Sermons on Provoking God:

"From Sorrow To Celebration: God’s Power

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 27, 2024

God is working behind the scenes to turn our sorrow into joy, and our mourning into celebration.

9:20 Mordecai recorded these things and sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far, 9:21 enjoining them that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar and also the fifteenth day of the same month, year by year, 9:22 as the days on ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22

Denomination: United Methodist

God’s Presence — When Faithfulness Is Rewarded Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 3, 2026

Heaven unveils God enthroned, faithfulness at rest, endurance unburdened, worship as recognition, and presence as reward, not payment, for staying near end.

---000--- PART I: The Door Is Already Open There are moments when the most faithful thing we can do is stop being examined. For several weeks now, we’ve been listening carefully. We’ve leaned in, paid attention, and allowed ourselves to be addressed. We’ve heard words of affirmation and words of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11, Revelation 3:20, Revelation 21:3, Hebrews 4:9-10, Psalm 16:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God’s Word Is More Than Enough

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 4, 2026

Do we truly believe that when God says something in His Word, the Bible, He means it? This message challenges us to examine what we truly believe about God's Word.

Please open your Bibles to Psalm 119. We’re going to read verses 127 and 128. “Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. [And because I feel this way about your Word] Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:128, John 6:63, Proverbs 18:21, Deuteronomy 1:20-21, Numbers 13:32-33, Genesis 12:1-4, Acts 4:1-20, Acts 5:1-29, Luke 17:11-14, Matthew 8:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"trust God’s Timing" Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 10, 2026

Abraham – Trust Beyond Delay Joseph – From Pit to Palace Mary – The Hidden Years

TRUST GOD’S TIMING ________________________________________ 1. Introduction My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Three things trouble the human heart deeply: • Delay • Uncertainty • Waiting We can endure suffering. We can endure hard work. We can endure sacrifice. But waiting? Waiting tests our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:10

In God’s Image: The Dignity And Destiny Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2025

How do we define a human being in the 21st century? Is it our intelligence, our achievements, our relationships? The Bible presents a far deeper, richer, and infinitely more dignified vision: every person—male or female—is created in the image of God.

In God’s Image: The Dignity and Destiny of Humanity” Doctrinal Focus: Humanity – “We believe in the inherent dignity and value of every person, as created in God’s image and likeness, male and female, to be in fellowship with God and serve God’s purposes in creation. Yet on account of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 3:23-24, Romans 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 4:24, Micah 6:8, Colossians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ – God’s Greatest Gift To Humanity Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 20, 2025

This message reveals Christ as the ultimate expression of God’s love, grace, and redemptive plan for humanity.

CHRIST – GOD’S GREATEST GIFT TO HUMANITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:16 Key Verse: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) Supporting Texts: Romans 6:23; Isaiah 9:6; ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crossing Over Into God’s Ordained Season Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025

Understanding divine timing and aligning with God’s ordained season for fulfilment, progress, and manifestation.

CROSSING OVER INTO GOD’S ORDAINED SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Key Verse: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Psalm 31:15; Acts 1:7; Habakkuk 2:3; Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Releasing God’s Promises For A Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 7, 2026

This sermon reveals how believers can cooperate with God to activate and experience His promises for a greater tomorrow.

RELEASING GOD’S PROMISES FOR A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 Key Verse: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” — Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Numbers 23:19; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Is All About God’s Love

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026

A story is told of a little boy walking home with his father during a winter blizzard. The wind was fierce, and the snow was piling up. At one point the boy stumbled and began to cry, unable to go on.Psalm 98

Christmas is all about God’s love Psalm 98 John 3:16 “For God so loved the world…” John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Illustrates: A story is told of a little boy walking home with his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Test God’s Authority PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

Emphasize the importance of obeying God's authority, respecting earthly laws, and avoiding the temptation to test God.

Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna take a deep dive into a topic that touches every aspect of our lives - obeying God's authority, respecting the law, and steering clear of the temptation to test God. In the words of St. Augustine of Hippo, "Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: Obedience

Prepared To Prophecy God’s Christmas Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon explores encountering God's presence, the importance of repentance as demonstrated by Isaiah, and the prophetic promise of salvation through Christ.

Greetings, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in His name, to sit at the feet of our Lord and learn from His Word. Today, we find ourselves in the prophetic pages of Isaiah, chapters 6 and 7, a text that reveals to us a God who is ever-present, a God who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah 7:14

Topics: December, God's Gift

God’s Perfect Plan For Life On Earth Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 12, 2023

Man and woman both able to stand before a Holy God, both innocent, without fault or the need to understand what shame is. Because there was no failure, no fault to be seen, and no guilt and they were unified as a perfect picture of what God intended.

Alpha and Omega, Part 7 God’s perfect plan for life on Earth Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - This morning, we will pick up some speed having our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25, Revelation 4:11, Ezekiel 47:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Story: God’s Gift To You

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Nov 25, 2024

I'm preparing a simple sermon about the christmas story in a way that unchurched attending our event will understand and be challenged

Introduction:* Christmas is a time of lights, gifts, and celebration. But have you ever stopped to wonder why? What’s the real reason behind Christmas? It’s more than just a story—it’s a message of hope and love. And whether you’ve been to church or not, this story has something for you. The ...read more

Mary’s Testimony Of God’s Work Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 2, 2024

We must live to show others who He is to us, to show what He is doing! Christmas is the PERFECT opportunity to show people God’s mercy & love because what He has done demonstrates how He feels about His creation!

2024 Christmas Series – Part 1 Sermon 1 – Mary’s Testimony of God’s Work Luke 1:39-55 Introduction - This morning, we enter the season historically called Advent -- Might ask, “What is Advent?” Comes from Latin word, “Adventus” -- In its original form, Advent means "coming" or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55, John 8:58, John 3:30, Matthew 5:6, Exodus 6:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zechariah’s Tests God’s Promises Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 8, 2024

Do we rejoice at God’s provision even in when we don’t feel like it? Do we seek to know Jesus and share Him with those around us? John prepared the way for Jesus, who came to redeem all of creation - what will we do to show Him to others? This is our mission during Advent!

2024 Christmas Series – Part 2 Sermon 2 – Zechariah’s tests God’s promises Luke 1:5-25, 57-66, and 67-80 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, we continue our series on Advent -- Might ask, “What is Advent?” Comes from Latin word, “Adventus” -- In its original form it means ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational