Sermons on Mutual Affection:

Living Hope! - 1 Peter 1:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 25, 2024

How would a half billion dollar inheritance affect the way you feel, think, and act? We have been given a far greater inheritance than that.

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Who Do You Say I Am?

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 8, 2024

Whether you are a believer or not, Christmas affects everyone. Families get together, reunions are common regardless of the ongoing pandemic. People travel far and wide to be with family this season.

Yes! It’s this time of the year again when believers rejoice and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It has often been said that JESUS is the reason for this season. He is the reason that we celebrate Christmas. For decades, the season of Christmas ushers in a spirit of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 142 - When You Are Discouraged Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

Realize how discouragement affects you, recognize it's cause, recieve God's encouragement and refocus on areas where you need to change

PSALM 142 – WHEN YOU ARE DISCOURAGED Years ago, there was an article in USA Today about a guy named John Burns. The article described him as an alcoholic and homeless. He was living in New York City. There was a fire in a building and there were some people trapped inside. John Burns ran into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The King Of Humility Series

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on Aug 12, 2025

Theme: How does the triumphal entry of Jesus going into Jerusalem show the dynamics between the humble and the haughty and how salvation is affected? ... Jesus empties himself to serve others.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Proverbs 18:12 (ESV) P: Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, C: but humility comes before honor. Have you heard that word haughty? What does haughty mean to you? When I first heard its definition it made me think of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2-5, Philippians 2:5-11, Proverbs 18:12, Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cost Of Worldliness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 29, 2025

One of the greatest challenges confronting the modern believer is the subtle pull of worldliness. In every generation, the spirit of the world seeks to compete with the Spirit of God for the attention, affection, and loyalty of the believer.

THE COST OF WORLDLINESS – Why Friendship with the World is Enmity with God By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:4 “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can I Know I Am Saved?

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on May 30, 2010

This sermon looks at: What is salvation? and examines the fruit of salvation in our lives from attitude, actions and affection to Jesus. It ends by asking people if they personally have salvation. It contains references from the Koran, BBC, psychology jou

1 John part 1 ‘How may I know I am saved?’ Before I start my sermon this week I want to start by saying I am only talking about your personal salvation. I am not talking about salvation in general. Romans 10: 6 – 9 is quite clear that it is God’s decision who will enter ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The High Price Of Your Sin Series

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Mar 6, 2002

This full length manuscript is the fourth message in a series on Genesis. The message explains how your sin can affect both you and the people around you but also the wonderful way in which God deals with our sin.

When I was a freshman in High School, we had an outstanding 9th grade football team. We were the best in our District. Our coach put a strong emphasis on discipline and teamwork. As part of our practices, if one player on the team really messed up a play, the entire team would have to run laps ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hungry And Thirsty

Contributed by Bo Brown on Jun 21, 2003

DO YOU HUNGER TO BE NOTICED BY OTHERS DO YOU THIRST FOR YOUR PAYCHECK DO YOU HUNGER FOR PEOPLE’S ATTENTION DO YOU THIRST FOR GOD’S AFFECTION

HUNGRY AND THIRSTY MATTHEW 5:6 INTRO: A) ARE YOU HUNGRY B) ARE YOU THIRSTY C) WHAT DO YOU HUNGER FOR D) WHAT DO YOU THIRST FOR 1) DO YOU HUNGER TO BE NOTICED BY OTHERS 2) DO YOU THIRST FOR YOUR PAYCHECK 3) DO YOU HUNGER FOR PEOPLE’S ATTENTION 4) DO YOU THIRST FOR GOD’S AFFECTION E) IS YOUR SPIRIT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

The One Final Key To Dreaming Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 11, 2003

The nineth and final message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God. This messge looks at the need for us to be people of both purpose and affect.

THE ONE FINAL KEY TO DREAMING MATTHEW 17:20 MATTHEW 28:1-20 INTRODUCTION: We have been looking at the topic of how to dream about more than summer for the last 8 messages. Today we come to what I believe is the most essential ingredient needed if we are EVER to dream BIG for God. Simply put – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20, Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Baptist

Angels And Demons - The Invisible Realm Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 19, 2009

In addition to the physical realm that we see, there exists an invisible spirit realm that the Bible refers to as the Heavenlies. This invisible realm is inhabited by angels and demons, and affects our world every day.

THE INVISIBLE REALM #1: ANGELS AND DEMONS INTRO – BARNA GROUP SURVEY: A new nationwide survey of adults’ spiritual beliefs suggests that Americans who consider themselves to be Christian have a diverse set of beliefs – but many of those beliefs are contradictory or, at least, inconsistent. 59% ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: *other

Created In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Scripture tells us that we were created in the Image of God. What does this mean for us today? How does it affect the way we should live our lives?

Text: Genesis 1:1-2:4a Date: Sunday, May 26, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell The opening words of Scripture set the great and mighty stage for the narrative that is about to unfold. Like a playwright designing a set for a play, God invests magnificent amounts of creative talent, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Swim At Your Own Risk Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Rip Tide Series week 1: Swim at your own Risk. This is a great summertime series about the pull and affect sin has on our lives, and how to escape it.

RIP TIDE Swim at Your Own Risk As you saw in the promo video, we’re starting a new series this month called RIP TIDE! I’m real excited about this series because it has something for every one. I don’t care if this is the first time you’ve ever been to church, or if you have ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings Of Following Christ #4 - We Get To Handle God's Money (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Fifth message in this series. This is part one of a two-parter about how we view money: as ours or God’s, and how that should affect how we handle it.

Blessings of Following Christ #4 – We Get to Handle God’s Money (Part 1) 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 November 11, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today we’re going to talk about money. And let ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Fathers Of The Home

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 27, 2006

SOCIETY TODAY IS TRYING TO DO AWAY WITH THE FATHER IN THE HOME, BUT REPORTS SHOW THAT WHEN THE FATHER IS MISSING FROM THE HOME, CHILDREN’S LIVES ARE GREATLY AFFECTED IN A VERY NEGATIVE WAY.

GOD’S GREAT PLAN FOR FATHERS: SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE: LUKE 1:1-11 ------------------------------------------------------ INTRODUCTION: NOT VERY LONG AGO, A SCHOOL IN NEW YORK SENT HOME A LETTER TO THE PARENTS OF THEIR STUDENTS EXPLAINING THEIR OUTLAWING OF FAMILY HOLIDAYS. IN THEIR LETTER THEY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-11

Answering Jesus' Most Important Question

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 12, 2005

Have you ever been faced with a difficult question? Jesus asked life’s most important question; our lives will be forever affected by how we answer it.

ANSWERING JESUS’ MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION Mark 8:27-35 Have you ever been faced with a difficult question? • “May I see your fishing license?” • “Do you know why I stopped you?” • “How many calories are in a mouse?” • “Will you marry me?” • “Are you saved?” The disciples were asked one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Baptist