Sermons on Wisdom From Proverbs:

The Announcement Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus' arrival brought the Kingdom of Heaven to earth and opened the door for us to become citizens of God's Kingdom. We need to repent and align our lives with the Kingdom of God.

Jesus' arrival was a big deal, and it was predicted way back in the Old Testament. The Jewish people were waiting for this hero, the Messiah, to show up and set things right. John the Baptist was like the hype man, telling everyone, "The Kingdom of Heaven is coming. Get your act together and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Mark 5:19-20

Topics: Salvation, Divine Forgiveness, Spiritual Renewal, Heavenly Kingdom

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God knows and loves us completely, but we often forget this truth amidst the busyness of life. We need to reconnect with our Heavenly Father and rediscover His life-giving words over us.

Do you ever feel like you're just a face in the crowd? Like you could disappear and no one would notice? I get it. But here's the thing - you're not invisible to God. He knows you better than anyone else, and He thinks you're pretty amazing. Let's start with a little experiment. I have here a $20 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 55:8-9

Topics: Divine Knowledge, Unconditional Love, God's Omniscience, Divine Affection

Trade Secrets: Trading Old For New Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 12, 2024

In the kingdom of God, Jesus has a trade secret too. It's about trading our old selves for new ones. This trade happens when we encounter God's love and follow Jesus on his way of love. Along this path, we trade our mindset of obligation for a mindset of opportunity.

Hey guys! Today we're going to talk about something super cool. You know how companies have these things called trade secrets that give them an edge over their competitors? Well, Jesus has a trade secret too. It's all about trading our old selves for new ones. This trade happens when we experience ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Ephesians 4:22-24

Topics: Spiritual Transformation, Habit Change, New Life, Faith Renewal

Army Of Sacrificial Servants Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 27, 2024

The church is like an army of people who serve others, just like Jesus did. We need to be aware of the devil's tricks and protect ourselves by relying on God's strength.

Hey guys! Today we're wrapping up our deep dive into the book of Ephesians. This book is all about how God's love is so huge, so real, and so powerful that it can totally change our lives. It's not just some idea, but a real force that can heal us and set us free. God's love is all about giving, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Divine Love, Biblical Teachings, Evil Resistance

Playing Favorites Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 8, 2024

Main Idea: Favoritism goes against God's heart for His creation. We are challenged to see people as God sees them and to live out our faith through acts of love and service, especially towards those society often overlooks.

Hey guys, today we're going to talk about something we all see around us - favoritism. You know, when someone gets special treatment because of how they look, what they wear, or who they know. It's not cool, right? Well, guess what? God thinks so too. Let's dive into James 2:1-17. James, who was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Topics: Divine Love, God's Favor, Spiritual Favoritism, Unconditional Love

All Saints’ Day: Following God's Mission Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 27, 2024

God calls us to step out of our comfort zones and join His mission to bless and redeem the world. We are to live out our faith in every aspect of life and be a blessing to others.

Hey guys, All Saints’ Day is like a big family reunion where we remember all the cool people of faith who came before us. It's like we're in this epic relay race, and they've passed the baton to us. Just like God called Abraham to step out of his comfort zone and be a blessing to others, we're also ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5, Hebrews 11:8-10

Topics: Divine Purpose, Spiritual Calling, Missionary Work, Faithful Service

Divine Forgiveness: The Gift Of A Clean Slate Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023

Divine forgiveness, emphasizing God's promise to blot out our sins and grant us a fresh start.

"Divine Forgiveness: The Gift of a Clean Slate" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Isaiah 43:25 (NLT) - "I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again." Explain that today's sermon will delve ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:25, Psalm 103:12, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Empowering Spirit Within And Confronting The External World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023

To Christians, power is the means to fulfil a divine mission. We are meant to be salt and light, agents of change in the world, guided by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Empowering Spirit Within and Confronting the External World Introduction What is the essence of power? Is it the relentless force of a river, at once life-giving and potentially destructive? Or the formidable energy of atoms, capable of both creation and devastation? Power may manifest in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, 1 John 4:4, 1 John 3:23-24, 1 John 4:2, 1 John 4:3, 1 John 4:1, 1 John 5:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faith That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023

Faith is a central theme in the Bible, and Hebrews 11 is often called the "Faith Hall of Fame" because it showcases the remarkable faith of many biblical figures.

"The Faith That Pleases God" Introduction: Today, we dive into the inspiring words of Hebrews 11:1-6, a passage that beautifully illustrates the essence of faith. Faith is a central theme in the Bible, and Hebrews 11 is often called the "Faith Hall of Fame" because it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visionary View: Do People See 'the Image Of God' In You? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2023

Explore the concept of a "visionary view" through the lens of reflecting the image of God in our lives. Do people see the image of God in you?

Visionary View: Do People See 'The Image of God' in You?" Introduction: Explore the concept of a "visionary view" through the lens of reflecting the image of God in our lives. Do people see the image of God in you? Let's dive into this topic using verses from the New ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Romans 3:23, Colossians 3:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Everlasting Light Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Oct 9, 2023

Light in biblical context depicts a beacon of guidance, a source of hope, and an embodiment of Truth.

OASIS WORD DIGEST Date: Monday, October 2023 Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Bible Passage: Isaiah 60:19 - The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:19, John 8:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Please God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2023

Whether we like it not we need to stay in that position until God speaks to us. Obeying God can be at times inconvenient, uncomfortable, unclear and difficult; however, we need to please Him in all ways.

Jeremiah 42:6” Whether it is pleasing or displeasing, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God…” At a time when I was groping in the dark to hear the voice of God about a particular issue that as a family we were praying, on a particular day, when I was inside the Church, God revealed His ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 42:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seinsible Birth Laws (Leviticus 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2024

Were the laws around birth millenia ahead of their time? Let's look at Leviticus 12.

Were God’s laws millenia ahead of modern science? Various sources state that the blood clotting agents, vitamin K and prothrombin, are at optimum levels on the 8th day after birth. Circumcision provided health benefits for a future wife, drastically reducing incidences of cervical cancer. Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Oct 19, 2024

Christ will forever be our perfect example. Emulating and having the mind of Christ always surely will help every believer to achieve their goal of making it to heaven.

THE MIND OF CHRIST Philippians 2:5-7 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: Jesus is our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7, 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shutting Down The Hypocrites, Especially Ourselves

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 30, 2024

Jesus, here in Mark’s Gospel, gives us a start on our understanding the proper response to hypocrisy.

Thirty-first Sunday in Course 2024 How could you get a hypocrite to shut up? They are called “Karens” these days, which to me is an disrespectful misuse of a woman’s name. Nonetheless, no matter what you call that kind of behavior, pharisaical people are just about as irritating as one can be. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Hebrews 7:23-28, Deuteronomy 6:2-6, Psalm 18:46

Denomination: Catholic