Sermons on Trusting Own Strength:

The Reality Of Joy

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 28, 2023

What is Biblical Joy? Throughout the New Testament, we are encouraged to be joyful and to rejoice. But does that mean that we always have to be happy?

The question that Paul seems to be trying to answer for most of this passage of scripture is, how Jewish do you have to be to be a Christian? It was the question of whether or not Christians had to follow all of the Jewish regulations and guidelines was an ongoing debate throughout the New ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Enemy Is A Prowl Series

Contributed by Bret Bone on Jul 30, 2012

1 Peter 5:8… “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” Question…True or false…Do you believe Satan is real? With the Current relationship you have with Christ…Does Satan th

Welcome…Guests Slide #1 Hunting Lion 1 Peter 5:8… “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” Question…True or false…Do you believe Satan is real? With the Current relationship you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Be Strong In The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Recognize and rely on the strength and power of the Lord in our lives, as He is the ultimate source of our strength and the key to overcoming challenges.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a message that's near and dear to our hearts, a message that reminds us of where our strength comes from, and how we can rely on the power of the Lord in our lives. As we begin, I'd like to share a quote from Andy Stanley. He said, "God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Topics: Divine Power

Following Jesus From Jericho To Jerusalem

Contributed by Jung Lee on Mar 30, 2024

Embark on a historic journey from Jericho to Jerusalem, where Jesus redefines leadership through humility and service, inspiring us to follow His path of patience, humility, and compassion.

Imagine starting a journey that's not just a path from one place to another but a pivotal moment in history. This journey from Jericho to Jerusalem, though only 17 miles, was loaded with lessons and significance. It's a vivid picture of Jesus' leadership, not through might but through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

7 Days Of Prayer And Fasting Guide:year 2025 – My Year Of Exploits (Daniel 11:32b)

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Dec 31, 2024

This guide provides daily prayer points and Bible verses for a 7-day spiritual retreat focused on experiencing "exploits" in 2025 (Daniel 11:32b). Topics & Prayer focus include spiritual growth, healing, financial prosperity, family, ministry, career success, and revival.

7 Days of Prayer and Fasting Guide:Year 2025 – My Year of Exploits (Daniel 11:32b) Starting January 2, 2025 ________________________________________ Day 1: Understanding My Divine Identity Bible Verses: 1. John 1:12 - "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accusations, Denial, Stealing From God

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2024

THE EIGHT COMMANDMENT IS THOU SHALT NOT STEAL. There are 3 things that we steal from God. Giving, The battle, revenge... Stealing may cost dearly?

ACCUSATIONS, DENIALS: STEAL, ROBBERY. (THREE THINGS) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (2 or 3 part lesson) What a sick world: I just read where a man stabbed his girlfriend to death over dicing onions? Wow? YES, THIS LESSON IS ABOUT GIVING ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Leviticus 19:11, Malachi 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enduring Faith Iii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

renew your confidence.

Heb 10:35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. Heb 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Faith is fully invested in that which is only hoped for. Faith believes what it doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Properly Attired? - Sermon For Proper 23 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 6, 2020

This sermon seeks to explore what it means to wear the wedding garments, and how choosing to wear them requires commitment regardless of what is happening in our lives.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been working through a number of challenging parables in Matthews Gospel, and we are again faced with another this morning. There are definitely two parts to this parable, the first mirrors the concepts of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

How To Keep God On Our Side 2 Kings 18:1-7

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 29, 2024

Many people claim God is on their side in politics, religion, and even sports. God is on the side of humanity, for God so loved the world he gave his Son.

HOW TO KEEP GOD ON OUR SIDE 2 Kings 18:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. Many professing Christians believe God is on their side in religion, politics, and even in sports. B. God is on the side of his creation (John 3:16), but it is up to his creation as to whether we keep him on our side (Isa ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remaining Confident When We Fail

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 22, 2022

We all fail at times. When that happens, how do we pull ourselves out of the dugout and get our heads back into the game of life?

There was an important business executive who boarded the New Orleans to Washington train. He had a very important business meeting and he needed to be awakened in order to get off the train in Atlanta about five o'clock in the morning. Since he was a heavy sleeper, he found a porter and told ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-5, Genesis 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"how Long O Lord?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

Watching television can be entertaining, but at the same time it can be very disconcerting to see what they do on a television program.

Illus: For example, they will have John Wayne on his horse, ride into a town that is filled with all kinds of major problems, and in a couple of hours he will clean that town up and make it a safe and decent place to live. The reason it is upsetting to watch such movies is because we find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Snake In The Sand

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 26, 2008

What Jesus does in the desert puts right the wrong that was done in the garden. Satan had been waiting for this as he watched Jesus grow day by day. Jesus restored the beauty and perfection that was the Garden of Eden while in the desolation of the desert

A Snake in the Sand The greatest battle between a man and Satan is the one recorded here concerning Jesus temptation in the desert. Jesus has just been baptized by John the Baptist and as a result Jesus is revealed as the Lamb of God as John puts it. The Holy Spirit has come upon him like a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Longing For That Water

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 9, 2008

David was longing ror the water that he used to have. Maybe we are like David and we are longing for that special water. What we need to do is tell God we want some of that old time Pentecostal fire back in our life.

Longing For That Water 1 Chronicles 11:14-19 14 And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance. 15 Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Healings

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 21, 2008

Jesus DIED to save us, but he SUFFERED to HEAL us. This message examines five ways we are healed by his suffering, according to Isa 53.

4 Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:4-5 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transfiguration: A Mountain Top Experience Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 23, 2023

Mountain top experiences are necessary! The Apostles' experience at the Transfiguration reminds us that no matter how powerful a spiritual experience is, the time comes when we must come down off the mountain and rejoin our everyday life.

Scripture - Matt 17:1-13 “Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. 2 As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light. 3 Suddenly, Moses and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Methodist