Sermons on Pushing And Pulling:

God's More Than Enough Abundant Life

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 19, 2018

Jesus points out who tries to keep us from having the Abundant Life in Christ. In this sermon outline we list some of the message Jesus is wanting us know that we overcome and may be partakers of His Abundant Life He has for us today.

GOD'S MORE THAN ENOUGH ABUNDANT LIFE Jesus points out who tries to keep us from having the Abundant Life in Christ. In this sermon outline we list some of the message Jesus is wanting us know that we overcome and may be partakers of His Abundant Life He has for us today. - John 10:9-11 (KJV) 9 I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11, Ephesians 2:8-9

Scars

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Apr 16, 2022

Oswald Chambers made a statement: That all of Heaven is interested in the cross. And all Hell is terribly afraid of it. And men on earth are the only beings who more or less ignore it.

Easter/Resurrection Its not what you call it but how you celebrate it Pastor Tim Dilena: Shared a story of a church the Church of the Holy Cross where 2 times thieves broke in and stole from the church. The first time they stole a money box by a altar with candles, and while this is not the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27, Isaiah 53:6, John 20:17, John 20:19-20, John 20:24-25, Ezekiel 36:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

What Will Harboring Pride In Our Hearts Do To Us?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 21, 2024

Pride is self-esteem, confidence, and satisfaction in self. Some people try to run their own lives without God, as if they do not need Him, because they put themselves first.

Obadiah is the shortest book of the Bible. It is titled “The Vision of Obadiah” as it prophesies the judgment to fall on the nation of Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau which made them related to the children of Israel (Genesis 25:19-27:45). Because of Edom’s defiance of God, their ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christian's Relationship With Worldly Society

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

The Christian's relationship with worldly society is one of separation without isolation. We are to be different in mindset, lifestyle, and values while remaining actively involved in influencing the world for Christ.

THE CHRISTIAN'S RELATIONSHIP WITH WORLDLY SOCIETY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 John 2:15-17, John 17:14-18, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Matthew 5:13-16, James 4:4 INTRODUCTION: As Christians, we live in a world that is increasingly at odds with godly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit At Work In The World

Contributed by Mark Calder on Sep 20, 2001

Some reflections in the light of the 11 Sept. about what God must do by his Spirit, if the world is to change.

Date: 16 September 2001 Service/s: 8.30am, 10.00am Series: 2 part series on the Holy Spirit Passage: John 16:5-15 Aim: To show people the role of the Holy Spirit working in the world to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgement. I want to help people to understand what this ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Did I Do That? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 16, 2011

Why is it we are so addicted to the bad and so unable to change? And what can we do about it?

“Between the Lines: Did I Do That?” Romans 7:14-25 “Did I do that?” I hope I’m not the only one who remembers Steve Erkel – that klutzy, nerdy yet wonderful and lovable television character. He was constantly doing things that resulted in creating messy or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our God Is Able

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 21, 2019

To establish that our God is able to keep us built up, in the most holy faith; in His love, and to keep us from falling; to present us faultless before the presence of His glory (in heaven) with exceeding joy. He is faithful that promises!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Keep Us in the Faith 2. Keep Us in His Love 3. Keep Us from Falling Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Our God is able.” This lesson will deal with the Godhead’s ability to keep us in the most holy faith built up; and keep us in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Matthew 19:26, Jude 1:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginning To Sink

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004

This sermon explores what happened to Peter once he stepped out of the boat.

Matthew 14:22-32 -- "And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away." "And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live In This World

Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 7, 2004

If we are ever going to make an impact on our culture, we can not let ourselves become conformed to it.

Subject: How To Live In This World Scripture Reading: Romans 12:2 You heard about the business lady who, between flights at an airport bought a small package of cookies. She then sat down in the busy snack shop to glance over the newspaper. As she read her paper she became aware of a rustling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Holiness

His Death Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

As we look at Jesus, it’s important to realize that his death was no accident. The cross did not happen to Him – He came on purpose for it. His death resulted in our acquittal and gave us open access to the Father. Just as people have responded differen

The Case For Christ: His Death Rev. Brian Bill 4/8/01 I was on the wrestling team in High School. The wrestlers and the basketball players didn’t get along very well. We practiced on the gym stage while the wimpy round-ball guys ran around in the gym. There was a big stage curtain that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49, Mark 15:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Never Forsaken

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 2, 2003

This sermon is an adaptation of a story by Max Lucado. It is a reminder of the intensity of the love that God has for us, and that He will never Leave us or forsake us regardless of where we have been.

Never Forsaken Isa 53:6, Rom 8:7, Jam 4:4, Rom 5:10, 2 Cor 5:19, Rom 5:8, Phil 2:5 - 8 December 3 , 2000 I. I have preached this sermon before, and it is a rare thing that I preach the same exact one twice. A. But, in light of what I have been preaching about lately this one needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Father Watches Over You Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

God’s Promise at Christmas-to be your Eternal Father

Sermon Series: God’s Promises at Christmas for YOU Today’s Message: A Father Watches Over You Text: Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV) Pastor Ken Squires December 24, 2006 Edited by Dale Weaver (18) This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rolling Stone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 23, 2022

There are lots and lots of ways that we can put Jesus in a tomb and roll a stone over it, but there is no tomb strong enough, my friend, no stone too heavy that Jesus can’t smash it to pieces.

[Remember ... the members have been placing stones at the foot of the cross for the past seven weeks of Lent and the pile of stones around the bases has gotten pretty impressive ... powerful visual. But when they come in on Easter morning, the stones are all gone.] [Read Luke 15:11-24.] You’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16, Luke 15:11-24, John 19:41, Matthew 27:51, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Witnessing To Your World

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Series looking at our role in witnessing.

Witnessing to your World Gladstone Baptist Church – 17/4/05 One of my favourite subjects at school was physics. I know that most of you are just groaning inwardly now because you can’t think of anything worse. And I know that all the theory and the equations and the mathematics was pretty bad, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Of The Kingdom Part 5 - The Dragnet

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 24, 2024

This is the fifth in a series of sermons from Matthew 13.

Title: “Parables of the Kingdom Part V – The Dragnet” Script: Mt. 13:47-50 Type: Series/expos. Where: GNBC 2-25-24 Intro: If you were a child in the 1960’s you most likely remember the tv series that introduced the world to Sgt. Joe Friday and his faithful assistant, officer Bill Gannon. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible