Sermons on The Pruning Process:

The Glorification Of The Son.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 4, 2023

That ye love one another as I have loved you. John 13.34.

THE GLORIFICATION OF THE SON. John 13:31-38. JOHN 13:31-32. The inevitable process which would culminate in the self-sacrifice of Jesus on our behalf was reaching its climax. Jesus spoke of the reciprocal “glorification” of both “God” and “the Son of man.” In this we have the 'glory' of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Land Of The Blind, The Open-Eyed Get Beaten Up Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 23, 2023

Our Western world is suffused with moral and intellectual darkness; it’s like nearly everyone is blind, or walks around with an eyepatch over both eyes.

Friday of the 11th Week in Course 2023 I had for about nine years the privilege of leading a Christian secondary school. One of the skills we taught in our writing classes was, as in many schools, how to write a resume for college applications. And, as principal, I got to read very many resumes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23, Psalm 34:2-7, 2 Corinthians 11:18-30

Denomination: Catholic

Signs And Marks Of Being Chosen By god. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Being chosen by God is a profound honor and privilege.

Being chosen by God is a profound honor and privilege. The Bible reveals several signs and marks that indicate whether one is chosen by God. Let's explore these indicators, grounded in Scripture, to understand the characteristics of those selected by God for His purposes. 1. Called and Chosen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, 1 Peter 1:2, 1 John 5:13

Beatings

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 27, 2024

The gain outweighs the pain!

Proverbs 20:30"Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts." I was led in the Spirit to write this devotion; nevertheless, it is tough to write on tough & hard subjects. Not many would want to hear about beatings, though, anybody listening? We find in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are His

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 23, 2025

Who are we? What is our identity?

Identity crisis is one of the biggest problems in today’s world. This personal problem spill over to the community and some times even in the community of believers. There is always a tussle to prove one is better than the other. Man becomes judgmental about others who are different from them or do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3, Isaiah 43:1

Swords Plows No Benches

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2025

Pick up your weapon, your plow and get off the bench.

Will we ever get back to the it is not about us Christianity? We run from church to church to fulfill our needs when we are to die to self and live for His desires. No church was meant to fulfill your needs. You are called to fulfill the needs of others and in that process the Lord always seems ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Truth Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 30, 2025

While love requires us to confront sin and speak the truth...

"Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." - 1 Corinthians 13:6 In our modern understanding of love, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that loving someone means ignoring their flaws or tolerating unhealthy behaviors. However, this couldn't be further from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

The Miracle Of Easter SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

A sermon on the miraculous resurrection of Christ

Sermon on the Resurrection of Christ What happened to Jesus before the cross. During the Last Supper, Jesus went with his disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He prayed all night because he knew the suffering that awaited him. This intense psychological stress caused him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7

Topics: Easter, Resurrection

Rise Up, Young Believers SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

A rallying cry for young Christians to stand up and make a positive impact in their surroundings.

There is a call for Christian youths to arise and make a mark on their context. Today, we will explore the story of Josiah from the Bible and draw lessons for our own lives. Let us examine how we can respond to the challenges in our society and take our rightful place as young Christians. Josiah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-21

Topics: Youth Empowerment, Christian Faith

Theology, Part 1: The Existence Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2017

“Part 1 of a two-part interactive teaching-focused Bible study on Theology proper: the doctrine of God.”

Theology, Part 1: The Existence of God Series: Theology Chuck Sligh November 2016 – February 2017 STARTING TEXT: Psalm 14:1 NOTES: • PowerPoint or ProPresenter 6 slide presentations of this sudy are available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. In fact, I recommend using the slide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Some Questions, Part Three Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Apr 17, 2009

This is Part Three of a six-part series where Pastor Surratt answers "God questions" collected from the congregation. This third message answers questions about Heaven, the Second Coming of Christ, views on the end-times, and others.

We’re in a series that we’re calling "Questions That I Have," questions that I have for God or about God. Boy, do you guys have questions. I’m telling ya. I’ve asked you to e mail me at pastorgreg@seacoast.org, and so far, I have over 1,000 e mails just about that, and nearly 1,000 text ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Communicating Change As Shown By Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Lk.5:15,16 B. Jesus said, ``I have come not to do my own will, but the will of Him who has sent me.’’ Jn.6:38 C. Jesus told the Pharisees, ``You error because you do not know the scriptures

KEYS TO COMMUNICATING CHANGE AS SHOWN BY CHRIST A. Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Lk.5:15,16 B. Jesus said, ``I have come not to do my own will, but the will of Him who has sent me.’’ Jn.6:38 C. Jesus told the Pharisees, ``You error because you do not know the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking The Truth

Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Sep 3, 2001

In a world filled with falsehood, we as believers not only need to recognize the truth, but know it, stand on it and speak it.

Speaking the Truth Ephesians 4:11-16 By way of introduction, here are four scriptures that deal with the truth: John 8:32 (The truth will set us free) John 14:6 (Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life...") John 17:17 (Jesus prayed in the garden, "Sanctify them with Your word. Your word ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Troubled Waters

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

The waters are troubled but you must get in, There is no healing, no deliverance, no victory and no power on the porch.

Waiting for the moving of the water. Waiting for instant blessing, instant healing, instant transformation. On the porch There are a multitude of Christians today who spiritually speaking are on the porches. They are not doing anything for God. They’re watching, judging , criticizing, They know ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Life's Most Difficult Blow"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their own death but the death of those we are closest to.

“LIFE’S MOST DIFFICULT BLOW” (The Leader’s Pains) II SAMUEL 1:1-27 How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their on death but the death of those we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27