Sermons on To Live Is Christ:

They That Wait

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 28, 2025

The seeds of comfort often take root in the soil of pain. When your life seems to be falling apart, wait on the Lord and God will strengthen you.

Isaiah 40:28-31 “They That Wait” 6-29-2025 Isaiah 40:1 “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people,” saith your God. The book of Isaiah makes a dramatic shift at this point. Chapter 40 refers to the restoration after the Exile. Judah still had 100 years of trouble before Jerusalem would fall, then 70 years ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

When The Lord Comes Down Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

When the Lord comes down, things cannot remain the same. His descent signifies divine interest, intervention, and empowerment.

WHEN THE LORD COMES DOWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 64:1-3, Psalm 18:6-17, John 1:14, Luke 7:12-15, Acts 10:38 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in history and in our lives when God does not just speak from heaven—He comes down. When the Lord comes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Minor Judges Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

This passage tells us of three judges namely Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon who kept the peace in Israel between periods of trouble. These three judges were the leaders of the people for a time that God had called them.

Text: Judges 12:9-15 Theme: Three Minor Judges Introduction: Jephthah died after the terrible six years of reign. Israel now enters a period of twenty-five years under three minor judges. This passage tells us of three judges namely Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon who kept the peace in Israel between ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Body Of Moses Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

This verse ascertains the truth that there are angels, archangels, and devils and the LORD. The Lord has concern for the dead bodies of the saints. No one has the power to curse or condemn except God. The Lord has absolute power to punish.

Jude 1:9 - Body of Moses Jude 1:9: “But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, 'The Lord rebuke you!'” Introduction: This verse ascertains the truth that there are angels, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:9

Denomination: Methodist

An Outline Of Acts 19:8-12

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 21, 2023

Paul arrived at Ephesus and tried to share the Gospel with the Jews in the synagogue. After they rejected him, Paul found another place to teach. He also found a ministry of healing in Ephesus, too.

Introduction: Paul had just arrived in Ephesus and had finished ministering to a group of men who claimed to be disciples of John the Baptist (verses 1-7). Now he’s moving on into his pattern, “to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (or Gentile, Romans 1:16)”. There’s another pattern, so to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-12, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Law Part 4

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2023

Let's discuss wrong judgment, right judgment and God's judgment in Matthew 7.

As we continue the Sermon on the Mount and the Spirit of the law, Jesus explains wrong judgment, right judgment and God’s judgment in Matthew 7. Wrong Judgment Should Christians severely judge others or unfairly find fault? Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. For with whatever judgment you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Watchman’s Cry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025

The watchman's cry must be heard again in our generation. We cannot afford to be silent while danger looms and spiritual apathy grows. God is calling His church to rise up and take our place on the walls—to watch, to pray, to warn, and to weep until revival breaks forth.

THE WATCHMAN’S CRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 62:6-7 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 3:17, Habakkuk 2:1, Isaiah 21:6, Mark 13:33-37, Acts 20:31 INTRODUCTION: God has appointed watchmen over His people—spiritual gatekeepers, intercessors, and heralds of warning. These are men and women ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7, Ezekiel 3:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Held In His Hands: Finding Grace In Our Finiteness

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 22, 2025

This sermon grew out of my meditation on a difficult day.

“Held in His Hands: Finding Grace in Our Finiteness” Text: Psalm 103:13–18 (CSB) Introduction – When We Hit the Wall You ever have one of those days where everything just seems to catch up to you? Where your body aches, your nerves fray, and you suddenly realize… you’re human. Finite. Fragile. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 11, 2025

What does the story of the fig tree in Luke 13 mean?

Preparing for the Kingdom of God Luke 13:1-9 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:1 Now on that very occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had 1mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus responded and said to them, “Do you think that these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalm 46

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 22, 2025

Psalm 46 was not written by a scholar in an ivory tower but forged from the heat of battle

The background to biblical stories often gives us insights into the Biblical passage itself. In 701 BC, Assyria was the superpower of its day in the region and Sennacherib went up against Jerusalem to destroy Judah. Jerusalem is a city built on a hill and looks difficult to capture but it had one ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

3. The Dying Thief Finds Paradise Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 24, 2025

Three crosses stood on Golgotha. Two guilty thieves hung beside Jesus. One died forgiven. The other died lost. Their choice shows salvation's power and God's unlimited mercy.

The Dying Thief Finds Paradise Introduction Three crosses stood on Golgotha that day. The middle cross held the Son of God. The other two held guilty men. Both thieves knew they deserved death. Roman law had caught them. Roman nails pierced their hands and feet. But something changed on those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Matthew 27:44, Luke 23:34, Luke 23:40, Luke 23:42, Luke 23:43, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 1:9, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Help (Ezra 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2025

How does God help us do His work despite obstacles?

Do we persevere in finishing God’s work, trusting Him to help us, trusting His perfect timing? Let’s look at Ezra 6. What was the decree that allowed rebuilding God’s house without further hindrance? Can God use even worldly minded government leaders to do His will? Then Darius the king made a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Time Of Divine Intervention Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 1, 2025

There are moments in life when human efforts are exhausted and circumstances seem hopeless. It is at such times that the hand of God intervenes beyond human expectation.

A TIME OF DIVINE INTERVENTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:1-3, Isaiah 43:18-19, Joel 2:25-27, Exodus 14:13-14, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when human efforts are exhausted and circumstances seem hopeless. It is at such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Friend At Midnight

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 2, 2025

The parable is called "The Friend at Midnight," found in Luke 11:5-8. Through it, Jesus highlights the importance of persistence in prayer.

I. JESUS' PRAYER LIFE INSPIRES A REQUEST A. JESUS WAS PRAYING IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION - Luke 11:1a 1. The Gospels give us insights into Jesus' prayer habits: a. He rose early to pray alone - Mark 1:35 b. He often went to the wilderness to pray - Luke 5:16 c. He prayed all night before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Charging Interest (Nehemiah 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2025

Is charging the poor interest a sin?

Is charging interest on loans to the poor exploitation, creating financial bondage, profiting from those in need, the exact opposite of love for neighbor? Let’s begin in Nehemiah 5. Did the people cry out to God because of financial exploitation? Now there was a great outcry of the people and of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist