Sermons on Thorny Places:

The Joy Of Living In God's Presence

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 26, 2025

The presence of God is a place of refuge, peace, and unexplainable joy.

THE JOY OF LIVING IN GOD'S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 16:11 "Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore." Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:4, Psalm 84:10-12, John 15:10-11, Acts 3:19, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Altars And Alterations

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 27, 2008

Altars are places where often alterations are made. They are constucted primarily as places of sacrifice and surrender. This sermon examines their role in the church as a means of calling worshippers to a level of commitment.

ALTARS AND ALTERATIONS Gen 22:1-14 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, "Abraham!" "Here I am," he replied. 2 Then God said, "Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Did You Come From?

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 30, 2009

As we worship on Sanctity of Life Sunday, we will examine the incredible value that God places on life and the truly miraculous process that takes place when life is created.

Where Did You Come From? Psalm 139:13-15 January 25, 2009 This is Sanctitity of Life Sunday. We are going to take a look at God’s view of life and the value that God has for all life. The primary scripture comes from Psalm 139:13-15, which was read earlier. Here we are reminded of how precious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Why The Wilderness

Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 3, 2009

Often the wilderness is a dangerous place, frought with danger, anxiety, vulnerability. Out there, we are usually the prey or the victim, but it is also the place where we encounter God.

Why are we meeting God in the wilderness (where else?) We are, generally speaking, city dwellers. We live in cities, towns and villages, but for the most part we stay out of the wilderness unless there is something there for us. But in the Bible, a lot of important things happen in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Stupid Cupid And The Effect Of Love

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 12, 2004

This message is how people look for love in places other than the place to find it. It is also how true love promotes faithfulness and forgivenss in our lives.

Stupid Cupid and the Effect of Love Intro: Society has a warped view of love and how it shows up in our lives. Often love is thought of as flowing from person to person. If you “Google” the word love, and you have to be very careful doing this, you will find all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:3-4, Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Equipping In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 13, 2013

God places individuals in local churches so that they can submit to their leaders and learn from them. Spiritual development seldom takes place outside the institution of the church.

Equipping In The Local Church God places individuals in local churches so that they can submit to their leaders and learn from them. Spiritual development seldom takes place outside the institution of the church. Becoming skilled in the things of God is not a destination, but a journey of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Funeral Service For Bob Alexander

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

Today we find ourselves in the valley of death that the Psalmist talked about…..it is a difficult place to be but it is also a place where we can experience the presence of God.

Funeral Service for Bob Alexander 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 Good morning. My name is David Henderson and I am privileged to be Bob Alexander’s pastor and have had the good fortune to have known he and Vivian for nearly 20 years. On behalf of the family I want to thank you of you for your presence here ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Punished For Me-Life Swap 4 Psalm Sunday

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 26, 2021

This sermon deals with the contrast of changing places with Jesus on Psalm Sunday as opposed to Good Friday. It stresses that Jesus not only died for us, but that He died in our place.

Punished For Me-Life Swap Palm Sunday 3/28/21 Matthew 21:1-11 and Matthew 27:32-54 We are in the fourth message of our series on Life-Swap in which Jesus changes places with us. We have looked at Betrayed For us, Forsaken For Us, Accused For Us. Today we will look at Punished For Us and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 27:32-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope In Jesus The Only Way, Truth And Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2018

When we place our faith and trust in Jesus we are placing our hope in the only one who can save us from our sins.

Hope in the only Way, Truth & Life We continue in our series on Hope found Here and this month we are considering Hope in Christ. This evening I want to remind you that when we place our faith and trust in Jesus we are placing our hope in the only one who can save us from our sins. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recover All – Lessons From Ziklag Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

Ziklag was a place of loss, but also a place of divine encounter, recovery, and restoration. It teaches us that we serve a God who sees, who speaks, and who restores.

RECOVER ALL – LESSONS FROM ZIKLAG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 27-30 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27, Isaiah 61:7, Romans 8:28, Psalm 126:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Ziklag represents a place of in-between—a transitional space between prophecy and fulfilment, battles and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Soaring High: Embracing The Eagle Within SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

God likens believers to eagles, creatures designed to dwell in high places. As believers, we are born to overcome and reach great heights. We are made for the high places.

Today, we will explore the beautiful analogy that God uses to compare believers to eagles. Just as eagles are born to live in the high places, all believers are born to be overcomers. You were made for the high places, my friend. "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Character, Overcoming

What It Means To Worship

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

Worship is not what is taking place around you: It’s what is taking place within you. Worship is not a time and a place you attend, it’s how we live our life all the time. Worship is a living testimony, of God in your life.

What it means to Worship Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal, every one on the platform wore a tie. He and his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Four Vital Truths About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 18, 2021

He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you. He didn’t place a saint inside of you. You don’t have the spirit of your godly grandmother in you. You have the Spirit of God in you!

We are living in confusing times, and for many are moving ahead with little hope. In the midst of our confusion, there is God. God loves you so much He gave you Someone to comfort, strengthen, and love you in ways you and I cannot imagine. You have a tremendous ally in the Holy Spirit. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, John 14:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Is My Ally Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 28, 2021

He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you. He didn’t place a saint inside of you. You don’t have the spirit of your godly grandmother in you. You have the Spirit of God in you!

One of the tremendous things the Spirit of God does for the believer is that He makes you morally and spiritually pure. Of all three members of the Trinity, the Spirit is only One that His own adjective in His name. The Spirit is the Holy Spirit, and this is a reminder that He makes you holy. Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Covering God With Our Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2019

I can worship God anywhere... but Psalm 100 talks about "going someplace" to worship. Where should I "go" to worship, and how and why should I worship?

I read the story about a couple named Mary and Jim and their dog 'Lucky.' Lucky was an unusual dog. Whenever company come for a weekend visit Mary and Jim had to warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ