Sermons on Permissive Will:

Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time; 29th Sunday B -- Can You Drink The Cup?

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 18, 2021

For training purposes, the supervisor suddenly handed the nurse a wine glass that happened to be on a nearby shelf. The "director" asked the nurse to "lose" her thumbs by tucking them into her palms. It was uncomfortable and difficult to hold the glass.

Jesus asked James and John, “Can you drink the cup that I drink?” To answer, One can use Theology as Drama. e.g. A supervisor and a nurse did a re-enactment when a patient was going to have an operation on her thumbs the following day. The nurse asked, "Why? What's the matter with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is Your Number One Fan

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 19, 2021

Passion week is like watching a sports team have a good start to the season, then it goes sour, but in the end, they win the championship games. Jesus is your #1 fan who will never leave you no matter what you do.

Jesus is your number one Fan Mark 11:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 As they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, 2 and said to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find a colt tied ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Greatness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 14, 2021

What is true greatness? Is it wealth, fame or power? How does Jesus define greatness? Let’s reject popular ideas and discover the truth in Mark 10:32-45.

Prelude What is true greatness? Is it wealth, fame or power? Purpose: How does Jesus define greatness? Plan: Let’s reject popular ideas and discover the truth in Mark 10:32-45. Background (vs. 32-34) Now they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going before them; and they were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Doing A New Thing

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on Mar 21, 2025

Have you ever felt stuck in the past? Maybe in a pain, a failure, or even a past victory? Sometimes, we look for God to move exactly as He did before. But God says in Isaiah 43:19, “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?”

Sermon Title: “God Is Doing a New Thing” Text: Isaiah 43:1–19 Preacher: Dr. Ralph W. Jenkins Introduction: Have you ever felt stuck in the past? Maybe in a pain, a failure, or even a past victory? Sometimes, we look for God to move exactly as He did before. But God says in Isaiah 43:19, “Behold, I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In God’s Perfect Will

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

God’s perfect will is the most fulfilling and rewarding path for your life. It may not always be popular, easy, or understood by others, but it is always filled with peace, purpose, and power.

WALKING IN GOD’S PERFECT WILL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 32:8, Ephesians 5:17, Colossians 1:9 INTRODUCTION: Walking in God’s perfect will is one of the most important pursuits in the life of a believer. God’s will is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of The Suddenlies Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025

The suddenlies of God are not accidents or coincidences; they are divine visitations—moments when heaven touches earth to shift destinies, open doors, release miracles, or execute judgment.

GOD OF THE SUDDENLIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-2 Supporting Texts: Malachi 3:1, Isaiah 48:3, Acts 16:25-26, 2 Kings 7:1-9, Luke 2:13-14 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when God interrupts the ordinary with the extraordinary. These are not slow, progressive moves—they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Rebukes The Devourer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

When God rebukes the devourer, what was meant to bring you loss turns around for gain.

THE GOD WHO REBUKES THE DEVOURER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:10-12 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25, Isaiah 54:17, Zechariah 3:2, John 10:10, Psalm 91:5-10 INTRODUCTION: A devourer is anything or anyone that consumes what belongs to a person—resources, time, health, peace, or ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nehemiah's Actions (Nehemiah 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2025

Do we act in faith?

Do we just pray or also act in faith, asking God to guide us to act at the right moment? How should we treat our enemies? Let’s examine Nehemiah 2. What request did Nehemiah make of king Artaxerxes? In the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, when wine was before him, I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Alone Day-Six Devotional Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 27, 2026

Talking to God, you may be alone, but you are never lonely.

You have made a vow to fast and pray for 10 days for God to intervene in the coming national election. Many times you will pray alone in your quiet place. In the last devotional, you learned the strength of corporate prayer. Which way is best to pray? Privately or with a group? Technically, both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6, Luke 9:18

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Stops The Hand Of Death Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 9, 2025

The God we serve is not intimidated by death; He is the Author of life. No matter the verdict, diagnosis, or condition, when God steps in, death must step back.

THE GOD WHO STOPS THE HAND OF DEATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 118:17 Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 20:1-6, Exodus 12:29-30, Job 33:22-25, John 11:25-26, Revelation 1:18 INTRODUCTION: Death is one of the most feared forces in human existence, often viewed as an unstoppable end. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of "Good Ole Slavery”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 7, 2025

Paul sends Onesimus back. Back to Philemon. Back to the house he ran from. Back to the chains he escaped.

Sermon: The God of “Good Ole Slavery” Scripture: Philemon 1:15–16 – “Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave—a beloved brother…” Introduction: Wrestling with Paul and Our Present Beloved, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Marriage And Sex Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 11, 2018

Paul in no sense advocated celibacy, except in certain situations and circumstances, and even in those cases it was merely "allowable," and not commanded.

December 3, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.1: Marriage and Sex Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.7 1 Cor 7.1-7 (KJV) 1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Power To Be Self-Controlled

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

The Holy Word of God contains many admonitions concerning the importance of the Christian being self-controlled. Proverbs 16:32 says, “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.”

The Christian’s Power To Be Self-Controlled The Holy Word of God contains many admonitions concerning the importance of the Christian being self-controlled. Proverbs 16:32 says, “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” Also, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Not Happening (Balaam) Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004

3rd in 3 part series on God’s X-Files - "unexplained phenomenon" and the lessons we can learn from them.

“This is NOT Happening” Numbers 22:16-35 Introduction: (Drama: “I Don’t Want to Fight You Anymore” Used with permission) Could you say that? “Ok, God you’ve got my attention.”? Did you get the distinct feeling that the guy in the drama needed God and yet wouldn’t quite let go? That can happen ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:16-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Mind Blowing Questions Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 27, 2003

This sermon asks the question: Don’t you know that we have a totally different worldview?

1 Corinthians Mind-Blowing Questions 1 Corinthians 6 March 2, 2003 Intro: A. [Transformed by an Elevator, Citation: Owen Bourgaize, Castel, Guernsey, United Kingdom] A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational