Sermons on Long Term Misery:

Learn From The Collision At Nain

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 26, 2001

Two groups collided at Nain: a procession of death and sorrow met a procession of life and hope.

“With television cameras rolling a brand new car is propelled down a track into a concrete barrier. Smash! Air bags explode. Crash dummies recoil from the impact. The test is repeated on dozens of new cars. Why this waste of automobiles? Researchers are trying to learn from the collisions in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Lutheran

We Want A King

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

On Palm Sunday, the people wanted Jesus to be their king, but on their terms. Much has not changed.

Introductory Considerations 1. Don’t you wish you had been there? Standing along the side of the road waiting and watching Jesus come in the holy city of Jerusalem, into the place where He would establish His rule. People shouting and waving palm branches, even laying their cloaks on the road to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Make Your Reputation As A Believer Precede You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2014

A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as fire that does not burn is a contradiction.

How to Make Your Reputation as a Believer Precede You Gal. 1:22-24Introduction: A Elton Trueblood, Quaker scholar, once compared evangelism to fire. a Evangelism occurs, he said, when Christians are so ignited by their contact with Christ that they in turn set other fires. It is easy to determine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Pure Religion

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

James describes "pure religion" in very practical terms that are easy to understand.

Pure Religion James 1:19-27 What is religion? Isn’t it amazing how we can use a word every day of our life and have no idea what it means? “Religion” is one of those words. It’s like the ad in the newspaper “Dog for sale.” When we read that ad, what kind of dog comes to our mind? Chances are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Slain In The Spirit! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

Have you ever heard of the term "slain in the Spirit"?

Have you ever heard of the term "slain in the Spirit"? It's a phrase used to describe a powerful spiritual experience where an individual is overwhelmed by the presence of God, often resulting in a physical response such as falling to the ground or being unable to stand. In this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4, Ezekiel 1:28

Psalms 13 – God’s "Waiting Room”? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 11, 2021

“There is so much we still don’t know about this virus,” says a researcher. “Until we have better data, we’re just going to have a lot of uncertainty.” The world is temporarily closed. But this is not God's Waiting Room. Psalm 13.

Psalms 13 – GOD’S “WAITING ROOM”? The World is Temporarily Closed. Image by Edwin Hooper on Unsplash Psalm 13:1 “O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way?” THE WORLD IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED The Covid 19 virus continues to spread with lockdowns and locked ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come, Thou Fount Of Endless Blessing!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 17, 2013

This Christian Hymn is a great study on the struggle we face while we wait on Christ's return. We only find rest in His presence. May God help us not to seek satisfaction from the fount of the flesh!

This past April 17th I had my 56th birthday. Jenny and I now have 11 grandchildren and our oldest grandchild is still seven years old! That gives new meaning to the words “Seven-Eleven” for us. We are certainly blessed by God! (For Dalton) I appreciate the message of the song which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeking God With A Passionate Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025

God desires to be found by those who seek Him with a passionate heart. He is not far from us, but we must make a conscious effort to pursue Him with undivided devotion.

SEEKING GOD WITH A PASSIONATE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 42:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Covetousness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025

Covetousness is a deep desire or longing for something that belongs to someone else. It often manifests as an intense craving for material possessions, status, or power.

DEALING WITH COVETOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 12:15 (KJV): "And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Colossians 3:5, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Hunger For More Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025

There is a divine blessing reserved for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of God. Jesus declared in Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”

A HUNGER FOR MORE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2, Isaiah 55:1-3, Philippians 3:10, Exodus 33:13-18, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: There is a divine blessing reserved for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of God. Jesus declared in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Psalm 42:1-2, Isaiah 55:1-3, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pressing Into The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

The presence of God is the most vital need of every believer. It is in His presence that we find direction, strength, peace, joy, and fulfilment. Pressing into His presence is not a one-time event but a continuous pursuit that requires hunger, discipline, and commitment.

PRESSING INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 6:3 Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2, Hebrews 10:19-22, Exodus 33:13-15, James 4:8, Philippians 3:10 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is the most vital need of every believer. It is in His presence that we find direction, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:3, Psalm 42:1-2, Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Desperation That Breaks Through Resistance

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Desperation is often seen as a last resort, but in the life of a believer, it can be the catalyst for divine breakthrough. When we reach a point where all human efforts fail, desperation drives us to seek God with intensity and faith.

DESPERATION THAT BREAKS THROUGH RESISTANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 32:24-30 Supporting Texts: Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:1-7, Matthew 15:21-28, Psalm 34:6 INTRODUCTION: Desperation is often seen as a last resort, but in the life of a believer, it can be the catalyst for divine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saint Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 15, 2016

"Saint" is not a term always well understood. This term looks at this important Bible name for believers, and related words, like sanctification, holiness and dedication, and discusses the importance of biblical separation in the lives of God's people.

Names for the People of God: “Saint” Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh May 15, 2016 NOTE: A slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 1:2 – “Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Patience

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2016

How long, Lord?

A CALL TO PATIENCE. James 5:7-10. ‘Patience is a virtue,’ suggests the old adage. Yet when we pray for more patience what do we get? We get more affliction! This subject was mooted early in James’ epistle, when he somewhat surprisingly suggested that we ‘should count it all joy’ when we fall ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watching In Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

How long, Lord.

WATCHING IN PRAYER. Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4. This is the oracle or “burden” which Habakkuk the prophet did “see” (Habakkuk 1:1). So, right from the top, we understand that the prophet’s patient waiting of Habakkuk 2:1 paid off. When Habakkuk speaks of his message as a burden, it ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational