Sermons on Living Your Destiny:

Planting Seeds

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 25, 2023

It is hard to plant seeds for discipleship that you may never see grow. Jesus did it for 3 years. If he can do it we can do it

Planting Seeds John 12:20-26 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who were going up to worship at the feast; 21 these then came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and began to ask him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip came and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Funeral Billy Meade

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 30, 2024

Funeral for an elderly Christian man.

Celebration of Life and Resurrection Billy Meade Opening : Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Billy Meade . We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What Are The Seven Things The Lord Finds Detestable?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 20, 2025

What are the things that the Lord finds repulsive and why does God feel that way towards them?

The question asks what seven things does the Lord find detestable? In the King James Version of the Bible, it says “are an abomination unto him.” An abomination is something that causes disgust or hatred, and detestable is something that is deserving of intense dislike. It might be hard for people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Not Dead Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024

As we continue through Acts; we are looking at the sermon from Peter and are on Point 2.

"Jesus Is Not Dead” Acts 2:22-28 As we continue through Acts; we are looking at the sermon from Peter and are on Point 2. Verses 14-16 is an introduction and testimony as to what is taking place with great power from God. Verses 17-22 is point 1 as Peter reminds them what Joel said: Joel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 27, 2024

This week we will look at the second blessing, the Son redeemed us (Eph. 1:7-10).

We are in our new series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based on Paul’s letter to Ephesians. If you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 1:3-14. Last week we saw this passage has one main point, praise God because he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing (3). Then verses four through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foot Washing

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

One of the lowest things that a person could do in NT times was to wash feet. Jewish slaves were not allowed, only Gentile slaves. Jesus shares an important lesson for us all.

I want you to imagine for just a few minutes, you’re in a little upper room lighted only by candlelight in the city of Jerusalem, and the time is some 2000 years ago. Into that room came 13 men. They do not wear shoes as we wear shoes. They wear sandals and the dust and sand cover their feet as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Joseph Of Arimathea Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Joseph of Arimathea was a wealthy and influential man who initially followed Jesus in secret but later demonstrated his faith boldly by burying Jesus in his own tomb. His life teaches us that faith requires action, courage, and sacrifice.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA – BURIED JESUS IN HIS TOMB By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 27:57-60 "When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ingredients For Spiritual Renewal - Part I

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Mar 11, 2002

In order to experience Spiritual renewal, we need to understand the ingredients that lead to it.

II Samuel 12:13 Under some circumstances, to have someone say, “you the man”, is a welcomed idea. In David’s situation, however, it wasn’t. For David to be the man meant that He was worthy of the punishment he prescribed for the acts of the man described by Nathan. What David did in response to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

Playing With Fire Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

When confronted with sexual temptation, Joseph dropped his garment and ran. This is a good example for us to follow as we are confronted with sexual temptation daily.

Genesis 39 March 21, 2004 (At the startr of this sermon I lit a candle at the front of the church and allowed it to burn throughout the message) Many boys in the process of growing up go through a stage where they are fascinated with fire. Good for light and heat. But if the fascination runs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Jilted Lover Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

Jesus loves us even when we reject his love for us.

Portraits of Jesus Matthew 23 I. The Jilted Lover A. See His Love (Matt. 23:37) i. Jeremiah 31:3 ii. Hosea 11:1, 3-4 iii. John 3:16 B. He died for the Pharisee, too C. Feel His Rejection i. John 1:10-11 ii. Hosea 11:2 Lesson: We can be religious, and still reject Jesus. We can be moral, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Freedom From The Guilt Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

Satan uses guilt so many times to hold us back from experiencing God’s ultimate purposes for us, so we need to break through the guilt and that is accomplished through confession.

Finding Freedom from Guilt! Boy and Grandma’s duck Satan’s weapon of guilt on the growing Christian One Christian discipline provides freedom from guilt Confession 4 Preachers Fellowship of saints, not sinners 3 Essentials to Confession: An examination of conscience Open to the gaze of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Traditional Or Contemporary! Which Is Right? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 19, 2004

A sermon designed to show the listener that worship isn’t a style, it’s a lifestyle.

Traditional or Contemporary! Which is right? Mike Croel @ restaurant Awe and Joy Worship- presence of God Misunderstand what worship really is! Say it with me- “Worship has nothing to do with music!” Worship Wars Methodology v. Theology We have forgotten the definition of worship So we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If We Are Faithless, He Remains Faithful Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

God’s grace is still faithful even though we continue to sin.

Genesis 12:10-20; 20:1-18 March 23, 2003 Fairy tales have a sense of justice What if the ugly stepsister married the prince? What if the wolf huffed and puffed and really blew the pig’s house down. If asked you this morning to tell me a story about one of your ancestors, what kind of story would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20, Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Hold Me Up

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 26, 2002

A SERMON OF ASSURANCE. SOMETIMES WE NEED TO BE REMINDED THAT GOD STANDS WITH OUTSTRETCHED ARMS, WAITING FOR US TO ASK HIM; "LORD PLEASE HOLD ME UP"

LORD HOLD ME UP INTRODUCTION AT THIS TIME DAVID IS IN GREAT DISTRESS AND IN GREAT DANGER BY THE MALICE OF HIS ENEMIES. BUT BY PRAYER HE ADDEESSES HIMSELF TO GOD. HE PRAYS TO GOD THAT HE BE UPHELD IN HIS INTEGRITY AND BE PRESERVED FROM THE ANIMOSITY OF HIS ENEMIES VERSE 5 DAVID IS PRAYING FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:5, Psalm 17:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Spirit Helps Us In Our Weakness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

How the Spirit Helps us In our Weakness

Jan 4th Rom 8:26,27 Theme - The Spirit helps us in all our weakness. Why is it true that when we are weak then we are strong in Christ? Humility like darkness, tends to reveal more of the Spirit’s light. The Spirit of God has a way of taking our individual weaknesses and making us strong ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational