Sermons on Provoke:

Veterans Day 2018 - Am I A Soldier Of The Cross?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 16, 2018

This is a sermon that asks tough questions about our spiritual condition as it walks through the old hymn Am I A Soldier Of The Cross

Veteran’s Day 2018 – Am I A Soldier of The Cross? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Romans 1:16, Philemon 1:1-2, Philippians 2:25, John 14:15, Matthew 24:6-7, Revelation 12:7-12, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, Matthew 13:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Power Up Kingdom Living Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 10, 2023

In Matthew Jesus frames up the Jesus Life by speaking about the Kingdom of God. Not a physical kingdom with walls, a castle, and a throne. It is a spiritual Kingdom. Jesus is our King.

Power Up Kingdom Living   Matthew 13:31-51 Introduction Power Up - it’s what we need to do when our spiritual batteries get low. We need to connect to the power source, overcome temptation, use the power of influence, exercise the spiritual disciplines, and escape judgmentalism in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Priesthood Starts Early In Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 6, 2015

To show that GOD starts with calling you into His arms early in life, and you need to be sensitive in His calls.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man of GOD? Yes. 1 Timothy 6:11 1 Timothy 6:11 (Amplified Bible) But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at and pursue righteousness (right standing with God and true goodness), godliness (which is the loving fear of God and being Christlike), faith, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 2, 2022

Jesus asks us to listen to His words and apply the truth in your family even before the storm hits in your life.

Some years ago, one of our church members asked me to go with him and find a house for him. We went to different neighborhoods, all sorts of towns, and several places. — After a long search, He finally found a home he liked. But there was a problem in the house. There was a crack on the plaster of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Minister You Can Trust Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

It is impossible to separate the message from the messengers. Our reflection of what is being said is influenced by who is saying it and how it is being said. Church leadership is important

On June 17, 2002 Federal authorities arrested a United States Forest Service employee for starting the largest fire in Colorado’s history. Terry Barton is a 38-year-old woman and had worked every summer for the Forest Service for 18 or 19 years. She had ventured into the forest to burn a letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Two Key's To Fatherhood

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Jun 22, 2021

If we were to add it all up, we would probably find that we take about the same amount of time to celebrate our earthly father as we do our heavenly father.

2 Keys to Fatherhood Holly Springs 6/20/21 Today is Father’s Day, the day we celebrate our earthly father. And of course, that means I need to share a few father jokes with you right? Like this. What did the daddy bu?alo say to its son before it left for school? “Bison.” Or how about the time a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Uncontrolled Desires Of This Present Age!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 14, 2021

We must remember, in every situation, God knows how to sustain us and take care of us. The Prosperity Message causes some to desire prosperity at any cost. There are some things that cost too much.

Sermon: Uncontrolled Desires Ps 106:1 “Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise? 3 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-15, 3 John 1:2, Psalm 78:18-21, Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

Gracious Blessings On The Platform Of God's Mercy

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 29, 2021

God is a faithful God and full of mercy. He is willing to show His mercy to those who will diligently seek Him wholeheartedly, and who are willing to turn to Him in righteousness.

GRACIOUS BLESSINGS ON THE PLATFORM OF GOD'S MERCY Study Text: Hebrews 4:16. Introduction - Man doesn’t always get what he requires, pursues or deserves, but what the mercy of God delivers to him: Romans 9:16. - Most certainly, it is not the strongest of the species that always ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah The Deserter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

He was a deliberate, determined, disobedient deserter of duty, and yet he was an instrument of God for the salvation of many. That is the real wonder, and not the whale experience.

Jonah is one of the most famous books of the Old Testament. It is known of by masses of people who never read any of the Bible. Strange as it may seem it was the first book of the Bible to be translated into Chinese. The trouble with all the widespread knowledge about Jonah is that it is all ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

The Covering Of Guilt Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

This Psalm is David's song of joy, because he found forgiveness, and in spite of his great sins of adultery and murder, was still able to face God without guilt and shame.

Sometimes those nightmarish dreams people have actually come true. It happened to a couple from Salem, Oregon while they were on their summer vacation. They were traveling in their camper truck. The husband got so tired he decided to let his wife take over so he could get a nap. It was very ...read more

We Are Witnesses Second Sunday Of Easter, Year C

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 24, 2022

Easter is unsettling. That’s our thesis for this series. No, wait, that’s a given. That’s a foundational statement. The thesis is because Easter is unsettling for the world, we need to be witnesses to the Easter event.

We Are Witnesses SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C Acts 5:27-32 5:27 When they had brought them, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, 5:28 saying, "We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Voice Of Joy (A Joyful Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 15, 2022

How can we be full of joy and at the same time be hopeful when we are in the midst of pandemic and war? I always pray that we can find joy in times like this as we search for the true meaning of joy. Let us all find the voice of joy in our lives.

Good morning and we welcome everyone to our 1st Sunday for the month of March 2022 with a monthly theme “A Joyful Hope” with our theme verse found in Romans 12:12 Romans 12:12 NLT Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. "Be joyful in hope." This means ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gardener’s Field Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 24, 2022

In the church, there will be unbelievers mixed in with God's people; however, Jesus warns us that it is not our place to judge. He also asks us to consider whether or not we are wheat or a tare; a believer or an unbeliever.

This evening’s message is entitled “The Gardener’s Field,” and it’s taken from what is commonly called “The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares.” In Genesis 2:8-9, we read, “The Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there He put the man whom He had formed. And out of the ground the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Happiness, Joy And Peace

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 31, 2022

The multitude, like many today had gotten their priorities confused. So much time is spent worrying about "things" that we lose sight of what truly matters and leads to happiness. We seek gold while dismissing God. We seek health while neglecting holiness.

Sermon – The Road To Happiness Luke 6:20-26 “And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. 22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 107:9, Revelation 21:4, Luke 12:16-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Our Mission Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 4, 2019

Our DNA determines many things about us; however, when we are a new creation in Christ, God gives us a new DNA!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we will begin a four-week series on the subject of our DNA in Christ. • SLIDE #2 • Collectively, as individuals, our Christ-centered DNA describes the center of who we are as a church, since the church is the individuals who come together in Christ. • Our mission, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ