesman. God has never broken even one of His promises to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7, Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The "As Is" Tag

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Nov 4, 2003

Adapted from Brother Newlands’ Love The Sinner Hate The Sin Sermon. Everyone of us are damaged goods in some way. Jesus will accept us and make us whole.

I passed out "As Is" Tags before worship and asked everyone to wear them through worship. Then after the sermon I asked everyone to take their tag out with them and give it to someone else this week and explain that Jesus will take you "As Is". As you all know by now Trista and I like to buy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soldiers Of Christ Arise

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

Today, as we study the account in Numbers chapter 25 of God’s faithful soldier Phinehas we will see that Phinehas was a man who LOVED GOD! AND HATED SIN!

"SOLDIERS OF CHRIST ARISE! (LOVE GOD! HATE SIN!)" TEXT: NUMBERS CHAPTER 25 INTRODUCTION As we study from the book of Numbers today we will be introduced to one of the GREAT HEROES of the Bible. He may be a someone that you have never heard of before, but after today you will never forget him. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 25:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Ear To My Words, O Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 28, 2012

How to plead with God to hear your prayers. 1- Ask early 2- Hate evil 3- Seek mercy 4- Live righteously 5- Find refuge

INTRO.- ILL.- One Sunday in a Midwest city a little boy was "acting up" during the morning worship. His parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle. Finally the father picked the little boy up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out. Just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 5:1-5, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jhhemtyd Part 2: Hypocrisy Blocks The Way To Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 7, 2008

Full title is: Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do - Part 2... Discussion of how hypocrisy can keep people from Jesus.

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do!  Part 2 – Hypocrisy Blocks the Way to Heaven Matthew 23:13-15 October 26, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: I asked last week if any of you like hypocrites. I also pointed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mother's Day 2017

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 24, 2017

Did Jesus really teach that we need to hate our father and mother and wife and children in order to be His disciples? This may be the oddest Mother's Day sermon ever!

Today is Mother’s Day! (Open for testimonies among the congregation) How did your mother or grandmother impact you spiritually for Jesus? (Personal testimony of how my Mom, Grandma Char and Great Grandma Mary influenced my walk with Jesus.) What are the two greatest commandments? (One of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27, Matthew 10:37, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Nazarene

The God Who Is Gooder Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2017

There are people in this world that hate God. And they don't believe that God is good - they believe He is evil and unworthy of our praise. But is God good? And what does that mean to us?

OPEN: Is God Good? (wait for a reply) Of course He is. That’s what the Bible tells us and that’s what we believe or we wouldn’t be here. But, there are many out there who don’t like God. There are many agnostics and atheists work very hard at painting God as an evil and wicked God – unworthy of our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Good Evil And Is Evil Good?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2018

let’s pray for the conversion and healing of all those who hate us, even those who are killing our loved ones in the Middle East and Africa and elsewhere.

Under the Old Covenant, or Old Testament, established by God with Moses and the people in the desert, there were a series of rituals focused on forgiveness and purification. The Letter to the Hebrews follows the tradition that these rituals have been perfected in Our Lord’s perfect sacrifice, which ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus: The Destitute One Series

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 29, 2013

Jesus came to His own people and they rejected Him, the Sanhedrin hated Him, and even His own disciples abandoned Him in Gethsemane. Truly Jesus was destitute of companionship.

Luke 9:58 Introduction: In our text, Jesus is not speaking of Him living in poverty, but He is speaking of His lack of normal necessities for living such as companionship and acceptance into His society. Jesus clearly is teaching His disciples and us, that to live Godly will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:58

Denomination: Baptist