Sermons on Spiritual Fathers:

¿por QuÉ Hay Tantas Diferencias Entre Los Cristianos, Y CÓmo Debemos, Como Cristianos, Tratar Con Estas Diferencias?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

Este discurso nos desafía como cristianos a caminar en la luz con la expectativa de crecer a la semejanza de nuestro Señor.

La luz es una de las metáforas más utilizadas en el Nuevo Testamento. Abarca la Palabra de Dios, Jesucristo y el Espíritu Santo. La luz, como se usa en el Nuevo Testamento, simboliza la vida, la verdad, la bondad y el mismo Señor Jesús. El Evangelio de Juan comienza con ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Deal With Your Peninnah

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 22, 2020

Peninnah's attitude pushed Hannah to her breakthrough. This prayer sermon does the same for you if you can believe and pray!

Deal With Your Peninnah 1 There was a certain man from Ramathaim, a Zuphite[a] from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 2 He had two wives; one was called Hannah and the other Peninnah. Peninnah had ...read more

Anybody Tired Today?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 27, 2020

A short devotional to encourage believers in the midst of their weariness

ANYBODY TIRED TODAY? ANYBODY WEARY TODAY? - Beat down - Beat up - Burning out Have to be careful during these trying times we are living in. Easy to get overwhelmed, overextended, overstressed right now. Matthew 11:28-30 SPURGEON: “Jesus invites all those who labor & are heavy laden to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Darkness Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 31, 2021

While we shouldn’t make the mistake of acting like the devil doesn’t exist, we shouldn’t forget that we have victory over him as well.

Scripture Reading: Mark 5:1-20 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Keys To Grow Up Into Christ Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 6, 2021

Traits of Babies: fussy, cranky, want pacifier, throw fits, want sweets, wear diaper -- is what many Christians resemble. God wants us to grow up. Here's 5 tips to gaining maturity in Christ.

5 KEYS TO GROW UP INTO CHRIST BURLY IN GROWTH Eph. 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Elon Musk Jokes 1. Conversation between a guy and a salesperson during the new Tesla roadster drive test..."Excuse me, sir, I see on the specs that the new Tesla roadster comes standard with a defibrillator. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hard Hearts Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 15, 2021

A hard heart prevents us from understanding spiritual truths. What causes it, and what’s the antidote? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/xfdCdhRhS3I]

Scripture Reading: Mark 8:14-21 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” They discussed this with one another and said, “It is because we have no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Habit: That All May See Your Progress (1 Tim. 4:10-16) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 1, 2021

Concluding our series on spiritual disciplines, we look at the discipline of decision making, and why it matters to live a life of visible holiness.

The Last Habit: That All May See Your Progress (1 Timothy 4:10-16) Good morning. Please open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 4 Today we are wrapping up our series on developing spiritual disciplines. Next week, Cody will be preaching as part of our DNow weekend, and after that, we will be starting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

2: Equipping The Saints Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

Some people are content for church to be a spectator sport. But church works best when everyone gets out of the stands and gets into the game of ministry.

Would all the ministers of the church please raise their hands? You all know I’m the minister with my name on the sign. Are there any other ministers? I see hands going up. Let’s see some more. Let’s see more and more until every hand is up. If you are in God’s family, you are called to be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Coming Into The Light Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Much of our world goes through life with blinders on, blind to the good things God has for us.

If you go into Chicago, maybe to the loop or North Michigan Avenue on a warm evening, you might see a strange sight, a 19th century horse and buggy out in the street in the 21st century. It’s wonderfully quaint to be brought back in time to ‘the good old days,’ and see a real horse in modern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Unceasing Rejoicing, Prayer & Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 25, 2019

These brief but pointed admonitions in our passage hold for us the secret of a peaceful heart amid the turmoil and clamor of a hectic world.

1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 UNCEASING REJOICING, PRAYER & THANKSGIVING “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Our passage is a series of brief, staccato commands for Christian living. It contains ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

1. It's A Battle Out There! Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Don't be surprised if life feels like a battle some days, or even a lot of days. We have a powerful enemy in the devil and his tricks can be dangerous.

This morning we begin a new part of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. You could call it the grand climax. I love Ephesians because of the picture that it gives of the church. The church, blessed by God, united, holy, and now, finally, in Ephesians 6:10-17, the church militant. Please stand for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

5. The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Merely sort of agreeing with Christian ideas won't carry you far when life gets difficult. The real strength comes when we are solidly connected with our God through a deep and living faith inour hearts.

This morning we'll continue with putting on the armor of God. We live in a world that bombards us with things that battle against our souls. And God has provided armament to be able to resist them, not only to resist, but to stand strong and firm and hold our ground. We start by putting on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, Luke 17:5-10

"give Till It Feels Good" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

Paul names 7 of these spiritual gifts and I like to refer to them as motivational gifts. They are what motivates you; what drives you and makes you who you are and if you use these gifts throughout your lifetime you will be very effective in God’s work.

UNWRAPPING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS” “Give Till it feels Good” Romans 12:3-8 and 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 So in our series titled “Unwrapping your Spiritual Gifts” we are talking about 7 spiritual gifts that Paul mentions in Romans 12. Listen now. Now in that list we have already covered the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-9, 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Over Until It's Over Series

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 21, 2020

There is a spiritual war which started in heaven and was transferred to this earth. In this sermon we learn more about this war.

Chapter 1 - It’s not over until it’s over Hiroo Onoda was a Japanese soldier who fought in World War II which ended in August 1945. He did not surrender until 29 years later as he thought that the war was still going on. It had to take his former commander to travel from Japan to Lubang Island ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-9, Isaiah 14:12-14, Ezekiel 28:14-19, Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Adventist

The Neutrals Series

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 21, 2020

Is there a neutral ground when it comes to matters of religion? Is it possible for one to consider themselves as a non-aligned? Can you take the middle ground? Can you sit on the fence? In short, can you be neither on God's side nor the devil’s side? Let us get our answers from the sermon.

Switzerland has not participated in any foreign war ever since 1815 when it established itself as a neutral country. A neutral country is defined as a state which does not take sides of belligerents (warring parties) in a specific war or future conflicts. Such states refuse to even enter into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Kings 18:21, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Adventist