Sermons on Plans:

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 5, 2021

This Sunday we'll be looking into the real Spirit of Christmas and how God wants to overshadow us with Him to meet our greatest need, to solve our most insolvable problem, and to bring forth a victory in our lives that in our own strength we’ve been unable to achieve.

The Christmas Spirit Around Christmas time, there are a rash of Christmas special, but nothing replaces, for me, are the classics like “Miracle on 34th Street,” or “It’s A Wonderful Life.” But the one most people are familiar with is from the Novel by Charles Dickens entitled “A Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:35, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Foursquare

Embracing The Divine Vision: Walking With Purpose Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2023

We gather in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in the presence of our Heavenly Father and Almighty God, our Creator, the One who ignites dreams and unveils visions.

As we continue our series on visionary view, I want to speak about Divine Vision: Walking with Purpose. In our lives, our focus must be a perspective that aligns our hearts with God's divine purpose. There are five areas I am going to preach about: The Divine Call to Vision Directing Our ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2, Philippians 3:13-14, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17-18, Nehemiah 2:18, Revelation 4:1-2, Proverbs 29:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Realistic New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 1, 2024

Our desire alone cannot always produce change, but with God's guidance we can produce New Year's Resolutions that can be sustained through the New Year and beyond.

“For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him? And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgments as are in all this law which I set before you this day? Only take heed to yourself, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10, Mark 11:22-24, James 1:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Answer Will Be Yes, Lord Yes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores the profound commitment and trust involved in saying 'Yes' to God, and how this affirmation shapes our faith and daily lives.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts, united in the love of our Lord. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Lord has something to say to us today, something that could change our lives forever - if we let it. Our theme today is a simple yet profound ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Topics: Yes To God

You've Got The Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003

Jesus knew that the apostles could not succeed unless they were continually filled with the Spirit’s divine grace, power and love for people who are struggling with their sins.

1. Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery. Without the strength of the Holy Spirit, the facts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Them Dry Bones

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

It doesn’t matter what denomination you are: Dry is Dry, let’s quit arguing over non-essentials and get to the heart of the matter (we need revival).

*Hand of the Lord upon me: This means taught, led, guided, protected, empowered, (it is a wonderful thing to know Gods hand is on your life. *Carried out in the Spirit: If we are going to see the glory of God revealed we are going to have to get out of the flesh realm over into the spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Got Fruit?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

Parable of the fig tree

Got Fruit??? Luke 13:6-9 January 23, 2005 Luke 13:6-9 (NLT) Then Jesus used this illustration: "A man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed. [7] Finally, he said to his gardener, ’I’ve waited three years, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005

A look at being good stewards of the time of our life.

Time Psalm 90:10,12 The length of our days is seventy years-- or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. 12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. I. Each person has a set amount of time in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Facts" About Finances

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 27, 2004

Three phases portray the financial condition of a family: Big bills, Big accounts and Big mistakes. About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures. Meaning, most people fail to manage money wisely.

Introduction Three phases portray the financial condition of a family: Big bills, Big accounts and Big mistakes. About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures (George Bowman. How to Succeed in Money). He means that they fail to manage money wisely. There is a way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26, Luke 19:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Expectations

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 14, 2010

Tell the devil to get off your back. Yes, times are rough and the trials are many, but we have a God who is always thinking about us and we must anticipate the good things He wants to send our way.

YOU CAN GET THERE FROM HERE GREAT EXPECTATIONS Expectation is similiar to hope and faith, yet unique. Examples: the crowds who came together to see Jesus Jeremiah 29:10,11 10 For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gambling - Wall Street Vs. Lotto

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 2, 2011

Does the Bible say "Thou shalt not gamble"? No. What then does the Bible have to say about gambling?

Gambling – Wall Street vs. Lotto 2 Thessalonians 3:10 By: JB Hall There are 3 basic differences between the stock market and gambling (the Lotto). Namely: 1. The difference between “investment and scheme” 2. The difference between trusting “God” and trusting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

It's More Than A List! Lessons From Nehemiah 3 Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013

Whenever we get to long lists in the Bible, our eyes usually just skim through them, or we may just skip them. If we do this with Nehemiah 3, we will miss many good lessons.

The book opens up with Nehemiah learning of the bad news about the condition of the walls of Jerusalem and the condition of the people. Nehemiah showed in his questioning of his brother of the condition of God’s people and city and what followed what his priorities were as a servant of God. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge Of Busyness Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 20, 2019

Today we will discuss how to guard against unfruitful busyness.

Luke 10:38-42 38. Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Ephesians 4:15-16, Genesis 1:28, Proverbs 9:9, Proverbs 8:33-35, Luke 9:62, Proverbs 10:4-5, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 6:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Well

Contributed by Chris Smith on Dec 10, 2019

Are you living a good life or are you living well? Jesus shows us in John 4 how to live in refreshing and renewal. John 4 is packed with Christ Like illustrations that will empower our lives daily. Let's examine four of those.

Living at the Well John 4 Tell the story There are Christ Like Illustrations packed in this story 1. Hidden in Christ V.1-2 Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gain A Heart Of Wisdom

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 25, 2024

A person who sees God's face gets an everlasting understanding about God, because of which he sees everything from an eternal perspective. Eternity and eternal things get hold of him.

The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years, Psalms 90:10 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalms 90:12 Every verse in Psalm 91 talks about the Eternity of God. It begins with the author describing about God as our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10