Sermons on Openness To God:

The Song Of The Ascension

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 31, 2018

The gates are open wide, never to close again.

THE SONG OF THE ASCENSION. Psalm 24. David, the sweet Psalmist of Israel (2 Samuel 23:1) takes us on a journey from the Cross in Psalm 22, under the guidance of the Shepherd’s Crook in Psalm 23, to the Crown in Psalm 24. These three Psalms belong together, and all ultimately speak of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Positioning Oneself For Favour

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025

God’s favour is still available today and can turn any life around in an instant. However, it is not automatic—it flows to those who are rightly positioned in heart, attitude, and obedience.

POSITIONING ONESELF FOR FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ruth 2:1-17 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4, Psalm 102:13, Genesis 39:21, Esther 2:15-17, Luke 2:52 INTRODUCTION: Favour is a divine advantage that causes a person to stand out and be preferred above others. It is not merely luck ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Meeting Place Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

“He who once gave His blood for us will surely, every moment, impart its effectiveness. Trust Him to do this. Trust Him to open your eyes and to give you a deeper spiritual insight. Trust Him to teach you to think about the blood as God thinks about it

Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 3 “God’s Meeting Place” Text: I Peter 1:18-20 “He who once gave His blood for us will surely, every moment, impart its effectiveness. Trust Him to do this. Trust Him to open your eyes and to give you a deeper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Brooks

Contributed by Samuel M on Apr 26, 2025

God sends Elijah to Cherith Brook, a spring of water that dried up after sometime. It supported Elijah for a season, after that it dried up. God’s brooks, or provisions are not continuous or lifelong springs but rather seasonal streams.

Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “Get away from here and turn eastward, and hide by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan. And it will be that you shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” 1 Kings 17:2-4 And it happened after a while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-4

Things To Bring To Church

Contributed by John Perry on May 11, 2010

When its time to go to church we often leave some of the most important things we need to bring to church at home.

Bunbury Wed pm 5/05/10 “Things to bring to church” Intro: *** Every Sunday morning there is a check list I go through b/4 I walk out the door to go to church. The check list is of the things that I have to take to church that day. * Sermon, * Bible * Money for ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

5: Speaking The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Churches can become deeply dishonest as we fear to talk about the deepest longings and pains in our hearts. We grow when we dare to be honest together.

Back in 1997 a Jim Carey movie came out called Liar, Liar. Carey plays the title role. He is an attorney, a very successful attorney. But the movie opens with his little boy at school on the day when the children are giving reports on what their fathers do, and his son announces, “My daddy’s a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Reflections On Ascension Day

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on May 13, 2021

Ascension is an important even after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We need to understand it, study the dynamics and experience the blessings of the day.

We celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in grand style. When it comes to Ascension and Pentecost, we seem to be slow on it. These events are at the heart of our Christian faith. The Ascension is clearly expressed in the Apostles’ Creed in the section that said “He ascended into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20, Luke 24:46-53, Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Messiah Of Invitation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 29, 2010

Jesus invitation goes out to everyone, and all who respond to it will be saved.

A Messiah of Invitation Text: Matthew 11:25-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: How do you feel about people? A pastor arranged for a gathering of the women’s auxiliary. It was to be a garden party on the church lawn, under the old oak. At the last moment, the morning of the party, Mrs. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Tough Questions For Churches Today. Series

Contributed by David Rinkes on Nov 8, 2022

Tough questions for Churches “Is it working?” and “How do we know?”. We want to help disciples grow, but it’s difficult to know if we are helping through the growth of the church these days.

Job 19:23-27 19:23 "O that my words were written down! O that they were inscribed in a book! 19:24 O that with an iron pen and with lead they were engraved on a rock forever! 19:25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; 19:26 and after my skin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Of Philadelphia: Words Of Praise To A Faithful Assembly (Revelation 3:7-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 13, 2024

The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and be delivered from its enemies and the coming hour of trial upon the world.

The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 were literal, authentic, verifiable places of worship in the region of Asia Minor within the boundaries of the Roman Empire. These churches are not the product of allegory, nor are they tales of mystics and sages of ancient days. There is nothing written in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:12, Luke 12:8, Romans 10:9, 1 John 2:23, 1 John 4:15, Revelation 3:7-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuke The Wicked And Blessing Will Come

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015

To show the mentality of the bible is rebuke the wicked, there's a blessing. Protect the wicked and curse will follow.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been blessed by GOD for rebuking someone? Yes, many times. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the mentality of the bible is rebuke the wicked, there's a blessing. Protect the wicked and curse will follow. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 24:24-25 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take The Hand Of The Master..

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2012

The masters hand is out to you today

TAKE THE HAND OF THE MASTER.. Psalms 22: 16For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. 1. Pierced for our sins Psalms 22: 16For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:16

Denomination: Baptist

Knock, Knock

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 5, 2013

OPEN THE DOOR! LET CHRIST IN!

KNOCK, KNOCK INTRODUCTION: JOHN, THE WRITER OF REVELATION, SENT SEVEN LETTERS TO VARIOUS CHURCHES. SOME CHURCHES WERE COMPLIMENTED; SOME WERE NOT. THE LAODICEA CHURCH WAS NOT COMPLIMENTED, RATHER, REBUKED (REVELATION 3: 15). SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: REVELATION 3: 20 (NKJV) BEHOLD, I STAND AT THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Les Portails Doivent Être Ouvertes (The Gates Must Be Opened - French) Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 11, 2022

Si ces portes restent fermées, cela limitera notre service à Dieu ; mais lorsque ces portes sont ouvertes, nous aurons une croissance exponentielle de l'église, une amélioration de ses finances et d'abondantes bénédictions.

LES PORTAILS DOIVENT ÊTRE OUVERTES "Après avoir passé la première et la deuxième circonscription, ils arrivèrent à la porte de fer qui mène à la ville, et qui s'ouvrit d'elle-même ; ils sortirent et traversèrent une rue, et ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:10, Mark 7:34-35, Isaiah 60:11, Revelation 2:25, Psalm 126:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Las Puertas Deben Ser Abiertas Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 11, 2022

Si estas puertas permanecen cerradas, limitará nuestro servicio a Dios y obstaculizará el cumplimiento de nuestro destino; pero cuando estas puertas se abran, tendremos un crecimiento exponencial de la iglesia, mejores finanzas y abundantes bendiciones.

LAS PUERTAS DEBEN SER ABIERTAS "Cuando pasaron la primera y la segunda sala, llegaron a la puerta de hierro que conduce a la ciudad, la cual se les abrió por sí misma; salieron y pasaron por una calle, y en seguida el ángel se alejó de él" (Hechos 12:10) Vamos ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:10, Mark 7:34-35, Isaiah 60:11, Revelation 2:25, Psalm 126:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal