Sermons on Occupying A Position:

Watch And Pray

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Feb 25, 2022

Let us daily call on God, let us continually approach God’s throne of mercy to access the wonderful privileges, benefits and blessings that are found in the place of prayer.

To understand the meaning of the phrase ‘Watch and Pray’, let us look at Matthew 26:36-46 where Jesus used this phrase. In the context of this scripture, in this situation where Jesus instructed His disciples to ‘Watch and Pray’, what He meant was: • Stay awake and pray with me. • Don’t sleep, be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcome The World Through God!

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 15, 2004

Learn how to overcome the world.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Submit to GOD: This word submit, is a strong and straight word, which is not an easy pill to swallow. It means to come under subjection or yield authority. The ability to submit is contrary to human nature. We ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Face-Off

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 25, 2013

CHRIST WINS THE FACE-OFF OVER SATAN.

THE GREAT FACE-OFF INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH REVEALS THE FULL DIMENSIONS OF GOD’S JUDGMENT AND SALVATION. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: ISAIAH 50:8 (NKJV) HE IS NEAR WHO JUSTIFIES ME; WHO CAN CONTEND WITH ME? LET US STAND TOGETHER. WHO IS MY ADVERSARY? LET HIM COME NEAR ME. ISAIAH 50:8 (THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:8

Denomination: Baptist

Bold Speech

Contributed by Harold Ihua on Jun 15, 2022

He 10:35 Beloved we need to realise that spoken words are very powerful, infact the truth is that we all leave in a world created and upheld by spoken words, as we can see in the creation story Ge 1:3, He 1:3

The bible goes on to tell us Just the way enjoying life or suffering in life is a function of the choices we make, same way enjoying life or suffering in life is a function of the our choices in speech, I.e the choice of the words we speak. With this in mind our text becomes very relevant. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35, Proverbs 18:21, Matthew 12:37, Job 22:28-29, Jeremiah 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Opening Up Of A Relational Space By Forgiveness.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022

Forgiveness is a conditional gift offered that opens a relational space that expects a reciprocal response.

There used to be a sign in the Princeton University Book Store basement which said: "Love your enemies—it will drive them crazy." Clever but love of enemies and forgiving, commanded by Jesus in our Gospel this Sunday, is not hoping that the other person will change or trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

Character Tansformation Through Waiting

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 11, 2014

One of the most important investment that we could make in our lifetime is through developing our godly Christian character which is accomplished by patiently waiting upon the Lord to transform our hearts.

CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION THROUGH WAITING Everyone has to go through the anxiety of waiting. We wait in line to pay our grocery bills. We wait in line to see the doctor.We wait in line to transact business at DMV. We wait in line to board an airplane. We wait in line to get our food during our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 7: While We Wait For The Lord's Return Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 26, 2015

While we wait, be sure to answer these 4 questions: 1. Do I have any gifts from God (vs. 14-15)? 2. Am I gaining all I can for God’s Kingdom (vs. 16-18)? 3. What is my ultimate goal (vs. 19-23)? 4. Do I really know God (vs. 24-30)?

The Second Coming of Christ Part 7: While We Wait for the Lord's Return Matthew 25:13-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 29, 2015 *In vs. 13, Jesus tells us to "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming." Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30

Denomination: Baptist

Notes From The Upper Room

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 13, 2018

Notes from the Upper Room are the words the Lord speaks to me in my quiet time with Him. This message looks at Worship, Praying in Tongues, Rights and Privileges, Conforming to the Image of Christ, and the Neutralizing of the Body of Christ.

Turn to Exodus 17:8-13 (8) Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. (9) And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. Let me ask you a question ladies and gentlemen: do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32, Ephesians 2:11-19, Psalm 1:1-3, Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Return To Civility: Intro Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 23, 2024

I noticed that as a society we've seemed to have lost our Civility, we no longer show one another respect. Could that be because we've lost our common morality? This is a new look at the 10 Commandments

Earlier this year I was struck by how uncivil our society has become. I can’t remember if it was a personal encounter with someone or something I saw on the news or read on social media. But I do remember thinking: Why can’t we just be civil to each other, what can’t we just be nice? It seems that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The New Apostle

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 8, 2003

The Lord provides a replacement for Judas

The New Apostle Acts 1:15-26 Jeff Hughes – January 26, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The early church had a vacancy. Jesus had named twelve apostles to carry out the ministry of being His witnesses. However, now there was only eleven. There was one position left to fill. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is War Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 13, 2009

Though we face a defeated foe, we will ensure our own defeat if we fail to respect his power. God has provided us with armour and weapons that give us victory, but we must train ourselves to use them--then, we must use them.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Is Never Free Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 10, 2018

Galatians 3:23-4:3 shows how “Freedom is Never Free” with the sacrifice of Christ achieving liberation from sin and death, as seen through humanity’s :1) Collective Bondage (Galatians 3:23-24), 2) Individual Freedom Galatians 3:25-27), 3) Collective Freedom (Galatians 3:28-4:3)

During the Second World War, Nazi forces occupied Czechoslovakia, Austria Poland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, the Channel Islands, the Soviet Union, and Italy, (https://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/11-countries-invaded-nazi-germany-invaded.html). In this occupation, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29, Galatians 4:1-3

Denomination: Other

Checking Your Spiritual Status

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 15, 2003

What is your spiritual condition? Steps to improving your realtionship with God.

“Checking Your Spiritual Status” TEXT: Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)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. Introduction: The Word ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Church Of God

"Samson's Fury & Infatuation" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2002

Samson is a tragic hero of Scripture, especially gifted but ensnared by the pagan culture, which captured him morally and then literally. He was a man of great physical strength but ethical weakness.

“Samson’s Fury & Infatuation”, Judges chapters 13-15 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Samson is a tragic hero of the Bible. He was especially gifted but he became ensnared by the pagan culture, which captured him morally and then literally. ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

No Other God's

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

1 Kings 9 1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, 2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto

1 Kings 9 1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, 2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon. 3 And the LORD said unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational