Sermons on Things Not Seen:

Setting Your Affections On Heavenly Things

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

As believers, we are called to live with a perspective that is not rooted in the temporal things of this world but in the eternal realities of God's kingdom.

Title: SETTING YOUR AFFECTIONS ON HEAVENLY THINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:20, 1 John 2:15-17, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 12:34 INTRODUCTION: As ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:20, 1 John 2:15-17, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 12:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Glory To God In All Things. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 18, 2024

The Bible teaches us to give glory to God in all aspects of our lives, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

The Bible teaches us to give glory to God in all aspects of our lives, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. This concept may seem challenging, but it is a fundamental principle of Christian living. we will explore biblical teachings on giving glory to God, even in bad things, and how this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:16, Romans 8:28

Living When Things Come Apart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 18, 2024

So, what do we do when life starts to come apart? Understanding God is our refuge causes us to be able to trust Him freely without fear knowing. God is closer than whatever we are going through.

Living when things come Apart. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The other day I was getting ready for work, and I grabbed a pair of pants and as I was putting them on, I noticed the hem on one of the cuffs had begun to unravel and part of my pant leg was hanging down. I was trying to ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Sermon # 10 - The Things God Detests Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2024

There are certain pagan practices that God detests, and we are cautioned to not dabble with them. Our protection comes from God alone, and we must be watchful so that we are not deceived by Satan’s cunning ploys.

The incident that we are studying in detail is from Numbers Chapter 23. As the people of Israel progressed towards the Promised Land, the King of Moab out of fear and envy wanted to curse the Israelites, and thereby hoped that he could hinder their advancements. He bribed the Prophet Balaam, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:9-10, Numbers 23:19-21, Numbers 23:23, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Exodus 4:1-3, Exodus 7:10-11, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, Exodus 8:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Setting Our Minds On Divine Things

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 12, 2024

Jesus taught his disciples to set their minds on divine things such as denying themselves and taking up their crosses to follow him. He added to that statements about "losing" our lives and to not be ashamed of the Gospel. What does all this mean?

THERE ARE PASSAGES IN THE BIBLE THAT CAN CREATE FEAR AND POSSIBLY DISTRESS DUE TO THEIR BLUNT, BUT HIDDEN MEANING. IN LUKE 14:26, WE ARE TOLD THAT “IF ANYONE COMES TO ME AND DOES NOT HATE FATHER AND MOTHER, WIFE AND CHILDREN, BROTHERS AND SISTERS—YES, EVEN THEIR OWN LIFE—SUCH A PERSON CANNOT BE MY ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 14:6, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Free Methodist

All Things Worketh Together For Good

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Oct 16, 2024

Surely, the Lord is good all the time. For a child of God, the works and plans of the wicked will ultimately work out the goodness of the Lord hence believer do not need to worry or fret over enemies wasting their time and ganging up against them. Victory is always assured in Christ

ALL THINGS WORKETH TOGETHER FOR GOOD Romans 8:28 *And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.* Our God is a good God all the time. Sometimes, He allows us pass through some tests in order for his good plans and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Isaiah 43:2, Isaiah 43:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Seven Things God Requires Of Us”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Nov 29, 2023

Don’t be shaken to be stirred up by Satan’s tricks and schemes but stay anchored in Christ our Savior and our Lord.

INTRODUCTION I would like to preach by the help of the Holy Spirit from the subject, “Seven Things God Requires of Us”. If I could reword this text it would be, “Seven Things God EXPECTS of us”. David, the Psalmist points out to all of us that there are seven things God requires of us. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Asked A Hard Thing

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2024

Elisha wanted to be full of the Spirit. Being filled with God’s Spirit is an easy thing, but also a hard thing.The hard part is for modern Christians to prepare our hearts and to seek Him until we’re filled.

YOU HAVE ASKED A HARD THING 2 Kgs. 2:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Churches have often been better known for their banquets than their spirituality. 2. The pastor of one Church was asked what was required to join his church. He said, “You need to be saved and to have an 8½ X 11 casserole ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Loving The World And The Things Of The World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

Scripture warns us clearly that the love of the world is in direct opposition to the love of the Father. When we become overly attached to the world, our spiritual sensitivity begins to die slowly.

THE DANGER OF LOVING THE WORLD AND THE THINGS OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV) "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Handling Holy Things Carelessly Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025

In today’s world, familiarity with spiritual activities and religious practices can easily lead to a loss of reverence. Many have become casual in the way they handle sacred things — from the Word of God, to the sacraments, to spiritual offices and responsibilities.

THE DANGER OF HANDLING HOLY THINGS CARELESSLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 13:7-10 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 10:1-2; 2 Samuel 6:6-7; Numbers 4:15; Hebrews 12:28-29; 1 Corinthians 11:27-30 INTRODUCTION: In today’s world, familiarity with spiritual activities and religious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A High Priest Of Good Things To Come.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2024

"But Christ..." (Hebrews 9:11).

A HIGH PRIEST OF GOOD THINGS TO COME. Hebrews 9:11-15. This short passage is the high point of the writer’s comparison between the old covenant and the new. In an argument from the lesser to the greater, the chapter commences with a demonstration of the limitations of the access to God allowed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Your Mind On Things Above Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 5, 2024

Based on Colossians 3:1-4 - Encourages hearers to focus & concentrate on heavenly realities.

“SET YOUR MIND ON THINGS ABOVE” Col. 3:1-4 FBCF – 8/4/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Olympics – Women’s 10 mm air rifle competition – Bullseye the size of a period in size 12 font – shooting from 33 feet away – South Korea’s Ban Hyo-Jin won gold by 1/10 of a point over a shooter from China. US shooter, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, John 14:2-3, Ephesians 2:6, Romans 8:31-39, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Thing About Christmas

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 21, 2024

The most important thing about Christmas is that Jesus entered the world as king. And when we remember the humble circumstances of his birth, we remember that Jesus - although the great king - was committed to being Immanuel, 'God with us.'

In 1717, King Louis XIV of France died. When he was alive, Louis XIV demanded that he be addressed as ‘Louis THE GREAT.’ It’s said that he once declared, ‘L’État, c’est moi’ – meaning, ‘I am the State!’ Louis XIV’s court was the most magnificent in Europe and his funeral was the most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7, Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Do Great Things For You

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 21, 2022

Nobody knows how babies are formed in the womb. O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!  (Romans 11:33)

"God does great things and unsearchable, marvellous things without number" (Job 5:9). https://mountzionblog.org/god-will-do-great-things-for-you/ God will do great things in your life today that will surpass human understanding. Nobody knows how babies' bones are formed in the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:5, Job 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's The Little Things

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 7, 2022

It's the little things in life that can make all the difference - the ordinary things that God can use to bring about miracles in our life and in the lives of others.

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Theme: Little Things can be Big Things How God can use the little things, the ordinary things in our lives to bring about miracles all around us. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene