Sermons on Organising:

A New Motivation

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2025

What makes Jesus different to any other warrior. His redeeming heart of love. And we are called to love one another

Jn 13:31-35: A new motivation Story: When the 19th Century French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled on St. Helena, he was asked by one of his friends, 'Who was the greatest warrior the world has ever known?" Without hesitation, Napoleon answered, "Jesus Christ.' ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Lord's Prayer 15: Never Underestimate The Power Of Evil Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 17, 2024

The power of evil, unfortunately, is all around us, you only have to look at our world and you soon come to the conclusion that its gone MAD!! But God is for us, to protect us and deliver us from evil, so who can be against us.

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF EVIL In his splendid book, The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis paints a picture of a senior devil instructing a young apprentice how to work effectively in the world. He describes his greatest achievement as persuading the world that he does not exist. Certainly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Ephesians 6:11-17

The Need For Unity And Harmony

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025

Unity and harmony are essential for believers to thrive. Whether in the church, home, or community, division brings destruction, while unity attracts God’s blessing. As followers of Christ, we must strive for peace, love, and understanding, knowing that we are one body in Him.

THE NEED FOR UNITY AND HARMONY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 133:1 "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" Supporting Texts: John 17:21-23, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 12:16, Ephesians 4:3, Philippians 2:2 INTRODUCTION Unity and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1, John 17:21-23, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 12:16, Ephesians 4:3, Philippians 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Categories Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities imparted by the Holy Spirit to believers to serve God effectively and build up the Church. These gifts vary in form and function, but they all originate from the same Spirit.

CATEGORIES OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:10 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities imparted by the Holy Spirit to believers to serve God effectively and build up the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Role Of Training And Mentorship In Ministry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

No one rises in ministry alone. Behind every successful minister is a process of training and a chain of mentorship that has contributed to their maturity and effectiveness.

THE ROLE OF TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP IN MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:2 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 27:17, Exodus 18:17-24, Acts 11:25-26, Titus 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The call to ministry is not a call to isolation but to a journey of growth, learning, and impartation. God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, Proverbs 27:17, Exodus 18:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Widow's Might Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2014

Should the congregation have an "Order of Widows" to serve within the assembly?

“Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

St. Luke, The Lord's Apostle And Physician

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

St. Luke—the Turk, the brother of Titus, Paul's personal physician, the historian, and the Evangelist—witnessed Jesus's miracles from a medical doctor's viewpoint and called Jesus the "physician."

Since COVID-19 gripped the world, the first responders such as paramedics, doctors, nurses, law enforcement officers and emergency department personnel have been hailed as heroes and heroines. Indeed, they are. Last Tuesday, I also became somewhat of a first responder when I was called out to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:5-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Greet The Friends By Name

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 9, 2008

The message encourages the people of God to capture again the attitude of friendship within the assembly.

3 JOHN 13-15 GREET THE FRIENDS BY NAME “I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink. I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. “Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends, every one of them.” John’s third letter is to addressed to a ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Friendship With The World Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2008

Friendship with the world is enmity with God. Can any Christian truly afford the price demanded so that we can be friends with the world?

JAMES 4:4 THE HIGH COST OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD “You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” Ouch! James is not nice! He calls fellow Christians harsh names ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Power

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

The one necessary ingredient for effective service before the Lord is power. This is what few contemporary Christians have, perhaps because they are uncertain what they should look for.

You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. When the disciples came down from the upper room, an impossible task loomed before them. They were charged to announce that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Work

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 5, 2001

Work - we’ll get God’s perspective on it - on why we do it and how we are to do it, and we’ll also talk about some of the practicalities of the kind of work that we do.

WHO WORKS? Could you put your hand up please if you get paid to work? And those who don’t get paid - if you do housework, or some type of volunteer work? I would have thought that everyone would have their hand up because everyone works. Children have schoolwork, and homework. Almost everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking On Water Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Peter - got out of the boat which is more than the other disciples ever did.

PETER – WALKING ON WATER MATTHEW 14.22-33 I once read on a church notice board the following: Sunday AM Jesus walks on water PM Searching for Jesus. Somehow it seemed no one in that church had foreseen the confusing message their notice board was going to tell that day. Anyway this morning I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Can I Know I Am Saved?

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on May 30, 2010

This sermon looks at: What is salvation? and examines the fruit of salvation in our lives from attitude, actions and affection to Jesus. It ends by asking people if they personally have salvation. It contains references from the Koran, BBC, psychology jou

1 John part 1 ‘How may I know I am saved?’ Before I start my sermon this week I want to start by saying I am only talking about your personal salvation. I am not talking about salvation in general. Romans 10: 6 – 9 is quite clear that it is God’s decision who will enter ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Elders On The Run Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Talk 3 in series. Strong leaders are needed to deal with false teaching.

‘I am certainly not one of those who need to be prodded. In fact, if anything, I am the prod’, says the most popular of all leaders. During World War II, Winston Churchill was forced to make a painful choice. The British secret service had broken the Nazi code and informed Churchill ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pharaoh And Gender Politics Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

Israel's status quickly deteriorated from welcomed guests to feared aliens and oppressed slaves.

Exodus 1, 2 (NASB) 8 A new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 He said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are more and mightier than we. 10 Come, let us deal wisely with them, or else they will multiply and in the event of war, they will also join themselves to those who ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church