Sermons on What God Requires:

Don't Throw Away Your Shield!

Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008

Every Christian is born a warrior: it is his destiny to be assaulted; it is his duty to attack.

Don’t Throw Away Your Shield! 2 Samuel 1:21 Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed with oil. Hebrews 10:35-39 Cast ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Apostolic

For The Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013

To enumerate men's activities inside the church.

I. EXORDIUM: Special instructions for men in the church. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate men's activities inside the church. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 2:8 (Amplified Bible) I desire therefore that in every place men should pray, without anger or quarreling or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, Our Apostle And High Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 23, 2013

To show that CHRIST is both our Apostle and High Priest.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST your Apostle and High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is both our Apostle and High Priest. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:1 (Amplified Bible) 3:1 SO THEN, brethren, consecrated and set apart for God, who share in the heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace In The Waiting Room Of Life

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

PEACE IN THE WAITING ROOM OF LIFE

Psalm 37:1-10 PEACE IN THE WAITING ROOM OF LIFE Psalm 37 comes from David when he is an old man, v. 25. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. I. DAVID'S DISCOVERY V. 1-2 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Expending Patience Wisely

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 4, 2016

Patience is difficult for us all, but if we develop certain good habits, it makes a big difference. Often times patience simply means delaying anger or refusing to rush to a conclusion or action.

Expending Patience Wisely 1. Someone has contrasted the good and bad of patience, “Patience: The quality you admire in the driver behind you but can’t stand in the driver who’s in front of you.” 2. Someone else illustrated patience this way: “When you're being yelled ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The Resurrection Lesson 24 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 22, 2017

Results of the resurrection of Christ

A. INTRODUCTION “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live’” (John 11:25). 1. Jesus told Martha, “I Am the resurrection and the life” (John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A; 16th Sunday , Year A-- Weeds And Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 21, 2020

This parable doesn’t mean that we tolerate all sorts of bad behavior. Jesus doesn’t condone weed (pun intended).

If we ask, "why is there evil in the world?" we must also ask "why is there good in the world?" We get our answers this Sunday: Beginning with pre-history “while everybody was asleep” (Matthew 13:24-30), the weeds represent the enemies of God, who are: Satan, demons, and humans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Mothers Of Messiah-The Known And Unknown Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 1, 2021

The names of several women in the line or ancestry of Jesus, the Messiah, are listed in Scripture. Many other such mothers are not. No matter if they're mentioned by name or no, each of these ladies can someday rejoice that they were among the mothers of the Messiah!

Introduction: some of the women who are in the line of Jesus, the Messiah, are well-known. Some are mentioned only by name and others aren’t mentioned at all. Regardless, the Lord knows each one of them—by name—and allowed each one to be part of His plan to bring salvation to a lost and dying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of The Name Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 9, 2025

The name of Jesus Christ is more than just a label; it carries divine essence, heavenly power, and unstoppable authority.

THE IMPACT OF THE NAME OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:9–11 "Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouragement For The Down Hearted

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 4, 2024

Everywhere we go, we see or here about people who are having hard times in life. And most of the time, all we see is people thinking about nothing and no one but themselves. Did you know that the Bible encourages us to think of others before ourselves? See for yourself.

“So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NLT We could all use a little encouragement sometimes, right? It’s so easy to become weighed down with the stressors of life. Maybe you find yourself on the precipice of discouragement because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Drifting: A Warning Against Neglecting So Great Salvation

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 12, 2025

This sermon delivers a critical warning that spiritual ruin often comes not from a dramatic shipwreck, but from the slow, silent drift caused by neglecting our "so great salvation."

Introduction: The Unseen Current Good evening, my brothers and sisters. Imagine a boat tied securely to a dock in a quiet harbor. For that boat, the most obvious danger is a violent storm—a typhoon with crashing waves and howling winds that could smash it to pieces. But there is another danger, one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassionate Work Of Christ For The Harvest - Matthew 9 Part 2 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 23, 2025

The Compassionate Healing Work of CHRIST. Reaching Out to CHRIST by Faith. The Call of Commission for Workers of the Gospel to Reach Others for CHRIST.

2025.03.23. Sermon Notes. THE COMPASSION OF WORK OF CHRIST – MATTHEW 9.18-38 [part 2 of 2] WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC BIG IDEA: The Compassionate Healing Work of CHRIST. Reaching Out to CHRIST by Faith. The Call of Commission for Workers of the Gospel to Reach Others for CHRIST. Scriptures: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-38, Luke 8:40-41, Luke 8:43-48, Luke 8:49-56, Luke 10:2-3, Matthew 13:38, Matthew 3:11-12, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Peter 3:9, Isaiah 6:8-9, James 5:20, Jude 1:20-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The War Of The Worlds

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 6, 2011

A Communion meditation: In the "War of the Worlds" resurrection is a weapon.

WAR OF THE WORLDS Revelation 15:1 – 16:20 Big Idea: A Communion meditation on the cosmic battle between God and evil which was won with the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Supporting Scriptures: Psalm 89:8-18; Romans 6:1-13; Ephesians 6:10-13; 1 Peter 1:3 INTRO: >>Pastor Ken reads Rev. ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Life Revelations

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

In this life we all should have a better understanding of the great need, great love, great suffering, great purpose, great privilege and our great responsibility.

Quotes: “Before we can see properly we must first shed our tears to clear the way.” -An ancient tribal proverb from India. “Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third.” ― Shannon L. Alder “The Word of God is not Passive but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

You-They-We Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

You-They-We

Introduction: Shrike System The ancient sport of falconry used trained hawks or falcons in the pursuit of wild game. When the “educated predator” was allowed to fly, however, it often rose too high for human eyes to see it. So a hunter often carried a small caged bird called a shrike. By ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist