Sermons on Manmade Rules:

Enjoying Inner Peace

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 17, 2025

Inner peace is not the absence of challenges but the presence of God. It is a fruit of the Holy Spirit that stabilises the heart in seasons of uncertainty. When everything around you shakes, the peace of God becomes an anchor that holds you firm.

ENJOYING INNER PEACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 3:15, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 3:15, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Star-Crossed Lovers

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 14, 2024

Star-crossed lovers are defined as two people who are in love but unable to be together, often as a result of fate.

Ryan Bingham, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist once remarked: “Make no mistake, your relationships are the heaviest components in your life. All those negotiations and arguments and secrets, the compromises. The slower we move the faster we die. Make no mistake, moving is living. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Psalm 8:3-4, Deuteronomy 4:19, Daniel 12:3

The Righteous For The Unrighteous

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025

Jesus suffered for our sins, the righteous for the unrighteous. He took on what we deserved so that we could receive what we never could have earned nearness to God. And Christ made it possible, once and for all.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Righteous Unrighteous.” INTRODUCTION: This passage is one of those places in Scripture where mystery and clarity live side by side. It begins with crystal-clear gospel truth: Jesus suffered for our sins, the righteous for the unrighteous. It doesn’t get more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing At Bethesda

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025

Modern life’s relentless pace and “idol of exhaustion” leave people physically drained and spiritually empty, setting the stage for Jesus’ Sabbath invitation to true rest.

1. The Weariness We Carry A group of pastors once met in small circles to share their lives. One question asked, “What do you enjoy doing in your spare time—how do you relax?” Again and again the answer came back: “Spare time? I don’t have any.” We fool ourselves if we think this nonstop pace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Isaiah 40:28, John 5:1-17, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 22:36-40, Mark 2:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Believers Shoes Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

Shoes are connected to our walk of life, The believer is to live ready and able to share the good news of Jesus Christ any time and any place. We as believers are ambassadors of the Lord Jesus Christ

Eph 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Anytime we speak of the feet we are speaking of the believers walk= His Life as witnessed by others and before God. *Speaking of those who live the faith life we are said to be followers of the steps of Abraham. (Ro ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:15, Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confrontation With God

Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 1, 2002

Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace. Thomas a Kampis.

Confrontation With God Exodus 3:1-12 Introduction: In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to be accepted as a contemplative and spend the rest of his life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments--Introduction Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

An introduction to the study of the Ten Commandments

DATE: February 4, 2001 TEXT: Exodus 20:1-20; Deuteronomy 5:6-22 THEME: Ten Commandments – "Introduction " INTRODUCTION - The Christian and the Law i. Three types of law a. Ceremonial Law – Sacrifices, offerings and methods of purification ad cleansing typical of the Messiah and fulfilled in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20, Deuteronomy 5:6-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

Worship is getting beyond our Praise ~ lifting of our hands... verbally Praising & Thanking God... Clapping... Singing...

INTRODUCTION: Verse 23, 24 ~ Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and His worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth. Worship is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commandment Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 22 v 15 - 46

THE GREAT COMMANDMENT Matthew 22 v. 15 - 46 The Pharisees problem with Rome v. 15 - 22 v. 17 "is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar or not" 1. The source of their problem was pride v. 15 - who came? -the Pharisees, How they came? - to entangle or lay a snare for the Lord, why they came? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-46

Denomination: Holiness

Gambling And Risk Taking

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Gambling is an issue in our society and everywhere we look there is something to remind us of that fact: a. Lottery drawings (Pick 3; Pick 4; Super Lotto, etc.) b. Pete Rose (did he or did he not gamble on pro baseball games?) c. Bingo at local clubs and churches; horseracing; Atl. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-6

Church Planting In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Martin Wickens on Dec 21, 2005

A study of Ephesians looking in this sermon at the establishment of the church. It looks at Open Doors, Opposition and Applications from the first days at Ephesus.

“It’s theme is the Church of Christ, founded in the will of the Father, developed by the work of the Son, and united in him through the indwelling and energy of the Holy Spirit.” - Vincent - In Ephesians the Holy Spirit lifts our eyes from the temporal to the eternal; from the sinful self to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Found In Him Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 13, 2006

This is the fourth in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issue of control of life. If we are to be followers of Christ: He must lead.

Going Deeper Pt 4 - Found In Him Philippians 3:9-10 We have been talking together about going deeper - developing a deeper relationship with Christ. Last week we began to count the cost. The first cost we talked about was rubbish (skubalon). How many of you have been dealing with the rubbish of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9-10

Denomination: *other

The Ten Commandment

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The new and everlasting covenant provides for the law of the Ten Commandments to be engraved upon the tables of the heart.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS EXODUS 20:3-17 A. THE LAW OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS IS 1. A transcript of God’s character: a. God is holy, just and good; His law is holy, just and good - Rom. 7:12; Isa. 6:3 b. God is a Spirit - John 4:22, 23; His law is spiritual - Rom 7:14 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Tuesday: That Special Week Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2007

Behind every question is an agenda or attitude of heart.

Tuesday: That Special Week (Matthew 21:23-22:40) 1. A couple was strolling along an ocean side beach and noticed a bottle floating in the water. They waded out toward it and saw it contained a note. They eagerly opened the bottle and read the note. It said: "I’m marooned on a tropical island. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Haggai's Times Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Nov 6, 2008

The times in which Haggai lived and worked were among the most fruitful the world has ever known. He is in company with the greats, at a critical time.

Haggai’s times August 29, 520 BC That’s how the date at the beginning of Haggai figures out. By the time we get to the end of the First Testament, we find dates that are among the most identifiable in the Bible. The magi of Assyria, Babylonia and Persia used the stars for establishing their ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite