Sermons on Perfect Love Casts Out Fear:

Four Anchors And A Wish

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Aug 1, 2004

We all go through storms of life, where the only thing we can do, like these shipmen, is cast out anchors and wish for daylight. But GOD has provided us with unshakeable anchors that will hold us through any storm.

Four Anchors and a Wish Acts 27: 20-29 I. Introduction A. There are storms that arise in our lives that cause us to wonder whether we’ll see the rising of the sun ever again. But for the child of GOD, there are certain anchors that we can ground ourselves to, anchors that will keep us through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Responding Courageously To A Challenge

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

First message in a series on Nehemiah.

Title: “Responding Courageously to a Challenge” Type: Expos. – Series – PartII Script. Neh. 1 Where: GNBC 9-17-06/ rw 1-4-15 Intro: One summer morning as Ray Blankenship was preparing his breakfast, he gazed out the window, and saw a small girl being swept along in the rain-flooded drainage ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lovest Thou Me? Do You Really Love Me?

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 30, 2013

When face to face with our life's ambition, dreams, pursuits and plans, a question that will always present itself for comparison is, "How much do I really love Jesus?"

There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Jubilee Has Come. The Jubilee Assured The People Of Old That God Cares.

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Jan 31, 2014

There is hope for the hopeless

OUR JUBILEE HAS COME (A Sermon delivered by Rev Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, General Secretary of Christian Council of Ghana on Sunday January 26, 2014 during the Launching of the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Ghana Police Church, Accra). Key Bible Passages: Ps 48:14 & Matt 4: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why I Love The Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 13, 2006

Many people say they love the church, but do their actions support that? The church has some flaws and problems, but I love the church and here is why I love her

“Falling in Love With the Bride of Christ…Why I Love the Church?” Introduction: A 97-pound Labrador retriever named Marley is claimed to be the world’s worst dog. He crashed through screen doors with alarming regularity. He went berserk during thunderstorms, destroying everything in his path. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Nothing Goes In And Nothing Comes Out

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

Jericho was an impediment to Israel's inheritance. It was the symbol of the enemy¡¦s strength and power. It had a reputation for being indestructible. Yet God said: ¡§Go Take it.¡¨ Faith will make others laugh at you. Yet it is the beginning of exploits.

WHEN NOTHING GOES IN AND NOTHING COMES OUT... 1. Joshua 5:13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, ¡§Are you for us or for our enemies?¡¨ 14 ¡§Neither,¡¨ he replied, ¡§but as commander ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Christ Is Christmas

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 22, 2008

Points out that this time of year is a celebration of the birth of Christ. And that we should treat December 25th as we would any other persons’ birthday. It causes us to reflect on the heart of Herod and ours during this time of year.

Christ is Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Physiology Of Faith - Class 6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023

XI. The Fear Factor XII. Breaking the Fear Cycle

XI. THE FEAR FACTOR “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." (Isa 12:2) A. One of the greatest truths of Christianity is God's promise to always be with us. Yet, this is the one truth we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Luke 11:11-13, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He's Not Safe But He's Good

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

Three questions today. 1) What is the fear of God? 2) Why should we fear God? 3) How can we encourage the fear of the Lord in our lives and the lives of others? (Material adapted from David Hocking on Blue Letter Bible under The Fear of God)

HoHum: C.S. Lewis’ book, the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, contains some powerful quotes that are a good reminder of the nature of God and how we relate to him. In the story, Aslan, the great lion, portrays Jesus. Part of a conversation between Susan (one of the 4 children in the story) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"love Is Not A Concept"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 19, 2023

A sermon about finding love by experiencing the love of God.

“Love is Not a Concept” 1 John 4:7-21 Last week I finished reading a best-selling novel written by Barbara Kingsolver called “Demon Copperhead.” It’s set in the mountains of Southern Appalachia and starts when the protagonist, a boy named Damon who comes to be called Demon is born. Born to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

It's All In The Plan. Series

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis on Feb 5, 2022

God has a plan for all His children. It is our job to find out exactly what it is He wants us to do.

It’s all in the plan When I began to seek the Lord Jesus I asked Him, Lord what is it you want me to tell your people? Then I allowed Him to direct my path and God said tell them the truth, as long as it is the truth I will back you up. So the scripture came to me.. Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Love Believes All Things Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2025

Love requires us to think the best of other people

INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1- MAIN SLIDE - Have you ever been betrayed, tricked, or lied to? - I would imagine all of us could sadly say yes to that. - When we observe the world around us and watch the media, we notice that everything is often portrayed in the worst possible light. - That is unless what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Visionary View: Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

We dive into the depths of faith as we explore the powerful message found in Hebrews 12:2. Fixing our eyes on Jesus is not a one-time act but a lifelong journey.

"Visionary View: Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus" We dive into the depths of faith as we explore the powerful message found in Hebrews 12:2. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible. Hebrews 12:2 (NLT): "We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unavoidable Change

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 23, 2011

When you look around at the people who attend your church, who do you see? Perfect looking people, people who seem to have it all together. Or like Jesus do you see hurting people in need of comfort, troubled people in need of direction, sick people who n

The Unavoidable Change Slide #1 Jim Cymbala is the pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church in the slums of New York City. He tells the following story about his ministry: It was Easter Sunday and I was so tired at the end of the day that I just went to the edge of the platform, pulled down ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

They Will Cease Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2012

A Bible study on 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study" chapter 9 and Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Power From On High", chapter 11)

HoHum: "It is significant that the gift of tongues is nowhere alluded to, hinted at or even found in the Apostolic Fathers."- Cleon L. Rogers. Why? Because they had been withdrawn! WBTU: Much of the debate about whether miraculous gifts have ceased or are still in operation centers around the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ