Sermons on Wholehearted Devotion:

Peter Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 18, 2020

LIFE LESSON FROM PETER: BE MINDFUL OF INFLUENCES LIFE LESSON FROM PETER: JUMP OUT OF THE BOAT LIFE LESSON FROM PETER: PUT JESUS FIRST

PETER John 1:40-42, John 21:1-17 #John1 INTRODUCTION… THE GUY WE TALK ABOUT TODAY (p) We are going to talk about a special guy from the Bible today… If he were a personal computer, he’d be the MITS Altair 8800. If he were a cell phone, he’d be the Motorolla DynaTAC 800x. If he were an Atari game, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42, John 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For Elderly Lady

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

funeral for elderly lady who was a member of the church for 74 years

On behalf of the family, I would like thank all that are here today, as we come to celebrate the life of Thelma Waggle and recognize all that she has meant to us and done for us…..as well as celebrate her eternal inheritance that was given to her when she accepted the eternal promise of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Cost And Reward Of Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 8, 2024

What it means to be transformed by the truth of discipleship - Luke 9:23-24 sheds light on the essence of following Jesus, revealing both the cost and the reward of discipleship.

The Cost and Reward of Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the timeless truths of God's Word as we explore what it means to be transformed by the truth of discipleship. Our passage from Luke 9:23-24 sheds light on the essence of following Jesus, revealing both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24, Matthew 16:24-25, Philippians 3:8-10, Mark 8:35, Luke 9:23, Luke 9:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Valuable Is Being Part Of The Church?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 9, 2025

If church membership and belonging to the Kingdom of God is valuable then why is church membership declining

How Valuable Is Being Part of the Church? Luke 13:22-30 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:22 And He was passing through one city and village after another, teaching, and proceeding on His way to Jerusalem. 23 And someone said to Him, “Lord, are there just a few who are being saved?” And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: United Methodist

The Cost Of Discipleship Of Jesus (2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Discipleship was not simply a program through which Jesus ran the disciples. Discipleship was life.

Jesus clearly sets the conditions of entrance into discipleship. In Luke 14:25-33 He emphasizes the cost that disciples must pay in following Him. Anyone who wishes to be Christ’s disciples must meet Christ’s demands involving one’s family, self and possessions. Family Jesus declares; “If anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Age Is Just A Number Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua, Pt. 6

YOUNG AT HEART (JOSH. 14:6-15) Three old ladies are sitting in a diner, chatting about various things. One lady says, “You know, I’m getting really forgetful. This morning, I was standing at the top of the stairs, and I couldn’t remember whether I had just come up or was about to go down.” The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Age Is Just A Number Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Joshua, Pt. 6

AGE IS JUST A NUMBER (JOSHUA 14:6-15) Three old ladies are sitting in a diner, chatting about various things. One lady says, “You know, I'm getting really forgetful. This morning, I was standing at the top of the stairs, and I couldn't remember whether I had just come up or was about to go ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Try And Try Again Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 20, 2003

Prayer Warriors, Part Three: Hezekiah’s Prayer

TRY AND TRY AGAIN (ISAIAH 38:1-20) A good friend sent me an introspective e-mail on his birthday: Dear Victor: Today is my big five O day. My life is in half time. Or maybe it has actually passed half time for a long time. Some of my friends went back to be with the Lord at ages like 37 or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Try And Try Again Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Prayer Warriors, Pt. 3

TRY AND TRY AGAIN (ISAIAH 38:1-20) A good friend sent me an introspective e-mail on his birthday: Dear Victor: Today is my big five O day. My life is in half time. Or maybe it has actually passed half time for a long time. Some of my friends went back to be with the Lord at ages like 37 or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Final Thoughts For A Pressured Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

Here in this last chapter Paul deals with some of the things a church, feeling it own pressure as well the external pressure of those outside its own doors.

FINAL THOUGHTS FOR A PRESSURED CHURCH INTRODUCTION: For everything we read about the Corinthian Church, and everything Paul attempts to teach this same church, for the most part we are left with a church struggling to identify itself to each other and in its community. It has been rocked by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Faith: Transformed By Truth Hebrews 11:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2024

Hebrews 11:6 is a pivotal verse which underscores the foundational role of faith in our relationship with God and highlights the profound impact of truth on our lives.

Pursuing Faith: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the transformative power of faith as revealed in Hebrews 11:6. This pivotal verse underscores the foundational role of faith in our relationship with God and highlights the profound impact of truth on our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 11:24, Romans 10:17, Psalm 14:1, Acts 17:27-28, Psalm 63:1, Jeremiah 29:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Gives You Rest From All Sides Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 15, 2025

God is able to give His children rest on every side; spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial when they seek Him wholeheartedly and walk in obedience to His Word.

THE GOD WHO GIVES YOU REST FROM ALL SIDES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Chronicles 15:15 Key Verse: “And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the Lord gave them rest round about.” — 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Final Offering (1 Chronicles 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 3, 2025

What is our life's final offering?

Do we have a final offering to give God before we die? What is the supreme offering? Let’s begin in 1 Chronicles 29. What did David’s personal offering for the Temple consist of? Then King David addressed the entire assembly: “My son Solomon, the one whom God alone has chosen, is still young and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Conditions For Answering Prayer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2004

Too many people are frustrated, discouraged and disillusioned when they do not get their prayers answered. Here are eleven ways to help bring in the reign of God and see His will done and find sweet relief.

God’s Conditions for Answering Prayer Too many people are frustrated, discouraged and disillusioned when they do not get their prayers answered. Here are eleven ways to help bring in the reign of God and see His will done in, through and with your life. Hebrews 4:15-16 - "For we do not have a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is All Around Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 22, 2015

Solomon had a vision that included all the peoples of the earth. He realized that God’s house wasn’t only for the covenant people, but for the seekers of the whole world as well. Nothing can contain God. He is big enough to handle all of our problems.

How would you like to be remembered? Some of us want to be remembered with just a simple tombstone, while others want to be remembered for who they were and what they did in life. King Solomon wanted to be remembered as the person who built the temple. The reading we heard from 1 Kings 8:22-30, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-30

Denomination: Anglican