Sermons on Potential:

The Spirituality Of Mutuality Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

Rom. 15:7-17 shows us several actions that are appropriate and should be expected from the people of God. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is accept one another and overlook perceived faults.

The Spirituality of Mutuality Romans 15:7-17 Intro: Mutuality speaks of a reciprocal relationship between two or more people. It speaks of shared interests, values, and common goals. It involves give and take, and indicates a potentially close bond between the people involved. One major asset ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Paralysis Of Fear

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 16, 2011

Many Christians are harangued by Satan’s exaggerated lies and it produces fear and worry whereas trusting in the victorious God gives courage to act.

The Paralysis of Fear* Psalm 91 and Rev. 12:7-12 (Responsive reading From Psalm 91 provided at the end of the sermon) Sermon Objective: Many Christians are harangued by Satan’s exaggerated lies and it produces fear and worry whereas trusting in the victorious God gives courage to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Priceless!

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 10, 2011

A godly woman is pricceless. But just how does a woman become godly?

“Priceless!” Proverbs 31:10-31 Motherhood – nothing to it, right? Just think about all we know concerning it. Consider these answers given by elementary-age children to the following questions. “Why did God make mothers?” “Mostly to clean the house.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God With Us: God’s Amazing Present!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 25, 2009

God has given us the best Christmas present and it is wrapped in the tender human body of our Lord Jesus Christ who was born in a lowly manger.

Introduction: Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. He still went to school, though he was 2 years behind. And he did the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing & Reaping Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 12, 2009

The creation precept built into the very fabric of all creation, both physical & spiritual, is that a person reaps after the same manner & nature that they sow. Every thought, attitude or action has its own reproductive cycle. You reap what you sow.

GALATIANS 6: 6-8 SOWING AND REAPING The principle of reciprocity is certainly being taught here. Though the initial thought is that their ministers should have a material return for what they spiritually sow in the life of the believers the principle extends beyond that arena. The creation ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-8, Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Living a life of faith

Romans 4 - Living by Faith - 2/1/09 Turn with me this morning to Romans 4. Romans is a real letter to real people about a real question - the key question of life: How can a sinful man be made right with a holy God? Paul tells us we can never find right standing with God on our own. In chapters ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Letter To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 19, 2014

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Ephesus.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS Revelation 2:1-7 If you have been born again then you certainly remember the joy and excitement that you felt when you first met Jesus. It is an overwhelming experience to know that you have gone from death unto life. Chances are pretty good that when you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness - A Stones Throw Away! (Or People In Glass Houses.)

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 31, 2016

A sermon that looks at Jesus encounter with the woman caught in Adultery - finishes with a remarkable NZ poem

John 8 New International Version (NIV) 8 1 but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus: Better Than Our Legends Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 23, 2012

“In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son”

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: BETTER THAN OUR LEGENDS HEBREWS 1:1 – 2:4 BIG IDEA: “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son” SERMON PREFACE As I was studying this book I ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sights Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

The challenge for all of us is to go into this Christmas season determined to see in the sights of Christmas that which makes us praise God and want to be part of His light in this dark world. Let your prayer be, open my eyes Lord, I want to see Jesus.

Hal Bowser said, "the most exciting gift I've ever received was the microscope my parents gave me for Christmas when I was eleven." The first thing he did on that Christmas day was to go out in the back yard and get some water from a rain puddle. He put a drop under his microscope ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Love And Lust Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Solomon sought to persuade the beautiful Shulamite girl to yield to lust, but she remains steadfast in her loyalty to love. This is a story of a great temptation, and a powerful testing of love.

A French pilot, by the name of Guillaumet flew over the Andes on a regular basis. One time he disappeared for a week, and hope that he would be found was given up. He was eventually rescued, however, and his first intelligible sentence was, "I swear that I went though what no animal would have ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:4

Spontaneous Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Spontaneous prayer is much more meaningful and real than planned prayer. Planned prayer is usually locked into formulas, and we repeat the same requests over and over. This kind of prayer gets dull, and it is seen as a duty rather than a joy.

George Buttrick in his large book simply called Prayer tells of why the Acoma Indians in Colorado chose to live on the mesa. The rock gave them safety. The Apaches on the South and the Navajos on the North made them sitting ducks down on the plains, and so they headed for the rocks. A narrow path ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Politics, Civil War, And The Church

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 13, 2016

The world is reacting with anger, fear, or pride over the elections. That is not surprising. What is surprising is that the civil war has entered some churches. This is a topical message on how to deal with it.

Introduction: The civil war is brewing. Did you see the young lady on the news? She was one of those marching in protest to the election results. And a reporter caught up to her to ask some questions. What she said was downright scary. She said that what we need is a revolution in order to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Knowing God's Calling

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 23, 2017

This message deals with how we enter into the presence of God where we can hear Him and align ourselves to His will and way so that we can find out what God is calling us to do.

Knowing God’s Calling “What We Need To Do” Tonight I’d like to give some practical advice on how we can align ourselves to the will and way of God. And the reason we need to do so is because by knowing more about God’s will and way will help us know more about God’s calling upon our ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Mystery Of Marriage Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 18, 2018

56th message from Ephesians discussing the mystery of marriage.

“The Mystery of Marriage” REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 E. Live in Wisdom 5:15-6:9 1. Seize every opportune moment ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-33, Genesis 2:21-24, Mark 10:2-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance