Sermons on Lifestyle Expectations:

Service, In Giving. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 12, 2024

The second in a four part series on generous giving, "Lifestyle of Generosity," yip God owns it and how are we going to respond?

Today I’d like to start with a question before answering it. Who owns what, what can we give to God? The answer is this and it may come as a bit of a surprise, God owns everything, it all belongs to Him, including our skills and our capabilities. As Christians people saved by the grace of God, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-8, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 3:8, Matthew 6:24, Ephesians 1:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Developing A Christlike Character

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

The ultimate goal of every believer is not merely to attend church or perform religious duties, but to become more like Jesus in character, conduct, and lifestyle.

DEVELOPING A CHRISTLIKE CHARACTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:13-15 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:29, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14, Philippians 2:5 INTRODUCTION: The ultimate goal of every believer is not merely to attend church or perform religious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Choice Is Ours Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 13, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore why godly people are different and why the wicked often justify and attack those who live uprightly.

Understanding the Difference Between the Godly and the Wicked As human beings, we are faced with choices every day. We can choose to live a life that honors God or one that rejects His ways. The Bible teaches us that our choices have consequences and that we will be held accountable for them. In ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

A Surprise Visitor With A Surprise Message Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 19, 2003

Gabriel was the last person Zachariah expected to meet in the temple and Gabriel’s message was the least expected word from God that Zachariah thought he would hear.

How many parents do we have here today? Raise your hands. I met Phil and his wife, Linda when we lived in Vermont. They were DINKs. That was the term we used to describe people married where the husband and wife had a career and no plans to have children. DINKs was short for “double income, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Fund Raising

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2006

Every one who expects to receive happiness is obligated to give happiness. You cannot expect to receive a crop unless you have sown a seed first

Keys to Raising Funds Have you ever wondered where you can find guidelines for fund raising? They are found in 2 Cor. 8:4-22. Quote:It is not necessary to know everything, but one should know almost all the important things about a subject they wish to enjoy success. Quote: It is more blessed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:4-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pathway To Success - Beyond Uncertianty

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 28, 2020

Someone has well said, “Nature forms us. Sin deforms us. Education informs us. BUT ONLY CHRIST TRANSFORMS US.” The Lord doesn’t expect us to do everything, but He does expect us to do something. He expects us to be more alert to the opportunities around us to pray, live and witness for Christ.

The Apostle Paul who had invested so much in the life of young Timothy, helps him prepare for a new beginning by offering him a pathway to success. I believe this is also a pathway for our success as we prepare the church to make its own mark. Timothy had been left at Ephesus to manage the affairs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Expect Great Things From God And Attempt Great Things For God - Isa 54:1-4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2002

Expect Great Things from God and Attempt Great Things for God - Isa 54:1-4

Expect Great Things for God and Attempt Great Things for God - Isa 54:1-4 Illustration: Just before his first London crusade, Billy Graham was asked by a newspaper reporter, "Are you an optimist or a pessimist?" Billy said without hesitation, "I’m an optimist! I know God and I have read the end of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unswayed Messiah Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 14, 2015

Do good Christians sometimes doubt the reality of the testimony they hold? Do strong believers have moments when they are unsure about the Christ they have so boldly proclaimed? What should they do in these moments of doubt when life is against them & God

MATTHEW 11: 1-6 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED Series] THE UNSWAYED MESSIAH [ Isaiah 35:2b-l0] Do good Christians sometimes doubt the reality of the testimony they hold? Do believers who shouted from the roof tops have moments when they are unsure about the Christ they have so boldly proclaimed? What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 18, 2014

The symbolism of the fig tree parables tells us the importance of producing spiritual fruit and being ready for Jesus return

Opening Video Illustration: Time to Go from Bluefish Tv (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Heartbeat From Eternity? Prescription?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 24, 2015

We could be one heartbeat from eternity? Life is a TEST? We come to seasons of testing and we must learn to thrive and grow in those seasons. Have we defined our priority system and what we value the most?

DID YOU FILL YOUR PRESCRIPTION? YOU COULD BE ONE HEARTBEAT FROM ETERNITY... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SEASONS OF TESTING? How can your attitude and thinking process effect//affect how you do when tested? **TRAIN: to teach skills that are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Imperfect Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2020

If someone is looking for perfection in the Bride of Christ, they are not likely to find it. People focus on an ideal symmetry, but God gives His perfection to imperfect. We will be perfected at the return of our Saviour.

“He had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him.” [1] Most of us don’t have to look very far to find things we don’t like about ourselves. Young women are trained by society to starve themselves in order to achieve a look they imagine will bring ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2

Denomination: Baptist

Deep Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2024

What is it about the "Lord's Prayer" and other comments from the Sermon on the Mount" that can help us pray a deeper prayer than what we've prayed before?

(Play video of children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlBK97Q4Ae8 - timestamp .12 thru .39) Jesus prayed a lot. According to one researcher, there are 17 times in the Gospels tell us He prayed. Among those 17 times, we see that Jesus prayed… Before He chose His 12 disciples. (Luke 6:12-13); He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In The Midst Of Sorrow

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

Sorrow is a reality of life, but it is not the final chapter. God is close to the brokenhearted, and He offers hope to all who trust in Him.

HOPE IN THE MIDST OF SORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Matthew 5:4, Romans 8:18, Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon: The Blessed Hope Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

The passing of a loved one is a reminder of how fragile life is. Even though we know death is inevitable, it still leaves us stunned and sorrowful. Grief is real, but God’s Word offers strength, comfort, and reassurance in moments like these.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE BLESSED HOPE OF THE BELIEVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon: The Christian's Hope In Death Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

In the midst of sorrow and loss, we take comfort in the assurance that for the Christian, death is not a defeat, but a victory. It is a gateway to a new and better life in the presence of the Lord.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE CHRISTIAN'S HOPE IN DEATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 1:21 (KJV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. INTRODUCTION: Death is a subject that brings both fear and sorrow to many, yet for the Christian, death is not something to fear. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God