Sermons on The Necessity Of Gathering:

"I'll Give You Something To Cry About

Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Nov 26, 2004

The Bible says that "where there is no vision the people perish," "all of [creattion] is waiting for the sons of God to be revealed," and "when the righteous are in power the people will rejoice." There is a necessity now more than ever for the men of Go

“I’ll Give You Something To Cry About” Proverbs 29:16-18 (KJV) / Romans 8:18-19 (NIV) / John 11:32-35 (KJV) I) Introduction a) The whole world is waiting for the men of God to stand up and take their places in society and the Kingdom, to lead the people to God, clarify the vision, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trial Brings Unspeakable Blessings

Contributed by Adewale B T Shittu on May 16, 2013

The blessings from God is a covenant promise, but when a man is chosen by God for a greater blessing, then trial is a necessity. Every man in the Word of God that entered into a realm of rise and shine, expansion and explosion was tried.

Beloved, God is a giver of blessings. God is conditioned to bless His own people. He has the liberty to bless whosoever He wishes to bless and He is a distributor of divine blessings. In Genesis 1:28, the word of God declared ’And God bless them and said, be fruitful and mulitiply and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:16-18, Psalm 105:19-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Nature Of Prayer Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019

Prayer is relationship. Essence of Christianity is our relationship with God. Prayer was a defining necessity of Jesus. He prayed at all times, in all places, with all methods, about all topics, for all reasons.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is commanded, “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). 2. Jesus’ example of prayer. “Christ . . . is your example, you must follow in His steps” (1 Peter 2:21, NLT). 3. Disciples wanted to learn prayer from Him. “Once Jesus was in a certain place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

A Blameless Conversation Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 14, 2011

There is an utter necessity for Christians to live a pure and blameless life before a world that wants to demean the name of Jesus. We need Jesus, we need to proclaim Jesus, and we need to represent Jesus!

Application Points: - We need Jesus - We need to proclaim Jesus - We need to represent Jesus Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12 1 Peter 2:11-12 11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 12 Having your conversation honest among the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“critical Care Of The Body Of Christ”

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 17, 2013

For the church, the Body of Christ, to fulfill its purpose and mission it must be united. Paul emphasizes this in Ephesians 4. As the Body of Christ, we need to realize the necessity of caring to maintain unity within the church.

“Critical Care of the Body of Christ” Ephesians 4:1-6, 25-32 A Christian church is a local body of regenerate (born-again) persons, baptized on a profession of their faith in Christ; who have united in covenant for worship, instruction, the observance of Christian ordinances, and for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Spiritual Immaturity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025

Spiritual maturity is not an option but a necessity for every believer who desires to fulfil God's purpose. Immaturity keeps believers weak and vulnerable, but growth brings strength, wisdom, and divine authority.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 5:12-14 "For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Ephesians 4:13-15, 2 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 2:2, Philippians 3:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Obey Jesus’ Commands Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025

The commands of Jesus are not burdensome but life-giving, guiding us to live in alignment with God’s will. Let us explore ten key commands of Jesus and how they shape our daily walk of faith.

Go! And Obey Jesus’ Commands Introduction: Jesus said in John 14:15 (NLT), "If you love me, obey my commandments." His commands are not burdensome but life-giving, guiding us to live in alignment with God’s will. Today, we will explore ten key commands of Jesus and how they shape our ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, Matthew 5:44, 1 John 4:7-8, Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:2, Philippians 4:4, James 1:2-3, John 15:5, Psalm 46:10, Matthew 4:17, 1 John 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:6, Matthew 18:21-22, Colossians 3:13, Mark 10:45, Galatians 5:13, Luke 6:38, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Happiest People In The World

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jan 15, 2026

When President Prabowo announced in a gathering that the results of the Gallup International Happiness Index 2025 ranked Indonesia among the world’s happiest nations—with 85% of respondents declaring themselves happy—Indonesia stood in second place after China.

SURVEY RESULTS: ARE INDONESIANS THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD? When President Prabowo announced in a gathering that the results of the Gallup International Happiness Index 2025 ranked Indonesia among the world’s happiest nations—with 85% of respondents declaring themselves happy—Indonesia stood ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Conquers The World

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

All it takes is to tell people that you experience a loving community of faith. At its best this community is gathered around Christ’s table and enjoys communion with Jesus and with one another..

1. John 5:1-12 Faith Conquers the World - Verse 4: "This is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.", writes someone ion this ancient letter - Back in Bethlehem people began to understand that Jesus is the Son of God and that conquered their world: - hardworking shepherds in tough economic ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Deliverance For The Home

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010

Having strange and abnormal occurences in your home and your feel they spiritually inclined, pray these following prayer points with all the determination and agression you can gather within yourself.

DELIVERANCE FOR THE HOME A. SCRITURES: Psalm 121. 2 Samuel 22: 21-45 B. CONFESSION: Revelation 12: 11, Isaiah 41: 15, 2 Timothy 4: 18, John. 20: 11. PRAYER POINTS 1. I soak this house from the roof to the ground in the blood of Jesus. 2. Holy Spirit, ignite your fire from the roof to the ground ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:21-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Powerful Prayer 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 16, 2012

Part 3 of the Paul's Powerful Prayer Series. In Ephesians 3:14-21 Paul prays for the church in Ephesus a prayer that should be prayed for every congregation that gathers in the name of the LORD.

Dakota Community Church July 15, 2012 Paul’s Powerful Prayer 3 Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Light Of The World Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 6, 2012

As the Synod Fathers gather to begin the year of faith, we consider the role of the Church as she takes up the mission of Christ to bring together all the people of the world in praise and obedience.

October 8, 2012 Monday of 27th Week in Course Vatican II As we begin the year of faith this week, I feel called to begin a new sermon series, setting for my theme the Holy Father’s admonition to return to the Documents of Vatican Council II. The Fathers of the Church were particularly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

Mission: Possible--The Celebration Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016

The church celebrates its mission every time it gathers for worship, especially on Sunday, and especially on Easter Sunday. This Easter sermons reflects on the mystery that is the central celebration of the Church--the resurrection.

When I was a little boy, my grandmother had a large conch shell. I don’t know where that old shell came from. I’m not sure if she ever went to the beach, or if someone brought it to her from their beach trip. What I remember is holding that conch shell up to my ear and being told I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Seeks You, Not Ya'll Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Feb 17, 2021

Popular ministry diminishes the freedom a minister has to reach an individual seeking God’s love and mercy. Instead, ministry seeks to save an individual rather than gather a crowd.

!st Week of Lent 2021 RCL Year B Text: Mark 1:40-45 Introduction: This is a story about how Jesus was inconvenienced by someone who had been healed by a life crippling disease. A leper dropped to his knees in front of Jesus and begged to be healed. Jesus felt warmly toward the man and with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

Blessed is the man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly nor stands in the path where sinners walk, nor sits down where the scornful gather (Psalm 1:1)

Text: Isaiah 2:1-5 Theme: “Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord.” (Isaiah 2:5). Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! By the grace of God, we have entered the second month of this year 2023, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist