Sermons on Vital Signs:

Go! And Grow In God’s Glory (Emeralds) - Revelation 4:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 6, 2025

The rainbow around God’s throne reflects His covenant faithfulness, His mercy, and the promise of eternal life. The emerald colour symbolizes the restorative life that flows from God — eternal, unending, and radiant.

Go! And Grow in God’s Glory (Emeralds) - Revelation 4:3 Revelation 4:3 (NLT): “And the one who sat there looked like jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an emerald circled the throne, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple.” Introduction: The Green Flame of Eternal Life Picture a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:3, Psalm 1:3, Genesis 9:13, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Galatians 5:22-23, John 10:10, Revelation 22:1-2, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dangers Of Self-Exaltation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 8, 2022

Our exaltation is the will of God, but God hate the sin of self-exaltation, but rather wants us to humble ourselves for Him to exalt us in due season.

The Dangers of Self-Exaltation Study Text: Galatians 6:3 - 4 Introduction: - Self-exaltation naturally follows self-deception. We deceive ourselves into thinking we are greater than we really are. - This usually leads to some misbehaviours and manifestations of prideful attitudes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ordination And The Role Of Women In The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2015

The twin command of Jesus to clergy is important to consider in any decision regarding ordination.

Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel This is one of those liturgical days that is a little schizophrenic. In the historical Church, it is forty days after the Resurrection, so it is Ascension Thursday, as it was for almost two thousand years. But May 14 is the Feast of St. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Make This Valley Full Of Ditches

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

How can we prepare our lives for the great blessing of God? A great sermon for preparing for a time of special spiritual emphasis, revival, 40 days of Purpose, etc.

"Make this Valley Full of Ditches" - II Kings 3:5-18 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have ever had a dream where you had to do something -- maybe make a speech -- or play a recital -- or go to work -- or drive a car -- and you discovered in your dream, much to your horror, that you were not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:5-18

Denomination: Holiness

Authenticy Of Christianity

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

Christianity is the real thing

Intro: in the midst of great personal tragedies and conflict, it is recorded that John the Baptist had a faith lapse. He asks, are you he, or should we look for another? After ministering to the multitudes and declaring Jesus to be the Christ, he wondered if he had really found the answer. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Basis Of Saving Fath Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 27, 2002

Exegetical, evangelistic , expository look at how people come to faith in Christ; how do people really get saved?

How is it that people can be saved? How do they get the vital faith to believe in Jesus as their Savior? Here is how one man & his family were saved. He was an official in the court of Herod. 1) He came to Jesus the Miracle Worker: Word of Jesus’ miracles in Jerusalem came to Cana and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Majoring On The Majors Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 16, 2015

Although much of our time is spent on small points of ministry, we must never forget some of the big principles of church life.

Majoring on the Majors (I Timothy 4:9-16) 1. Peter Roussakis is our resident Greek, so I dug up a Greek joke on the internet in honor of him. If you don’t like it, blame it on him. If you do like it, remember, I’m the one who found it. 2. 3 Greeks and 3 Turks are traveling by train ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Alter Call, Slain In The Spirit, And The Laying On Of Hands For Healing – Is It Ministry Or Majick Manipulation?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 4, 2018

A look at the history of the 'Alter Call' and the techniques used to bring about a decision or healing.

Many in modern-day ministry unknowingly use Occult language and practices to get their audience to react and respond to their message. The enemy will always attempt to circumvent a sovereign work of God by crafting a cunning counterfeit to confuse Christians. What God intends for good, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Luke 6:43, Colossians 2:12, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 10:9, 1 John 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Matthew 7:22, 2 Timothy 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What And Who Do You Believe In?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

What do people believe in today? There are many Christians that say they believe in Christ but their actions say something else. Are you showing Christ to the world?

Why would people think that a tzitzit could heal them? People in Jesus’s day were superstitious. Amulets and unique clothes were considered to have divine powers. Jesus was like the prophets of centuries earlier. These men and women could perform such things. Messianic tradition says that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: United Methodist

A Healthy Body

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 28, 2008

Examine the characteristics of a church that is functioning as a healthy body.

Introduction- Last month I went for my annual physical. My doctor checked my pulse, my blood pressure, did blood tests, listened to my heart and lungs. He gave me a clean bill of health. I have an annual physical every year. All of us are concerned about our bodies and our healthy. You might be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus My Cities Of Refuge

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2015

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is represented as a city, if we dwell inside the city, we are safe, the same with dwelling inside the LORD JESUS CHRIST, we are saved.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your city? The LORD JESUS CHRIST. John 15:4-7 John 15:4-7 Dwell in Me, and I will dwell in you. [Live in Me, and I will live in you.] Just as no branch can bear fruit of itself without abiding in (being vitally united to) the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you abide ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passing Through The Pieces Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 10, 2017

To establish Christ – that the promised seed passed through the pieces to confirm Jehovah's covenant agreement with Abram. This lesson dispels the notion that Christ's body was stolen, rather than raised, by pervading through the cerecloth left within the tomb.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Covenant (with Abram) of Promise 2. The Continuing (Unchangeable) Priesthood 3. The Cerecloth (Linen Wrap) Pervaded Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson, we will discuss the theme: “Passing through the pieces.” The hope of our salvation and the assurance of our faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:5-17, Hebrews 10:19-25, John 20:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"a Resounding Tribute To Pastors.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Oct 3, 2025

Pastors equip the saints for the work of ministry and for building up the body of Christ. This involves guiding their flock to pursue their divine purpose, thereby fulfilling the Great Commission: empowering people to share the Gospel and live out their faith with passion and purpose.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 3:15) "Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding." (Hebrews 13:17) “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, Proverbs 14:4, Proverbs 15:17, 1 Timothy 5:18, Numbers 18:19, Jeremiah 3:15, Nehemiah 6:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How To Become A Wise, Well-Equipped Christian"

Contributed by Lee Proctor on Jun 19, 2002

This seeks to teach that Christians who wish to develop spiritually will be corrected and taught by the Bible, so they ae equipped to do the things that please God

The Bible Can Make Christians Wise and Well Equipped 2 Timothy 3 14   But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15   And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Fountain Of Youth

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 27, 2010

The church is just one generation away from extinction. We must lead our young people to the place where they can experience God for themselves.

March 28, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 21:12-17 Subject: Jesus in the Temple Title: The Fountain of Youth It is good to have our visitors from First Assembly in Hannibal here today. I appreciate the work that they do with the Royal Rangers and the training they have provided for our men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God