Sermons on Prayer Persistence:

Foolish Boasting Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 13, 2025

If you’re going to boast, boast about your service, suffering, and shame.

When women get together, one might say, “I was hit by a car today," and all the other women will say, “You're kidding! What happened? Where? Are you all right?” When men get together, their conversation is very different. One might say, “I was hit by a car today," and I guarantee ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, Mark 10:45, Hebrews 12:2, Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Seeking Jesus In The Temple

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 14, 2025

Luke 2

SEEKING JESUS IN THE TEMPLE (LUKE 2:39-52) I was a teenager when the Billy Graham crusade came to Singapore in 1978. The older leaders and advisers to the young people drove seven hours, taking us students in several cars across the border to attend the event. We were ecstatic. For many of us, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon # 7 - Our Life's Purpose Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 20, 2025

We were created in the image of God, to reflect His characteristics and to fulfill His purposes. Those who put their trust in Jesus become sons and daughters of God and to such God will reveal His plans, so we can live meaningful and purpose-filled lives here on earth.

We read in Genesis 6:6, And the LORD regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. (ESV) God’s divine plan when He first created man was unfathomable, until man disobeyed, and went against this awesome purpose which God ordained. Not only did this leave God with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:6, Genesis 1:27-28, Ecclesiastes 1:14, Ecclesiastes 12:13, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 6:13, Acts 10:43, John 1:12, 2 Timothy 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2025

What do you do when your past with its sins and failures just refuses to go away. What do you do when your guilt and shame stick to you like tar? The answer is here in Romans 7 and 8.

Back in the 1990s there was a scandal that rocked the political world. There was a 20-year-old intern who was discovered to have had a sexual relationship with the President of the United States. Her name was Monica Lewinsky… and when the scandal hit the news, she found herself being scorned, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust The Instrument

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2025

God brings us in relationship to himself so that we can trust in all circumstances - trust the Word to bring you through.

You can listen to the sermon here:- https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust The Instrument” Who do you trust? Many of us we will quickly say “I trust Jesus”. That is a good answer. But I’m thinking more broadly about the trust that you place in another person because they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

26 The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:7-8 - Message 26 – What Is Sown Must Be Reaped – There Are Consequences. What Are You Sowing? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 5, 2025

Every action has consequences and if we sow to the sinful flesh we reap corruption. Sowing to the Spirit reaps eternal life. This message deals with a serious matter for ALL people. Two judgements – Great white Throne and Judgement Seat of Christ.

26 THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:7-8 - Message 26 – WHAT IS SOWN MUST BE REAPED – THERE ARE CONSEQUENCES. WHAT ARE YOU SOWING? [1]. INTRODUCTION These verses follow on from the last message which was all about sharing what we have with those engaged in the work of the Lord. The next set ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6, Galatians 6:7-8, Jeremiah 10:15, Jeremiah 51:18, Jeremiah 20:7, Galatians 6:4, 2 Timothy 2:15, Philippians 1:10-11, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Live In The Freedom Of Truth - John 8:31-32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 7, 2025

Abiding in Jesus' teachings leads us to truth, and this truth grants us freedom. But what does it mean to remain faithful to His teachings? How does knowing the truth liberate us?

Go! And Live in the Freedom of Truth - John 8:31-32 Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the profound words of our Lord Jesus Christ as recorded in John 8:31-32 (NLT): "Jesus said to the people who believed in him, 'You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, John 15:5-7, Psalm 1:1-3, Proverbs 2:3-6, Romans 12:2, Romans 6:22, Galatians 5:1, Romans 10:9, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, John 15:8, John 8:44, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Colossians 1:13, Romans 6:14, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Receive Your Compassionate Shepherd’s Care

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 22, 2024

May the Holy Spirit work in us a deeper understanding of one of the ways our Good Shepherd provides compassionate care for us. He does that through the shepherds he sends to us. He does that to equip us for the life of service he calls us to live.

“The LORD is my shepherd.” “I am the Good Shepherd.” “I am Jesus’ little lamb, Ever glad at heart I am.” Generations of believers have loved those kinds of descriptions of God’s love for them and of their relationship to God through faith in Jesus. Shepherd and sheep. Sheep and shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8, Hebrews 13:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

No Fear Fellowship Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 22, 2024

When we know the love of God in our lives, that love will remove any punishment fear that we feel between ourselves and God.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 4:1-21 “No Fear Fellowship” When you read John’s Epistles in one sitting what you will find is a lot of repetition. Especially when John writes chapter 4. Chapter 4:1-6 is about the false prophets and the antichrists ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God: "The Kingdom Way Of Life”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 18, 2024

In our study we’ll see what does the Kingdom Living look like? The Kingdom of God isn’t about religious observance or a set of rules for moral behavior. Rather, it’s about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Join us on this final leg of our journey.

The Kingdom of God “The Kingdom Way of Life” Romans 14:17 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC7a1HLYj-0&t=20s Throughout our series on the Kingdom of God, we’ve been considering that the Kingdom of God and its message differs from everything humanity has ever known, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17, Romans 14:14-19, Proverbs 26:27

Denomination: Foursquare

Made For So Much More

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 28, 2024

The first several verses of Ecclesiastes capture this reality well and sum it up in one word: Futility.

Have you ever been disappointed with your life? Has there ever been a time in your life where you found yourself saying, “What’s the use?” Life can do that to us. We work hard—at our job, at our ministry, at school, on our relationships. And then comes that time when you stop, and look it all ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

We’re Going To Need A Bigger Boat!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 8, 2023

Peter had never seen a catch of fish like that before! If we have Jesus in our boat, we're going to need to get a bigger Faith for harvest, a bigger Grace for trials, a bigger Vision & a bigger Obedience to see God's will done!

WE’RE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER BOAT! Luke 5:4-7 INTRODUCTION A. OPENER: THE SIZE OF GOD 1. A boy asked his father, “Dad, what is the size of God?” His father looked up at the sky and saw a plane and asked his son, “What is the size of that plane?” The boy replied, “It is very small. I can hardly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 13, 2023

When you come to church, who are you looking for? When you open the scriptures, who do you see? When was the last time you personally met with the Jesus of the Bible?

Last week, we spoke about God’s offer and our response to either walk in darkness or walk in His light. Today in John 1 we see some questions posed to who Jesus is in reality. So who is Jesus? According to the Bible, Jesus is God, the second Person of the Trinity - He always was and is. He never ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humble Before God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 14, 2023

A series looking at the practical words of wisdom from James

Submitting to God James 4:1-10 July 16, 2023 Have you ever wondered how some wars began? A war in Italy, which resulted in the death of thousands of men, began over a wooden bucket. In 1864, Spain attacked Peru in order to get their hands on Peruvian bird poop, which was a great fertilizer. In ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The True Measure Of A Minister Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 18, 2023

Paul addresses his critics directly and highlighted a few lessons. A true ministry does not draw attention to himself, commits to the work God assigns and lives for the audience of One, his Lord.

2 Cor 10:7-18 The True Measure of a Minister 2 Cor 10:7-18 – Paul addressing his critics 7Look at what is before your eyes. If anyone is confident that he is Christ’s, let him remind himself that just as he is Christ’s, so also are we. 8For even if I boast a little too much of our authority, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:7-18, Amos 7:7-9, Jeremiah 9:23-24, 1 Corinthians 3:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible