Sermons on Vitality:

Surviving Critical Times

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Mar 12, 2006

These verses focus on some vital issues for Christians who live in critical days. A person’s faith is not affected usually by a single catastrophic event. It’s more like a grinding-away. A constant dripping of water will wear away steel. The events of o

Sunday, March 12, 2006 Surviving Critical Times (Heb 10:22-25 NIV) let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. {23} Let us hold unswervingly to the hope ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Restoring Relationships - Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 17, 2005

Broken relationships are among the Christians thorniest problems - yet relationships are so vital to our life as a believer. Paul gives us some good ways to help break down barriers we put up between ourselves and restore broken relationships through the

Relationships - they are among the most important things we have as humans. Studies have shown that if newborn babies are not touched - if they don’t have some sort of a relationship with another human - they will literally die. Our need for relationships never stops. A recent study among ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Do I Need To Go To Church? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 10, 2002

With this talk today I am going to make the case that church attendance is vital because everything you hold dear can be taken away from you. The church offers the best hope on earth of carrying your precious treasures through a dangerous land.

S011202 Why do I need to go to church? Ezra 8:21 A sermon by Scotty L Killingsworth Preached to the Evergreen Church Springfield, Mo. Second sermon in the series-Sermons I would bring a friend to hear. Beginning The Fellowship of the Ring tells the story of a Hobbit who has in his possession ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21, Ezra 8:21-23, Hebrews 10:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

From The Cross To The World

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004

Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. Second, above all, we need forgiveness from our Creator just to be reconcil

TEXT: Luke 23:34a TITLE: FROM THE CROSS TO THE WORLD {Forgiveness} Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. It seems we can’t help but offend, betray, or commit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reasons To Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people do not enjoy arguing, fighting or quarreling. Yet, you can tell what a person considers vital by what they are willing to fight for. The apostles found it necessary to fight the good fight of faith against "false brethren" who wanted to restri

Quotation: Paul wrote, "Fight the good fight of faith." Many people are fighting battles that are not really worth fighting. Illustration: When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why A Baby?

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 8, 2008

Christmas is all about kids. But there are far more significant reasons why God chose to send His savior through birth. The fact Jesus was born as a baby is vitally important in God’s plan. See why it is so important that Jesus was born as a a baby.

WHY A BABY? The Christmas season is all about kids. This morning we have had a baby dedication, which as we discussed is much more a dedication of the parents. But Christmas is a wonderful time to focus on these precious babies. Christmas is the most fun when you are a child, especially a young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Power Of Abiding

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2014

There's starvation many places, but one place where there shouldn't be, is the people of God. God's made abundant provision for our vitality, but to absorb His life, we must "abide" in the True Vine, Jesus Christ. Read of the meaning & rewards of abiding.

THE SECRET POWER OF ABIDING John 15:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was speeding down a Texas highway, feeling secure in a column of cars all traveling at the same speed. However, as they passed a speed trap, he got nailed with an infrared speed detector and was pulled over. 2. When the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fear Of The Lord Part 1

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2013

We all have a big decision to make - whether to trust in Yahweh through His Son Jesus or not. The decision is important - vitally important. So what are the consequences? And what about true evil and those who are innocent victims. What happens to them?

This psalm is known as an imprecatory psalm. David wrote it as he cries out to God for justice. We need to remember that it isn’t just petty personal grudges that are moving David, but God’s hatred over injustice and sin. It also announces the results of rebellion against ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gigante Sometido Ó Gigante Destruído

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 2, 2016

Todos peleamos con gigante en nuestras vidas. Es vital que saquemos la cabeza del gigante, y no solamente herirle. Eso nos asegura de una victoria completa en dicha area de la guerra spiritual.

Gigante Sometido ó Gigante Destruído 1 Samuel 17 Nú. 13:33 También vimos allí gigantes, hijos de Anac, raza de los gigantes: y éramos nosotros, a nuestro parecer, como langostas; y así les parecíamos a ellos. 1 Cr. 20:4 Después de esto aconteció que se levantó guerra en Gezer contra los ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Our Identity In Christ (I): We Are Humans, Created In God’s Image”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021

Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the first sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

Last week we learned from Romans 12:3 the importance of having a correct understanding of ourselves. Otherwise, we can become arrogant, feel that we are great, smart, strong, and right, when in fact it is not. Or conversely, we can become inferior, not realizing the gifts and abilities that God has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 1:31, 1 John 4:2-3, Romans 10:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Our Identity In Christ (Ii): We Are Sinners And Need God’s Forgiveness”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021

Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the second sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

The second element about "Self-Identity" that we need to understand is that we are human beings who have sinned and need God's forgiveness. Let's read Genesis 3:6 - “When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15, Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 7:23, Matthew 6:14-15, 1 Timothy 2:14, Matthew 18:15, John 8:46, Romans 3:23, Psalm 51:5, 1 John 1:8-9, Genesis 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Our Identity In Christ (Iii): We Are Forgiven And Loved By God”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021

Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the third sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

Who are you? What I am asking requires more than your name, address, nationality, origin, gender, family, or occupation. Many people cannot answer this question correctly. Understanding who we are is vital. That is why today, we will continue our sermon series about the importance of having a right ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26, 2 Corinthians 5:14, 1 John 4:9, John 3:16, 1 John 4:8, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Timothy 1:15, Luke 23:42-43, John 13:23, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Our Identity In Christ (Iv): We Are Children Of God”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021

Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the fourth sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

Many in the younger generation suffer from identity confusion. When we ask them “Who are you?” they cannot answer. They do not know where their value comes from. Some even question the most basic things about themselves, like those who suffer from gender dysphoria and do not know whether they are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:19, Romans 8:14, 1 John 3:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:3, John 1:12-13, John 8:34, John 8:44, Hebrews 12:9-10, Genesis 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Forgiving Heart”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 2, 2023

This Palm Sunday, we’re continuing through our study on what a Christian heart looks like, with one of the most important aspects that should be at the heart of every Christian. And that is a forgiving heart. This is followed by just how vital having a forgiven and forgiving heart is.

A Christian’s Heart “A Forgiving Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBDtCJO12I8 Whenever I counsel people when relational problems are present, I say that this one quality is the most important, but it is also the hardest to put into practice. Let me begin our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:12-13, Luke 23:34, Isaiah 43:25, Matthew 6:12-15, Psalm 103:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Seven Habits For Spiritual Health

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 7, 2022

How do believers maintain spiritual vitality and finish well? This message examines seven lifestyle habits that sustain the believer in the long run. Professor Robert Clinton found that only one-third of leaders finish well. These disciplines help us finish well.

Intro Welcome to this Legacy Ministry College chapel service. We take as our subject today: Seven Habits for Spiritual Health. What are the essentials for a successful life journey in Christ? It is one thing to begin a journey; it is another to finish that journey. To finish and finish well, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 22:37-40, John 15:5, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Timothy 4:1-10, Joshua 1:1-8, Matthew 16:24-25, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 4:1-4, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic