Sermons on Not Over Yet:

Church Anniversary Sunday

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

A man was reading his newspaper early one morning at the breakfast table. His wife came over to him, gave him a hug, smiled, and said, “I bet you don’t know what today is, do you?”

• He looked at her and said, “Of course I know what day it is!” and went back to reading his newspaper. He didn't have a clue. • He thought to himself later, “Is it her birthday? That must be it.” So after he got to work he called the florist and had a bouquet of white roses sent to his wife. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Weep - Jesus Overcomes The Weeping Of This World

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Sep 19, 2009

Sermon Preview: St. Luke portrays the successive healing stories of the Centurion and now the Widow to demonstrate His authority over the suffering and the Weeping of this world. In our sermon time today we will better understand how to overcome our we

“DO NOT WEEP” “finding hope in our suffering” Luke 7:11-17 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Yesterday I went to the hospital to bless Mark and Tara’s new baby girl. While I was there walking around in the halls I heard several babies crying. God spoke to me in that moment and I realized ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Orthodox

The Continuation Of Destiny

Contributed by Mike Hullah on May 5, 2019

Once a person is saved there is a continuing journey we must all take to reach our individual destiny. Using Jacob's prophecy over Joseph we see the example of the journey that awaits us if we are to become fruitful

Entering Into the Joseph Anointing! Joseph was the one whom God used to save an entire tribe, nation and people. However, he had to go through a tremendous set of what might be considered "negative circumstances" (he was the one who was separated from his brothers) but he described it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching Out: The First Breakfast - 9 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

God needs us to be bridge builders, people who will reach out. Jesus will meet with us at the place of reaching out in fellowship to one another within the church. And he certainly will meet with us at the place where we are willing to reach out to those who do not yet know this Savior.

April 26, 1998 Acts 9; John 21 Our God is a bridge builder. In all his thoughts and actions toward us he is reaching out to let us know that in this vast and mysterious universe we are not alone. In the first pages of scripture God is seen as looking for Adam and Eve in the Garden, calling, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Exploring The Magnificent Treasures Of God’s Word Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 15, 2013

God’s name represents His authority, yet He has exalted His Word as the highest authority, above all other authorities, and even higher than the authority of His own name! It suggests that we will only understand His name (His authority, nature and attrib

Exploring the magnificent treasures of God’s Word Today I was reading Psalm 138 and came across a fascinating statement, “You have magnified Your word above all Your name.” A prayer in the Bible commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer contains the phrase, "Hallowed be Your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core Value 2 - Mission Minded Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019

This sermon uses Matthew 28:18-20 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of being Mission Minded where we seek “To lead not-yet-believing family, friends and neighbours into a mature relationship with Christ and integrate them completely into the life of our church.”

Message Matthew 28:16-20 Mission Minded In a town near a river which is full of fish there is a fishermen’s club. Week after week the fishermen in this club meet to talk. They would talk about their responsibility to fish. Their slogan was “We live to Fish”. They would talk about the many types ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Profitable Endeavor

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 23, 2017

Many today seek the latest method for spiritual renewal among the church, and church growth. There are countless new conferences, books, and blog articles annually. While I appreciate the hunger for growth, I fear we have over-complicated the matter.

A Profitable Endeavor Acts 8: 5-8 Our text today deals with a time of great excitement for the early church, and yet there was great uncertainty as well. Stephen had been stoned for preaching the Gospel. Saul continued to persecute the church, scattering them throughout the world, but they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

(A Cure For A Troubled Heart)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

BECAUSE WHEN YOU HAVE A TROUBLED HEART –YOU CAN`T THINK STRAIGHT A TROUBLED HEART WILL KEEP YOU UP ALL NIGHT LONG AND YOU CAN BUY MEDICINE OVER THE COUNTER FOR EVERYTHING EXCEPT A TROUBLED HEART

John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd & The Sheep 2 Of 6

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

Too many times we approach God as though He is some kind of cosmic Santa Clause. We are distant and removed, and our only motive is to get something from Him. With God, we only want to receive blessing, or direction or instruction from Him. Yet God wants

The Shepherd & The Sheep 2 Friends With The King Announce the LIFE DISCIPLESHIP classes John 15:15 Too many times we approach God as though He is some kind of cosmic Santa Clause. We are distant and removed, and our only motive is to get something from Him. With God, we only want to receive ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honor- That Comes From God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2013

Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being foolish, sp

Honor- That Comes From God John 5:39-44NLT Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Issues Arising In The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 30, 2013

THE PASSAGE WE HAVE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE THAT DEALS WITH CONFLICTS THAT RISE UP IN THE CHURCH. IN FACT CONFLICTS OCCUR ON A REGULAR BASIS. SOME OF THE CONFLICTS ARE SMALL, AND EASILY RESOLVED, OFTEN INVOLVING ONLY A COUPLE OF PEOPLE, OVER A MINOR IS

ISSUES ARISING IN THE CHURCH The Do’s and Don’ts of conflict Acts 15:1-19 Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: "Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved." 2 This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Get It Right Sermon Iii: Mature Christians Build Each Other Up In The Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 30, 2020

Unity in Christ is needed as never before, so love for God plus love for others takes priority over differences on issues that do not matter as much as words and deeds that show God's love toward all people.

Mature Christians Build Each Other Up In Word and In Deed “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Oh yeah? Listen to this: An elderly man had serious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

How To Trigger A Great Awakening

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Ultimately the Holy Spirit is the only one who can trigger a great awakening in your area. Yet the Spirit is willing. God works through people. He asks "Who will go?" Who is willing to say: "Here I am Lord, send me!"

Ultimately the Holy Spirit is the only one who can trigger a great awakening in your area. Yet the Spirit is willing. God works through people. He asks "Who will go?" Who is willing to say: "Here I am Lord, send me!" That is the beginning. We become willing to be a vessel ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Search For Silver But Finding Gold

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

How often do men fail to search out God simply because they only see him as a God of judgment, represented in the Silvert! Yet, he desires us to find him, and when we do we find Gold - that gold that represents all things of our Good God!

Searching for Silver but Finding Gold Sunday, April 17, 2016 By Rev. James May Yesterday was an unusual day here at Victory Temple. Many of you know that we had a memorial service for someone who had only visited our church one time. Just a short time ago, she came into our midst, sat on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Overcome Hurts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people who suffer from mental, emotional, or social pain internalize their grief. Anger begins when we feel hurt because of disappointments, frustrations, or the actions of another person. Instead of turning one’s rights, worries & expectations over

1. Many people who suffer from mental, emotional, or social pain internalize their grief. Anger begins when we feel hurt because of disappointments, frustrations, or the actions of another person. Instead of turning one’s rights, worries & expectations over to the Lord we tend to refuse to admit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational