Sermons on Personal Invitation:

Who Knew? He Knew, And Now Do You?

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 5, 2009

WHO KNEW??? HE KNEW! And NOW...DO YOU? An invitation to Christ WHO KNEW? JESUS KNEW... An account and compilation of events in the life of Christ

2009.4.12.Easter Son-Shine Service Who Knew? He Did...He Knew! By William Akehurst, BA HSWC WHO KNEW??? HE KNEW! And NOW...DO YOU? An invitation to Christ WHO KNEW? JESUS KNEW... AN ACCOUNT AND COMPILATION OF EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF CHRIST KEY VERSES LUKE 24:44-45 A message for Easter and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To Christ's Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 13, 2006

According to the writer of the Letter to the Hebrews, Christ has made the ultimate, perfect sacrifice, which invites all of his would-be followers to respond.

Sermon for 24 Pentecost Yr B, 19/11/2006 Based on Heb 10:11-14, 19-25 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Responding to Christ’s Sacrifice” The Letter to the Hebrews, as I’ve said ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Close Enough To Feel The Scars Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

Final in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Easter Sermon, Jesus invites us to draw near in spite of our doubts and questions.

Birthday invitations—the kids start on them months before the party because they want people to come. For the last several months I’ve been sharing stories from the Gospel of John about Jesus invitation to us—the invitation to come near to Him. This morning we both celebrate His resurrection and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Come To The Waters"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 4, 2017

The sermon shares the uses of water in the bible which brought cleansing, forgiveness, deliverance, and provision to people and Christ invites each of us to come to the waters.

Come to The Waters Matthew 3:13-17 1. Consider the Value of Water Water is the most valuable resource on the planet. All living things -- fish, animals, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Our Thirsting Soul Is Satisfied

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 7, 2007

Pentecost 10(A) - Our thirsting soul is satisfied because our gracious God freely invites and then our gracious God richly blesses.

OUR THIRSTING SOUL IS SATISFIED (Outline) August 5, 2007 - PENTECOST 10 - Isaiah 55:1-5 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: There are all kinds of invitations – birthday, wedding, and anniversary. Such invitations to a celebration bring us joy. We are happy when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

A Quieted Soul

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025

Psalm 131 invites restless hearts into humility and hope—trusting God’s presence over answers, like a weaned child content with mother.

It’s easy to worry. Anxiety is normal. Fear is expected. There’s plenty to be anxious about. I once heard a guy on the radio say, “Anyone who doesn’t have high blood pressure these days just isn’t paying attention.” And maybe he’s right—because we live in a world wound tight with hurry and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Philippians 2:3-5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

From Pain To Praise

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

Your pain is not the end of your story. If you can praise God in your darkest hour, you invite Him to rewrite your testimony.

FROM PAIN TO PRAISE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:16-34 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:1, Isaiah 61:3, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Habakkuk 3:17-19 INTRODUCTION: Life can bring unexpected seasons of pain, disappointment, and hardship. Even the most faithful believers can find ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why We Should Seek God Early Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

The call to seek God early is one of urgency, wisdom, and intimacy. God invites us not only to seek Him but to do so earnestly and promptly.

WHY WE SHOULD SEEK GOD EARLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 8:17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Isaiah 55:6, Lamentations 3:25-26, Mark 1:35 INTRODUCTION: The call to seek God early is one of urgency, wisdom, and intimacy. God invites us not only to seek Him but to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:17, Psalm 63:1, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not So Ordinary Time

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jun 18, 2025

This week we step into "Ordinary Time" in the Christian Calendar. But Gpd invites us to make "Ordinary Time; not so ordinary.

Galatians 3:23-29 (NLT) 23 Before the way of faith in Christ was available to us, we were placed under guard by the law. We were kept in protective custody, so to speak, until the way of faith was revealed. 24 Let me put it another way. The law was our guardian until Christ came; it protected us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Methodist

Gideon Defeats The Midianites Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 29, 2022

The Israelites invited Gideon to become their king and to found a dynasty, but he refused, telling them that only God was their ruler (Judges 8:22–23).

Gideon Defeats the Midianites In time, Israel again turned away from Jehovah and began to worship false gods. The Midianites had hurt the Israelites for many years - for seven years, they stole the Israelites’ animals and destroyed their crops. The Israelites hid in caves and mountains to escape ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Jumping Jonah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

God relentlessly pursues us with grace, even when we run or resist, inviting us to trust His presence and respond to His call.

Some of us know the sound of God’s whisper as well as we know our own name. It comes in the quiet of a morning commute, in the nudge you can’t shake, in the Scripture that lands like a letter with your address on it. And some of us know the sound of our feet when they’re running in the opposite ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Topics: Hearing God, Seeing God, Jonah's Reaction

The World Is A Choir

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

Creation praises God constantly; every blessing flows from Him, inviting us to join heaven’s chorus with grateful hearts and joyful worship.

Introduction — Hearing What We’ve Been Singing We have sung it so many times that it slips out of our mouths on autopilot. The ushers walk forward, the pastor nods, the pianist plays four familiar measures, and suddenly the congregation rises to its feet and a tiny hymn floats through the room. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1, James 1:17, Romans 1:20, Isaiah 6:1-3, Revelation 7:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Blessed Are... Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022

The main idea of this sermon is that no matter what your condition is in life, you are blessed because Jesus Christ stands there with an open invitation to come into the kingdom of God.

Good morning. How many of you are old enough to remember a group duo by the name of Simon and Garfunkel? They were a group in the 60s and 70s. A rock duo group known for a lot of great hits. Sounds of Silence. Mrs. Robinson. Bridge Over Troubled Water. Boxer. Although some of you remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

¿por Qué No Te Levantas Y Andas? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2025

Jesus meets us in our stuck places, inviting us to trust Him, refuse despair, and step forward in faith toward healing and new life.

Some of us walked in today smiling on the outside and stuck on the inside. We know how to look fine, but deep down we feel like that man by the pool—stalled, sidelined, and silently counting the years. We carry mats of memory—old disappointments, long habits, lingering hurts—and we wonder, Will ...read more

Topics: Sanidad, Fe

Veterans Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

God invites us to find true safety, peace, and courage by dwelling in His presence and trusting His faithful protection amid life’s storms.

Some of us came in today with hands full and hearts heavy. Bills on the counter, headlines on the phone, questions in the dark. Life can feel like a storm that lingers—raindrops of worry, winds of weariness. And yet, over every squall, our Father holds out an umbrella that doesn’t falter: His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-8

Topics: Refuge, Protection