Sermons on Match Makers:

Down But Never Out

Contributed by James May on Jan 31, 2010

Peter's sifting was no match for Jesus' prayer. God's plan is for His people to always overcome every trial and every test that the devil can send against us.

Down But Never Out Sunday a.m., January 31, 2010 By Pastor James May This has been a week that I will long remember. There are some things that come along in life that will tend to stretch, bend, twist and break your faith. For the Reed Family in particular, this has been one of those weeks. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding An Approach That Fits Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 31, 2006

There are many ways to do evangelism. The key for success is not only employing the most effective approaches, but employing the ones that best match our own individual personalities and gifts.

Introduction: A. For every task that we face, there are many approaches or methods that we might employ. 1. Some methods are certainly better than others. B. I love the story of the man who was injured on the job and had to provide further explanation of the cause of his injuries for the insurance ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chase The Lion: Defying Odds

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007

Over the next seven weeks we’ll look at II Samuel 23:20-23 from seven different angles. This week I want to look at it through the eyes of an odds maker.

Chase the Lion: Defying Odds November 7, 2006 Mark Batterson This evotional begins a new series titled: Chase the Lion. Check out the series trailer @ chasethelion.com. Or watch the webcast @ theaterchurch.com. Over the next seven weeks, this series will explore seven lion chasing skills: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Working God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

The miracle-working God is alive and active, ready to intervene in our lives in powerful ways. As we recognize His nature, the conditions for miracles, and the purposes behind them, we can align ourselves with His will and expect the miraculous.

THE MIRACLE WORKING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:13 "And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son." Supporting Texts: Matthew 19:26 Mark 9:23 Luke 1:37 Hebrews 11:1 Ephesians 3:20 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13, Matthew 19:26, Mark 9:23, Hebrews 11:1, Ephesians 3:20, Luke 1:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

P Q - Prayer Quotient

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 23, 2012

How big or small, powerful or weak, your God is depends on your Prayer Quotient (Prayer Life). Ideas from Mark Batterson’s "The Circle Maker"

“PQ - PRAYER QUOTIENT” Anahuac AG 6/24/2012 Pastor Rand Trotter INTRODUCTION: I want to speak to you from my heart this morning. Something I think that every single person who is called “CHRISTIAN” struggles with! It is that struggle brought about by Human Nature, that “ADEMIC” nature ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Don't Know What To Do

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 25, 2024

Whether you believe yourself to be a good decision maker or have trouble picking out clothes in the morning. Know that God wants to help do the proper things in life.

The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-10, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 21:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is My Help

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 15, 2009

God, the Maker of heaven and earth, is our Source of help, and He is fully capable of helping us. What we need is to turn to Him and seek Him. Are you willing to?

We all need help in life. We all need God’s help in life. • Not everyone knows they needed help, like those who are sick but not knowing it. • They need the doctor to do some tests and tell them what is wrong with them. • But there are also those who do not want help. They feel that they are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Disease Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019

Diotrephes was a trouble maker trying to run the church. Paul tells Gaius he will deal with him when he comes. Peace is possible in spite of those who love to be first.

THE DISEASE OF DIOTREPHES SCRIPTURE: KJV III John 1:9 “I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. (v. 10) Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9, 3 John 1:1, 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Repentance. Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 20, 2018

. . . what if what you worship is deaf, dumb, insensate, and unrepentant? You will become like that thing. You will become, eventually, unable to turn and return to the Maker and Lover of our souls.

Chapter 9 13 and the sixth angel blew the trumpet, and I heard a voice from the midst of the four horns of the altar of gold before the face of God. 14 saying to the sixth angel, the one having the trumpet, release the four angels which are bound in the huge river Euphrates. 15 and he loosed the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:13-21

Denomination: *other

Disciples Of Jesus Are Characterized By Love Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 23, 2020

If we are going to be effective disciples and disciple makers, then our lives and our relationships must be characterized by love. Jesus said that they will know we are His disciples because of our love.

A. Let me begin with a story from the Peanut’s cartoons - you know how much I enjoy the Peanuts! 1. It’s Christmas time and Lucy comes to Charlie Brown and says, “Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! At this time of year I think we should put aside all our differences and try to be kind.” 2. Charlie ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity: The Ability To Live Right" Series

Contributed by Brad Fowler on Dec 1, 2007

Living a life of integrity is more than just talking the right things. It requires that we do the right things too. Our actions must match our words. This is integrity.

7-29-07 Albion Church Series: The ABC’s of Christian Living Lesson: Integrity- The Ability I. INTRODUCTION Good morning! Great to come back home and worship with family! We are continuing our series on The ABC’s of Christian Living. This morning we come to a topic which is very hard to listen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is No God Like Our God Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 10, 2006

As we live our lives we need to remember who it is that we are calling out to and in relationship with. Nothing else even comes close to matching the God that we know!

Since it’s been a few weeks since we have looked at Acts together I want to quickly recap what has been happening to put everything in context. If you remember, Luke opens up the book of Acts by telling the story of Jesus’ return to heaven as the disciples stood and watched. An angel appears to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Want To Avoid Temptation? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 2, 2025

We finish up the Lord's Prayer sermon series with Jesus' words on temptation. Do they match how we normally approach sin in our lives?

AVOIDING TEMPTATION: Do I want this for my life? - Matthew 6:13. - Now we come to the close of the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus has invited us to pray about a number of important subjects and now we have a final one about spiritual victory. - What does v. 13 mean? I think a summary statement would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Of A Disciple

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

Today, we’re going to look at the heart of a disciple maker. It’s one thing to change a person’s behavior but quite another to change their heart.

The Heart of a Disciple Matthew 5:8 and 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, 13 “Come, follow me.” When Jesus spoke those words to the Galilean fishermen, it changed the course of their lives. They dropped their nets and left everything and everyone behind. Over the course of the next three years, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

God's Character Sermon Vii: God Our Righteousness Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, God's people need to remember that the Lord God is our Maker, Father and Redeemer who will in the end make things right! Until then, we go on . . .

THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS Have you ever known or do you know someone of whom it could (can) be said, “His (Her) word is his (her) bond” – meaning that whatever that person says he (she) will do, he (she) will do to the best of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3-16