Sermons on Measuring Line:

Stewardship: Trusting An Unchanging God

Contributed by David Simmons on Feb 22, 2002

Our love for God is best measured by the use of our resources. God wants us to offer our entire selves as living sacrifices – sold out and on fire for God through and through.

INTRODUCTION This week, I heard a sound I had not heard for at least six weeks. I was sitting at one of our city’s notoriously long red lights. There were a couple of cars in front of me, and when the light turned green, and the guy at the front of the line had was also slow off the light. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

More Than The Crumbs For The Brokehearted.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013

Why settle for the crumbs that fall from the table, when you can get a whole loaf? Your blessing is there for you, just get in line and wait for your blessing, Jesus will not disappoint you.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, October 16th, 2011 Let us pray Welcome... This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Problems all around us, but this still is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it............. Last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Building The Blessed Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jul 18, 2021

God is big enough to handle all your pain, rage, fear, desire for control, prejudice, greed, doubt, unfulfilled longings… or any other thoughts or feelings stirring inside you.

SERIES : SUMMER IN THE PSALMS week 1 - Building The Blessed Life Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Psalm 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION: What would happen if you told God how you really feel or what you really think? Have you ever found yourself praying the same words over and over again ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Deep The Father's Love Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 28, 2018

The starting line of the journey of Getting Better at what Jesus said matters - is the Father’s love. There are 5 things I want to say about the Father’s love this morning.

How Deep The Father’s Love… #GettingBetter In Ephesians 4 we read these powerful alive and active words penned by Paul and breathed by God 2000 years ago… (stand) 4 When I think of all this Now Paul has been writing to them about… • God’s grace • The spreading of the Gospel • The purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Doing With The Faith God Gave To You? Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jul 6, 2004

God has dealt to every one of us the measure of faith that we need. If we don’t use our faith, we’ll lose our faith.

“WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH THE FAITH THAT GOD GAVE TO YOU?” TEXT-Romans 12:3 Intro – Hebrews 11:1 tells us that faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Faith understands that the things we pray for and hope for already belong to us even though we cannot see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Resurrection Settles The Matter

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 15, 2005

The theif (the devil)comes to steal to kill and destroy,but Jesus came to give us life in it’s fullest measure, In other words (Resurrection life).

Today we celebrate life. The true meaning of easter is (new life) More specifically resurrection Spring is a beautiful illustration of resurrection, because so many things that were dead come to life again, For generations the coming of the messiah his death and resurrection had been ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Activating The Power Of Exceptional Praise: By Festus Adeyeye Series

Contributed by Festus Adeyeye on Feb 10, 2012

Praise is a covenant practice that enhances our walk with god. When I engage in exceptional praise to God, it unleashes tremendous measure of power, grace and anointing into my life.

ACTIVATING THE POWER OFEXCEPTIONAL PRAISE PSALMS 67:5-7, PSALMS 107:8-9, PSALMS 115:14, Many at times we focus on the events and outcome of God’s act and we neglect the process and the principles of God. Moses knew the ways of God and the Israelites his acts. It is your understanding of any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gratitude For The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 28, 2018

The success of a pastor cannot be fully measured until after his departure. If he has equipped the church to continue in his absence, then his ministry will have been successful.

The Gratitude for the Saints 2 Peter 1: 12-15 As we continue to examine this first chapter of Peter’s second epistle, I am convicted and encouraged by the heart of this man of God. His love and concern for the church cannot be missed or overlooked. He is now a seasoned apostle and his focus is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Long Empty Prayers Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly in public. Too often people measure prayer by its fluency and length, thinking that length means devotion.

Introduction A. Brother Dave Said that some people believe that prayer ain’t nowhere and meditation is a stroke. But, beloved, prayer is asking for it and meditation is waiting. 1. Turn to Ecclesiastes 5:2 B. Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

When God Turns Little Into Abundance

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

God is a specialist in transforming small things into great abundance. Throughout the Bible, we see instances where God takes what seems insufficient and multiplies it beyond measure.

WHEN GOD TURNS LITTLE INTO ABUNDANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 "Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few. And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gifts Of The Spirit 5- Propecy & Discernment Of Spirits Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 17, 2004

1) The three sources (of revelation) 2) The three standards (against which to measure it) 3) The three stages (at which error can creep in: revelation, interpretation, application)

Gifts of the Spirit 5- ¡§To another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits¡¨ 1 Cor 12:10 WBC 19/9/4 pm - How can I become more discerning about what is from God and what isn¡¦t? - How can I be wise about mistakes made in the prophetic yet completely open to what God might be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire In The Soul

Contributed by Chris Findley on Feb 13, 2003

We follow in a great line of saints whose fire of faith fueled their life. Paul wants the Ephesians to have their faith grow from a spark to a roaring flame.

All Saints Sunday, 2001 Primary Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 OPENING PRAYER: Almighty and Everlasting God, who dost kindle the flame of thy love in the hearts of the saints, grant to us the same faith and power of love; that, as we rejoice in their triumphs, we may profit by their examples, through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Who Do You Think He Is?"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

Jesus draws a line in the sand, one the Pharisees couldn’t miss, and one which forces us to commit ourselves as to who we think Jesus is.

“Who Do You Think He Is?”, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Author Salman Rushdie authored a book critical of Islam, back in the 80’s, The Satanic Verses, and has been under a death sentence for blasphemy ever since, a judgment imposed by the Ayatola ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-59

Denomination: Congregational

Prayer

Contributed by Ben Emmons on Mar 4, 2007

Biblical Conditions for answered prayers! While there is no formula to follow, God’s Word is very clear that certain things must line up for our prayers to be answered!

<Open in prayer> Prayer…sometimes we make it so complicated, like we have to come up with some profound words to keep God’s interest. Some people love to pray, while others are scared to pray, because they feel they don’t know how to do it right…after today’s message if you fall into that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping Your Eye On The Prize

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 5, 2007

Our lives will include many different phases in our spiritual journey. Our job is to keep taking the next step and keep the finish line in our mind.

Last Monday (Memorial Day). 9:00am. I’m standing in my front yard. With a wet suit on. With a swim cap and goggles on my head. With a sprinkler spraying me with water. Across my driveway from where I stood I had my recently purchased road bicycle leaning against the back of my car. A few ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational