Sermons on The I Am Made A Way:

Living To Please The Lord

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Dec 30, 2024

Psalm 19 is a psalm of David. David’s prayer is a life-desire to please the Lord; specifically in this verse relating to words spoken and the inward thoughts and ponderings of the heart – desiring that they always be pleasing to the Lord, the One Who is ‘my strength and my redeemer.’

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. ~ Psalm 19:14 Psalm 19 is a psalm of David. David’s prayer is a life-desire to please the Lord; specifically in this verse relating to words spoken and the inward thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:14

Denomination: Foursquare

Virtues For Building A Church

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 22, 2024

Your actions are about leading others to Christ, and thus fulfilling the Church’s mission to evangelize.

Friday of the thirtieth week in Course 2024 In our daily lectio Divina with the sacred Scriptures, and especially with the letters of St. Paul, it is helpful to know what passage comes before and what comes after the reading. Today we are in Ephesians 4, which has beautiful and helpful advice on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-59, Psalm 24:1-6, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Sin Of Ungodly Conversation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 26, 2025

Ungodly conversation, thinking, and imagining can be a hindrance to our spiritual growth and can even lead to judgment.

As believers, we are called to live a life that is pleasing to God, and that includes the way we communicate with others. Ungodly conversation, thinking, and imagining can be a hindrance to our spiritual growth and can even lead to judgment. What is Ungodly Conversation? Ungodly conversation ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8

He Opened My Eyes.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2022

If this man were not of God He could do nothing.

HE OPENED MY EYES. John 9:26-41. JOHN 9:26-28. The Pharisees again asked the man born blind HOW Jesus had opened his eyes. The man expressed surprise that they wanted to hear his testimony all over again. Did they perhaps also want to be Jesus’ disciples? Apparently the man himself did. The ...read more

Scripture: John 9:26-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Strange Is Happening

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2024

There is a great silence on earth today; a great silence and stillness.

Holy Saturday 2024 Whenever we pray the ancient “Apostles Creed,” we say something like “He [Christ] descended into hell.” And then we profess faith in Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Is there Scriptural basis for this profession of Christ being in a state or place called hell after His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:19, Psalm 6:6

Denomination: Catholic

There Are No Magic Buttons

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2024

We must all be taken aside continually and taught more about the truth of Jesus and the Church.

Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter 2024 Today’s Scripture from the Acts of the Apostles introduces someone new to the story of Paul’s time in Asia Minor. Paul is ministering in Galatia, up toward the Black Sea coast, while the scene shifts to Paul’s future destination, much farther south closer ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-28, Acts 18:23-28

Denomination: Catholic

Finding Lost Faith: Lessons From An Axehead SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

There are numerous things that can be regained if we apply these principles. Understanding the story of the lost axehead can help us recover our faith.

Today, I want to share a simple yet powerful story with you. It revolves around a group of young men who found themselves in a difficult situation. They were living in a cramped space and decided to build a new house. However, as they began their construction project, they encountered a major ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Topics: Faith, Recovery

Finding Hope In Trapped Situations SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

If you're feeling trapped or cornered, if you've hit a roadblock, or if it seems like your adversary is winning: It's time to celebrate and trust in the Lord. This is a divine set up for a breakthrough.

Today, I want to share a prophetic message with you. If you feel trapped, like you've hit a wall, or if it seems like the enemy has the upper hand in your life, it's time to praise the Lord. This situation you're facing is actually a set up for God to bring about victory in your life. In Exodus 14, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-28

Topics: Hope, Faith, Overcoming Challenges

The Revelation Sent From The Throne Of God Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The main idea is to understand that the Book of Revelation is a message from God, revealing what is to come, and that we are blessed when we read and take to heart its words.

Today we're diving into the book of Revelation. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Isn't that the book with all the weird and scary stuff?" Well, yes, but it's also a book about Jesus, His love, and His power. It's a message straight from God, and it's meant for us to read and understand because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Topics: Apocalyptic Literature, Biblical Prophecy, End Times, Seven Seals

The Battle Is His, But We Have To Show Up Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We need to invite God into our financial lives and trust Him with the process, while also actively participating in it.

Today is all about money. Yeah, I said it, money. We've all had those moments when we needed God to show up in our money matters. So let's discuss how God deals with money! Imagine you're at a carnival, and you're trying to win that giant stuffed bear at the ring toss game. You keep throwing ring ...read more

Topics: Divine Provision, Faithful Stewardship, God's Abundance, Spiritual Trust

Imitate Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Our goal in life should be to imitate Jesus and love others like He did. His love was extraordinary, unconditional, and selfless.

Alright, guys, today we're going to talk about the most powerful thing ever: Love. We're supposed to be like Jesus, especially when it comes to loving others. Jesus' love was next-level and didn't depend on what we did. It was all about giving, not getting. Let's try to love like that. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Topics: Compassionate Living, Divine Love, Spiritual Growth, Biblical Teachings

Making A Happy Home And A Successful Marriage

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Mar 2, 2011

The primary goal of a happy home and a successful marriage is to become aware of the needs of the spouse and learn how to meet them. Ignorance of the needs of one’s spouse can lead to serious problems in marriage, resulting in family breakup or at the wor

MAKING A HAPPY HOME AND A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE. Gen. 2:24-25 Introduction The primary goal of a happy home and a successful marriage is to become aware of the needs of the spouse and learn how to meet them. Ignorance of the needs of one’s spouse can lead to serious problems in marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson #7. Life Is Not About Chance, It Is About Choice. Series

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Feb 5, 2019

(What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it)

LIVING WISE IN A STUPID WORLD LIVING WISE IN A STUPID WORLD (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Lesson 6. Life is not about chance it is about choice. Text: Proverbs 3:1-12. In this section the odd-numbered verses give a commandment and the even-numbered verses give a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Four Styles Of Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Four Styles of Leadership

Four Leadership Styles DIRECTOR - The authoritarian leader wants everyone to know that he is in complete charge of his operations. He has a deep need to be in control of his people and their activities. He prefers people who are dependent and who do not question his authority. He is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mile Markers

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Remembering God’s past faithfulness sanctifies Him in our present and guides us forward; our mile markers become tomorrow’s testimony of hope.

Opening Illustration – Finding the Road Again Have you ever driven a long stretch of unfamiliar highway at night? You keep glancing for the next green sign or reflective number — a mile marker — proof that you’re still on the right road. Without those markers, even a straight road can feel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7, 1 Peter 3:15, Isaiah 8:13, Psalm 77:11-12, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist