Sermons on Strive Together:

"joy's Light Outshines Mere Happiness"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 20, 2022

Compared to the other holidays, why is it significant the words Merry and Christmas are tied together?

This morning, seeking joy’s light, I selected a prophecy from the minor prophet Habakkuk. Given his prophecies are unfamiliar, a quick overview is in order. Habakkuk lived in Israel’s Southern Kingdom as the countdown clock to the Babylonian invasion and their exile was hitting 0. The Northern ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Ship Wrecked And Snake Bite

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

How can God possibly put us back together after this?

Ship wrecked and Snake bite Acts 28 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. If you would turn to Acts chapter 28, we are going to pick up the account recorded of Paul in a ship wreck and Paul’s testimony of what a person looks like that has the anointing and blessing of God in their ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Redemption For Unloving ,uncaring,forgotten And Neglectful Spouse. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 28, 2024

Have you ever felt ignored and neglected by your spouse years together?

Have you ever felt he has taken advantage of you or taken you for granted? Maybe you’ve been overlooked, dismissed, or forgotten. It’s a painful and isolating experience. But today, I want to remind you that God sees you, and He has a plan to send a good man into your life. I want to address this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Psalm 27:10

What Unites Us Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Despite our differences, gratitude can bring us together and foster unity.

You know, I was reading this survey from last year that said a lot of people who supported Trump or Biden didn't have any close friends who supported the other guy. Kinda crazy, right? We tend to hang out with people who think the same way we do, and that can sometimes make us forget about what we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Romans 3:20-24

Topics: Thankfulness, Positive Attitude, Emotional Wellness, Interpersonal Relationships

We Can Do It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of collaboration in the Christian walk, contributing to the community, and spreading the Gospel together.

Good morning, dear friends! It warms my heart to see each and every one of you here today, brimming with eagerness and anticipation for the Word of God. There’s a certain kind of joy that fills our hearts when we gather together in His name, isn’t there? It’s like a family reunion, a gathering of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Topics: Collaboration

How We Should Look To The World.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 4, 2016

People who are not in Gods will are looking at just like the lost.

How we should Look to the world. For my lips Truth Proverbs 12: 19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Isaiah 63: 8 For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 21, 2025

Philippians 1

IN CHRIST ALONE (PHILIPPIANS 1) In November 2017’s Thanksgiving I went to Israel with 33 members, including spouses, of a seminary where I formerly taught as part of the faculty. On the trip was a retiree from New Zealand who told how he was arrested on his missions trip for preaching in public. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judas Iscariot: A Blessed And Cursed Man

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 5, 2025

Judas Iscariot lived together with Jesus and other disciples for more than three years. They ate, prayed, and traveled together. They have built a strong relationship and spiritual bond. How could he betray Jesus?

Today we will discuss this topic: “Judas Iscariot, a Blessed and a Cursed Man,” taken from Mark 14:43-52. Who is Judas Iscariot? The Bible and history do not provide much information about the origin of Judas. What is certain is that he was one of the twelve men that the Lord Jesus chose to be His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52, Luke 6:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strategic Praying Pt. 2

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011

Last time we started to look at a topic called Strategic Praying, that is, prayers with specific purposes, and we went on to look at the meaning of prayers. We also looked at prayers and their strategies. Also, we enumerated some great miracles recorded t

Last time we started to look at a topic called Strategic Praying, that is, prayers with specific purposes, and we went on to look at the meaning of prayers. We also looked at prayers and their strategies. Also, we enumerated some great miracles recorded through prayers. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Creating Community In The Church

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 4, 2007

You can eliminate strife by focusing on HOW TO… I. PROGRESS the Gospel II. PROTECT the Gospel III. PLAN the Gospel IV. PROCLAIM the Gospel

The Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management has uncovered 5 common success factors IN BUILDING Community. In analyzing 68 Non Profit Organizations, (1) The ones who have results aim at results. They have a very clear definition of and concentration on what they are trying to accomplish. (2) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness And ... The Battle Against Sin Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 23, 2021

It seems that when we strive by the grace of God to live holy lives we can be challenged at every front. Is it possible to live a holy life in a sin saturated world?

Holiness - The Battle Against Sin Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6, John 14:23-24, John 3:19-20, Matthew 22:37-38, 1 Timothy 6:6, Exodus 20:8, Genesis 2:17, Leviticus 11:14, Romans 3:23, James 4:17, Romans 6:22, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 John 1:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Take A Stand For God

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 24, 2007

the opening thought for the year 2007. When all else fails, falls, or flys off, Take a Stand for God

Take a Stand for God Daniel 6:1-26 Galatians 5:1 Verses 1-3 We notice that living right for God has brought Daniel to receive the blessings from the Lord openly in the world. Verses 4-9 It is because of God’s blessing, and Daniels obedience to God, that some the people around Daniel grew up ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Blessed Areas Of Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 19, 2004

Without the Lord’s enabling, empowering and envisioning we are unable to do the ministries according to His mighty power. We need the mind of Christ to help us perceive,process and perform in a way that pleases Him and bears fruit in every good work.

Ten Blessed Areas of Ministry (Eph. 4:11,12) For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry for the building up of the body of Christ The Barna research group found that people want the following from their leaders: 1. 87% want a leader who motivates their people to get involved in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, Luke 24:46-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Trust Your Own Heart

Contributed by James May on Jan 3, 2010

We should learn to trust in the Word of God and strive to get the Mind of Christ. Our own heart deceives us and our own mind is often blinded to the truth.

Can You Trust Your Own Heart? Sunday, January 03, 2010 AM By Pastor James May Someone wrote into a magazine article and said, "just follow your heart, it rarely leads you down the wrong path". What do you think? Could that statement be true? One person said that when she let her heart lead ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Shadow Of His Style Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 17, 2009

Believers need to learn to expect the unexpected and inexplicable from God, but we won’t experience such until we are sold on God’s one agenda and striving with one accord.

The shadow of your smile When you are gone Will color all my dreams And light the dawn… The year was 1965. The movie was The Sandpiper. The stars were Elizabeth Taylor as the seductress and the late Richard Burton as the Episcopal priest she seduced. The sentiment in the song is that our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: *other