Sermons on Pulling Down:

The Great Adventure PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to embrace their God-given calling with boldness, break boundaries, and believe in the blessings of a life fully lived in Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather with you once more in this place of worship, where we come together to share in the fellowship of God's love and grace. Today, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, a new revelation of God's plan and purpose for us. We are here ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14, Psalm 37:34, John 10:10, 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Living Life, Fullest

Success, Jealousy & Manipulation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of jealousy and manipulation through the biblical account of King Saul's relationship with David in 1 Samuel 18.

Good morning, dear family of faith. I am so blessed to be standing here before you today, as we gather together in the house of the Lord. We are here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. The Lord has brought us together to share in His Word, to grow in our understanding, and to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-30

Topics: Jealousy

God Gives The Increase PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon emphasizes our role as humble servants in God's kingdom, acknowledging that spiritual growth comes solely from God's sovereignty, grace, and provision.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am glad to be standing here before you today, as we gather together in unity, in fellowship, and in the shared love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are here, not by coincidence or fate, but by divine appointment. God has something to say to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:7

Topics: Gratitude, God's Gift, Life

The Widow's Mites PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon encourages us to participate in God's purpose, perceive the divine in the mundane, and persist in devotion, inspired by the widow's offering in Mark 12.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, where the whispers of God's love echo in our hearts and His grace wraps us like a warm blanket on a frosty morning? We are here to delve into the depths of His Word, to seek His wisdom, and to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Topics: Action, Responsibility

Zeal To Worship God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' zeal for pure worship, His intolerance for exploitation, and His commitment to truth and justice as depicted in John 2:13-22.

Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where hearts unite in the love of Christ, where souls find solace in the truth of His Word, and where minds are nourished by the profound wisdom of Scripture. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom, has brought ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Commercialization, Temple

Elisha PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon explores the life of Elisha, emphasizing the importance of courage, obedience, and servanthood in living a life that glorifies God.

Good morning, dear friends. I trust you've been washed in the grace of our Lord this week and are ready to gather around the table of His Word. We're here to unwrap the gift of God's message to us, to let it nourish our souls and fortify our spirits. There's a unique warmth that comes from sharing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12

Topics: Elisha, Life, Ministry

Focused Leader: A Lesson From Nehemiah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon encourages steadfast faith and dependence on God, using Nehemiah's perseverance amidst adversity as an example of showcasing God's glory.

Welcome, beloved friends. I am grateful to God for gathering us once again in His house, to fellowship, to learn, and to grow in His grace. We are here to drink deeply from the well of God's wisdom, to bask in His love, and to find our strength in His might. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:5-16

Topics: Steadfastness, Challenges

Your Personality PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024

This sermon explores our divine mandate to love God with our entire being, reflecting on our unique personalities, purposeful placement, and perseverance through His power.

Welcome, dear friends. It is a blessing to gather together in this sacred space, united in our shared love for our Creator, and our shared desire to understand His will for us. We are all here, each with our own unique blend of strengths, weaknesses, hopes, and fears. Yet, we are all part of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Topics: God's Shaping

Win The Day - Wind The Clock Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon introduction discusses the concept of making the most of our time, as illustrated by a story from Dr. Tony Campolo about truly living versus merely existing.

Many years ago, Dr. Tony Campolo was teaching a class at the University of Pennsylvania when he turned an ordinary lecture into an unforgettable lesson. He asked a student sitting on the front row, “Young man, how long have you lived?” The unsuspecting student answered his age. “No, no, no,” said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, 2 Peter 3:8

Topics: Time Management, Life's Moments, Making Time

Sermon Series: Win The Day

Win The Day - Seed The Clouds Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of having big faith and bold prayers, drawing parallels from the story of Vincent Schaeffer who created snow crystals in a freezer by seeding clouds with dry ice.

On November 13, 1946, a single-propeller airplane took off from Schenectady County Airport with a rather unique payload—six pounds of dry ice—and a rather unique mission. The pilot was a chemist named Vincent Schaeffer who had been conducting clandestine experiments at the General Electric Research ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, Psalm 126:1

Topics: Bold Prayers, Faith, Miracles

Sermon Series: Win The Day

Blessed Broken Given - Your Life As Bread Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction uses the metaphor of bread, a common and ordinary staple in every culture, to represent our ordinary lives and daily routines.

Is there anything more ordinary than bread? Everywhere you go in the world, there is some version of bread. The French have baguettes and croissants; Latin countries have tortillas; Indians have naan; Chinese cultures have doughy buns. And Americans have sliced white bread. It is the building block ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-12, Luke 9:13-17

Topics: Ordinary Life, Spiritual Metaphors, Daily Devotion

Sermon Series: Blessed Broken Given

Tithing, Is It For Today

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Sep 8, 2005

Many preachers demand that the members of their church tithes whether they are poor or rich. What does the Scriptures teach?

Tithing - Is If For Today As I have presented this to people before they got totally the wrong impression of what my intentions are so I am going to begin this paper explaining a little bit of what I intend. This paper isn’t written to come down on anyone who is tithing because they are led of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About The Gospel Of Judas

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The rest of the story about the supposedly new gospel and why believers should not be shaken or surprised.

The Truth About the Gospel of Judas* 2 John 7-9 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Everyone has seen the headlines. It has been everywhere in the media. St. Louis and Hannibal papers carried the story. “A lost gospel has been found.” “Long-suppressed ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Manage Cross-Cultural Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Pastor David’s problem comes from the difference of world view assumption he has on leadership from most western style management books. First, let us examine some of the critical differences between Western and non-western assumptions about administratio

HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE YOUR CROSS -CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Imagine Pastor David who loves his youth, successfully leads many young people to Christ, but struggles to know how to administrate his ministry. He knows his Biblical imperatives for youth ministry. He has successfully ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Some Questions, Part One Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Apr 17, 2009

This is Part One of a six-part series where Pastor Surratt answers "God questions" collected from the congregation. This first message answers questions about Creation and others.

Listen, have you ever read the Bible and then saw a scripture and went, "What’s up with that?" I mean, "Why did God say that? Why did God do that? That doesn’t make any sense to me." Or maybe you saw something happen in your life where you had a question and you said, "Why would God allow that? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational