Sermons on Stretch More:

Living In Holiness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2013

Proposition: God calls us to become like Him more and more everyday.

Living In Holiness Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man flew into Chicago & hired a taxi to take him downtown. As he was riding along they came to a red light & the driver went right on through the red light.

The man said, "Hey, the light was red. You’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Perseverance In A Dry Place

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Apr 29, 2010

This sermon looks at how God honours our prayers and dedication even when we are spiritually dry. When we do not 'feel' like serving him but serve him anyway. It encourages perseverance, stretching out, prayer and faith that God can do 'big things'.

Perseverance in a dry place John Ortberg from Menlo Park Presbyterian Church recalls A man I'll call Paul (because that's actually his name) told me he recently started going to church. In his mid-seventies, with no faith background, he woke up one morning with a sudden urge to hear the pope, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Zechariah Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023

As we pursue to be more like God, He will meet us where we are at so that will become more and more like Him(or Holy)

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Zechariah 8:1-17, Genesis 12:2-3, Romans 8:1-4, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 7:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

E Pluribus Unum, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

E Pluribus Unum- out of many, one. This was the heart of Jesus that his church might come together as one

E Pluribus Unum Part 2 Opening 1. We learned last week that… a. E Pluribus Unum- (EE PLOOR-uh-buhs YOOU-nuhm)- b. Jesus talked us becoming Heis in John 17:20-23 Gr. #1520- Heis- (Hice) that they may be ONE c. Incredible success & strength comes from working and contributing ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Sermon # 8 - The Blessing Of Selfless Giving Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 28, 2023

We live in a world that prompts us to be self-centered and individualistic. What does God expect of us? This sermon will teach us about giving the way that is pleasing to God.

We read in Acts 4:32, “Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common.” (ESV) One of the key reasons for the tremendous growth of the early church was that the people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, John 3:16, John 10:25-37, Acts 20:35, Matthew 27:59-60, Isaiah 53:9, Matthew 27:57, Mark 15:43, Luke 23:50, John 19:38, 1 John 4:18, Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 27:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Thanksgiving – Your Heart Condition

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

THANKSGIVING – Your Heart Condition Thanksgiving is much more than a holiday celebration; it is more heart condition! It is more than a celebration of food; it is the celebration of faith!

THANKSGIVING – Your Heart Condition • Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! [5] Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. [6] Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Steps To Draw Closer To Jesus

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Jul 15, 2006

There are lots of things we can do to draw close in our relationship with Jesus. Here are three simple things: Love more, ask more, be more.

The other day, I was in a hurry to get to a meeting regarding the church and our association. Did you know we are loosely connected with other churches in the Blue Water Association, headed up by Ted Stevens? Did you also know or do you know that each church that holds to a basic belief in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44-51

Denomination: Baptist

Look To The Lamb Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022

The more you look to the Lamb, the more you understand His all-encompassing sacrifice, the more you will grasp the greatness of God’s grace and mercy.

This month, we began studying the Gospel of John. John most likely wrote this Gospel around 70 AD, about 40 years after Jesus Christ walked the earth. John was an eyewitness of Christ’s life - His love and holiness, His justice and mercy, of all the miracles and healings - an eyewitness of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Undignified Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

Worship is more than a song - sometimes God requires us to give Him more.

Undignified Worship 2 Samuel 6:12 – 23 In the early 1900’s, there was a little boy who lived out in the country who dreamed of being able to see a circus. He had heard great things from his friends about the circus, but he had never been to see one. One day, the boy was excited to find out that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Fully Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 29, 2009

When we understand Christmas more deeply, we will worship Christ more fully.

Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 11/29/09 Note: The idea for this series and some content comes from a book by Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder called, “Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?” Doesn’t it seem like there’s some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Our Responsibility To Non-Believers Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2016

We Christians need to find more and more effective ways to communicate the Gospel message.

Thursday in Fourth Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel St. Paul is best known for his three missionary journeys and his journey to Rome. He was the evangelizer paradigm. Nobody did it better than he. His protocol developed early. He believed that his mission was first to his Jewish brothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

Fill Me Up God

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 24, 2018

When we cry out to be filled and ask for more of Him, and as we give more of ourselves, it actually becomes as a “vortex” in the spirit. What I mean by that is that as we ask for more, at the same time God is asking for more of us.

Fill Me Up God John 7:37-38 What do you expect to happen when you come to God’s house? When was the last time you came to God’s house expecting something to happen? When Your Expecting Something it means that you are looking forward to, anticipating something, to look forward to the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Leadership Training #2 Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

More on Leadership Characteristics necessary in the church.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Matthew 5:40-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Be A False Witness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 14, 2008

There is more to the ninth commandment than court issues.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 Famous American Fibs - The check is in the mail. - I’ll start my diet tomorrow. - We service what we sell. - Give me your number and the doctor will call you right back. - Money cheerfully refunded. - One size fits all. - This offer limited to the first 100 people who call ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken & Spilled Out

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2018

The laws of concentration and diffusion say that “the more of Jesus we are filled with, the more pure will be the presence of Christ in us, and therefore, the greater and more widespread will be the diffusion!

BROKEN & SPILLED OUT Jn. 12:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TIGER SNACK 1. A tiger was walking through the jungle one day and saw two men relaxing under a tree. One was reading a newspaper, and the other was working feverishly on a manual typewriter. 2. The tiger leapt on the man with the newspaper, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God