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The Challenge - The Potential Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

How about a sermon for the New Year or new church year. There is before us a challenge, an opportunity, an open door. Are we up to the task?

The Challenge – The Potential Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: How about a sermon for the New Year or new church year. There is before us a challenge, an opportunity, an open door. Are we up to the task? In 2:19-22, Paul gives a glorious description of the church. When he comes to 3:1 “for this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prophesying In The Camp

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2014

The Sovereign Holy Spirit does not always operate where, when, how, with what, or with whom we may expect. Such things are not open to debate.

PROPHESYING IN THE CAMP. Numbers 11:4-6, Numbers 11:10-16, Numbers 11:24-29. Chips (French Fries) for tea every day seemed a good idea for a Ship’s Company of 180 Cadets in their teens. But chips every day??? We rebelled - and our chips were replaced by some fluffy artificial instant mashed ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6, Numbers 11:10-16, Numbers 11:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crown Of Life ... For The Humble Or The Rich? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 29, 2015

Those in humble circumstances and those who are rich undergo testing. This is a continuation of the opening themes of testing, endurance and victory in the first chapter of James.

Today as we continue in the first chapter of the book of James we will be looking specifically at verses 9 through 12 but before we get into those verses let's read starting at verse one to refresh our minds with what the Lord is saying through James. James 1:1-12 “James, a servant of God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Appointed To Serve

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 20, 2013

God calls each of us to serve in some capacity no matter our past. God opens doors for a new life will we enter?

We are Appointed to Serve 1 Timothy 1:12-17 1. God appoints unlikely People to serve A. John Newton appeared to be a life who was unlikely to be a servant of Christ In a small cemetery of a parish churchyard in Olney, England, stands a granite tombstone w/ this inscription: “John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Knocking At The Door Of Your Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The Bible paints a vivid picture of God’s love for humanity through Jesus’ invitation to every individual to open the door of their heart to Him.

GOD IS KNOCKING AT THE DOOR OF YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:20 Supporting Texts: John 10:9, Romans 10:9-10, Matthew 11:28 INTRODUCTION: The Bible paints a vivid picture of God’s love for humanity through Jesus’ invitation to every individual to open the door of their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Are Called Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores Abraham's obedience to God's call, emphasizing the importance of truly knowing God to serve Him with energy, boldness, and contentment. Opening

Good morning, beloved. We are gathered here today, not by chance, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us together to commune, to learn, and to grow in our faith. Today, we're going to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Topics: Moving, God

When You Are Called Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores Abraham's obedience to God's call, emphasizing the importance of truly knowing God to serve Him with energy, boldness, and contentment. Opening

Good morning, beloved. We are gathered here today, not by chance, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us together to commune, to learn, and to grow in our faith. Today, we're going to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Topics: Moving, God

Handling Offences With Maturity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025

Offences are unavoidable, but bitterness is optional. When you respond to offence with maturity, you shut the door to the devil and open the door to healing and peace.

HANDLING OFFENCES WITH MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 17:1-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 19:11, Colossians 3:12-13, Romans 12:17-21, Ephesians 4:31-32 INTRODUCTION: Offences are a reality in life and ministry. Jesus said it plainly: “It is impossible but that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sacrificing Unto Idols

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

This message opens our eyes to the tragic consequences of idolatry, showing idolatry in 3-D, through the three terms Dispossession, Desolation, and Death.

I shared with you a few weeks ago that the Lord has impressed me to preach more on the topic of idolatry. The reason why is because I’ve been convicted that idolatry is a huge distraction that Satan uses to lure us off the path to God. The devil will use any means possible to hinder our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

That You May Know With Certainty Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 9, 2023

Luke opens his gospel with five reasons why we can trust what he's going to share with us.

A Word of Caution: There are lots of opinions about Jesus. - Luke 1:1 (“Many have undertaken”). What’s Worth Holding Onto: 1. The “things” that were prophesied. - Luke 1:1 (“been fulfilled among us”). 2. The “things” that were seen by eyewitnesses. - Luke 1:2. 3. The “things” that stand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"What Happens When The Cheering Stops?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 7, 2022

Palm Sunday ....with an opening quote by Corrie ten Boom....then a walk through the days of Holy Week...the rest of the story.

In Jesus Holy Name April 10, 2022 Text: Matthew 21:1-3,10 Palm Sunday Redeemer “What Happens When The Cheering Stops?” Corrie Ten Boom was a famous Christian whose testimony of suffering in Nazi concentration camps and God’s grace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10, Luke 19:29-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blood Of Christ For Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 3, 2006

A sermon for Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday 1 Peter 1:18-20 "The Blood of Christ for Us" 18 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word Becomes Flesh Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 28, 2007

A focus on the incarnation of Christ really means. The emphasis being that He became one of us not only to save us, but also that we may become more like Him.

The Eternal Word Becomes Flesh THE WORD: BECOME FLESH John 1:14 Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday, 12/23/07 AM INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: “God Grew Tired Of Us” (Wing Clips) Perhaps, the more real question is: Have we grown tired of God? Even, especially, during this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Advance Through Arrest Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Jesus indicates that one of the key ways of getting the Gospel spread would be through the courts. The persecution would lead to opportunities to defend the Gospel before high officials and leaders in high places.

There is a difference between sin and error. It I say 2+2=5 I am in error, but I am not sinning. That is, if my motive is to come to a right answer I am not sinning. If my human fallibility leads me to a wrong answer it is not sin. If I say 2+2=5 in order to confuse a young person so that they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:9-13

The Kingdom Net Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the Kingdom of God as a fishing net, emphasizing our role in spreading the good news of Jesus to as many people as possible, regardless of their worthiness, and leaving the final judgement to God.

The Kingdom of God is like a fishing net set to collect as many souls as possible. The concern is not with the kind of people “caught” in the divine fishing net, rather, the concern is just for the net to be filled. We are to join God in spreading the Kingdom net by sharing the good news of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Divine Fishing, Spreading The Gospel

Sermon Series: Hooked