Sermons on Long Term:

Out Of Control Or Self-Control?

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

According to Acts 24:24-25, Felix sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ in terms of righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come.

Introduction According to Acts 24:24-25, Felix sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ in terms of righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come. During Paul’s sermon, Felix became frightened and sent Paul away. Paul preached a sermon that made the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Times Of Refreshing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 29, 2025

The term “refreshing” refers to a renewal, a revival, or a fresh outpouring of God’s Spirit. It is a time when the weary receive strength, the broken are restored, and the discouraged find hope.

TIMES OF REFRESHING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:19-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3, Joel 2:28-29, Matthew 11:28, John 7:37-39, Psalm 85:6 INTRODUCTION There are seasons in life when we feel spiritually dry, weary, and burdened. These are moments when our strength seems depleted, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divers Lusts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

The term divers lusts refers to various kinds of evil cravings and desires that war against the soul. These lusts may appear pleasurable and harmless at first, but their end is destruction.

DIVERS LUSTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:6 (KJV) "For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts," Supporting Texts: Titus 3:3, James 1:14-15, Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 13:14, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doulos Or Bond Servant To God Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Feb 9, 2025

People in the modern world often bristle at the word “slave.” Yet Scripture boldly employs this term—or “bond-servant”—to describe our relationship to God.

SERMON MANUSCRIPT Title: “SERMON MANUSCRIPT Title: “Doulos: Called to Serve as Slaves—or Bond-Servant of God” Main Texts: Exodus 21:5–6 Romans 1:1 --- I. INTRODUCTION (Approx. 5–7 minutes) A. Opening Illustration/Hook Good morning, church family! I want to begin today by asking a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:5-6, Romans 1:1

Loving God With All Of Your Mind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of Mark 12:30, urging believers to fully love God by desiring His glory, accepting His terms, and dedicating to His acts.

Good morning, it is a blessed day, a day the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We gather here today, not as strangers under a roof, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by His love and grace. We are here to seek His face, to know His will, and to grow in our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Topics: Giving, God, All

The Dangers Of Anger Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2022

The Pharisees claimed they carried out every nuance of practice demanded by the Mosaic Law, but they had departed from that long before Jesus became a man. The Pharisees had made out long lists of "do's and don'ts" by which they sought to live righteously.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:21-26 (Anger) Jesus advises us on how to deal with anger. The Dangers of Anger Matthew 5:21-26 Introduction Many years ago, a member of the Missouri State Legislature accepted a $25,000 bribe for his vote regarding a specific bill. Sometime later, he received a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Oh To Be Great Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

This message explores the God given desire to be great. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

("Invincible" – Movie Clip from ScreenVue featuring the Philadelphia Eagles open try-out) Oh, to be great! Each and every morning, before the sun comes up, grown men punish their out of shape bodies on the basketball court at the YMCA in an effort to live out a dream of greatness. How many men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Would I Lie To You? (Abraham On Honesty And Lying)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 3, 2006

This passage uses Abraham’s deception as a chance to look at why we fudge the truth so often and what the consequences of our lies are.

- Lies are a common part of our everyday lives. In fact, some of us believe that we can’t function in society without telling our share of “little white lies.” - Abraham here demonstrates aptly for us both the reasons we lie and the consequences of our untruths. WHY WE LIE: 1. We get stuck in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Enough Is Enough: Too Much Ministry Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2013

Because Jesus lived on earth as a man, he typically experienced human limitations. His human side needed a balance between rest and ministry (work), and he was not afraid to say no.

Enough is Enough: Too Much Ministry (Mark 1:29-45) 1. This last week was different. Marylu and I went to visit Bruce and Joyce Moore. 2. We met them in 1984, back when I was 27. They were still in Ecuador, and we would see them every or every other year. When Hannah was young, she dubbed them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ten Shortest Answered Prayers

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

What makes a good prayer? Is it length and eloquence or a heart that trusts in a mighty God? How long does a prayer have to be in order to be heard? God did not forbid long legitimate prayers but vain repetitions and heartless babblings. Some of the answe

Text: What makes a good prayer? Is it length and eloquence or a heart that trusts in a mighty God? How long does a prayer have to be in order to be heard? God did not forbid long legitimate prayers but vain repetitions and heartless babblings. Some of the answered prayers of the saints like ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: *other

America.."You Better Start Praying"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 11, 2014

They say as long as it doesn't change my world what does it matter.. They say as long as it doesn't take away my rights what does it matter.. They say, they say, they say… Guess what church It matters!

America.."You Better Start Praying" 1kings 18:1-2 MSG 18 1-2 A long time passed. Then God’s word came to Elijah. The drought was now in its third year. The message: “Go and present yourself to Ahab; I’m about to make it rain on the country.” Elijah set out to present ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph: Faithful In An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 14, 2001

Sermon on Joseph’s overcoming his family situation

JOSEPH: FAITHFUL IN AN IMPERFECT FAMILY GENESIS 37:1-11 A census taker knocked on the door of an old cabin in up in the Appalachian mountains. The door was answered by an unkept skinny 13-year old girl. The census taker asked, "May I speak with your father?" The girl answered, "He ain’t here; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Southpaw Stories! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

Slugfest Pt. 4 - Southpaw Stories I. Introduction There are few greats that share a trait that other fighters fear! Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Manny Pacquiao would probably be the most commonly known champions. The shared trait is they are southpaws. In other words, they are left-handed. This ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-23, Genesis 35:16-18, Judges 3:27-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Concerning This Salvation

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 29, 2009

Consider the spiritual ignorance of some we would not consider to be ignorant. 1- The prophets searched 2- The angels longed

INTRO.- ILL.- Professional golfer Tommy Bolt (known as Thunder Tommy - March 31, 1916 – August 30, 2008) was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, "Don’t say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just answer yes or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 51 Title: "Prayer For Pardon And Purity” Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 3, 2021

Psalm 51 was composed after David was confronted about his adultery with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:1-25). The psalmist is ill (v. 8), perhaps near death (v. 14), and longs to be healed. Yet far weightier than that physical longing is his passionate desire for forgiveness.

August 14, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 51 Title: “Prayer for Pardon and Purity” (A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.) Theme: David’s great penitential psalm. Psalm 51 (KJV) 1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist