Sermons on Virtuous Meditation:

A Stepping Stone To Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

A Communion Meditation and the First of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

I begin this morning with a couple of questions that I am asking you to reflect on: (Slide 1) Who is the most humble person you know and what makes them that way? Is humility a weakness or a strength? What is humility anyway? A man prayed this for his son, ‘Build me a son, O Lord, who will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Hard To Explain

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 30, 2013

To show that we need to aim for understanding every WORD of GOD we read by meditation.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have difficulty in understanding? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to aim for understanding every WORD of GOD we read by meditation. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:11 (Amplified Bible) 5:11 Concerning this we have much to say which is hard to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character Study Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Ruth’s story is a testimony of faith, divine providence, and redemption. Despite being a foreigner and a widow, her loyalty, humility, and trust in God led her into God’s divine plan

CHARACTER STUDY OF RUTH – MOABITE WOMAN, ANCESTOR OF DAVID By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ruth 1:16 "And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16, Matthew 1:5-6, Deuteronomy 23:3, Psalm 37:5, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Abigail Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Abigail’s story is a testament to the power of wisdom, humility, and divine favour. She exemplifies how one person’s godly wisdom can prevent bloodshed, change destinies, and bring honour. Through her actions, she not only saved lives but also secured a place of blessing in history.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ABIGAIL – WISE WOMAN WHO SAVED DAVID FROM BLOODSHED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 25:32-33 "And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me: And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:32-33, Proverbs 15:1, James 1:5, Ecclesiastes 7:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Mary – The Virgin Mother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Mary’s life teaches us the importance of faith, humility, obedience, endurance, and devotion to God.

CHARACTER STUDY OF MARY – THE VIRGIN MOTHER OF JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:26-38 "And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:6-19, John 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Isang Mabait Na Tao--- Araw Ng Mga Ama

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 13, 2024

Ito ay isang mensahe para sa Araw ng mga Ama na naglalayong hikayatin sila ng mga lalaki na maging mabubuting lalaki sa pamamagitan ng pagtingin sa iba kung paano sila nakikita ng Diyos, lalo na ang mga babae

Isang Mabait na Tao--- Araw ng mga Ama Araw ng Ama Ruth 2:1-10 1 Juan 4:19-20 Ipinagdiriwang natin ngayon ang Araw ng Ama. Nakatanggap ako ng text mula sa aking anak na babae, si Judge Samantha, apat na araw bago ang Father's Day na nagtatanong tungkol sa isang posibleng regalo para sa ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-10, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good News! Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Aug 13, 2006

In the letter to Romans, Paul is writing about the good news of God. When the problems of this world get you down, meditate on the good news of God. When life’s problems get you down, meditate on the good news of God.

Good News By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You will be hard pressed today to pick up a newspaper, turn on a newscast or surf the news feeds on the Internet and find any good news. The world is in turmoil. Local news is not any better. In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Holiness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

Holiness is a fundamental characteristic of God, and as His children, we are called to reflect His nature in our lives. Living in holiness means being set apart for God, walking in purity, and allowing His Spirit to sanctify every area of our lives.

LIVING IN HOLINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:14 1 Thessalonians 4:7 2 Corinthians 7:1 Romans 12:1-2 Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Romans 12:1-2, Isaiah 35:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Little Is Big

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2007

God uses the insignificant and the unexpected to bring significance and purpose to our lives. [Christmas Eve Meditation]

WHEN LITTLE IS BIG Luke 2.1-7 S: Christmas Eve C: Bethlehem Pr: GOD USES THE INSIGNIFICANT AND THE UNEXPECTED TO BRING SIGNIFICANCE AND PURPOSE TO OUR LIVES. Type: Topical; inductive I. PLACE OF SUFFERING (Genesis 35.16-20) II. PLACE OF REDEMPTION (Ruth 4.7-12) III. PLACE OF ROYALTY (I Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 30, 2008

That Jesus loves me... Five points: This is my identification, indoctrination, meditation, motivation, and my invitation!

Text: John 13:21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Five Heart Experiences In Luke 24

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 5, 2007

Communion Meditation - Different Hearts found in Lk. 24 - Sad, Slow, Burning, Open, & Glad

- World Heart Day celebrated on Sunday September 30, 2007 in over 100 countries all around the world. - Heart disease and stroke is the world’s largest killer, claiming 17.5 million lives each year It is also a major cause of disability. - An estimated 71 million Americans suffer from heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

A "Sticky" God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 7, 2010

Description – The third message in the 2010 Lenten series and communion meditation for March 7, 2010

Today I begin with a confession. (Sorry, nothing juicy.) Last week I gave you this set of questions to prepare for today’s sermon. (Slide 1) 1. How do times of distress affect my prayer life? 2. How fervent am I in prayer when life is going well? 3. How does distress re-orient my ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17

Denomination: Church Of God

"God Hears, Knows, And Talks"

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Psalm 5:1- Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.

God hears us when we pray. God hears every prayer that we pray to him personally. God will answer every prayer that we pray to him. God knows what we will pray for before we even pray for it. God stands ready for us to come to him. God waits to hear from us every last one of us. God wants to hear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1

Denomination: *other

His Time, His Turn, His All Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 4, 2009

Jesus entered into time, turned toward us, and gave us His all. (Communion Meditation)

HIS TIME, HIS TURN, HIS ALL Romans 5.6-8 S: Communion C: Jesus Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: JESUS ENTERED INTO TIME, TURNED TOWARD US, AND GAVE US HIS ALL. PA: How is the change to be observed? • Jesus is an example to follow. • We respond gratefully to His love. • We worship, and commit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayerful Response To The Senseless Shootings In Parkland, Florida

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 16, 2018

Obviously, this is more a prayer than a sermon. It is inspired during a time of prayer and meditation and worthy of sharing.

" But, O Lord of hosts, You who judge righteously, Testing the mind and the heart, Let me see Your vengeance on them, For to You I have revealed my cause." Jeremiah 11:20 "Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay.' says ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational