Sermons on Not By Might:

Lesson #23 - But He Gave It All Up That He Might Know Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2019

The mature believer, Paul says, will not rest on past obedience but will labor to maintain purity and blamelessness until the Day of Christ.

Date: 2/12/19 Lesson #23 Title: But He Gave It All Up That He Might Know Christ (Phil. 3:12-14) • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 (NIV) 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Filled Up With God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 28, 2003

Paul prays that we might be strengthened by the Holy Spirit, so that we might know the unknowable, and be filled to the fullest (#6 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“...that you may be filled up to all the fulness of God.” The first thing I have an obligation to point out to you as we begin, is that we’re still in the middle of Paul’s prayer; a prayer for the church he’s writing to, but also, as we have said and agreed upon, for all who would come after, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:19

Denomination: Orthodox

"the Challenge Of Epiphany"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 29, 2021

Epiphany challenges us to think about who we might consider to be unworthy and how we, the Church, might reach out to them in Christian love.

“The Challenge of Epiphany” Matthew 2:1-12 What image comes to your mind when you think of the Magi in Matthew’s Gospel? Having sat through a number of Christmas plays, it may be hard for us not to think of children wearing bathrobes and Burger King crowns, trying to look as important as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Stay With The Lord

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 4, 2004

Stay with the Lord no matter what the situation might be.

Let us pray Welcome............ How many of you here today are getting tired of living the Christian life; you are even thinking about throwing in the towel, and going back to your former lifestyle? Sometimes you feel discouraged, and you think maybe it’s best to quit; if that’s happening to you, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (2)

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 21, 2005

Your biggest blessing- might be your biggest obstacles.

Isaiah 43:18 1 peter 2:9- You are a chosen generation Papa’s Got a brand new Bag It’s time for God to get a chance to work with a people and do something NEW! Everything big thing god has done- Should be a celebrate PASSOVER- FULFILLMENT PENTECOST- POWER Feast of Tabernacle- Celebrated two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Death Of Jesus Means To Us

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 14, 2002

Jesus died that we might not have to die spiritually.

WHAT THE DEATH OF JESUS MEANS TO US Matthew 26:45-52 “He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” Phil 2:8 In the NT 175 times the death of Christ is mentioned. So all the great doctrines of the Bible are built around this subject. A doctrine that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-52

Denomination: Wesleyan

Josiah And The Purification Of Israel Series

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Aug 19, 2009

The story of Josiah, and what purification might mean for us

Josiah and the purification of Israel Introduction - Time Line It is 700-600 years before Christ. In Britain the Iron Age is just starting, a couple of hundred years after the rest of Europe. In Israel the Kings have abandoned the God of their father Abraham, and are worshipping the Gods of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:2-33

Denomination: Anglican

Believers Disappear

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 11, 2010

What might be the worlds answer after the rapture of the church

VIDEO - The Rapture Before the Rapture - World POP is closing in on 7 billion people - 10,000 distinct religions, - 150 have 1 million or more followers. - Within Christianity, there are 33,830 denominations. - Number of believers is in the 100’s of millions - Could be over 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

Wonder Bread, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 28, 2008

Discipleship might be difficult, but, in the end, it will be worth it.

[For free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE BIG IDEA: Discipleship might be difficult, but, in the end, it will be worth it. TRUE & FALSE DISCIPLES “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” (v. 60). Jesus’ teaching was not hard to understand, but hard to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Holy Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016

We were called to the end that we might be holy.

II. CALLED TO BE HOLY. A. CALLED TO BELONG TO JESUS. Romans 1:6. Paul numbers the saints in Rome with those of all nations who are “obedient to the faith” (Romans 1:5). Amongst all these, Christian believer, you are “the called” of Jesus Christ. This calling is efficacious, and connects us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Romans 1:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On An Unrequited Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 26, 2025

An unrequited love might be said to be correlated to an unanswered prayer.

Ranata Suzuki, a female anonymous poet and writer based in Sydney, Australia once remarked: “There is an ocean of silence between us… and I am drowning in it.” 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 reminds us: “So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3, 2 Samuel 13:1-2, Hosea 3:1, 1 John 5:14-15

Strength For The Weary

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

God never intended for us to live in constant weariness. His strength is available to all who put their trust in Him. When you wait on the Lord, He renews your strength, making you soar above challenges like an eagle.

STRENGTH FOR THE WEARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Empowerment (Part 1)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

Divine empowerment refers to the supernatural enablement given by God to fulfil His purpose and walk in victory.

DIVINE EMPOWERMENT (PART 1) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31, Zechariah 4:6, Ephesians 3:16, 2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 24:49 INTRODUCTION: Divine empowerment refers to the supernatural enablement given by God to fulfil His purpose and walk in victory. Every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Power Works In Our Weakness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

God intentionally works through our weakness so that the glory of victory belongs to Him alone.

GOD’S POWER WORKS IN OUR WEAKNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 7 Judges 7:7 (KJV) “And the LORD said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the other people go every man unto his place.” Supporting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of Strength Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

The strength God gives is not just muscular or physical—it is emotional, spiritual, and mental. His strength upholds the weary, empowers the weak, and enables His children to overcome insurmountable challenges.

GOD OF STRENGTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Supporting Texts: Psalm 18:1-2, Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Habakkuk 3:19, Ephesians 6:10 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with weakness, limitations, and weariness, there is a God who never grows tired—He is the God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God