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Great Commission And Mission Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2020

The great commission in Mathew 28:18-20 gives three features. It also reminds us of the new power of the disciples, through which they had new perspectives in their lives and led them to establish Church through new presentations. Ends with the accountability of Trainer and trainee.

Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Theme: Great Commission Introduction: Commission and commissioner are very familiar words to our modern society. Two thousand and twenty years ago, Jesus Christ has shared this power with his disciples and gave them order, it was a mandate for followers of Christ. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Interrogation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Aug 19, 2020

As Paul continues to defend doctrine, he asks the Galatians 6 rapid-fire questions in 5 verses.

INTRO: These next two chapters are going to be a little complicated. The 60 verses that make up Galatians 3 and 4 are said to be some of the strongest writing that Paul ever penned. His opponents, the Judaizers, were using every possible means to enslave the believers in Galatia, and Paul was not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Man Of God Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon aims to inspire and encourage men to embrace their God-given calling and strive to be Godly men, using the biblical character Caleb as a model of faithfulness, consistency, courage, and determination.

Welcome church! Today we look to honor and encourage the men in our midst to step into the calling that they have been given. Being a man in our day and age is no easy task. It’s even more difficult if you’re hoping to be a man after God’s heart in the midst of this increasingly godless culture. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-2

Topics: Godly Leadership, Faithful Living, Spiritual Courage

Whatever Happened To Sin?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 16, 2025

John 8

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SIN? (JOHN 8:1-11) A study by a research organization several years ago questioned more than 1,000 American adult respondents whether they believe in such a thing as “sin” and then asked them whether 30 different behaviors were sinful. Out the list of 30 behaviors, adultery was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer, Accountability & Perseverance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon explores how prayer, perseverance, and accountability can help us rebuild the broken walls in our lives, drawing lessons from Nehemiah's example.

Good morning, dear friends. There's a certain comfort in the familiar, isn't there? The feel of your favorite worn-out Bible in your hands, the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning, the sound of our beloved hymns echoing through the sanctuary. The familiarity of our shared faith is a balm ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-15

Topics: Rebuild

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 2, 2023

Did you not know that Faith under attack gives an opportunity for our character to grow and mature? This message deals with the many trials we face in life and gives a biblical answer on how to meet them head on and become an overcomer with a peace that transcends them all.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-14) (12) “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you;" (13)" But rejoice, insomuch as ye are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Isaiah 40:31, Romans 8:28, Psalm 55:22, Psalm 120:1, Philippians 4:19, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Mark 10:27, Luke 12:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebekah: The Mother Of Esau And Jacob Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 7, 2021

Rebekah the Mother of Esau and Jacob, is a lesson in struggling through: First, 1) A disappointed home (Genesis 25:19-21), 2) A distressed home (Genesis 25:22–23) and 3) A divided home (Genesis 25:24–28).

Genesis 25:19–28 19 These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham fathered Isaac, 20 and Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, the sister of Laban the Aramean, to be his wife. 21 And Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Other

How To Love People Who Drive You Crazy - 2 Peter 1:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 18, 2025

The greatest command in the Bible is also the one that brings you the most joy in life: love. But that command is also the most difficult. How do you change what and whom you love? And how do you start loving someone you don’t currently love?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

Running Your Race To The Finish Line

Contributed by Brandon Park on Apr 19, 2003

If you are going to run your race and win your race in the Christian life then you are going to focus on the finish.

RUNNING YOUR RACE TO THE FINISH LINE Introduction: Do you realize that the key to effective Christian living is to look at your life as a race. That’s how the Apostle Paul looked at it. He said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (II Tim. 4:7) Every ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For God In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Terry Owens on May 10, 2001

Have you found God yet? Maybe you’re looking in all the wrong places, see where to look in this exciting message.

I believe with all my heart that God is calling our church to be a church that seeks the face of God. So often people seek the hand of God, or just His blessing, but what we must understand, if we have the favor of God, then we have His blessings. In order to seek the face of God, we must know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 1, 2002

Sermon 2 in series on fear

The Fear Factor WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? One of my favorite passages of Scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 because it speaks of the struggle of life and at the same time the ultimate victory. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 In every way we’re troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Spirit-Filled

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 1, 2002

Canada’s Olympic glory gives a picture of God’s will - the fullness of His Spirit, the Joy of God , so how can we get in on it.

How to be Spirit-filled Team Canada’s gold medal win in Salt Lake City Olympics has spread a spirit of patriotism. Waves of red and white all over the country, coast to coast. Spontaneous singing, outburst of shouts of triumph, joy and celebration! Some say declare a holiday in Feb. to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mrs Pilate's Dream

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 24, 2002

Matthew includes the story of Pilate’s wife’s dream to reinforce in our minds the innocence of our Savior.

Lord, you have given the Bible to be the revelation of your great love for us, and of your power and will to save us. Grant that our study of it might not be made in vain by the callousness or carelessness of our hearts, but that we might wisely hear your words, note, learn, and inwardly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:19

Denomination: *other

Serving The Lord In Light Of His Coming

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Nov 30, 2000

A challenge to be fervent in our work until Jesus comes.

“SERVING THE LORD IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING” Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: Romans 12:11 “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”  TEV – “Work hard, and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Temptation! How Can I Resist Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002

sermon on how to resist temptation by pastor norval koch for our sermon series

Joseph Sermon 2 Genesis 39: 5-10 Imagine what Hollywood could do with the story of Joseph. A man of exceptional qualities... dreams from God...able to interpret the dreams of others...handsome...a victim of his brothers’ rage...able to rise from the depths of despair to power in a foreign ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran