Sermons on Preparation For Christ:

The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon encourages us to find joy and strength in seeking God's guidance, surrendering to His will, and securing His strength, rather than in material possessions.

Greetings, beloved! As we gather here today, we find ourselves nestled in the comforting embrace of our collective faith, a faith that is as enduring as the ancient hills and as steadfast as the ever-flowing streams. It is a faith that calls us to seek, surrender, and secure -- to seek the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Topics: Obeying, Shepherd

Practical Aspects Of Our Mission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 3, 2024

This sermon explores our divine duty to respond to God's call, live out His directives, and demonstrate His deeds, as exemplified in Mark 6:1-13.

Good morning, beloved friends. Isn't it a joy to gather together, united in faith and love, to delve into the richness of God's Word? We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has something to say to us, something that will touch our hearts, transform our minds, and shape ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Topics: Mission, Jesus

Why Do I Need To Believe In Jesus? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2024

The Bible teaches us that there are several reasons for believing in Jesus.

Introduction During this Advent season, Pastor Scott and I presented a series of messages titled, “Questions About the Birth of Jesus.” Of the many questions about the birth of Jesus we could have addressed, we only dealt with the following four questions: • “Why did God become man?” • “Why did ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Matthew 11:28, John 14:6, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Aha Moment

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 20, 2025

A sermon for the second Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

January 19, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 2:1-11 The Aha Moment Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee… and his disciples believed in him.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Trusting God In Difficult Times

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025

Life is filled with challenges that can test our faith, shake our confidence, and make us question God’s plan for our lives. During times of difficulty, trusting in God becomes a vital act of faith.

Title: TRUSTING GOD IN DIFFICULT TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 34:19; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 34:19, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

God’s faithfulness is one of His most comforting attributes. It means that He is reliable, trustworthy, and always true to His word. In a world full of uncertainties, God remains constant and unchanging.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Lamentations 3:22-23 "It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 7:9 Psalm 36:5 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Deuteronomy 7:9, Hebrews 10:23, Psalm 36:5, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Timothy 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Having The Right Attitude In Our Prayer Life.

Contributed by Mike Bence on Feb 11, 2025

Prayer is a powerful engagement between us and God but what happens when we don’t get our prayer answered? Do we quit on Him? We need to have the right attitude when we pray, to trust Him, and remain steadfast as He works.

Having the right attitude in your Prayer life. Acts 12 1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growth In Spiritual Awareness

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 11, 2025

The three healing stories in this passage of Luke is a great metaphor to show us that we must always be looking to increase of spiritual awareness of God and Jesus.

Growth in Spiritual Awareness Luke 8:40-56 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:40 And as Jesus was returning, the people welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. 41 And a man named Jairus came, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus’ feet, and began urging ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Presidents' Day

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 12, 2025

Washington / Lincoln

1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings (basilewn) and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity 1 Tim 2: 1,2 (Vineyard / GE Ladd – the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Vineyard

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Feb 15, 2025

The fruit of the Spirit, as described in the Bible, encompasses a set of virtues that reflect the character of God and are cultivated in believers through the Holy Spirit. These virtues include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Let's look at these virtues in-depth to determine how to cultivate them. Love is a commandment. John15:12 NKJV "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." Christians are to love people the way Jesus loves us, not necessarily as they love us. Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breakthrough Prayers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025

Breakthrough prayers are intense, focused prayers that seek to release God’s power into difficult or stagnant situations. They are prayers that move the hand of God, pushing through barriers and opening doors to God's promises.

BREAKTHROUGH PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Luke 11:9-10, Matthew 7:7, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Jeremiah 29:11, Luke 11:9-10, Matthew 7:7, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leaves --- The Leaves Are Telling

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 20, 2025

Adam and Eve covered up their sins with fig leaves instead of repenting. The fig leaves tell us Jesus is coming soon. Be ready.

LEAVES… THE LEAVES ARE TELLING By Wade Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) PASTOR JOSH FRANKS was asked: WHAT‘S THE HARDEST THING ABOUT BEING A PASTOR? Franks answer was clear: Walking with people through a major life issue only for them to leave the church at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3, Matthew 3:10, Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Unfinished Task (Judges 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 28, 2025

Do we have unfinished tasks for God? Let's look at Judges 1.

Do we have a habit of quitting before a job is done? Did Israel fail to finish conquering the land? Are we still conquering? Will we endure to the end? Let’s begin in Judges 1. What did God say about the continuing conquest of the land? Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass that the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Barnabas Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Barnabas was a faithful leader, encourager, and missionary. His life teaches us the power of generosity, encouragement, and commitment to God's work.

CHARACTER STUDY OF BARNABAS – ENCOURAGER AND COMPANION OF PAUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:36-37 "Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means ‘son of encouragement’), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, Acts 9:26-27, Acts 11:22-26, Acts 13:1-3, Acts 15:36-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, First, Last, And In Between. A Message About Keeping Things In Focus. Matthew 6:33

Contributed by David Cramer on Apr 5, 2025

A message about following the Lord in our life every day regardless of whether it is the morning, afternoon or evening.

Stand with me now and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational