Sermons on Special Functions:

Broken, Shared, & Eaten (Solemnity Of The Most Holy Body And Blood Of Christ)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 25, 2020

what is our mission at this pandemic moment to address the hunger and poverty? As we celebrate the Body and Blood of Christ today, it calls each one of us to reflect on the role that we have to play and to address this crisis in our world

Reflection Broken, Shared, & Eaten Nine months old child dies without water and milk, as the parents traveled by train which was run for migrants during the pandemic, Covid-19. Another woman dies without water and food on the railway platform and her child pulled the cloth that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, Deuteronomy 8:14-16, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, John 6:51-58

Denomination: Other

Architecture Of The Church

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 24, 2023

Jesus establishes Peter as the first building block of the Church upon his confession that Jesus is the Son of God. We, too, have that same opportunity to become a building stone in the Church.

CHURCH! THAT WORD, ALONE, BRINGS ABOUT MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS AND UNDERSTANDINGS. I HAVE HEARD IT DESCRIBED AS JUST A BUILDING OR AS A PLACE CHRISTIANS GO ON SUNDAY. PERHAPS, THOSE DEEPER IN FAITH WOULD CALL IT A GROUP OF BELIEVERS. WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT CONCEPTS OF WHAT “CHURCH” MEANS TO US. IF WE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 2:19-21, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, John 20:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Oil For My Generation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 26, 2025

The oil in Scripture symbolises the anointing of the Holy Spirit – the empowerment of God upon a man for divine assignment.

OIL FOR MY GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 92:10 – “But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 10:27, Acts 10:38, 1 Samuel 16:13, Matthew 25:1-13, Zechariah 4:6. INTRODUCTION: The oil in Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformed By Truth: A Call To Humility Romans 12:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

Romans 12:3 challenges us to adopt a mindset of humility, recognising our true worth in God’s eyes and understanding our place in His grand design.

Transformed by Truth: A Call to Humility Romans 12:3 Introduction Today, we will delve into a powerful and transformative message from the Apostle Paul in Romans 12:3. This verse challenges us to adopt a mindset of humility, recognising our true worth in God’s eyes and understanding our place in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Philippians 2:3-4, Ephesians 4:7, 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living For Giving Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Aug 19, 2012

What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life succ

Living for Giving Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival October 2, 2011 In case you haven't been here or are maybe here for the 1st time, we're walking through the book of Numbers. Just so you know I'm not in control here, I want you to know that I've promised the Lord that I'll teach ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 7:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

New Creatures New Lifestyle Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 18 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message reminds us of how our behavior as new creatures in Christ should reflect our new heritage.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “New Creatures” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits before unbelievers 1-8 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 2 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Spirit As Gift Giver Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2025

The Holy Spirit has gifted every Christian with at least one spiritual gift and it is our honor and duty to use our gift to advance God's kingdom, strengthen the body of Christ, and serve a hurting world.

Introduction: A. The story is told about a young schoolboy who was trying out for a part in the school play. 1. His mother knew that he had set his heart on getting a part, but she was afraid that he would not be given a part in the play. 2. On the day the parts were awarded, she drove to school to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 1 Corinthians 12:28-30, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-12, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Matthew 7:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bearing More Than Children

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

God intends that faith is passed on from parents to children and mothers are a vital part of that

I haven’t exactly told me wife this, yet, but I’m ready to move. I am. I’m dissatisfied with where we’re at. On any given day, I could list for you a dozen things that are wrong with our house, wrong with Joplin, wrong with Missouri and with the United States. I’m ready to go somewhere ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Define 'healthy'? Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

This sermon introduces a study of 1 Cor. 12-14 in which we are trying to determine the signs and characteristics of a healthy church.

October 6, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ¡§How do you define ¡¥healthy¡¦?¡¨ INTRODUCTION How do you define ¡§healthy¡¨? Usually when I want to define something, I go to Webster¡¦s dictionary. I consider Webster to be the expert. Webster defines ¡§healthy¡¨ as ¡§having good health¡¨. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

The coming of Jesus Christ was prepared by God before the foundation of the world.

PREPARE YE THE WAY OF THE LORD Mark 1:2-11 (vs. 3) INTRO. In the days of knights and nobles, when the king went out into the country side or the city, a crier went before him to cry, "Make way, make way for the King." Even today when the President or some important dignitary of government goes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Will Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Sep 29, 2001

Helping people learn to recognize God’s will and direction in life.

Today – We Will Refocus on the Series Derived from the Questions that Were Submitted by YOU Looked at Salvation...Trinity... TODAY – KNOWING GOD (HIs Will & Voice) How He leads...Does he lead... How far is God into that leading? QUESTIONS Scripture Ps. 23 PRAY I. Can I Know God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parable Of The Pearl Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2007

The church is God’s Pearl of Great Price. How the pearl was WROUGHT, how it was SOUGHT, and how it was BOUGHT. Link included to formatted text for entire series, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Pearl Matthew 13:45-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Pearl.html This parable is going to sound a whole lot like the previous one we just studied on the hidden treasure, but with a great twist and special illustration that I know will be a blessing to you. Common misinterpretation: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

And The Holy Spirit Said

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 6, 2017

The Holy Spirit leads us, not we the Holy Spirit.

And the Holy Spirit Said Acts 13:1-4 Everything was going well at the church at Antioch. The leadership team presided over a growing and vibrant cross-cultural church. This new church plant already was held in high repute and had reached the ears of the Apostles and leaders of the parent church at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Secret No Longer Sermon I: Before You Were Born, The Lord Knew You Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

Clearly and unmistakably the Bible teaches that human life was created for a purpose and that the Lord God knows about every birth-to-be.

BEFORE YOU (WE) WERE BORN, THE LORD GOD KNEW YOU (US)? HOW CAN THAT BE? One of the most intriguing encounters with Jesus recorded in the Bible is the account of a visit with Jesus one night by a member of the Jewish Sanhedrin, Nicodemus, who honestly acknowledged that Jesus was a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Eyes To See: Embracing The Hope Of God's Calling - Ephesians 1:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 1, 2024

Ephesians 1:18 is a prayer of deep longing. Paul isn’t just asking for knowledge; he’s asking for enlightenment—a heart flooded with God’s light to truly see the hope we have in Christ.

Eyes to See: Embracing the Hope of God's Calling - Ephesians 1:18 Ephesians 1:18 (NLT): “I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.” Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Deuteronomy 7:6, Ephesians 3:20, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal