Sermons on Local Leaders:

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025

The Lord as our Shepherd means that we are never alone, never without provision, and never without protection. He provides, leads, protects, restores, and gives us eternal security.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:1-6 "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." – Psalm 23:1 Supporting Texts: John 10:11, Isaiah 40:11, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Hebrews 13:20-21, Revelation 7:17 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Guides The Destiny Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

Every destiny is a divine journey that must be guided by God. The tragedies and errors many face today are because they have charted their own course without God's leading.

THE GOD WHO GUIDES THE DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 32:8; Isaiah 30:21; Romans 8:14; Psalm 37:23 INTRODUCTION: Destiny refers to God's predetermined plan and purpose for each individual. Every man is born with a divine ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Towel And The Throne: Greatness Redefined Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 25, 2025

True greatness in God’s Kingdom isn’t found in titles or positions, but in the humility of serving others. Jesus redefined leadership by trading the throne for the towel, showing us that to lead is to love through service.

Introduction: “The CEO with the Mop” Good morning, everyone. It’s great to see you here today. We’re continuing in our “Live” series, where we’ve been looking at what it really means to be different — to live in this world, but not be shaped by it. Each week we’ve seen that following Jesus isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Civic Duty

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2025

Christians must serve as salt and light in our world. As part of our responsibility in the world, we must be good citizens, fulfilling the will of the Lord by wise exercise of our participation in the civic process.

“You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment. You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality, and you shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Captain Of Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 13, 2025

Jesus Christ, as the Captain of our salvation, leads, guides, and secures our victory through every trial toward eternal glory.

JESUS THE CAPTAIN OF OUR SALVATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 2:10 Key Verse: “For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” – Hebrews 2:10 Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Empty To Eagle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2004

Funeral sermon for Henry L. Stewart, local resident, known as an amateur artist. The images of the four living creatures in Revelation become metaphors for the stages of life.

Some look at the earth, but never see the sky. Some see the sky, but never fly. But to some it is given to see and to fly. To some it is given to be an eagle, soaring with strength and power. But I must ask – do you know how empty the eagle is before he flies? From empty to eagle; do you know ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Church Of Prayer

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2007

The Jerusalem Church in Acts 2 "devoted thesmelves to ptayer." This messages presents to our local congregation how God is calling us to follow in their steps today.

Becoming a Church of Prayer --Acts 2:42-47 Sam Walter Foss was a New England poet in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His wife was a minister’s daughter, and their Church was College Avenue Methodist Church in Somerville, Massachusetts [SOURCE: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Telephone To Glory

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 18, 2006

Calling on the Lord. He is better than 911 in time of need. No long distance with the Lord, all calls are local. No toll cost. He paid it all.

TELEPHONE TO GLORY! 6/3/06 Would it be nice to be able to use your phone and call heaven any time you needed? Here are some handy reference numbers for those emergency phone numbers to Glory! These numbers can be dialed direct. No party lines, you do not have to go through an operator (minister, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

God Loves Children

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 18, 2016

It's one of the best know scenes from the Gospels, Jesus blessing the children, this message looks at why children need to be important to our local churches.

It was just about this time of year 22 years ago. We had just moved to Bedford to start what would eventually become Cornerstone and I had to fly to Colorado to attend what was called “Church Planters Boot Camp”, an intensive week long training session that included men and women from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Characteristics Of Human Wisdom. 1cor 1:17ff Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 17, 2020

Paul knew more than anything else Corinthian’s their love for human wisdom led to division in the local church. So he explains it detail.

1Corinthians 1: 22 : “For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom..” Paul knew well, Greeks need wisdom…that’s what they are interested in. Jews, they need a sign, miracles, and mighty things…not the message of the cross… But Paul preached…no wisdom…cf. v. 12 ‘we preach Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17

Denomination: Brethren

The God Who Anoints You For Nations Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025

When God anoints a man, He empowers him beyond local influence; He makes him a voice and an instrument to affect nations for His glory.

THE GOD WHO ANOINTS YOU FOR NATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-6 Key Verse: “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted...” — Isaiah 61:1 (KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Your Pastor Is A Basket Case?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

We need to build a support team to hold our pastors and leaders through the dark seasons they face. Prayer support is a effective tool.

JOIN THE TEAM, HOLD YOUR PASTOR'S BASKET... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. IT WAS KILL THE PREACHER MENTALITY... THE POPULAR MINDSET WAS AGAINST THE LOCAL PASTOR... A. NOTHING COULD STOP THE ATTACK, IT WAS BY POPULAR DEMAND... Acts 12:5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building Smart Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007

2 of 4 messages on Nehemiah. We are in a building campaign and we want to make sure that we are building wisely.

Building Smart February 25, 2007 Nehemiah – Cupbearer to the King Begin with the Goal in Mind 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 2:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Church Life Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 27, 2007

This 8 part series with application questions after each part deals with what it really entails to be a genuine contributing part of the Lord’s church in any local setting. Timeless Truths.

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE An Equipping Course UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE Lesson 1: THE CHURCH AND ITS PEOPLE Since you have received Jesus Christ, you need to learn all you can about Him and His people, the Church. There are two ways of understanding the Church. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expect The Unexpected Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 6, 2023

Life is unpredictable, so expect to be surprised.

A few years ago (2017), authorities apprehended a group of Minnesota teens for attempting to steal a cake from a local grocery store. The teens were embarrassed, but even more so when they discovered the cake was fake—it was a cardboard display cake. The grocery store owner decided not to press ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11-18, Ecclesiastes 10:1-20, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free