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Divine Healing: Take The Devil To Court

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2023

Our Enemy resists us receiving any of the benefits of Christ. We must go to Court with our Advocate, Jesus, who will present the Exhibits of His suffering to prove that we are heirs and benefactors. Then we can claim our own!

DIVINE HEALING: TAKE THE DEVIL TO COURT Mt. 26:27-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During the years when Poland was still a communist bloc country, and the Christian church was still persecuted, it was very difficult for Christians to go to an underground church meeting. There were sentries stationed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28, Hebrews 9:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Specks & Planks

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2023

This begins with a skit. We're supposed to judge ourselves before we judge others, because only then will we have clear enough vision – and humility – to assess other people’s issues are. We end with a look at the Law of Love about relationships.

SPECKS & PLANKS Mt. 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. SKIT [Patient is seated in an optometrist chair. The doctor comes in with a 2X4 board across his eyes.] 1. Doctor: “Hello, I’m Dr. I. C. Faults. You’ve come to the right place. What seems to be the problem?” 2. Patient: “I work in a sawmill and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Balance Between Planning And Trust

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Mar 9, 2025

We are called to plan for our lives with the Lord

I am a planner – I thrive on making plans and love setting short-term and long-term goals. I always map out plans for tomorrow the night before. It usually looks something like this: Tomorrow, I will do my morning devotions, have breakfast, go to church for office hours, and then go to my lunch ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Weepers To Warriors

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2025

God made a revival meeting look like a war party. Amazing -- that's just what it is to Satan! Satan is unmoved by our singing, our sermons, our Bible studies, etc., but when he hears groaning & fervent prayer – he trembles!

FROM WEEPERS TO WARRIORS 1 Sam 7:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this 85-year-old woman. She went on a blind date with a 92-year-old man. She came home very frustrated and her daughter said, "Mom, what's wrong?" 2. She said, "I had to slap him three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Truth In The Midst Of Tragedy

Contributed by Johnny Parker on Nov 13, 2025

In life through troubles and trials, God always asks us the same question. Do you trust me?

As Christians we can identify with the following scriptures with ease: We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly person who does his will. John 9:31 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Put On Your Shoes For Tomorrow PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores how faith in God opens divine doors, shapes our determined destiny, and fosters dedicated devotion, using Revelation 3:7-8 as a guide.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are not just a collection of individuals, but a community united in faith and purpose. We are the body of Christ, each one of us a vital part of the whole. We are here today to delve into the richness of God's ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Topics: Open Doors

Draw The Line Part Ii PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores making determined decisions, daring to defy worldly norms, and depending on divine direction.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. There's a sense of warmth and familiarity that fills this space, a testament to the unity and love that is born of our shared faith. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family in Christ, bound by the cords of His redeeming love. The world ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Topics: Convictions

What Do You Know?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 25, 2023

It doesn’t matter how much you care if you aren’t teaching your people what they need to know.

Education is a hot topic around the country this year. It’s no longer about testing and accountability, but about curriculum itself. Although there’s an additional level of complication with the disagreement over why different groups have different outcomes. We no longer know, if we ever did, what ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Is More Than A Theory Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction explores the concept of love as an action rather than a theory, encouraging followers to emulate Jesus' love for broken and messy individuals.

We’ve all had theories. Here are a few of mine that I’d like to share with you as we get going; Before I was married, I had theories about how to have an amazing marriage. I thought my spouse would be blessed to be with such an enlightened husband. Before I pastored, I thought I knew how to handle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40, Proverbs 14:4

Topics: Active Love, Grace And Truth, Brokenness

Sermon Series: Love Has A Name

The Greatest Runner Ii Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

With our eyes on the winner we are always winning. It is only when we take our eyes off of Jesus that we fail.

Races were one of the chief attractions of the ancient world. Large crowds would come together to watch athletes display their skills in running. The New Testament compares the Christian life to a race because many of the same virtues that made a great runner are essential for becoming a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

I Am With You In The Fire Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 29, 2020

When confronted with a choice, we know what Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah chose. Are we a church of Hananiahs, Mishaels, and Azariahs? I pray to God we never have to find out … but if we do, I hope and pray the choice is clear.

Somewhere in the world … right now as I am speaking to you … a Christian has a gun pointed at their head because of what they believe. Somewhere in the world someone is going to lose their head or their life today because they refuse to give up their faith or deny Jesus Christ. Right now, as we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20, Luke 21:16-17, Luke 12:51-52, Exodus 20:4-5, Daniel 3:15-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Together With The Spirit

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jun 28, 2005

The prophet Ezekiel was considering a commission and a call. He was contemplating assuming the auspicious and difficult of leading God’s people.

The prophet Ezekiel saw a vision. He was considering a commission and a call. He was contemplating assuming the auspicious and difficult of leading God’s people. And as he lay there by the banks of the Chç - bar, assuming the position of total submission to God, God shared with him a vision. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Set Free

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 21, 2003

God will gives us freedom over the things that bind our lives.

Set Free A bricklayer had an accident on a construction site and had to file a detailed report for his insurance company. This is what he wrote: "I’m a bricklayer by trade, and on the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story building. When I completed my work, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:11-17

Denomination: *other

God's Gentle Guidance To Health

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 13, 2005

Sometimes God needs to gently encourage us to accept situations in life

Amos 7-8 God’s gentle guidance to health A few weeks ago I was visiting my sister and her family in Canberra. She has two boys, ten and eight, Oliver and Allistar. My sister wanted to get the boys outside to get some exercise and get them off the computer, enjoy the fresh air, and wear them out a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For The Powerful One

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 6, 2002

how John prepared the people for Christ and how we also do

December 8, 2002 Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”- “a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran