Sermons on Usefulness:

Keep Dreaming! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 9, 2016

God gives us dreams that we can achieve with his help. The world would crush us and our dreams, but God tells us to "keep dreaming!"

1. MLK, I Have a Dream (through 2.18 of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE) 2. We are challenged to keep dreams alive in a world that would crush them (and us) a. "Dreams don't die, only dreamers." b. The world says that you can't: * Set goals to Live righteous lives * Aspire to Teach ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Gave And The Lord Have Taken Away

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 9, 2018

To show us that GOD made us faithful steward and GOD is not like human beings that He gives and He takes away, but GOD entrusted to us everything.

The LORD Gave and The LORD Have Taken Away Text: Amplified Bible: Job 1:21 And said, Naked (without possessions) came I [into this world] from my mother's womb, and naked (without possessions) shall I depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed (praised and magnified in worship) be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discovery- Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 4, 2016

Understanding that spiritual things are happening in our lives allows us to be sensitive to them and allows us by Holy Spirit to be using the armor that God provides for our protection.

Discovery…Spiritual Warfare Selected Scriptures Introduction- This mourning we will begin a series I am calling Discovery. I pray that it will be a time that we discover things about God and about ourselves. Discovery can be things we did not know Things that we were seeking and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Nazarene

In The Mean Time...

Contributed by John Newton on Jan 15, 2022

God has promised us a new creation and empowers us to live it in the here and now, as it has already been purchased for us through Jesus’ death on the cross.

Years ago (in fact it was the first summer after we were married), Karen and I decided that we would spend our summer vacation visiting her relatives and my birthplace here in Nova Scotia. We didn’t have a large salary between us, and we were young and adventuresome, so we decided that it would be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

God’s Bucket List For You

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 12, 2022

God desires for us to fulfill during our lifetime what is available to us that are identified in scripture. I call them God’s “bucket list” for us.

Your Bucket List Turn with me to First Timothy 6. On Tuesday I will have a birthday. I mention that because the verse we’re going to read hit me in a different way – in a way that it has never hit me before. It reminded me that there are things that I probably need to go back and do a self check ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7, Matthew 4:4, John 17:21-23, Ephesians 5:1, Philippians 4:6, 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:35-37, 1 John 4:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Regret, The Gift Nobody Wants Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2021

God has given us the ability to feel regret so it will lead us to repent and trust God to make something beautiful and useful out of our lives.

A. One day, Lou Gehrig, the famous New York Yankee first basemen came to the plate with two outs in the 9th inning and the potentially winning runs on 2nd and 3rd bases. 1. The count against Gehrig went to full count – 3 balls and 2 strikes. 2. The pitcher wound up and let the ball go with all he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Philippians 3:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building The Church Christ Intended Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 2, 2022

Each of us is the music—the great opus—of those who have used their gifts to equip us and we must do the same to equip others.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/120438 Introduction This morning we are returning to the fourth chapter of Ephesians. We are studying today one of my favorite passages that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Brethren

Pray For Sanctification In Your Life.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 21, 2019

God wants us completely sanctified so that you may be holy, used and filled with His Spirit so that He may use you to win others.

Pray for Sanctification 1Thess 5:23-24 "May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it." I. God wants us completely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1, Romans 12:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:23

When All The Bridges Are Down Series

Contributed by Sherry Brooks Martin on Sep 24, 2025

Theme: When life seems to come apart for us, God still comes to us to help us but more often than not, not in dramatic, earthshaking fashion.

Sometimes, life just seems to blow up right before us. Several years ago, an amazingly effective church developer was sent by his bishop to a recently planted church in a Midwestern state that was struggling. This young pastor had developed quite a reputation for being able to help newly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

The Promise Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025

The promise of the Holy Spirit is God’s assurance to believers that He will dwell within us, empower us, and enable us to fulfil His divine purpose on earth.

THE PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:16-17 (KJV) "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

After This PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the story of Job to understand how God uses our troubles for good, teaching us to trust in His wisdom and giving us hope for a better future.

Good morning, family! I am so glad to see you all here today. We are going to delve into the story of Job, a story that shows us how God understands our troubles, turns things around for our good, and gives us hope for a better future. As Christian author Max Lucado once said, "God will use your ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:16-17

Topics: After, Job

A Vessel For The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025

God is always in search of vessels He can use for His glory. He does not just use anyone; He uses prepared, clean, and yielded vessels.

A VESSEL FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:21 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Acts 9:15, 2 Corinthians 4:7 INTRODUCTION: God is always in search of vessels He can use for His glory. He does not just use anyone; He uses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21, Romans 12:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Acts 9:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guided By God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023

Seeking God's wisdom and guidance in our lives, focusing on how God teaches us what is good for us and leads us on the right path.

"Guided by God's Wisdom" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Isaiah 48:17 (NLT) - "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow." Explain that today's sermon will explore ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:17, 2 Chronicles 1:7-12, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Losing Popularity But Gaining Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 29, 2024

Jesus says we are not of this world, this secular society, and so those who hear us and see us will at first despise us and everything we do and say.

Saturday of the Fifth Week in Easter 2024 Today’s Scriptures give one of the best examples of stating a principle of evangelization in the Gospel and giving an example of application in the reading from the Acts of the Apostles. Jesus had given his farewell sermon and prayers during the Last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-10, Psalm 100:1-5, John 15:18-21

Denomination: Catholic

Satan's Tactics Against The Godly

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 26, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore why, when, and how Satan sends people to assassinate our character, falsely accuse us, lie against us, and blame us.

As followers of Christ, we are not immune to the attacks of the enemy. In fact, the Bible warns us that Satan seeks to destroy our faith, our families, and our witness. When we live a godly life, we can expect opposition from the forces of darkness. In this sermon, we will explore why, when, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 5:12, 2 Timothy 1:7