Sermons on Love And Obedience:

Jesus Begins His Ministry

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 18, 2013

The focus of the Holy Spirit is a ministry that accents the Jesus-factor in our daily life.

Ministry is a very common topic among us who are Christians. We talk about it and believe that we are doing ministry for the Lord. Yet, very few people understand the dynamics involved in spiritual ministry. It is not like doing a job out in the world, although we have somehow made it like that. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Marks Of A Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2017

Elisha was willing to obey the call, prepared to count the cost, and determined to make the commitment.

Elisha was one of the great prophet of God recorded in the Bible! • His name in Hebrew means ‘my God is salvation’ and his ministry would prove to be a testimony to the meaning of his name. • He was God’s choice. We read last week how the Lord asked Elijah to anoint Elisha to succeed him as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fight Over Circumcision Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jul 29, 2020

Paul explains that salvation is not the result of works.

The fight over circumcision Romans 2:25-29 In 1995, a man by the name of McArthur Wheeler walked into two Pittsburgh banks and robbed them in broad daylight and made no visible attempt at disguising himself. He was arrested later that night, less than an hour ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Servanthood

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 29, 2016

A servant can receive many gifts from his Master.

July 24, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Joel 2:28-29 Subject: Dreams, Visions, and Prophecy Title: The Joy of Servanthood Last week I spoke to you about how Jesus was both God and man – not just partially one or the other but fully God and fully man. This week I want to Look at the human ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Redeemed From Wrong Thinking Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 30, 2016

The challenge to receiving the redemption of the curse begins with believing and obedience to God's word.

January 1, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 3:9; Philippians 4:5-7 Subject: Redeemed From the Curse of the Law Title: Redeemed From Wrong Thinking – Redeemed Part 6 This morning we continue in our series Redeemed from the Curse. And we also are celebrating communion as the Body of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Know The Way

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 8, 2008

The importance of obedience. Your obedience affects God’s plans!

How many of you actually think out how routine your days can be? I know we joke about how kids change everything and bring new excitement to each day but we still follow the same plans and molds that have been placed before us. You get out of bed at a certain time, get ready, go to work, come home ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Husbands, Love Your Wives

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 22, 2017

Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. We ought to love our wives as part of ourselves. Every time you hurt your wife, you hurt yourself.

HUSBANDS, LOVE YOUR WIVES Study Text: Ephesians 5: 22 – 30 Introduction: - Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. We ought to love our wives as part of ourselves. Every time you hurt your wife, you hurt yourself. - We need to be devoted to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Role In The Church Of Rome Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Paul had never been there before but knew several people and wanted to share the good news.

Romans 1:1 “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures.” Paul is writing to the Roman church and his purpose in writing is both to introduce himself and also, to teach them some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Our Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 11, 2020

We tend to worry about the next guy when we need to be looking at Jesus for ourselves.

Opening Illustration: Joseph Tson was pastor of Second Baptist Church, Oradea, Romania, until he was exiled by the Romanian government in 1981. He writes of his experience: "Years ago I ran away from my country to study theology at Oxford. In 1972, when I was ready to go back to Romania, I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Promised Blessing Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 28, 2008

The passage reveals what God will do for those who take refuge in Him. God promises to revive, lead, heal & encourage His humbled people by doing for them what they cannot do for themselves. He enables us to be the righteous people He has called us to be.

ISAIAH 57: 14-21 PROMISED BLESSING Here the Lord promises forgiveness and reviving and so much more to His humbled, repentant people. This section many be an elaboration upon the promise in the last part of verse 13. "But he who takes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Left Out Or Left Behind?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

The second sermon of a 4 part series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So We Can Say ‘Yes.’

This morning, take your bulletin or another piece of paper, and a pen or pencil and take a couple of moments to respond to these four questions. (Slide 1) What is contentment? Are you a content person? What would make you content? What is your source of contentment? Now, as we watch this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

When God Says Seven

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 4, 2010

Seven is a principle that releases God to work supernaturally in our favor. Learn how to put it to work in your life

Naaman was · A great man · God had wrought deliverance by him · Naaman had a problem It would be appropriate to say right here that great men, are not perfect men. Regardless of how strong someone may appear to be, they are only human and as humans they have problems too. This is good news because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let God Love You

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

AT times our sin is so great that we can not forgive ourselves or love ourselves. God comes to us at these times and reminds us that God still loves us (and always will) and that God forgives the unforgiveable.

Psalm 51 “Let God Love You” INTRODUCTION Words can be very powerful and have a great effect on our lives. Perhaps the most powerful words in the English language are, “I love you.” We long to hear these words, and it seems as if we cannot hear them enough. Most of us can remember the time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wilhelm Scream

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 18, 2008

There is no where to hide when god is doing the searching.

Title: The Wilhelm Scream Text: Jonah 3:10-4:11 The Big Idea: There is no where to hide when God is doing the searching. Acknowledgement: The title and four major points are lifted from Homiletics Magazine, Volume 20, September 21, 2008. The Wilhelm Scream, PP 21-24. Introduction Let’s take ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Says Seven, Six Won’t Do

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 17, 2016

It wasn’t until Naaman went down in obedience the 7th and last time that the miracle occurred. Some of you are looking for a miracle, but it will not occur until you meet the requirements God is telling your heart!

WHEN GOD SAYS SEVEN, SIX WON’T DO 2 Kgs. 5:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SINGING PERFORMANCE 1. A lady had a wealthy father who gave her private singing lessons. At last she sang in a concert. Afterward, she was very excited. A friend came to her dressing room. 2. The singer asked her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God