Sermons on Mental Illnesss:

The Horse Is Prepared For Battle, But Safety Is The Lord 's

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 27, 2025

While we are to do our parts to ensure good success in life, we must be aware that we can not succeed without the Lord helping us.

The Horse is Prepared for Battle, But Safety is the Lord's. Study Text: Proverbs 21:31 Introduction: This verse encapsulates the essence of our lives as believers. While we must prepare ourselves and do our part, it is ultimately God who fights our battles and grants us victory. We shall ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stepping Into Faith: Trusting God's Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Its only when we remove ourselves and the word 'if' from the equation, and trust God to do the impossible, that we truly step into faith. The story of David is not a question of 'if', but a testament to his faith. Are you willing to do the same?

Introduction: Imagine a scenario where a king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates. He hired both individuals and instructed them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well. The king promised to inspect their work in the evening. One of the men became discouraged, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Topics: Faith, Trust, Healing

Victor Or Victim Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 23, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Faith Under Fire".

Series: Faith Under Fire (Daniel)[#1] VICTOR OR VICTIM? Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction: 1. Faith is strengthened through testing. No exemptions! 2. God allows us to be tested. 3. When tested, we must choose whether to be a victor or a victim. Daniel 1:1-21 Test #1: Isolation The Attack 1. Then: ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Your Attitudes Today Will Impact Your Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 15, 2004

The first of a series of messages, focusing on attitude, from the Sermon On The Mount.

INTRODUCTION: As Christians, we sometimes get the idea that, once we get saved, we can just set back and relax. Everything is going to be fine! The reality is that Jesus taught us that it isn’t over. It has just began. What this message will challenge us to do, is look at our attitudes, because The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Box (The Revival Of Samuel) Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 5, 2003

Experience Revival by thinking "out of the box." A study of the revival of Samuel. When we decide to live for God then the glory will return.

Revival–Light the Fire! # 3 in series Out of the Box (The Revival of Samuel) 1 Samuel 4–7 INTRODUCTION There is a popular children’s show on the Disney Channel called Out of the Box. The theme song is one of those songs that, once you’ve heard it, sticks in your mind all day. It ends with the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Leaders' Interpersonal Relationship-(Part 3 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

It’s interesting that Paul uses four negative expressions to specify how the godly leader must live. Some things simply must not be present in his life. Those four are counter-balanced by one positive characteristic. 1. Not violent 1 Timothy 3:3 I like the King James rendering-"Not a striker." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tough Love

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001

We must love everyone, even our enemies.

Tough Love 1. Valentine’s Day. Candy, flowers, Hallmark cards. Day for people “in love”. What is love? Emotion? Feeling? Physical desire? What is love? 2. Young adults discussing how to say “I Love You”. Group, suit, knelt, ask to marry. Mom, tough ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Genesis 45:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Responses To Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Consider how to address people who respond in these four ways to truth

Four Responses to the Truth (Acts 17:32-34) Quote: I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Source Unknown. 1. Why do some people respond differently to the truth of God’s word? Dr. Luke records four types ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compassion - Who Cares?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002

I wonder how many lives have ended hopelessly wondering if anybody cares? God calls us past sympathy to compassion.

Who Cares? As Jesus and the disciples left the city of Jericho, a huge crowd followed behind. 30 Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” 31 The crowd told them to be quiet, but they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Multitudes

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 20, 2002

Designed to stimulate believers to evangelize in order for there to be quantitative growth in the Kingdom

Victory Christian Outreach Church (Victorious Faith Ministries) The Need For Multitudes: Jn 15:16 by Bishop David Ibeleme Sunday 17th March 2002 The concept of evangelism denotes multiplication, however many are not too excited about this. Why Many Don’t Want Multitudes: 1) The “Few ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Us Go Over To The Other Side

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

Our destination is sure, our orders are established, but what we have to go through to reach our destination is not known, don’t give up we’re going over to the other side.

(1) (In this phrase is the promise of divine presence) Let us- Jesus has said: I will never leave you nor forsake you but go with you all the way even to the end of the world. (2) (They launched forth) Eagerness, willingness, zeal, enthusiasm They started out with Jesus-the word in the boat, Their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Isaiah 53:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Or My God

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Is our knowledge of God about God or have we come to an intimate relationship where God is MY GOD?

God or My God? 3/3/97 Valley Christian Church I. The God of Elijah. (2 Kings 2:14) II. 2 Samuel 22:1-7,20,21 A. David learned to appropiate God for himself in the midst of difficulties. III. God is interested in two things. A. That we know Him. 1. Philippians 3:8-10--That I might know him. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-21, 2 Kings 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Kind Person

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Practical direction for real life found in Deuteronomy. In our day, we need guidance and to have the responsibilities of kindness defined.

As I looked for a theme that unified some of the commands of Deut. 22-25, the word that seemed to do it was kindness. What is kindness? Goodwill. Consideration. Thougtfulness. Gentleness Concern. Thinking of the consequences to others; thinking of the impact of our words and actions upon others, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perspective Differences To Consider In Improving Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul, the apostle said, "I have become all things to all men that by all means I may save some.

Paul, the apostle said, "I have become all things to all men that by all means I may save some." ( I Cor. 9:19-23) Paul was a master at learning how to communicate in terms that were most contextually effective. Good communicators spend as much time considering the needs of their audience as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problems Of Counterfeit Goodness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people practice counterfeiting without actually realizing what they are doing. A counterfeiter tries to make an imitation of something genuine to deceive, defraud or pretend something to be what it is not in reality. Ananias’s lie to the Holy Spirit

1. Many people practice counterfeiting without actually realizing what they are doing. A counterfeiter tries to make an imitation of something genuine to deceive, defraud or pretend something to be what it is not in reality. Ananias’s lie to the Holy Spirit was probably the crowning act of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational