Sermons on Provoke:

Raising Kids To Be Healthy Adults Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

There are a few specific scripture references to parenting, but I think we need to look at the entire scope of scripture to really get a complete picture of how we are to parent. After all, God is the ultimate parent as our father, so all of Scripture giv

Before I became a counsellor, while I was still going to school, I worked as a family support worker. Essentially I would pick up kids from troubled homes who social workers were involved with but hadn’t taken the children away yet, and I would spend a couple hours with them and take them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

The Spiritual Basis For Group Ministry Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 2, 2009

Relational Basis for Group Ministry

THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY – PART III The Spiritual Basis for Group Ministry Series Text: Acts 2:46-47 - Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good The Bad And The Ugly

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008

This is a Father’s day sermon about what kind of father are you, a good, a bad, or an ugly one

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly I love westerns. And who do you think of when you think about you think of spaghetti westerns? Clint Eastwood. Of course we like Hang em High and High Plains Drifter, but the best one has to be… Even if you haven’t seen the movie, you’ve probably heard that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Paid It All Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

Does reflecting upon the price Jesus paid for you produce an attitude of worship in you?

Why do I worship? Because Jesus paid the whole price of my sin! Make the Effort! I have played volleyball for a number of years. When you play “pick up games” that is where people just kind of join your team as they walk in, you never know who you will get or what skill level you will find. What ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Twin Nations Of Prophetic Destiny Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008

Part 2 that explores the spiritual connection between America and Israel. (Adapted from teachings by Dr. Perry Stone)

America and Israel: Spiritually Connected Part 2 – Twin Nations of Prophetic Destiny Last week we began a new study entitled America and Israel: Spiritually Connected. And we specifically looked at the question Is America found anywhere in Bible Prophecy? This is a question that spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:21

Denomination: Baptist

A Lordly Dish Of Butter

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Temptation is a fight for all Christians.

Judges 5:24-27 KJV Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent. [25] He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish. [26] She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen's hammer; ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Foundation For My Family

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 25, 2010

Our families can be happier and healthier than ever before, -- if we will build them on the foundation of God’s love.

God’s Foundation for My Family 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - February 14, 2010 *Today is Valentine’s Day, and most of you know it’s also our 35th wedding anniversary! -I thank God for Mary and the time He has given us together, but I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

Consider the cross: 1- The death of the cross 2- The blood of the cross 3- The power of the cross

INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, charged straight to his room, and locked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hannah, A Godly Mother

Contributed by Bruce Allen on May 10, 2008

Hannah is a good example for all mothers who experience problems too difficult to face. Instead of relying on her own resources - Hannah turns to God recognizing that He was her only solution. May we learn from her story here in God’s Word.

Hannah, a Godly Mother 1 Samuel 1:1-2:1a [1:1] Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. [2] And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Faith! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 15, 2018

When you’re tempted to give up your faith, look up to Christ; look within at your own heart to make sure you are truly trusting Christ; and look around to other believers for the help you need to keep going.

Bryan Wilkerson tells the story of a time when his kids were young, and they were at a themed restaurant with TV’s all over the walls. The TV’s were playing cartoons with no sound, and his youngest son, about four at the time, had his eyes glued to one of the TV screens. He was viewing a continuous ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Series: Limiting The Holy One Of Israel (Part 1 An Introduction - Can We Limit God's Move In Our Lives?)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

God’s people actually ‘’limited the Holy One of Israel’’ by their sins and foolishness. So, can man or the church limit God's purpose & intention? Yes! Within the context of this psalm, we can, the same as Israel did.

SERIES: LIMITING THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 1 - AN INTRODUCTION - CAN WE LIMIT GOD'S MOVE IN OUR LIVES?) PSALM 78: 19 Yes, they murmured against God: They said, “Can God prepare a table in the wilderness? 20 Behold, He struck the rock, So that the waters gushed out, And the streams ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:19-43

Denomination: Charismatic

The Message This Mother Didn’t Want To Hear Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 9, 2020

She got the message that when she came back home, her son would die. What mother wanted to hear that kind of message? The wife of Jeroboam, first king of the Ten Tribes of Israel, experienced this very thing.

Introduction: many Mother’s Day messages focus on the positive. Some sermons focus on any number of good mothers, those like Eunice (Timothy’s mother) who is only mentioned once in Scripture by name, but the deeds of her son speak volumes. Other good mothers come to mind, like Hannah, Leah, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Dads Legacy

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 22, 2018

A Father's Day Sermon looking at the legacy we as dads leave behind to our families. It looks at what it means to be both a husband and a father.

Father’s Day “A Dad’s Legacy” When it comes to holidays, Father’s Day isn’t up there very high, in fact, it might be at the bottom of the ladder, especially when compared to Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is huge deal and is highly advertised. Hallmark and flower shops make a fortune on Mothers Day, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21, Proverbs 3:11-12, Ephesians 5:22-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Cycle Of Sin Illustrated Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Message 2 in our exposition of Judges. The message continues discussion of the elements in the sin cycle by illustrating them.

Judges Series #2 Life Cycles “Cycle Identified and Illustrated Review Last week we just got started identifying the life cycle found in the book of Judges. We reinforced the Biblical concept that every person lies somewhere in this circle of life. All of us run this cycle multiple times ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Psalm 106:34-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Running From God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message one in an exposition of the book of Jonah. This message introduces the book and ponders principles related to Jonah's refusal to accept God's call.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #1 “Running from God” Introduction / Overview So much of what we know about God comes from observing His interactions with people recorded in the Bible. God did not dictate a theology book but through stories of His relations with people. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance