Sermons on The I Am Made A Way:

Pursuing Righteousness: The Path To True Prosperity Proverbs 21:21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2024

Let us delve into the wisdom of Proverbs 21:21, exploring the profound truth it holds about the pursuit of righteousness and its correlation to true prosperity. In a world often driven by material gain and worldly success, this verse offers us a timeless reminder of where our priorities should lie.

Pursuing Righteousness: The Path to True Prosperity Introduction: As we gather today, let us delve into the wisdom of Proverbs 21:21, exploring the profound truth it holds about the pursuit of righteousness and its correlation to true prosperity. In a world often driven by material gain and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:21, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 34:14, Psalm 36:7, Psalm 1:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Uncompromising Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Explore the power, cost, and reward of having an uncompromising faith in God, even in the face of opposition.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a scripture in the book of Acts that will truly encourage and challenge us in our walk with the Lord. Our key verse for today is Acts 5:29, but before we dig into that, let's begin with an inspiring quote from a well-known Christian author. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Topics: Faith

Love One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Real love is not just an emotion, but a choice and an action that we must actively live out in our relationships to please God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore the depths of what real love looks like in our lives and how we can actively live it out in our relationships. C.S. Lewis said, "Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16

Topics: Real Love, Action

Discipline Of Confession PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of confession, the dangers of self-deception, and the liberating freedom found in Christ's forgiveness and redemption.

Welcome, dear friends and family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united under the banner of Christ's love. We come together, bringing with us the joys and burdens, the triumphs and trials of our lives, knowing that in this sacred space, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Topics: Spiritual Disciplines

God Is In Control PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

This sermon explores God's glory, guidance, and guarantee of victory in challenging circumstances, urging believers to trust in His deliverance and remain steadfast in faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing at the cusp of a message that promises to be a beacon of hope and a wellspring of encouragement. As we gather in the house of our Lord, let's prepare our hearts to receive from His Word, to glean from the rich tapestry of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:4-15

Topics: God's Control

If It Wasn't For Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024

Explores our dependence on God's deliverance, dedication to His direction, and delight in His devotion.

Good morning, beloved. As we gather today in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a grand and glorious truth, a truth that transcends our mortal understanding and reaches into the very heart of divine wisdom. It is a truth that has been whispered into the ears of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-2

Topics: Jesus

To Look Like Christ, Look Up To Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

Explore and understand the themes of living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a truly transformative part of Scripture. We're going to explore Colossians 3:1-17, focusing on three key themes: living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ. As C.S. Lewis once said, "'Putting on Christ'...is not one among many jobs a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Topics: Live For Christ, Unite In Christ, Love Like Christ

Seeking The Things Of Christ: Look Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To encourage believers to focus their hearts and minds on spiritual matters, rather than earthly distractions.

Good morning, church. Today, we're going to focus on a message that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written to early Christians in Colossae. It's about setting our hearts on things above, tuning out the clamor of the world, and focusing on the thoughts of Jesus. In the words of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Topics: Affections, Things Above

Are You Doing Right By God And Obeying Parents? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical call to obedience, its impact on character development, and its role in aligning our will with God's.

Welcome, dear friends. We gather today in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united in our love for God and our hunger for His holy word. We are here today to navigate the waters of spiritual wisdom, to understand more deeply the divine directives that shape our lives and our relationships. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Topics: Children, Obey, Parents

Open Doors And Closed Doors: Listen To The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024

Explores trusting God's plan, persisting through challenges, and promoting His ministry, as exemplified by Paul and Timothy.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be here with you again, gathered in the name of our Lord. We are here to break bread, to share fellowship, and to delve into the Word of God. We are here to be encouraged, to be challenged, and to be transformed by the power of the Gospel. Today, we turn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-10

Topics: Listening, Spirit

An Effective Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of learning, love, worship, and witness in building a church that reflects the unity and purpose of the early Christian community.

Good morning, church family. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered together in the house of the Lord, to seek His face and to learn from His word? We are indeed a blessed people, a chosen people, a royal priesthood, called out of darkness into His marvelous light. We are gathered here, not by chance, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: Early Church, Church Formation

Praying For Workers; Listening For The Call

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2004

We are told by Jesus to pray for workers because the harvest is plentiful. Beg God to send workes for the field but be willing to listen for God’s call on your life.

Asking for workers and listening for the Call The week started off normally for Southern Baptist missionary Lisa Wagner and her family, who minister among the urban poor in the Dominican Republic. On their monthly bill-paying day, they spent the entire morning in traffic, trying to pay bills at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving Your Nets

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 12, 2003

This message is an exciting message that is designed to "Fire-Up" the Saints, and motivate them to forsake all for the cause of Christ.

Leaving Your Nets (Math 4:18-23)(1Kings 19:19-21) Christ, being led by the Spirit into the wilderness, fasted for forty days; where he is then tempted by the devil; overcomes him by the word of God, and is ministered to by angels. He dwells at Capernaum, and fulfills a prophecy of Isaiah, by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Matthew 4:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Esther: Lessons From Her Life

Contributed by Robbie Boyd on Oct 21, 2000

Lessons from the story of Esther.

1. King Xerxes and Queen Vashti a. King throws a wild party where he gets drunk. He demands that the Queen be brought so he can parade her beauty before his friends. b. She refuses i. Possibly pregnant at time ii. Wasn't proper iii. King was drunk c. King is very angry. Talks to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Rather Be Dead?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Feb 9, 2008

This Ash Wednesday sermon uses a scene from "Fight Club" as its major illustration - it attempts to show that Christ doesn’t just give us a second chance, but that He puts us to death (while taking on our death) in Baptism and give us the empty tomb.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who makes our lives more beautiful than what they could ever be on their own. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, About ten years ago, a movie came out that just about everyone saw. It was called “Fight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran