Sermons on Not Striving:

Character Study Of Apollos – An Eloquent Preacher Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Apollos was a powerful preacher and teacher, an example of how knowledge, passion, and humility can be used for God's work. Though he started with limited understanding, his willingness to learn and his boldness in ministry made him a key figure in the early church.

CHARACTER STUDY OF APOLLOS – AN ELOQUENT PREACHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 18:24-28 "Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures." (Acts 18:24, NIV) Supporting Texts: 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Your Enemies: Embracing God's Transformative Love Matthew 5:43-45 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 8, 2024

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus delivers teachings that challenge the status quo and redefine the principles of God's kingdom. Among these teachings is the command to love our enemies—a call that transcends human understanding and reflects the transformative nature of God's love.

Love Your Enemies: Embracing God's Transformative Love Introduction: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus delivers teachings that challenge the status quo and redefine the principles of God's kingdom. Among these revolutionary teachings is the command to love our enemies—a call that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45, Luke 6:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Will You Be Remembered?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024

When you die, will you b e remembered for the good you did, or for the time wasted

Proverbs 22:1 Ben just came to town as a new rabbi. Unfortunately, his first official duty was to conduct a funeral service for Albert, a man who died in his eighties, with few relatives. Since Ben didn't know the deceased personally, he paused from his sermon to ask if anyone in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Episcopal

The Trinity Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 28, 2025

The Trinity is an essential part of a Christian's life. The relationship we have with the trinity is key to our salvation.

*Note, much of my commentary came from the website Got Questions and the article on the Trinity. (as quoted in the article) Title: Understanding the Trinity Theme: To understand the Trinity and the joy of the relationship. Text: Matthew 28:16 - 20 Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Sin Of Discontent

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jul 4, 2025

We often consider discontentment and ingratitude as minor sins—mere moods, personality quirks, or temporary reactions to life's hard edges. But Heaven hears them differently.

“The Sin of Discontent and the Ingratitude That Follows” Introduction: The Quiet Sins That Roar in Heaven Brothers and sisters, we often consider discontentment and ingratitude as minor sins—mere moods, personality quirks, or temporary reactions to life's hard edges. But Heaven hears them ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1, 1 Timothy 6:6, Philippians 2:14, Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Only Takes One

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 8, 2025

I’ll Go, Send Me!

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. As each day passes, we recognize that we must wear God’s armor, enter the mission field, and hold the line for the freedom defined by Christ. We understand Christ has set us free! This means we are free, indeed. Now we must hold on to that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28, Hebrews 10:1-4, Hebrews 11:14, Hebrews 11:19-25

Denomination: Other

Sermon On A Marathon In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 24, 2025

A Marathon is defined as a long-distance running contest, typically one of 42,195 km.

Brian Moynihan, an American businessman once remarked: “This is a marathon in life. You can't be sprinting all the time or else you wear yourself out. You have to make sure you're taking care of yourself, keeping yourself grounded and not letting every little thing get you worked up.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11, Romans 5:3-4, Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 24:13

The Virtuous Woman

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025

Proverbs 31 offers a timeless portrait of the virtuous woman, a model of wisdom, strength, and grace. This woman is not defined by external beauty or worldly achievements, but by her fear of the Lord and her unwavering commitment to her family and community.

THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 31:10 (KJV) "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 3:3-4, Titus 2:3-5, Ephesians 5:33, Proverbs 12:4, Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: Proverbs 31 offers a timeless portrait ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10, 1 Peter 3:3-4, Titus 2:3-5, Ephesians 5:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Legitimacy Of Inshallah

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 14, 2025

Hope is said to be a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.

Christine Evangelou a British-born motivational coach, writer, author and poet once remarked: “Change is supremely inconvenient, uncomfortable and naturally scary. Yet we only move through life through the process of change, reinvention and renewal, and so bravery is our quintessential rebel for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 12:12, Romans 15:4

A Pure Eye

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 16, 2025

It is hard to see the good in the world when the bad gets the attention.

A Pure Eye Luke 11:33 - 36 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it away in a cellar nor under a basket, but on the lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. 34 “Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye is clear, your whole body also is full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: United Methodist

The Citizen Of Zion: A Portrait Of True Worship Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 24, 2025

This sermon poses the question of who can dwell in God's presence, describes the perfect moral character required, and reveals that Jesus Christ is the only one who fulfills this standard, making Him our only way to be welcomed by God.

Introduction: The Question of Proximity My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, there is a deep and universal longing planted in the human heart. It is the longing for a true home. Not just a house with a roof and walls, but a place of perfect belonging, of safety, of stability, and of peace. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Worthy Walk

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 30, 2025

This sermon challenges believers to live a life worthy of their calling by cultivating the humble graces required to diligently guard the precious unity of the Spirit.

Introduction: The "Therefore" of Our Walk My beloved brethren, this very morning, as the sun rises over our city, we open the Word of God to a pivotal moment. For three magnificent chapters, the Apostle Paul has been a master architect, laying a deep and unshakable foundation of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Planted A Seed At Christmas - The Power Of The Seed In Every Season - Understanding The Season Of Christmas And The Seeds We Must Plant

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 17, 2025

When we look at Christmas through spiritual understanding, we realize that God Himself participated in the law of the seed. He did not redeem the world by decree alone.

GOD PLANTED A SEED AT CHRISTMAS The Power of the Seed in Every Season Understanding the Season of Christmas and the Seeds We Must Plant Introduction God governs life by seasons, and He advances His purposes through seeds. Nothing of lasting value appears suddenly without first being planted. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Every Inch Of The Way

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 4, 2026

Earthly human life, in a metaphorical sense, could be considered to represent the span of a tape measure with a finite end.

Abraham Kuyper, a former prime minister of the Netherlands once remarked: “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!” Psalm 37:23-24 reminds us: “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21, Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 1:6, Matthew 28:20

Where Sin Abounds, Grace Abounds Even More

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 31, 2024

A message about the Love and grace we get from God in our lives. A message from the Book of Romans.

Please stand hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the same. In Jesus Name Amen? Before you sit down, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational