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Sermon # 23 - Jehovah Shalom - God Of Peace Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 28, 2025

In a world that is in constant turmoil, and fears loom large, we have the assurance that Jehovah Shalom, ‘God of Peace’ is with us. Learn how God met Gideon a man filled with fear and transformed him into a mighty warrior who delivered God’s people from fear and bondage.

We read in Judges 6:11, “Then the LORD's angel came to the village of Ophrah and sat under the oak tree that belonged to Joash, a man of the clan of Abiezer. His son Gideon was threshing some wheat secretly in a wine press, so that the Midianites would not see him.” (GNB) Observe the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-13, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 23:43, Judges 6:15, Judges 6:18, Judges 6:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon: There Is A Reason For Our Glorious Hope In Christ

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2025

Knowing the limits of their power and influence in a hostile environment, Peter encouraged them to live above reproach by living a wholesome life, a good profession, and being always ready to give an answer to everyone who ask their reason for hoping in Christ.

Sermon: There is A Reason for Our Glorious Hope in Christ Scripture Lesson-1Peter 3:13-22 “Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Romans 8:28-31, Psalm 56:4, Matthew 5:10, Romans 8:35-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon – When Deception Seems To Be The Order Of The Day

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 5, 2025

Truth has become confusing at best or a matter of interpretation at worst. Deception is the order of the day in our world today. David finds himself surrounded by deception. Let's learn form his plan of action.

Sermon – When Deception Seems To Be The Order of the Day Scripture - Psalm 12:1-2 “Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. 3-4 May the Lord cut off ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8, 1 John 2:5, 1 John 2:16, Matthew 24:4-6, 2 Timothy 3:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On: "if Only"

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 20, 2025

“If only” is an anthropocentric phrase frequently associated with dwelling on a regretful wish.

In her book entitled: “The Green Knight,” Dame Jean Iris Murdoch, an Irish and British novelist and philosopher remarks: “Here was another 'if only' - if only he had acted quickly, spontaneously, throwing 'tact' and 'good form' to the winds. Just then she had needed him, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 1 John 4:1, 1 Peter 3:18, Proverbs 31:6-7

Sermon # 32 - A Life That God Rejoices Over Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 2, 2025

We are made in the image of God and our emotions too are expressions of the way God feels about us. It’s good to examine ourselves to see if God rejoices over us or is He grieved about us. Also the plans we make should always be in alignment with God’s will so He does not have to scorn them.

We read in Zephaniah 3:17, “The LORD your God is mighty in your midst; He will save; He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest in His love; He rejoices over you with singing.” (AFV) We also read in Psalm 2:4, “From his throne in heaven the Lord laughs and mocks their feeble plans.” (GNB) It ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, Psalm 2:4, Genesis 6:6, Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 4:30-31, Luke 15:7, Job 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon 7 - Great Is Your Reward In Heaven Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 14, 2025

The promised rewards of heaven are given to us from God to inspire and empower us towards faithfulness and perseverance.

A. Do you know who holds the record for the most homeruns in a single MLB season? 1. The answer is Barry Bonds – he hit 73 home runs in 2001. 2. Mark McGwire holds the #2 and #4 spots with 70 home runs in 1998 and 65 in 1999. 3. Sammy Sosa holds the #3, #5, and # 6 spots with 66 home runs in 1998, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, James 1:12, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Sermon: The Righteous Have A Rest That Remains Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Heaven is not a myth, neither is it a fairytale. It is a reality prepared for those who believe in Jesus Christ. The scriptures assure us that beyond the suffering and labour of this life, there remains a rest for the people of God.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE RIGHTEOUS HAVE A REST THAT REMAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:9-11 (KJV) 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon: The Righteous Shall Be Remembered Forever Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

The righteous may rest from their labours, but their works do follow them. Let us reflect on what it means to live in such a way that heaven rejoices, and generations remember.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 112:6 (KJV) Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. INTRODUCTION: In the face of death, many things are forgotten—accomplishments, possessions, even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon: We Shall Meet Again Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

For Christians, the death of a believer is not a permanent separation but a temporary departure. The promise of God’s Word assures us that we will meet again in the presence of the Lord.

Funeral Sermon: WE SHALL MEET AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (KJV) But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Time To Mourn, A Time To Hope (Funeral Sermon) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025

Though we mourn the loss of a loved one, we do so with the promise of hope in our hearts. God has already made a way for us to overcome the sting of death through the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.

A TIME TO MOURN, A TIME TO HOPE (Funeral Sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 (KJV) To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon – A Glimpse Of Grace Through The Eyes Of Barabbas

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 17, 2025

Many people would like to wash their hands and not deal with Jesus. We all must answer the question, “What shall I do with Jesus who is called the Christ? Be careful because in Him the grace of God is revealed.

Sermon – A Glimpse of Grace Through the Eyes of Barabbas Scripture: Luke 23:13-25, ‘Then Pilate called together the leading priests and other religious leaders, along with the people, and he announced his verdict. “You brought this man to me, accusing him of leading a revolt. I have examined him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Romans 6:23, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon: When God Puts You On Hold!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 24, 2025

Can anyone relate? Have you ever been excited about what is in your heart, but at the same time felt boxed in, trapped, on hold, or on a plateau in life? Welcome to the crowd! A plan of action for dealing with delays.

Sermon: When God Puts You on Hold! Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, “Once when he (Jesus) was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Psalm 46:10, Proverbs 3:5-6, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, James 1:2-3, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon # 18 - Safe In The Shadow Of The Almighty God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 7, 2025

When fear grips our heart and in those times when we feel all alone, deserted and feel that there is no one to help us or stand by us, let’s remember that God sees and He is by our side. The life of Hagar gives us a glimpse of God’s presence in the midst of life’s hardest moments.

We read in Genesis 21:17, “God heard the boy crying, and from heaven the angel of God spoke to Hagar, "What are you troubled about, Hagar? Don't be afraid. God has heard the boy crying.”(GNB) Hagar and her son wandered through the wilderness, and when the little water she carried got ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:17, Genesis 16:1, Genesis 16:3, Genesis 16:6-9, Genesis 16:11, Genesis 21:9, Genesis 21:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 45 - Give God The Rightful Place Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 28, 2025

Jonah as a prophet of God did not give God the rightful place. When we obey God, serve Him alone, and set aside all that displeases Him, we will truly honor God and give Him the rightful place in our lives.

We read in Jonah 4:7, “But God appointed a worm at the rising of the dawn of the next day, and it struck the plant, and it withered.” (LITV) As Jonah enjoyed the shade of the plant that God had prepared for him, the Lord appointed a worm that obeyed God’s bidding, and ate up the plant, so that it ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:7, John 3:26-27, John 3:30, Luke 17:10, Deuteronomy 18:20-22, Deuteronomy 34:5-6, John 9:28-29, 1 Corinthians 7:23, 2 Kings 18:4, 2 Kings 18:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon - The Believers Perspective - Take The Long View

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 29, 2025

Our perspective is the lens at which we view life and most importantly God’s role in our life. God is good all the time. Too many Christians define God’s goodness by their circumstances rather than Who God actually is.

Sermon. The Believers Perspective - Take The Long View Scripture - Habakkuk 1:1-6 “This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received in a vision. How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save. Must I forever see ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-6, Habakkuk 2:3-4, Psalm 89:14, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Isaiah 55:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist