Sermons on Pushing Limits:

Influential Fathers Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance or a buddy dad, but a deliberate father.

Children Need Fathers Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance or a buddy dad, but a deliberate father. While presence is a part of fathering, and sometimes children need a friend who will listen, fathering is intentional and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Vision - To See Yourself Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

An honest visionary sees things as they are, a future visionary sees things as they want them to be, a biblical visionary sees things God wants them to see.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. An honest visionary sees things as they are, a future visionary sees things as they want them to be, a biblical visionary sees things God wants them to see. 2. Vision will give you strength to persevere through tough times. B. SPIRITUAL VISION, ELISHA: 2 KINGS 6:13-17 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24, 2 Kings 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Maybe My Will, Maybe Gods' Will

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 7, 2019

Sometimes the Will of God is not Black and White. Sometimes it is a Maybe.

MAYBE MY WILL, MAYBE GODS' WILL Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. There is no doubt that God can show us His will for our lives. Scriptures are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Genesis 16:2, 1 Samuel 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For Bad Times Without Trusting In The World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2023

Daniel sinks back into self-reflection, with symptoms reminiscent of what we today know as a “panic attack.” How does he escape?

Saturday of the Last Week in the Year (Dec 2) 2023 I heard a radio commentator say recently that he can’t remember a time when he heard as many people talking about the “end times” as he hears today. This being the last week of our Church year, we are hearing “end time readings,” particularly from ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:15-27, Luke 21:34-36, Psalm 146:3-5

Denomination: Catholic

But Christ!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2019

The way into the Holiest.

BUT CHRIST! Hebrews 9:1-14. We have been comparing and contrasting the new covenant with the old, the heavenly tabernacle with the earthly; the substance with its shadow (cf. Hebrews 8:1-13). Also the ministry of Jesus with that of Aaron (cf. Hebrews 5:1-10). In this passage we see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaking Up The Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 17, 2020

This is the 9th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#9] SHAKING UP THE CHURCH Acts 4:23-37 Introduction: What the Church needs sometimes is a good shaking; and I believe that has happened. When we become too comfortable with the way we do things, we become complacent. Comfortable sounds good, but comfort usually turns into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Anticipation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember the excitement and anticipation the night before Christmas or your Birthday. This is the power of expectation.

Expectation is the key to experiencing miracles. Think back to when you were a child, eagerly awaiting Christmas or your birthday. You were filled with excitement and anticipation, unable to sleep because you knew something amazing was about to happen. That feeling of expectation is what we need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-5

Topics: Expectation, Miracles

The Dangers Of Marrying A Stingy Man Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 18, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on marrying a stingy man

As a parent, there's nothing more precious than ensuring the well-being and happiness of your child. When it comes to marriage, it's essential to consider the character of your child's potential partner. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on marrying a stingy man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Keys To Powerful Praise And Petition Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 21st and last sermon in the series.

KEYS TO POWERFUL PRAISE AND PETITION PSALM 119:169-176 INTRODUCTION A. David ends this all-encompassing psalm with four petitions—petitions that should be made to God by every believer. B. We should not grow wearing of making them every day. I. HEAR MY PRAYER (vv. 169-170) A. David certainly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

String Praises PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Experience the joy and blessings that come from praising God through Zamar, which is worshiping Him with instruments and strings.

Good morning, family! Today, we have the joyful privilege to dive into the incredible power of praise through Zamar - that is, praising God with instruments and the blessing of worshiping Him with strings. As we turn our hearts and minds toward the glorious presence of our God, let us remember the ...read more

Topics: Zamar

How Prayer Can Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

This sermon will show you how prayer can change your life

PRAYER CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE Power Though Prayer - Part 1 Luke 11 Pastor Jeff Seaman John 15. We’re beginning a new series today. If I told you that you were going to have the opportunity to talk with Jesus Christ for fifteen minutes this afternoon and you could make one request of Him, what ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Sword Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2011

Exploring the relationship of church and state from the biblical model presented by Paul in his Letter to Roman Christians.

“Rulers are not a cause of fear for good behaviour, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

When You Want To Call It Quits Series

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007

Have you ever wanted to call it quits? We all have. Every single one of us has, especially when the press of people’s opinions suffocate us.

Have you ever wanted to call it quits? We all have. Every single one of us has, especially when the press of people’s opinions suffocate us. Or when the demands of others’ expectations coupled with our own sense of inadequacy and failure squelch our spirit. When it comes spiraling down to an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Religious–but Lost! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

What’s wrong with being religious? Nothing, as long as it does not become a substitute for knowing Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION You know America loves to take polls and surveys. It seems our nation’s leaders are more in tune with the polls and the surveys than they are in doing what is right and moral and just. Isn’t it interesting though that one recent survey determined 58% of Americans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Him Something He Can Feel

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2022

Faith in Jesus as the Saviour, even if that faith is not yet perfect, is honoured by the Lord. The message serves to encourage all to look to Jesus for mercy, which He gives to all who come to Him in faith.

“And Jesus, perceiving in himself that power had gone out from him, immediately turned about in the crowd and said, ‘Who touched my garments?’” [1] How sensitive are you? I don’t mean, are you woke. Neither am I particularly thinking of whether you are able to feel the pain of another. But, I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:30

Denomination: Baptist