Sermons on Pushing Limits:

Divorce & Remarriage Pt.2: "Except For Adultery” - Matthew 5:31-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 16, 2024

Most of this message is devoted to explaining the meaning of “the exception clause” for divorce (“except for marital unfaithfulness”).

Matthew 5:31-32 "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

God's Plan For Growth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 21, 2020

The 1) Prayer (Eph. 1:15-16), 2) Person (Eph. 1:17), 3) Promise (Ephesians 1:18), 4) Power (Eph. 1:19-20) & 5) Position (Eph. 1:21-23) that believers have in Christ.

Ephesians 1:15-23 [15]For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, [16]I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, [17]that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Other

Game Of Thrones - Pt. 1 - Pulling The Chair! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 1, 2016

We talk, sing, and pray using the language of the Kingdom . . . words like Lord, King, and sovereign. However, citizenship in a democracy keeps us from understanding the throne.

Game of Thrones 
Pt. 1 - Pulling the Chair Introduction
It has taken from August of last year to get here. We have been actively trying to destroy and uproot 5 principalities that I identified as our primary targets. I have shown you how these powers work hand in hand to layer their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Multiplier

Contributed by Chris Beam on Mar 5, 2015

If you give it, God will multiply it.

The Multiplier Series: The Grave Robber Text: John 6:1-13 When I hold a basketball in my hands, it’s just a basketball. But if you put that same basketball in the hands of Lebron James, it multiplies into two NBA Championships, four league MVP’s, and two Olympic gold medals. Place a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Creation Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

The biblical account of creation is a pillar of our faith and worldview.

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not How Many, It's How Much PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores how God's power is manifested in small things, challenging the misconception that more is always better, using Gideon's story as an example.

Good morning, family. We find ourselves gathered here again, under the shelter of God's love and the warmth of His presence. Isn't it a blessing to be here? I think it is. We live in a world that often tells us that more is better. More money, more success, more possessions. But is more always ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:2-8

Topics: Overcoming

When God Doesn’t Make Sense PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To teach us about trusting God in difficult situations, obeying Him despite our doubts, and relying on His wisdom over our own.

Good morning, family! We're going to dive deep into Mark's Gospel today, specifically Mark 1:40-45, where we'll learn about trusting God in difficult situations, obeying God despite our doubts, and relying on God's wisdom over our own. This isn't easy, but as one Christian speaker, Francis Chan, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Topics: Trusting God

The Power Of Cancelling Negative Words Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 13, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the importance of cancelling negative words spoken over us and our children, from a biblical perspective.

Words have the power to shape our lives, influence our thoughts, and impact our destinies. The Bible teaches that words can be a source of life or death, blessing or curse (Proverbs 18:21). Unfortunately, many of us have been subjected to negative words, spoken over us by others or even by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 18:21

Is God's Grace Sufficient For You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

God meets us in our weakness, offering sustaining grace and strength through prayer, transforming our struggles into places where His power and love are revealed.

Some of us came in today weary, worried, and a little worn. We know what it is to smile on the outside while something aches on the inside. You’ve got a thorn that throbs—maybe it’s a diagnosis, a disappointment, a deadline, or a relationship that feels like a riddle you can’t solve. You’ve prayed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Topics: Grace, God's Grace

Soldier For Life

Contributed by Patrick Tan on Jul 22, 2006

We are in a warzone. It is crucial to FINISH STRONG in the fight of faith. This sermon presents 3 Finishing Strong principles from Ephesians 6:10-13.

“SOLDIER FOR LIFE” Finishing Strong Principles from Ephesians 6:10-13 by Patrick Tan June 25, 2006 Binondo Full Gospel Family Center Good morning. Greetings in the Name of Jesus Christ! Today’s scripture is found in Ephesians 6:10-13. Can I ask everyone to stand and let’s read the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep On Walking Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 12, 2007

Don’t doubt that God can use you! Yes you!

KEEP ON WALKING or Step! Stop! Sink! 7/8/2007 A.M. SERMON TEXT NIV Matthew 14:22 Immediately [following the feeding of the five-thousand] Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin Is Love

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jul 31, 2010

The essentially positive nature of biblical law is seen in Jesus’ dealing with the rich young ruler: "What good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” Jesus met him on his own ground, saying, “Don’t do this and don’t do that... But if you are

The Conflict of the Ages series of books begin and end with the words “God is love.” That is the central issue in the great controversy. That is the issue that needs to be demonstrated to the universe. That is the core of God’s character. That is the core of all upright character. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Provides In Difficult Times

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

The brief account of the widow’s oil illustrates God’s blessing of those who are faithful to His word. God provides a means of income for the widow and her family, using things she has on hand, along with the charity of people around them.

God Provides in Difficult Times A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves.” So Elisha said to her, “What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Leviticus 25:39-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Kingdom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

The true source of forgiveness is Jesus

A Kingdom of Forgiveness Matthew 18.21-35 October 19, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. King Louis XII of France: As a boy was mistreated, kept in chains, thrown in prison, after becoming king was encouraged to seek revenge, he prepared a scroll with his enemies names and placed a cross in red ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Church Of God

6 Marks Of An Intercessor Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002

Abraham’s intercession for Sodom is a classic example of how we should pray. God was willing to spare Sodom for 10 godly people because Abraham interceded.

6 MARKS OF AN INTERCESSOR By Ng Wah Lok Text : Gen 18:16-33 Introduction. In Genesis 18, we see Abraham interceding for Sodom which was due for destruction because of her sins. Because of Abraham’s intercession, God was willing to spare Sodom if Abraham could find 10 righteous people there. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31, Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Charismatic