Sermons on Moral Abilities:

Simeon’s Prayer – Content With Jesus Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

Looking at Simeon's prayer to understand the ability to let go of this life comes from first embracing Jesus. We need to learn to accept that having Jesus is "enough."

Luke 2:25-33 Intro: I’ve read several different versions of monkey traps that are used in different parts of the world – in India, in Africa – a coconut is taken and cleaned out, then, a hole just large enough to let a monkey get his hand inside is cut into it. Some kind of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Season Of Restoration Is Here

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025

Restoration is one of the most powerful acts of God. It speaks of God’s ability to bring back what was lost, repair what was broken, and repay what was stolen.

THE SEASON OF RESTORATION IS HERE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 30:17, Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 61:7, Zechariah 9:12, Job 42:10 INTRODUCTION: Restoration is one of the most powerful acts of God. It speaks of God’s ability to bring back what was lost, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Magnanimous Heart: Why Magnanimity Is An Important Virtue” Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Sep 18, 2024

Magnanimity, often described as "greatness of spirit," refers to the ability to rise above pettiness, resentment, and self-centeredness, to demonstrate generosity, forgiveness, and noble behavior.

Title: “God's Magnanimous Heart: Why Magnanimity is an Important Virtue” Text: Luke 6:35 “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because He is kind to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Regret, The Gift Nobody Wants Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2021

God has given us the ability to feel regret so it will lead us to repent and trust God to make something beautiful and useful out of our lives.

A. One day, Lou Gehrig, the famous New York Yankee first basemen came to the plate with two outs in the 9th inning and the potentially winning runs on 2nd and 3rd bases. 1. The count against Gehrig went to full count – 3 balls and 2 strikes. 2. The pitcher wound up and let the ball go with all he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Philippians 3:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tomorrow I Will Do Wonders PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025

Trusting God at life’s obstacles, we consecrate ourselves in prayer and obedience, expecting His presence to lead us and perform wonders beyond our ability.

Some of us walked in today with a river in front of us. A challenge that feels swollen and strong, a problem that pushes against the banks of our courage. Maybe it’s a diagnosis that rattles you, a relationship that drains you, or a decision that confuses you. You’ve stood at the edge, heart ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5-9

Topics: Sanctification, Preparation

Jesus Vs. Legion - Mark 5:1-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2023

To prove the kingdom power is real, Jesus does 4 miracles. The first proves his power over creation. The second proves his ability to eradicate evil.

Mark 5:1-20 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. 3 This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him any more, not even with a chain. 4 For he had often been chained hand and foot, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-13

Open My Eyes, Lord

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025

This cry of the psalmist reveals a deep yearning for spiritual understanding and divine illumination. The ability to see beyond the physical into divine truth is a blessing that only God can grant.

OPEN MY EYES, LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 119:18 Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 6:17, Luke 24:31, Ephesians 1:17-18, Revelation 3:18, Isaiah 42:16 INTRODUCTION: There are things that exist in the spiritual realm which are hidden from the natural eye. Psalm 119:18 says, “Open thou ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Strengthens Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and embrace the power of Christ within us, the strength of our Christian community, and our ability to do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

Good morning, beautiful people of God! It's another blessed day to gather, learn, and grow in our faith. Today, we are going to dive deep into the heart of Paul's letter to the Philippians, particularly Philippians 4:13, a verse that many of us know and love. It reads, "I can do all things through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Topics: Strength, Christian Community

Apostles Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of being faithful servants and stewards of God's mysteries, focusing on His greatness rather than our own abilities, and trusting in His judgment and reward.

Hey Church Family! Today, we are going to dig into 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. As we begin, I want to share a quote with you from John Piper, "It is about the greatness of God, not the significance of man. God made man small and the universe big to say something about himself." As we serve God and strive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Topics: Father, Faithful Servant, Steward

Class: Introduction To Prophetic Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022

The prophetic ministry is needed more than ever today in the secular culture we live in – the decline away from Biblical truth, the web of deception and the loss of moral values opens the door for God to speak into the hearts of people.

PP#1: Pursue Kingdom Ministry - Class: Prophetic PP#2: My personal journey in the gift or prophecy and prophetic ministry: What Outreach taught me about the gift – Pentecostal View - speaking words in church services “How it happened” My own encounters with prophets in these days: • The first ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:29, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 14:31-33, Acts 2:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Swat Team

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 15, 2013

In the spiritual realm, there are criminals, terrorists, and hostage-takers. These are forces seeking to dampen revival, cause moral breakdown, and to spread evil. To combat these, God raises up SWAT Teams. You need to join one of them!

GOD’S SWAT TEAM LK. 4:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO GOD SENT 1. A woman ran to the pharmacy to get her sick daughter some medication. When she got back to her car, she found she’d locked her keys in the car. 2. She looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger and tried to use it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Failure Of Judah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 12, 2018

After the death of Joshua, the nation of Israel was ruled by judges, or heroic military deliverers, for about 300 years until the united monarchy was established under King Saul. The era of the judges was a time of instability and moral depravity . . .

Chapter 1 Failure of Judah [Judges 1:1-1.20] Scripture 1 Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them? 2 And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Peril Patience And A Promise

Contributed by Phillip Sims on Jun 23, 2006

There’s a dilemma we face today, it is the casting away of the moral principals that our country and the Church was founded upon. But we have the promise that if we hold on help will come in due time.

Hebrews 10:1-4, 10:34-38 Peril Patience and the Promise Protocol first, Protocol first Protocol First The authorship of the book of Hebrews is a point of debate among theologians. Some say that it was written by Apollos some say Silas others still say that it was written by clement of Rome. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-38

Denomination: Holiness

Holiness Vs. Love Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2011

A sermon on the two attributes of God's moral nature and how they are related to one another (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Set Free", Chapter 2 "The God of Grace")

HoHum: What is our picture of God? What images come to our minds when I say God? A God who always says “No” or “Do Not” A tyrant requiring perfection. An old fashioned guy An impersonal executive A lot of people perceive God like one person said: God is a lot like our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sabbath Holiday (1) Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 8, 2014

Are Christians supposed to "Honor the Sabbath Day to keep it Holy?" Does Freedom in Christ mean freedom from everything? As Jesus expanded on the moral law, He also did so concerning "Sabbath".

The Sabbath Holiday Gen 2: 1-3, Exodus 20:1-8, 31:17, Deut. 5:12-15, Hebrews 4:3-10 This past Monday was Labor Day in the US; Labor Day has been a National Holiday since 1894. As you probably know, the word “holiday” comes from the Old English words ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist