Sermons on Self Preservation:

"Guardrails"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 7, 2014

The sermon describes the guardrails God gives us to help and maintain our journey with Him.

Psalm 121 “Guardrails” Andy Stanley says guardrails are, “a system designed to keep us from straying into dangerous or off-limit areas.” Have you ever had a problem going across the new River Gorge Bridge? When I'm going ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Beyond The Enemy’s Touch

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 10, 2025

A revelation of divine protection that positions God’s people beyond the reach, control, and destruction of the enemy.

BEYOND THE ENEMY’S TOUCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 105:14-15 Key Verse: “Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.” — Psalm 105:15 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17; Psalm 91:7-10; Job 1:10; Zechariah 2:8; Luke 10:19 INTRODUCTION From the foundations of Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are The Salt Of The World.

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Nov 30, 2018

Every analogy Jesus Used to refer to us has a meaning. What does it mean we are the salt? Why salt and not sugar? Today we will learn how to be salt and how to maintain our saltness.

You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Matthew 5:13. You are the salt of the earth. You are expected to maintain your saltiness because they are a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safe In The Arms Of Jesus

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Safe in the Arms of Jesus

Psalm 121 Safe in the Arms of Jesus 1. The Hills He Examined 1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. (a) The Majesty of the Hills Psalm 125 v. 2 "As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Hear This And Hear Well

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

All through Scripture, God repeatedly calls His people to hear His voice and take heed to His Word.

HEAR THIS AND HEAR WELL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 6:4 – “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!” Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:20-22; Revelation 2:7; Isaiah 55:3; John 10:27 INTRODUCTION All through Scripture, God repeatedly calls His people to hear His voice and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marked By Freedom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 2, 2009

Motive is what is dealt with, & the church today needs to examine the motive for our ministries. We know what we are doing, but do we know why we are doing it? Many a good work is ruined before God because of a bad motive.

GALATIANS 6: 11-18 MARKED BY FREEDOM [2 Corinthians 11:18-33] The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to add these closing words to give one more contrast between the legalists & the Spirit-led Christians. The Spirit-led live for the glory of Christ, not the praise of man. Motive is what is dealt ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hungry For God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The practice of fasting focuses our desire on God and enriches the soul.

True Spirituality Series Fasting: Hungry for God Matthew 6:1, 16-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we come to the third of three illustrations Jesus uses to teach that motives matter to God. It is possible to do a good thing for the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unrest In The Palace Series

Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 8, 2003

Part one of a series on the book of Esther

!0 Week series on the " Book of Esther " Part 1 INTRO : Hidden away in the obscure corner of the Old Testament, Esther is a beautiful story of human love & palace intrigue. The setting is in the days of Israels captivity under the Medo-Persian empire. Its the account of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Esther Series Part 1

Contributed by Jack Martin on May 10, 2023

INTRO : Its the account of a captive jewish maiden who amazingly is elevated to the throne of the persian Queen....

Unrest In The Palace Series Scripture: Esther 1:1-22 Summary: Part one of a series on the book of Esther INTRO : Hidden away in the obscure corner of the Old Testament, Esther is a beautiful story of human love & palace intrigue. The setting is in the days of Israels captivity under the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Wayne Dunaway on Mar 9, 2021

Saved, Sure, and Secure

THE SECURITY OF THE SAINTS I. SAINTS ARE PARDONED. II. SAINTS ARE PROTECTED. III. SAINTS ARE PRESERVED. Body: I. SAINTS ARE PARDONED. (Ps. 37:39) A. Our salvation is “from the Lord” (v.39). B. It is not from perfect law keeping or from legalism. It is from the ...read more

"Israel's Teacher"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 6, 2003

The spiritual birth message needs to be directed toward the Church and not just those who know their lost.

Introduction 1. Nicodemus ... a man of the Pharisees. A member of the Jewish ruling counsel. 2. The Pharisees ... Known as religious purists A party which grew from the 2nd century ‘Hasidim’ (God’s loyal ones). Their supreme delight was the keeping of the law (Including the oral ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

How Paul's Humility Helped Him Maintain Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Humility is a key ingredient to any successful relationship. Paul shows us how to take relationships to a higher level

How Paul’s Humility Helped Maintain Relations (Acts 21:17-26) Illustration:I am the least of the apostles. 1 Corinthians 15:9 I am the very least of all the saints. Ephesians 3:8 I am the foremost of sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 Humility and a passion for praise are a pair of characteristics which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Can You Spare Some Change"

Contributed by William R Lutz on Jun 3, 2014

SERMON ON THE NEED AND ABILITY TO CHANGE.

IN A FEW DAYS WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STEP INTO A NEW YEAR NOT CRAWL, DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR WE REFLECT UPON THE PAST AND RETHINK OUR FUTURE....... WHILE WE REFLECT WE HAVE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO RECAST OUR FUTURE BY SEPARATING THE THINGS IN LIFE AND MINISTRY THAT WE NEED TO CHANGE AND THE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm Healed Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 22, 2017

The topic of Divine Healing has been a subject of controversy in the Church for many, many years. I have come to the conclusion through much study and sensitivity to Holy Spirit’s leading that Divine Healing is indeed provided for in the Atonement.

INTRODUCTION The topic of Divine Healing has been a subject of controversy in the Church for many, many years. It has been my practice to examine the Scriptures asking Holy Spirit to guide my thoughts and my heart as I search for truth. I have come to the conclusion through much study and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17, Romans 10:8-9, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Commandment Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 4, 2024

Jesus teaches His Commandment that we must love one another. We cannot do this on our own, but only through abiding in Jesus.

COMMANDMENT! I AM CERTAIN THAT THIS WORD ALONE WILL AUTOMATICALLY MAKE US THINK OF THE BOOK OF EXODUS AND THE TEN COMMANDMENTS WHICH GOD GAVE TO MOSES ON MOUNT SINAI. JUST THAT WORD, ALONE, APPEARS 320 TIMES THROUGHOUT 42 BOOKS OF THE BIBLE. COMMANDMENTS ARE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE POWERFUL ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, 1 John 5:2-3, 1 John 4:19, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist