Sermons on Worked Hard:

Are You Really?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 13, 2010

Encouragement for those times when, like John the Baptist, we have become frustrated and disappointed when God didn't work in the way we hoped or prayed about.

BELOVED PASTOR, D. L. MOODY, ONCE REMARKED THAT, “THE BEST WAY TO SHOW THAT A STICK IS CROOKED IS NOT TO ARGUE ABOUT IT OR TO SPEND TIME DENOUNCING IT, BUT TO LAY A STRAIGHT STICK ALONGSIDE IT.” IT IS HUMAN NATURE TO QUESTION AND TO BE SKEPTICAL OF FACTS, FIGURES OR ANY TYPE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christmas: Jesus The Christ Came To Rescue And Save

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 17, 2010

This an alternative version of my 2010 children’s talk for visiting school children and parents at the Church. This worked well with 240 8 and 9 year olds plus parents and teachers.

First of all, there are a few people who would like to send their Christmas greetings to you … [Note to the reader: I showed a short film clip of various film stars saying Merry Christmas - you can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xKzkAo09Q0 ] I love Christmas and I love ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:26-27

Denomination: Anglican

The Characters In The Wilderness Church Series

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Mar 2, 2011

There are differing characters that constitute the congregants in today’s church. Many of them are parasitic, misewtoe, and outright unserious. However there are few that are strategically planted by God to help the work, and some are there to pulverised

The Characters in the Wilderness Church Acts 7:38 Introduction Going through the books of Exodus to Deuteronomy, we discovered about 8 categories (representing the chapters) of Characters that were prominent in the church in wilderness, which we can also find in the church of 21st century. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering Reduces Sin Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 7, 2007

The Apostle Peter shows us that when we work through suffering in a godly way, those habits and sins we cannot rid ourselves of, start to fade away.

What is the thing that Americans fear the most? It is not taxes, or speaking in public, or even death…no. What Americans fear the most is – suffering. It can all be summed up when a loved one dies and death comes quickly to them. What do we say? At least they didn’t suffer….. Americans fear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scalpel And The Surgeon Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2013

God's Word has the power to cut away dead skin from our hearts. But how can it do that in our lives... and why doesn't it work in everyone's life?

Cosmetic surgery has become very popular in our present day society. In one of the books I read a year ago, I ran across some unique surgeries that people actually pay money to have done to their bodies: • Back in 2010 more than a million American women underwent lip augmentation surgery. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 26, 2013

"If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT).

God's design for Marriage The Bible tells us; "If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT). We live in a time of massive marital discord and family ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yes Virginia, He Is God

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 9, 2012

In Hebrews 1:4-14 we see the diety of Jesus established through His Divine Names, His Divine Works, His Divine Worth and His Divine Attributes.

Yes Virginia, He is God Hebrews 1:4-14 Intro. An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

That Same God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025

No matter what situation you find yourself in, remember that God has not changed. The same God who delivered, provided, and fought battles in the past is still working today.

THAT SAME GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:37 "David said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the Lord be with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37, Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8, Isaiah 46:4, Psalm 34:19, 2 Timothy 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do We Want Jesus To Go Away?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 19, 2025

We must welcome the work of God into our lives to conform us into the image of Jesus. How are our actions and attitudes ways we are literally asking Jesus to go away?

IF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH “THE ANDY GRIFFITH” SHOW, YOU MAY REMEMBER THE LOVEABLE CHARACTER NAMED OTIS. HE WAS WELL KNOWN AROUND TOWN AS BEING “THE TOWN DRUNK.” HE WAS HARMLESS AND SEEMED TO BE MORE OF A TOWN MASCOT. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE IN OUR STORY IN LUKE. INSTEAD OF A HARMLESS, TOWN MASCOT, WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, 1 John 4:16-17, Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Knowing God’s Plan

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

Look at this building. This is a beautiful place. Somewhere before every stone and wire and window and wall, there was a plan. Everything here reflects the plans that someone thoughtfully worked through and laid out.

Knowing God’s Plan 1. Acts: 9: 1-6 2. Isaiah 55:8 Plans are important! Look at this building. This is a beautiful place. Somewhere before every stone and wire and window and wall, there was a plan. Everything here reflects the plans that someone thoughtfully worked through and laid out. Others ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-8, Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A Great Church Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 11, 2020

Strong churches are like strong homes, they don’t “just happen”. It takes work to make them strong. Let's look at some ways from the scriptures.

Strong churches are like strong homes, they don’t “just happen”. There are some very important ingredients – key parts. I feel the starting point to understand and remember, “It’s God’s church and it’s God’s plan.” 1. Ephesians 5:25; The church is the object of Christ’s love. 2. 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

Pursue Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Mar 18, 2020

Ezra and Nehemiah provide a biblical background for us. They led a people facing far more difficult circumstances to a point of great success in their work, in their national identity, and in their new understanding of faith.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured What is your purpose? How do you pursue your purpose? People around the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11, Nehemiah 1:1-11, Nehemiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

In Esther, we will learn that God is at work in spite of appearances. Often it is behind the scenes, quietly weaving circumstances together in order to bring about His will for our good and His glory.

For Such a Time as This Esther 1:1-9 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-12-2020 Silence! I walked into the small chapel on the campus on the church that I served at in Florida, fell on my knees, and wept hysterically. Mr dream job in Florida had turned into a nightmare and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Plan To Fix It, Fear!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 6, 2019

Fear paralyzes the work of God. We are all on a journey. No matter what fear is trying to control you, God has a plan to fix it. Power, love and a sound mind.

GOD HAS A PLAN TO FIX IT, FEAR… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com GOD ALWAYS HAS A PLAN… NOTHING CATCHES GOD BY SURPRISE… THE PREACHER’S NAME IS ELISHA. Elisha was a faithful follower of ELIJAH. Life is a journey. Elisha followed Elijah many years and he was very faithful to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38, Mark 11:22, Romans 5:1-2, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Alive In Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 19, 2019

I want you to know that the Lord is not done working in the life of a believer after they come to Christ. He desires to move us to new life in many areas of our life.

Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction- This morning, I want you to know that the Lord has been doing some amazing things! And He is not done yet! Amen! I believe if we had more praise on our lips, we would see more of what God intended the believers of God to experience. If we came with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene