Sermons on Parabolic Staying:

When Daddy Won't Go

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

How do we bridge the gap between generations? This message outlines how the old and new generation can meet and move forward to our destiny!

“When Daddy Doesn’t Go” Text: Hebrews 11:8-10 I. Introduction It is an account that we learned in children’s church. Abraham heard the call of God and responds in obedience by leaving his home, friends, and comfort zone to follow. It is a familiar story. It is a story full of truth about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hold Your Hands Up

Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on Feb 11, 2012

The hands of the righteous are lifted to God on behalf of the ungodly.

Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

You've Been Here Long Enough Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Mark Croskey on Jun 24, 2012

This Sermon is designed to motivate the Body of Christ to not settle for what

YOU’VE BEEN HERE LONG ENOUGH DUETERONOMY 1:1-8 I started out last week by saying that we are in a season of challenge—and that God is challenging His people in an effort to show those whose hearts are truly towards Him I said last week that these are strategic times in the Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Was I To Know?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Mar 21, 2021

This sermon is a first-person narrative from the perspective of the innkeeper. We have all too often made the innkeeper into a bad guy. What if he did everything for the family that he could do?

Well, it would seem I was between a rock and a hard place. I was in a situation, where there were no easy answers. I looked hard for the simple answers because, you know, they say the simplest is always the best. But, it wasn’t a simple lesson I faced. Later in his life Jesus faced several of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Recapturing God's Power Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Some things about the Day of Pentecost weren’t meant to be duplicated. But what part of this mighty show of God’s power can we recapture today? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

This is one of the most amazing days in the history of man. ****TELL THE STORY, like a narrative!****** There are some things about this day I don’t really care if I ever see duplicated. * the “tongues of fire” * Rushing, mighty wind * languages that were spoken (in America, we don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Holiness

Is Hoss's Doing Our Job

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

The Restaraunt Hoss’s has a comercial were they say Hoss’s is Hospitality. We as a church a commanded to offer Hospitality. The question then is Hoss doing our job?

3 John 5-8 Is Hoss’s Doing Our Job? Introduction A. I am sure that most of you have seen the Commercial for Hoss’s right? a. In these commercials the Restaurant tells us they are working hard at trying to offer warm friendly service b. They want you to feel comfortable during your visit c. They ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Wee Little Man

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Nov 7, 2007

A sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Year C.

When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” -Luke 19:3-5 Have you ever stayed at someone else’s house before? Of course you have. Even the younger ones in our families have probably spent the night at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power To See It Through!

Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008

Obviously the qualities which make a good start possible are not identical with the qualities which see life through to the end.

The Power to See it Through Philemon 24, Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:10 2 Tim. 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. CONCERNING one character in the New Testament, mentioned only three times, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Like A Shepherd Leads Us

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 1, 2003

Ever think of why we don’t follow God’s leading? I don’t know about you, but I can think of at least 3 or 4 GREAT reasons not to follow God -- but are they good enough?

Psalm 23 has a very clear and comforting image of God leading us as a shepherd leads his flock. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. Which is to say, Since the Lord is my leader, I will not need anything else. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finishing Strong

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007

Finishing strong is what counts most. It is good to start strong but unless you finish strong it is of no value.

Finishing Strong ”A good start isn’t enough” 1 Kings 3:10-13, I Kings 11:3-6 & 9-11, I Cor 9:24-27 Introduction A.With the New Year approaching, people often make some resolutions that they want to accomplish for the next year. Usually before the month is over they have already given up on ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Peace In The Storm Series

Contributed by Rayford Harper on Nov 21, 2003

This sermon is about what you can experience even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

STAY ON THE BOAT MARK 4:35-41 PART 3 – “PEACE IN THE STORM” FOR THE LAST TWO WEEKS, WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT THE SITUATION WITH JESUS AND HIS DISCIPLES AS THEY CROSSED THE SEA OF TIBERIAS, OR BETTER KNOWN AS THE SEA OF GALILEE. WE HAVE SEEN THE PROBLEM THAT AROSE, A STORM OF GREAT MAGNITUDE, AND ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

I Saw The Face Of The Pilot

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 24, 2003

A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday Sermon Mark 9:2-9 "I Saw The Face Of The Pilot" 2 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves; and he was transfigured before them, 3 and his garments became glistening, intensely white, as no fuller ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Divine Connection

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

Every one of us we carry a cell or mobile phone with us always, every phone has a network connection in the form of sin card.

A Divine Connection 1. John 15:1-8 2. Gen 40:1-14 3. John 2.1-10 4. Ps: 128 Every one of us we carry a cell or mobile phone with us always, every phone has a network connection in the form of sin card. The sim card carries your personal information’s like phone number your data storage etc. when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Genesis 40:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pressing Toward The Mark

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Pressing toward the mark involves commitment, focus, discipline, and the refusal to settle for less than God's best.

PRESSING TOWARD THE MARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 9:62, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is not a sprint but a lifelong race. It is marked by challenges, victories, setbacks, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of Our Choices Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 23, 2015

As we look at Ruth Chapter 1, we will discover how to make good Godly decisions in the future. You see, when it comes to our choices, there can be only one God. It is either us… or Him. We are the god of our choices or He is the God of our choices.

BOOK OF RUTH: “GOD OF OUR CHOICES” Ruth 1:1-22 INTRODUCTION READ Ruth 1:1-22 “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. 2 The ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ