Sermons on Willingness:

Evangelistic Power

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 28, 2023

They did so much with so little, but today, we do so little with so much!

Evangelistic Power Acts 1:1-11 After the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, the disciples returned to Galilee as commanded by both the Lord and the angels. The final chapter of the gospel of John recorded the third time the disciples as a group, encountered the risen Lord. As we read ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023

The persecution forced the church to decisions that would unlock the full potential of the Church in terms of scope, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Church at Jerusalem became the Church on the move. We are a part of that movement.

Sermon: Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Scripture: Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:12-13, Acts 8:18-21, Acts 8:25-31

Denomination: Methodist

"when Your Prayer Becomes A Cry."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 10, 2024

When your prayers go unanswered, you are expected to feel discouraged and want to give up. However, it is essential to remember that God hears every one of your cries. Therefore, trust that your prayers are being heard and answered in God's own time and in a way that benefits you.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalms 40:1-3) [1] "I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry." [2] "He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3, Psalm 34:15, Psalm 34:17-18, Psalm 18:6-10, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christian Passover Seder

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 11, 2025

This Passover Seder (service) has been adapted and "Christianized," to remember and celebrate how believers have been set free from the bondage of sin and brought forth into the promised land of eternal life in Christ.

REMOVAL OF THE LEAVEN – Have Leavened Bread Hidden Leader: Welcome to our Passover Seder. Let us ready our hearts to celebrate and tell the story of deliverance, freedom, and redemption. We must all consider ourselves to be like the Hebrew slaves in Egypt, meaning we must understand ourselves to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Evil Can’t Answer

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 29, 2025

Evil remains a mystery, but the cross reveals God’s character. He enters human suffering, bears its weight, and assures us that love—not evil—has the final word.

There are certain questions that do not arise from curiosity, but from collision. They are not born in classrooms or debates, but in moments when life presses hard against the soul and refuses to explain itself. These questions surface when loss interrupts routine, when suffering enters without ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, Job 42:5, Isaiah 53:3-5, Matthew 27:46, John 19:30, Romans 8:18, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Blocking The Door To Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

In religious leaders’ refusal to accept God’s way not only did they not go through the door but also blocked the door to heaven for others.

In Matthew 23:13 Christ pronounced judgment upon the scribes and Pharisees when He said, "But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in." Christ condemned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Faith Look Like?

Contributed by Joe Jones on Feb 26, 2001

Is it possible to see faith? If we can recognize it, perhaps it may be easier to walk in it!

WHAT DOES FAITH LOOK LIKE? Acts 14:9 “Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed and called out, Stand up on your feet!. At that the man jumped up and began to walk.” Faith is perhaps one, if not the, most important element necessary to grow in the Christian walk. Goerge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:9, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Be Fruitful ? Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001

Having discovered what God has gifted us to do we need to learn how to be fruitful ministers.

MAXIMIZING YOUR MINISTRY Part Four: How can I be fruitful ? GOD DESIRES FRUITFULNESS ! God has created a world that relies upon the principle of fruitfulness, not just for it’s survival but for it’s progress. We are a result of human fruitfulness as is every living human being and we need ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Forgive Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we forgive?

I would like to begin this morning with a very troubling verse of Scripture. "If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." -- Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) Does this mean ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Some Of The Ways To Motivate People For Greater Commitment? - Rom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 1, 2002

What Are Some of the Ways to Motivate People for Greater Commitment? - Rom. 12:1

What Are Some of the Ways to Motivate People for Greater Commitment? - Rom. 12:1 It is amazing how so many are motivated to greater levels of performance in their jobs, athletics or relationships, for personal advantage. We see examples of athletes who make tremendous sacrifices to win games ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Humility Proceeds Great Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Great humility is a pre-requisite before we can expect to see great blessings from God.

Matt. 15:21-28 Great humility is a pre-requisite before we can expect to see great blessings from God. Illustration:Hudson Taylor was scheduled to speak at a Large Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Australia. The moderator of the service introduced the missionary in eloquent and glowing terms. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Processes Of Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

God supplies us with hope despite all the discouraging things that happen to us. A right sense of God’s love to us will make us not ashamed, either of our hope. When we are taunted about why we are waiting on God we can rest confidently in His promises.

Unit 14 – Patience Lesson 39 – “I Want Patience – Quickly!” – Rom. 5:1-5; Rom. 12:12; James 1:2-8; Heb. 12:1-15 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand God’s processes for helping us develop patience that leads to Christ like maturity. 2. Explanation of the Aim: A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saying No To Selfishness Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 3, 2001

I talk about how to turn a selfish life into an unselfish one.

Saying No To Selfishness 6-30-01 Opening Illustration: Some things just rob our joy. For instance waking up in the morning because you have to go to the bathroom. As you get up you look at the clock and realize you woke up 20 minutes before your alarm was to go off. How you wished you had those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

2 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

John the Baptist declares, "It is time!"

This is a great text. The majesty of the writing -- what would Christmas be without the Christmas text from Luke? "In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus . . . ." All the names and dates. Historical details that make the story come alive. The event, marked in time and place -- in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

An Attractive Invitation

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

Evangelistic message declaring Jesus’ message of welcome to those weary with life.

An Attractive Invitation I. I’m not here as an entertainer though hopefully what I have to say will be interesting. I’m not here as a teacher though my passage and my message should be instructive. I’m not here to lay on you any kind of external compulsion. I’m here kind of like the mail-man; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal