Sermons on Traps We Set:

The Lord’s Or Disciples Prayer; It Is The Format That We Must Use.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 1, 2016

The Lords prayer is only a model of prayer, it is a guideline that we should use and modify, after all, we must communicate in the way that suits both ourselves and God. We need to speak to him in his language, using his logic.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire Scotland, on the 25th July 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138 Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19) Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal

God Works In New Ways But We Must Do New Things PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to step out in faith and obedience to God's call, trusting in His power to support them even when they falter.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of Matthew 14:29-31, exploring some powerful truths about God's miraculous power, our obedience to do new things, and the incredible blessings that come from faith and obedience. As Henry Blackaby once said, "If you know that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-31

Topics: Faith, Obedience

Almost ( A Tragic Word)

Contributed by Randell Brown on Dec 4, 2001

Pilate was a man who asked "what is the truth?" and yet time and time again HE ALMOST sets the truth free in his life

“ALMOST” (a tragic word) text: John 18:37-40 & 19: 1-16 I). In our text we begin reading how Pilate asked Jesus “Art not thou the King of the Jews?” Jesus replies thou sayest that I am a King. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Can Be Sure That Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 30, 2022

Because: 1. He is the Christ (vs. 13-16). 2. This truth comes from God the Father (vs. 17). 3. Jesus is confident about His work (vs. 18). 4. Jesus has given us the keys to Heaven (vs. 19). 5. Jesus died on the cross for us (vs. 20-21). 6. The good news about Jesus is clear (vs. 21-23).

We Can Be Sure that Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 30, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. Today we will begin to focus on the sure truth that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favorite House Part 3: If We Build It He Will Come Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 13, 2002

If we build it HE will come.

God’s Favorite House Part 3 If we build it HE will come "TRUE WORSHIP" TEXT: II Chronicles 29:1-11, 15-29 INTRO: I heard a story one time about a man that was extremely over weight. He had a genetic problem that caused his problem with weight. The young man sits down with Tommy Tenney and told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-11, 2 Chronicles 29:15-29

Denomination: Church Of God

We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight (A Long Walk On A Short Pier)

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Aug 10, 2008

Your intellect and your five senses are hollering “No! It won’t work. I’ll make a fool of myself.” But God’s Word and His Spirit say “Yes!” We are faced daily with challenges to walk by faith, not by sight.

•• Philip took the proverbial “long walk on a short pier”. He had been having an immensely successful revival in the city of Samaria, with many conversions and healings, signs, and wonders manifested (Acts 8:5-8). Philip immediately left all that to follow the instructions from “an angel of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Life Truths We Need Today - Genesis 8-9 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Have you ever thought about Noah and recognized that God gave a lot of instructions to Noah about how to get into the ark, about all the things to do about getting into the ark.

Have you ever thought about Noah and recognized that God gave a lot of instructions to Noah about how to get into the ark, about all the things to do about getting into the ark. But He doesn’t give him a lot of instructions coming off the ark. In fact there's this bird thing going on where ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 14, 2006

We must be willing to take risks if we are to follow God’s will and call on our lives.

“Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?” 1 Samuel 3:1-20 John 1:43-51 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In both our Gospel Lesson and our Old Testament Lesson for this morning we are confronted with the call of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"Being Christ To Our Community: It's In The Way That We Use It"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2018

A stewardship sermon.

“Being Christ to Our Community: It’s in the Way that You Use It” Luke 12:15-21 An extremely wealthy man was on his deathbed. He called his wife to him and gave her his final instructions. “What I want you to do is this,” he said, “I want to you go get two of the biggest and strongest bags you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Be Ready Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

The key in becoming infectious in our faith is to make sure that we have set apart Christ as Lord in our lives. When we are striving to live under the control of Christ, people will notice and will then ask us to explain the reason for the hope that we h

How To Be Ready Rev. Brian Bill 2/4/01 It’s fun to compare how life today is different from life 500 years ago. Some of the expressions we use, and the things we do, are based on life in the 1500’s. For instance, did you know that…? • Most people got married in June because they took their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:15, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Working With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 30, 2010

When we leave everything that hinders in order to work with God in the great harvest field, we are set free to be truly human, and find ourselves filled with such love for our fellow human beings that we can hardly contain it nor comprehend it!!!

“Working with Jesus” Luke 10:1-9 Think of your favorite writer, or perhaps your favorite musician or artist. Or how about your favorite historical figure. Perhaps it is one of our founding fathers. Or imagine the President of the United States… Anyone of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9, Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Wake Up, Church! Awaken Our Commitment Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 20, 2021

We struggle with commitment in our world today. Marriages, for example, last as long as life is convenient. Commitment to God has dwindled as well. If we are going to make a difference in the world, and set our country right, we need a solid commitment to God.

Lack of commitment is something that runs rampant in our world today. People do not truly stand for anything or are even truly committed to anything. They are blown around like fall leaves in a windstorm, swirling around, going this way and that. (Chameleon Commitment By Neal Gracey Copied from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11, Romans 13:14, Psalm 37:1-6, Luke 9:57-62, Acts 2:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Into The Light

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Mar 3, 2024

Christ is a beacon for all to set their compass, and reference for their journey home. We can also be beacons of light. We receive the fire of the Holy Spirit, and because of that, we can be one of the guiding lights that helps shepherd God’s children home.

Go Into the Light Do you remember the movie Poltergeist? It was about a house that was haunted with not just one ghost, but many, many of them because the greedy developer built the entire neighborhood over a cemetery. The 4’3” actress Zelda Rubinstein plays the eccentric medium hired to help ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Galatians 6:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Isaiah 12:4-5, Matthew 7:1-5, Ephesians 5:8-14, Proverbs 9:9, John 1:5, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Jesus Breaks The Chains

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 12, 2003

This message powerfully describes how our Lord and Savior is in control, and how He longs to set people free from sin and bondage.

Date: Jan 19, 2003 Title: Jesus the Great Chain Breaker 2 Samuel 6:12-16 John 8:31-36 I have GOOD NEWS To Bring to you today! ISAIAH 61:1 THE Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-16, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Sanctified Christian Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025

Sanctification is the process by which a believer is set apart for God’s purposes, living a life that reflects His holiness. To live a sanctified Christian life means to intentionally separate oneself from sin and to pursue a life of purity, guided by the Holy Spirit.

LIVING A SANCTIFIED CHRISTIAN LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 "For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 12:14, Galatians 5:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God