Sermons on Seriousness:

Cling To The Vine And You Will Bear Fruit John 15:4-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2024

In John 15:5 Jesus shared a powerful truth with His disciples that has the power to transform our lives and our walk with God.

Cling to the Vine and You Will Bear Fruit John 15:4-6 Introduction: Today, we’re going to dive into a powerful truth that Jesus shared with His disciples—a truth that has the power to transform our lives and our walk with God. This truth is found in John 15:5 (NLT), where Jesus declares, “Yes, I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, John 15:4, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:6, Matthew 7:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

The Book of Life is a significant theme in Scripture that symbolizes the record of those who have eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.

Title: THE BOOK OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 20:11-15 “And I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, Philippians 4:3, Luke 10:20, Revelation 3:5, Exodus 32:32-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Signs Of A Backsliding Christian Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

This sermon highlights key signs of a backsliding Christian, helping us to examine our lives and return to God before it is too late.

SIGNS OF A BACKSLIDING CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Hebrews 10:38-39, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Matthew 24:12, Proverbs 14:14, 2 Peter 2:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can We Escape Temptation?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 17, 2024

In a culture that is filled with so much moral depravity, how do escape or how can we escape from what the world puts around us?

The Scripture today depicts how the Israelites, who had gotten away from Egypt, were honored by God. But then they fell over and over again into the worshiping of idols. God seriously rebuffed a considerable lot of them, including those destined to meandering the desert until many of them died in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage Or Fornication

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 19, 2024

Practical Guidelines For Righteousness In The Assembly Of God, Guidelines against fornication by marriage to a spouse.

As we continue our study of Practical Guidelines For Righteousness In The Assembly Of God, The Church, we notice the predominant sins found within. They are the very sins the body of Christ vowed to abstain from. (1 Cor. 5:1; 1 Cor. 6:9-10) Yet, they are the very sins committed by worldly persons; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 6:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Hell

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 25, 2025

The "Rich Man" has gone to Hell. While there, he is in conversation with Abraham about being in torment. This conversation teaches us three important lessons about being ready for eternity.

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING, WE HAVE A TENDENCY TO TAKE SIDES! WE CAN SOMETIMES FIND HUMOR IN SUCH ENDEAVORS LIKE DEBATING WHETHER IT IS PRONOUNCED “POTATOE” OR “PATATTA,” “CARRIBIAN” OR “CARRA-BEAN” OR EVEN “NEVADA” OR “NUH-VADA.” WE ALWAYS DESIRE TO BE RIGHT. WE WANT TO MAKE SURE WE CHOOSE THE RIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Joshua 24:14-15, Colossians 3:2-5, 2 Peter 3:9, Mark 16:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Handling Responsibilities Faithfully (Part 1)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 28, 2025

Faithfulness in handling responsibilities is a divine requirement for promotion, blessings, and trustworthiness in both spiritual and physical assignments.

HANDLING RESPONSIBILITIES FAITHFULLY (Part 1) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:10-12 Key Verse: “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.” (Luke 16:10) Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 4:2; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Righteousness In A Corrupt World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 7, 2026

This is the 11th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#11] RIGHTEOUSNESS IN A CORRUPT WORLD Genesis 19:1-29 Introduction: In a World that’s becoming more and more full of corruption, immorality, and spiritual decline, many believers find themselves asking how to stay righteous when wickedness seems to be everywhere. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Costs Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 14, 2026

This is the 55th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#55] COUNT THE COSTS Luke 14:25-35 Introduction: In our text, Jesus speaks about the importance of counting the cost before committing to discipleship. He calls us to understand that following Him is not a light decision; it requires total dedication, sacrifice, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Running For What Lasts

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 1, 2026

This morning we look at how St. Paul calls us to run the race with eternal purpose, drawing lessons from the Ancient games of Corinth.

Running for What Lasts GOOD MORNING. We have a great Gospel lesson this morning. But I spent a whole hour on very recently at our Wednesday Night Bible Study. However, there are two things I want to grab from it before we jump to our Epistle lesson this morning. First, the parable’s main point is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Anglican

Revelation Seven And Eight Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 17, 2023

The 144,000 are sealed and the seventh seal gives way to the trumpet judgments

In this chapter, John sees four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree. Another angel is seen coming up from the east, having the seal of the living God. He calls out in a ...read more

Living A Life That Pleases God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

To live a life that pleases God is the highest calling of every believer.

LIVING A LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 1:10 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Romans 12:1-2, Micah 6:6-8, 2 Corinthians 5:9 INTRODUCTION: The ultimate goal of every believer should be to live a life that pleases God. It is not about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10, Hebrews 11:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following Up New Members In The Church

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025

Following up new members is not optional—it is a vital part of fulfilling the Great Commission. It is how we turn converts into disciples, visitors into family, and seedlings into fruitful trees.

FOLLOWING UP NEW MEMBERS IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:41-47 Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:19-20, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Galatians 6:1-2, John 13:34-35 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest responsibilities of the church is not only to win souls but also to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord's Prayer Part 5 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon continues the series on the Lord's Prayer which is part of the Sermon on the Mount series and deals with the phrase, "Give us this day our daily bread."

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD – MATT6:11 INTRODUCTION: AS WE CONTINUE OUR STUDY OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND PARTICULARLY RIGHT NOW, THE LORD’S PRAYER, WE ARE BROUGHT TO THIS PHRASE – GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD. THIS IS A PHRASE WHICH SPEAKS OF OUR DEPENDENCY ON THE LORD FOR OUR DAILY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Motivation For Fighting Sin

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

Today’s message, Motivation for Fighting Sin, looking at three warnings Paul gives to motivate us to fight for sexual purity which we will see is motivation to fight all sin.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Motivation for Fighting Sin Ephesians 5:3-6 June 21, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational