Sermons on Surroundings:

The Danger Of Keeping Bad Company Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

The people we associate with have a powerful influence on our thoughts, choices, and destinies. Relationships are like elevators—they either take you up or bring you down.

THE DANGER OF KEEPING BAD COMPANY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:33 "Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Proverbs 22:24-25, 1 Kings 11:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The people we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Proverbs 22:24-25, 1 Kings 11:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Discouragement Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

Discouragement is not a sign of weak faith; it is a reality we must confront with divine truth and spiritual tools. What matters is not whether we feel discouraged, but how we respond when it comes.

DEALING WITH DISCOURAGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1–18 “And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?” – 1 Kings 19:9 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:11, John 14:1, 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stranded In Babylon Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

Part 7 in series Slowing Down. Dave discusses parallels between the life of the Bible’s Daniel and life in modern America.

Stranded In Babylon Slowing Down, part 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 10, 2009 Galatians 4:19 (KJV) 19 …until Christ be formed in you. Last week I posed the very difficult question of whether our current way of thinking about the Christian life, and living the Christian ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Can't Abandon You Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Oct 2, 2006

A series on 5 things God can’t do. This considers the fact that God can’t abandon us

5 Things God Can’t Do – 3) God Can’t Abandon you. Ps 22 Gladstone Baptist Church – 16/1/05 pm (Adapted from “When you Feel Abandoned” – By David Elvery) We are at the halfway mark of a series looking at 5 things that God Can’t do. We’ve looked at the fact that God can’t lie. It is against his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-17, Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Hem Of His Garment Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 29, 2007

Do the least-likely and least-lovely around me know that they can come and touch the hem of my Savior’s garment and receive the most magnificent of blessings? Can I keep Him to myself? How do I learn to step out and truly be His hands and voice and heart

The Hem Of His Garment Matthew 14:34-36 The portion of the Pacific Northwest where we are right now is an idyllic place to live. Surrounded by lush green forests teeming with wildlife and bounded by snow-capped mountains, the valley we live in is suffused with some of the richest soil in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:34-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is The Wall Important? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 7, 2019

Nehemiah wants to make the building of the Jerusalem wall a priority because he wants the people to have a clear understanding of their identity. By giving us boundaries God preserves us as His people from those who would tear us down.

Jexit: Judah Comes Home Why Is The Wall Important? A sermon on Nehemiah We've been working our way through a series of messages looking at the Jews who returned from the exile in Babylon. What has been going on in their lives. How they are resettling back into the land of Judah. And some of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Scare Pollution Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 15, 2017

Unhealthy fear.

Introduction I had so many people ask me about climbing Kilimanjaro that I thought it would be helpful to give you a glimpse of the trip. I want to thank you again for praying for me. During the all-night hike as we pushed toward the summit I thought several times about how many of you were praying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thermometer Or Thermostat?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2016

Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can either live like a spiritual thermometer (passive/reflective/mimicking the world ) or a spiritual thermostat (active, a change agent, surrendered to the will and guidance of the Holy Spirit)

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22 and Daniel 3:8-30 Title: Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat? Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can live like a thermometer or a thermostat. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ His Son who came to take away the sin ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Nazarene

There Is One Path To Glory (John 12:12-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 23, 2022

And it's through the cross, not the crowds.

Let's start today by simply rereading our passage from last week, John 11:55-12:11. This will help us remember where we are in the gospel of John: (55) Now, the Passover of the Judeans was near, and many went up to Jerusalem from the surrounding area before the Passover, in order that they ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26, Zechariah 9:9

Make Them Pay! (Psalm 5:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 15, 2022

In prayer, we can tell God what we think He needs to hear. Not what we think He wants to hear.

Today, we get to work through Psalm 5. This will be a treat :) (5:1) Of/for the director. With flutes. A song of/for David. (2) I have said, "My words, hear, O Yahweh. Understand my sighing/groaning. When things are really bad in life, you lose your ability to form words. All that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12, Romans 12:17-21, James 5:1-6, Revelation 6:9-11

The Invitation Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

Looking at the prompting, promise and provision of prayer

THE INVITATION OF PRAYER The story is told about a poor widow with several children. Every day she would go out on her front porch and raised her hands in prayer saying, “Lord, you know I have no food to feed my children today. Please provide for our daily needs.” Her next-door neighbor was an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Playing A Losing Game!

Contributed by David Aswat on May 23, 2005

To show that we cannot win at the game of sin.

SUBJECT: GAMBLING TEXT: Lk. 12:13-21 THEME: Meeting The Needs of The Person Through The Word of God! TITLE: Playing A Losing Game! INTROD.: Definition of Gambling - .... PROP.: We Cannot Win At The Game of Sin T/SENT.: By briefly looking at three aspects ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Why Sit Here Until We Die..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 5, 2005

"Impossible" is a word found only in the dictionary of fools. Though leprous they weren’t fools. The story of four leprous men is a remarkable demonstration of God’s grace. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction The city is suffering. Things have gotten seriously desperate. The enemy is just outside the city walls. The enemy has ample provisions and plenty of patience in hopes that those inside the walls will either surrender or die of starvation! Economic inflation isn’t the worst of it. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3

Denomination: Baptist

"Another Beast..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 7, 2005

There’s a lot more to ridin’ a horse than just sittin’ in the saddle and lettin’ your feet hang down. If truth be known there’s more to what happens after the trumpet sounds than many are willing to admit, let’s examine it together!

Introduction In our last message entitled, "That they all might be damned..." from II Thessalonians 2:1-12 we began this series concerning: After The Trumpet Sounds; we examined the facts that surround the Biblical truths concerning Christ’s Second Coming. We continue with the second fact the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Heavenly Hosts..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 7, 2005

My uncle used to say, "Just because a man takes his boots off to go wadin’ don’t mean he plans to swim the Atlantic." That’s smart. When it comes to Angels my advice is study the Scriptures. Let’s examine it together!

Have you ever felt like someone was watching you from a distance? Maybe, standing over your shoulder? It wouldn’t be the first time and it won’t be the last! The longer I live, the more I’m convinced Angels surround us all. Some way they are involved in the turning of this world as well as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist