Sermons on Wrong Motives:

The God Who Answers Prayers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's power to answer prayers and equips them with biblical principles to pray effectively.

THE GOD WHO ANSWERS PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 33:3 "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." Supporting Texts: Psalm 65:2, 1 John 5:14-15, Matthew 7:7-8, Isaiah 65:24, James ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, Psalm 65:2, 1 John 5:14-15, Matthew 7:7-8, Isaiah 65:24, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon Title: "Building A Powerful Prayer Life” By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Aug 5, 2025

Prayer is the believer’s lifeline to God. It is not merely a religious duty or a formality; it is a relationship, a conversation, a connection with the Father. Jesus prayed. The early church prayed. The apostles prayed. And every revival in history has been birthed in prayer.

Sermon Title: “Building a Powerful Prayer Life” Theme Scripture: James 5:16 (NKJV) “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” Introduction: The Power and Purpose of Prayer Prayer is the believer’s lifeline to God. It is not merely a religious duty or a formality; it ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherd Heart Of Paul Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 19, 2023

Paul refutes the falsehoods and expresses his concern for the church. We learn from his example to (1) stand firm in the truth, (2) love the people of God, and (3) right what is wrong.

2 Cor 12:11-21 The Shepherd Heart of Paul Paul Making His Closing Remarks in His Defence 11I have been a fool! You forced me to it, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I was not at all inferior to these super-apostles, even though I am nothing. 12The signs of a true apostle were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Soul Winning Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014

Proverbs 11:30 tells us that "He that wins souls is wise." There are three keys to understanding that ought to motivate us to be active soul-winners - the plight of the unsaved, the heart of the believer, and the command of the Savior.

Church Essentials: Part Four Soul Winning - Acts 4:37-41, 47 Essential to the continued existence of any God honoring, Christ centered, church community is an outward focus with the intent of winning souls. The early church was actively engaged in soul winning on a daily basis. Carl Nelson, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

"The Father Gives What Is Good" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 11, 2006

Sermon 17 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 “For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9 “Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? 10 “Or if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Orthodox

The Number One Priority For Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 3, 2007

“Why do I exist? - What’s my life all about?” -“What am I here for?” - The wrong answer to these questions will lead to a crisis - Ps 27:8 Helps us answer these questions

PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out Fill in the Blanks Handout Available ___________________________________________________________________ + John Sculley Was president of Pepsi Co during the 1970s and early 1980s He is best known for his marketing skills, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers That God Doesn't Answer

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 23, 2006

Prayer is a powerful tool for the Christian. But the Bible shares with us some prayers that God does not hear.

Prayers that God Doesn’t Answer Matthew 7:7 We have been talking a lot about prayers and the power that we as Christians have in the fact that we can pray. When the trials come our way, we can pray When the things happen beyond our control, we can pray. We experience God hearing our prayers: In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 19, 2015

The devil is part of earthly wisdom, and James contrasts earthly wisdom and heavenly wisdom. People’s lives reflect the source of their wisdom.

I want to take you (especially those of you who are among the older members of this congregation) on a trip down memory lane for a minute. Some of you may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a TV show in the 1970s, and on this show he had such famous characters as Geraldine Jones ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Time To Stop Praying

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 1, 2022

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and want to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? God says do not stop to pray but get moving.

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and what more appropriate time could their be to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? Nevertheless, God does not want them to be crying to him. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15

Playing War Series

Contributed by Tim George on Aug 5, 2001

There is a war that rages among us today that is just as serious. It is the war that rages in the souls of men and women. Why do people have so much trouble getting along with each other? Chapter four of the book of James gives us the answer.

"Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Positives

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

The value of positive spiritual outlook

The Power of Positives Luke 18.9-14 October 12, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of the baker and the girl: a wealthy baker got 20 of the poorest children and gave them each a loaf of bread every day, the children fought over who would get the largest loaf, one little girl waited and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Surrender To God Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 4, 2001

An inductive look at frustration and what causes it leading to an exposition of the text and a call to surrender to God.

1. I’ve learned one thing in my attempts at gardening and landscaping. “You have to get all the roots out to get rid of the weeds.” If not they just keep coming back – over and over again. Weeds can be very frustrating because they keep me from having the flowerbeds I want. 2. Speaking of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

297 – Declaration Of Dependence Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

July 4th Sermon on Prayer.

Illustrate Humor: PRAYER’S BEST POSITION Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Proverbs #5

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 20, 2024

WE ARE WRAPPING UP OUR LESSONS ON SOLOMON'S PROVERBS. Proverbs is a deep study. We are just touching some of the high lights. This can be a stand alone lesson. This is more than a one part lesson. Proverbs are worth the investment for today.

LESSONS FROM PROVERBS #5 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several parts) WILL WE ACCEPT STUBBORNNESS AS A NORM? PEOPLE TEND TO HATE CORRECTION/ DISCIPLLINE. HARDENING NECK CREATES PROBLEMS AND CAN NEVER BE CURED. Proverbs 29:1 (LB) The man often ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:8, Isaiah 59:2, Proverbs 24:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Substitutes For Love Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002

In our attempts to serve God, we use words, spirituality, and offerings. But without love as the motivation for all these, they are useless substitutes for what God desires and what the worlds needs.

November 3, 2002 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 ¡§Substitutes for love¡¨ INTRODUCTION This Tuesday is election day. Candidates tell us that we should not be satisfied with the way that things are. There is a better way, and it is their way. - in the world - at the job - in the church - in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist