Sermons on Restraint:

—it Takes Vision.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 6, 2022

This word helped many saints within our local body. Dreams stop famine—Dreams give legs to faith, Dreams build buildings, Dreams save souls, Dreams give us reason to get back up again.

—It Takes Vision. Habakkuk 2:2-4NKJV Larry lived and breathed golf. As a teenager he was ranked in the top 16 golfers in the nation. In his senior year he was in car accident, his left arm was amputated just below the elbow. He would be fitted with a prosthetic hand, and with a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Challenges To The Younger Generation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2019

Preached for Grandparents Day; talking about aging issues

HoHum: Today is Grandparents Day. Marian McQuade campaigned for grandparents day because she appreciated her grandparents so much. President Jimmy Carter made grandparents day a national holiday on August 3, 1978. 3 purposes for grandparents day: 1) to commemorate and pay respect to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 7:9-13, Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Exhortation Of Expectation Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 16, 2020

Having shared his heart and burden for the church, Paul now shifts his focus to the lives expected of believers. They were no longer their own, and were expected to live in a way that honored and glorified the Lord.

An Exhortation of Expectation 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-8 In the previous chapter Paul devoted a substantial portion of this letter revealing his heart and desire for ministry. In case there was any doubt, Paul assured them of his love and devotion for the Lord and His church. He presented a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Decision

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jul 6, 2019

Choices

It is the old choice with which is still presented to every soul: the old crisis which reappears in every experience. Cesar or Christ, that is the question: the vast, attractive, skeptical world with it’s pleasures and ambitions, and its prodigal promises, or the meek, majestic and winning figure ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The City Under Siege

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 24, 2020

The king of Syria besieged Samaria. And because of the siege; there was a great famine in the land. What do you do when your city is besieged?

THE CITY UNDER SIEGE "1 Now Ben-Hadad the king of Syria gathered all his forces together; thirty-two kings were with him, with horses and chariots. And he went up and besieged Samaria, and made war against it. 2 Then he sent messenger into the city to Ahab king of Israel, and said to him. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-4, Psalm 125:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 2) The Nature Of God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

A yieldedness to the will of God is not demonstrated by some one particular issue: it is rather having taken the will of God as the rule of one's life.

(Section 2 His Will) II. THE NATURE OF GOD'S GUIDANCE A yieldedness to the will of God is not demonstrated by some one particular issue: it is rather having taken the will of God as the rule of one's life. To be in the will of God is simply being willing to do His will without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:2, Proverbs 19:20, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Noticeable Change

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 20, 2024

Paul was well aware of the transformation that takes place when one receives the gospel message and is saved by the grace of God. Such a transformation produces radical change in the life of the new believer.

A Noticeable Change Ephesians 4: 17-24 This has been an informative and challenging study as we have considered the instruction Paul delivered within the fourth chapter of Ephesians. He has dealt with unity within the church, the need for diversity in the midst of unity, and offered valuable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Can Guide Your New Year

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 27, 2023

We are on the cusp of a new year - 2024 - and with that new year comes a multitude of unknowns. Rather than tiptoe into the new year in fear, however, we should stride in with confidence because of the Holy Spirit who walks with us into unknown territory.

Introduction In our studies we have visited the idea that the Holy Spirit is the answer of the promises of God made throughout the Old Testament, culminating at Pentecost. The Holy Spirit is a divine person. The Holy Spirit is the source of enormous blessings in our life, and we walk daily with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 15, 2024

Jesus was clear in his teachings that the devil has a kingdom, but that the kingdom of God is greater in power. But it’s our responsibility to access that power.

Early in my Ministry I had the strong ambition and desire to be a great preacher. I have heard some great preachers in my lifetime, and my life has been influenced and impacted by them. And I'm very grateful for the impact and godly influence they have had in my life. So for much of my life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17, 1 Corinthians 4:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watchmen: Avoid The Horses!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 27, 2021

This is part #2 About watchmen should warn others that we are getting close to unknown shores. Jesus is coming to take His church home. Then the TRIBULATION follows.

WATCHMEN: AVOID THE HORSES? … By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a series: #1 Watchman what of the night. #2 Horses) Acts 1:11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:2-8, 2 Peter 3:3-5, Jeremiah 12:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hannah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 24, 2022

In her prayer, she asked God for a son, and in return, she vowed to give the son back to God for the service of God. She promised he would remain a Nazarite all the days of his life.

Hannah Hannah was barren - until she meekly asked for a son from God, promising that she would dedicate him to God. Childless as one of the two wives of Elkanah, she prayed for a son, promising to dedicate him to God. Her prayers were answered, and she brought the child Samuel to Shiloh for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Perseverance

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 29, 2019

In the midst of a rapidly changing culture, with struggles unlike we've faced in the past, how do we overcome and remain vibrant in ministry? Paul answers these vital questions within the text. Those who overcome and remain passionate for the Lord must make necessary preparations.

Preparing for Perseverance 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18 As we close out another year and stand on the verge of the New Year, no doubt this has been a memorable year for each of us. We have all faced difficulties and adversity, heartache and pain; and yet these struggles were tempered with grace and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Effatha! - Open Up

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 3, 2021

Look up to heaven,” and have a constant connection with God. “Groan” for those in need and for those who do not know the Lord. And, “open up,” and put your faith into action.

Effatha! - Open up! “Jesus looked up toward heaven, and with a groan he said, “Effatha!” which means “Open up!” Mark 7:34 (CEV) As believers and churchgoers, we always enjoy worship service and listen to a new week’s sermon. But sometimes it is unavoidable to point out the time restraints that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Will Quit Living In Fear” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 23, 2018

How can I overcome the fears that might prevent me from surrendering fully to God's plan for my life?

In this series, we’ve talked about what we need to quit if we’re going to experience God’s best for us. Today, we’re going to think about how fear can prevent us from surrendering fully to God’s plan for our lives and experiencing God’s best for us. And we’re going to look at the gift God has given ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Perspective: Sight Vs Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2017

LOOK AGAIN MY FRIEND. The battles of life are often lost when we walk by sight. Your attitudes and perspective can clearly hinder or promote God's plan. The choice is up to you? Faith is a great tool.

PERSPECTIVE: CHANGE THE FACTS VS. CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE... SIGHT VS FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT) For we live by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God