Sermons on Reluctant:

Just An Ordinary Man

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 23, 2024

Have you ever desired for God to work through you, yet felt you were simply too "ordinary"? Dr. Vorce delves into the lives of many who appeared ordinary but were chosen by God. He inspires us, highlighting how God frequently empowers ordinary individuals to achieve extraordinary feats.

Judges 13:24-25 (NIV): "The woman gave birth to a boy and named him Samson. He grew and the Lord blessed him, and the Spirit of the Lord began to stir him while he was in Mahaneh Dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol." Introduction: Have you ever felt like just an ordinary person, perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Missions: The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025

Missions is not just an activity of the church—it is the very heartbeat of God. From Genesis to Revelation, God’s desire has always been to reach the lost and bring them into His kingdom.

MISSIONS: THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:18-20 "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, Romans 10:13-15, Isaiah 6:8, John 20:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Sends Uncommon Helpers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

This sermon emphasises God’s ability to provide help through unexpected people and encourages believers to remain spiritually sensitive and positioned for divine assistance.

WHEN GOD SENDS UNCOMMON HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:9-16 "Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee." (1 Kings 17:9) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:1-3, Exodus 17:12-13, 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pursuing Faith: Transformed By Truth Hebrews 11:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2024

Hebrews 11:6 is a pivotal verse which underscores the foundational role of faith in our relationship with God and highlights the profound impact of truth on our lives.

Pursuing Faith: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the transformative power of faith as revealed in Hebrews 11:6. This pivotal verse underscores the foundational role of faith in our relationship with God and highlights the profound impact of truth on our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 11:24, Romans 10:17, Psalm 14:1, Acts 17:27-28, Psalm 63:1, Jeremiah 29:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Death Of Moses Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 6, 2022

Moses is great, but he taught us one is coming worthy of greater honor. God used a tiny baby drawn from the water to deliver Egypt. One day God will send the messiah, Jesus Christ to deliver His people from sin.

Deuteronomy 34 is the section of the Pentateuch (first 5 books of the Bible written by Moses) that Moses did not write because Moses could not have written the section about his own death. This section is attributed to Joshua. Moses died at the age of 120 years old. Read Deuteronomy 34 It took ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Religious Sinner? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 13, 2022

Here, the Gentiles are the individuals who sin, are separated from the law, while the Jews are the people who sin while under the law.

Romans 2:17-29 depicts two groups of individuals, with an accentuation on the way in which their transgression connects with their insight into God's composed Law for the country of Israel. Here, the Gentiles are the individuals who sin, are separated from the law, while the Jews are the people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Compromise Is Not The Answer Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 30, 2021

In the very beginning of his stay in the king's Palace, Daniel took a stand that could have led to his execution or at the very least, enslavement or imprisonment.

Last time we talked about how Daniel and his three friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego remained faithful to the Lord despite how they were strongly tempted to compromise. He was determined to stay faithful to the Lord no matter how much pressure was put upon him. So, in the very beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Miserable Son And The Maddened Sibling

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 24, 2022

Was the miserable son wasteful? Why did the father not punish the young son, if he deserved it? Was the maddened son self-centered and resentful?

Verses 11 – 19: Was the miserable son wasteful? The young son’s portion of the property was 33% (Deuteronomy 21:17). By and large, he would have gotten this at his father’s death, although fathers in some cases decided to split their property early and resign from dealing with the estates. What is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are Not Your Own Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022

We were created by God, deformed by sin, reborn in Christ Jesus and reclaimed for his Glory. We were made for the Lord’s use and glory. Our spirits have been revived, our minds are being renewed, and our bodies were designed to serve the Lord in this life and in the life to come.

Sermon - You Are Not Your Own I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” Imagine waking up in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Language Of Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 12, 2023

A word is defined as a singular, often distinct, meaningful element of speech or writing used to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.

Mimi Novic, a female author, therapist, motivational speaker and self-awareness teacher once remarked: “Let's not build walls with our words. Let's stay silent and speak in a language that only our hearts can understand.” Ephesians 4:29 confirms: “Let no corrupting talk come out of your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 12:37, 1 John 4:7, Psalm 19:14

Sometimes We Cannot Hear Due To Pain

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2022

If we can learn to be one with Jesus Christ in His communication with the Father, we can be transformed, even if we are not in this life transfigured.

2nd Sunday of Lent 2006 The mountain we call Tabor rises some 600 meters above the Galilean plain, an impressive, if not awesome height. The experience of climbing it must be pretty exhausting; when we ascended to the summit, it was in a Palestinian taxi whose driver must have had a graduate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Matthew 14:23, Hebrews 4:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Luke 2:40, Luke 22:41-44, Luke 23:34, John 19:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Stone Was Rolled Away (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

Amazing Passion Week • On Palm Sunday we looked at the story of Barabbas, and the last words of Christ on the Cross • Wednesday night-Benjamins’ Box-Incredible night. We’ll touch on that in a few minutes.

• Yesterday @ the Pavilion We had a few desires as a church, in having this event: Build on last year, which was our first year Be a blessing to our community, which I believe we were Spread the love of Christ, which I know we did Tell people and invite people to CPC Here was the residual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Character Study Of Moses Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Moses was an extraordinary leader who played a key role in Israel’s history. His life teaches us the importance of faith, obedience, humility, and perseverance in the face of challenges. Though he had weaknesses, God used him mightily to fulfil His divine plan.

CHARACTER STUDY OF MOSES – LED ISRAEL OUT OF EGYPT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:10 – “Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.” Supporting Texts: Exodus 2:1-10, Exodus 14:13-16, Numbers 12:3, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10, Exodus 14:13-16, Numbers 12:3, Deuteronomy 34:10-12, Hebrews 11:24-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Passivity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 3, 2025

Passivity is a silent destroyer of spiritual growth, faith, and divine purpose. A believer who remains passive is at risk of stagnation, spiritual attacks, and missed blessings. God calls us to be active, watchful, and diligent in His kingdom.

THE DANGER OF PASSIVITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:15-16 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 24:30-34, James 4:17, Matthew 25:24-30, Hebrews 6:12 INTRODUCTION: Passivity is one of the greatest dangers to a believer’s spiritual growth and destiny. Many Christians today remain ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Apr 3, 2025

Life can sometimes feel like we are trapped in the past, weighed down by painful memories or regrets. We often find ourselves unable to move forward from past hurts. The Good News is that God offers us a new beginning in Christ.

In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens paints the picture of a woman, Miss Havisham, whose life was shattered on her wedding day. Left at the altar, jilted, humiliated, and heartbroken, Miss Havisham’s life stopped. The clocks in her house ceased ticking, the wedding cake became covered in cobwebs, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14