Sermons on Selective Lifting:

The Parable Of The Net

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

God catches all kinds of people---people from all walks of life. God is not willing for anyone to perish (II Pet. 3:9) which is why God gives us the free gift of His grace. God chooses us but not everyone chooses to have a relationship with God. God also wants us to choose Him.

THE PARABLE OF THE NET Text: Matthew 13:47 - 50 Have any of you ever auditioned for a role or a part in a school play? How about applying for a job? How many of you have tried out for a sport, hoping that you would make the team? For those of you who auditioned for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is In Control! But What About Your Part?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

God is control of all things, but you do have a part to play in it all. God wants us to submit to authorities, but are you following God's will by voting for the person who should be in office?

God is in Control! But What About Your Part? Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, 1 Chronicles 29:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Deluge

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Jan 16, 2004

There is another Flood being imposed upon the earth, however it is not for the destruction of the earth but for the destruction of the church. What can we do to avoid the Devil’s deluge?

The Deluge The end is near brothers and sisters never before in the history of this world has there been such an aura of this event. Read the headlines. The constant accounts of violent crimes, businesses folding, divorces, wars, earthquakes, floods, and attendance in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Game Day - Pt. 2 - Draft Day Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The game is decided by those who get in the game, not by those who sit in the stands! It is Game Day. Are you on the field?

Draft Day I. Introduction It has become a spectacle or event that at times seems to rival the hype, excitement, and production of the Super Bowl or World Series. People line up. They put on their favorite team gear. Hold signs. Paint themselves from head to toe. It is the rabid craziness you would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Load Becomes Heavy Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 24, 2015

We have the tendency to be overwhelmed by too much responsibilities in the ministry. We end up exhausted and burnout. In this message, we will learn how to train leaders and delegate responsibilities accordingly so that the load will be lighter.

EXODUS 18 Scripture Text: Exodus 18:17-23 (NIV) "17 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Listen now to me and I will give you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:17-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ministering Assembly PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

Worship transforms us as God’s priestly people, awakening courage and purpose, and empowering us to minister to Him and impact the world around us.

If you walked into this room today with a sigh in your soul or a song on your lips—or maybe a little of both—you’re in the right place. God meets us where we are, and He leads us where He is. He hears the hush of a hospital hallway and the hum of a kitchen sink; He listens for faith at a funeral ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-3

Topics: Priesthood, New Testament Church

God’s Got A Way Of Surprising The Room PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God chooses and equips the overlooked, valuing the heart over appearance, and invites us to trust His presence and purpose in our ordinary lives.

Have you ever felt unseen? Like the world is busy measuring muscles and metrics while your quiet faithfulness hums in the background? Perhaps you walked in carrying a silent ache: overlooked at work, underestimated at home, uncertain about tomorrow. If that’s you, take heart. The God who counts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Topics: Divine Equipping, Calling

Creation Vs. Evolution Series

Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…” This sermon will acknowledge and celebrate creation as an act of God and contrast it from the modern secularist’ view of evolutionary process. Moreover, it will refute evolutionary process as God

The Creation vs. Evolution debate is much older than most people are aware of - and has always been more about philosophy and religion than Science. 1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 "For there are those who, giving the name of atoms to certain imperishable and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Two Post Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2004

What does the Resurrection of Jesus mean to us today?

Binham 18-04-04 Jn 20:19-31 Today is the Second Sunday after Easter – and our Gospel reading focuses on two post resurrection appearances of Jesus. The first was Jesus’ appearance to the disciples meeting behind locked doors. And Jesus just appeared in the room in front of the terrified ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Know Someone By Their Fruits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 15, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical principle of knowing someone by their fruits and how to apply it when testing a potential marriage partner.

As believers, we are often reminded of the importance of seeking God's guidance and wisdom in all areas of our lives, including our relationships and marriages. In Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus teaches us to beware of false prophets and to know them by their fruits. This principle can also be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

The Potential Of Problems Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 24, 2011

The prototype of today’s deacons is found in our passage. It is an account of men being set aside by the Holy Spirit and the Jerusalem Church to resolve a fellowship problem.

ACTS 6: 1-7 THE POTENTIAL OF PROBLEMS [1Timothy 3:3-16] The prototype of today’s deacons is found in our passage for this evening. It is an account of men being set aside by the Holy Spirit and the Jerusalem Church to resolve a fellowship problem. The Church had been expanding in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Whip, Hammer & Cross

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Communion/Cross/Jesus

“The Whip, Hammer & Cross” WHIP - Mark 15:15 – “Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.” Isaiah 53:5 – “He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Mark 15:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Is It Time To Shout?

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 12, 2010

In the context of current society the overriding emphasis in a great number of congregations today has been placed on emotionalism, and that, in and of itself is not wrong. It should be noted that emotionalism that grows out of knowledge...knowledge of

Nehemiah 8:5-6 Prepared for Delivery as the Keynote Address Magic City Lectureship • Birmingham, Alabama Monday, September 11, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. PRELIMINARIES In the wonderful name of the Lord Jesus...my soul is just glad to be here. To my good friends who serve as co-anchors of this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-6

The Cause Of The Church Is Christ. The Cause Of Christ Is The Church.

Contributed by Pete Katz on Sep 14, 2009

Jesus’ operating system while He was on earth, as He personally professed in John 10:10.

The Cause of the Church is Christ. The Cause of Christ is The Church. I remember a story I read from the newspaper several years ago. It was about a Japanese straggler found in the Philippines. Let me read the article for you: “2nd Lt. Hiroo Onoda is a Japanese straggler who lived in the Jungle ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Christmas

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 17, 2023

Pastor John ties Genesis 3:15 in with the birth of Christ to show us even in the darkest of times, God is making a way for us to come back to Him

The Promise Of Christmas CCCAG 12-18-23 Scripture: Genesis 3:15 About 3 years ago, I was in an elevator with my 3rd semester nursing instructor. This particular instructor saw it as her mission to fail as many people as possible. In fact, we started our nursing class with about 70 students, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15, John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God