Sermons on Yardstick:

The Four Levels Of Love Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 7, 2008

Where the joy of living a significant life comes from.

We’re in this series called, “Made to Count – Am I Living a Life that Matters?” Last week in chapter one of John’s letter we discovered that FELLOWSHIP is one of the keys to living a life that matters. We’ve got to interact with others according to God’s instructions in order to live a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Easy Believism! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2005

In James 2:14-26 we find two great truths about genuine saving faith that are meant to give you a solid foundation upon which to build your life and ministry.

Scripture A Chicago-based newspaper, StreetWise, is sold by homeless people, who collect a portion of the proceeds. One day as Dr. Joseph Stowell, then serving as President of the Moody Bible Institute, walked to work, he passed a StreetWise vendor. It was a bitterly cold January morning, and he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Crowning Glory

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 11, 2011

REWARDS FOR THE FAITHFUL IN CHRISTIAN LIFE

The Crowning glory Story time, folks! But this is no run of the mill, bed time story to lull you to sleep, instead it is a true account guaranteed to stir one’s soul. You may have heard it before, however it always brings a tear to the eye, every ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:45

Denomination: *other

Idols Of The Heart

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

Many people have secret idols hidden in the chambers of their hearts from the sight of men but not God. And these idols decide sometimes what they get from God, Hebrews 4:13: Says neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all th

IDOLS OF THE HEART Dr. D. K. Olukoya Ezekiel 14:1-4:“Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me. And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their face: ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Appointed Time

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

“If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.”

THE APPOINTED TIME Dr. D. K. Olukoya The topic of our message this week is entitled, “The appointed time.” Job 14: 14 ; “If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.” A bus-stop is usually an interesting place and full of activities. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel & Who We Are Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 23, 2008

The Gospel is not about 1) Pleasing People; 2) A Human Centered Message; 3) A Human Devised Message, but a 4) Christ Centered Message.

Now that the Olympics are wrapping up in Beijing, one of the strangest events took place. International Olympic Commission President Jacques Rogge said that Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt was disrespectful to his rivals. He saw it as a disrespectful display of Ego as Usain won gold in the men’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-12

Denomination: Other

Of Pardon, Pilot And Parousia

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 2, 2013

To focus on the unique sequencing of Psalms 22-24 during this Lent even while glorifying God for His orderliness.

Of Pardon, Pilot and Parousia "For God is not a God of disorder..." 1 Cor 14:33 First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to ...read more

Denomination: *other

Idols Of The Heart

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 16, 2011

Many people have secret idols hidden in the chambers of their hearts from the sight of men but not God. And these idols decide sometimes what they get from God....

Ezekiel 14:1-4 says, “There came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me. And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their tale: Should I be enquired of it ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Warrior In The Grave

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 4, 2011

Death ends all opportunities to serve the Lord. Now is the time to use all what God has placed in your hand to serve Him and build yourself a mansion above. Now is the time to put your treasure where it will last.

We will start this message by considering carefully the book of Luke chapter 16 verses 19-30: “There was a certain rich man which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously everyday: and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Changing Your Mind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Mark tells us that the very first message that Jesus preached was that the kingdom of God was near and, therefore, people are to repent and believe the good news. This was the same message that John the Baptist had been preaching.

A mother calling to her son shouted, "Johnny, tell your sister to get in the house out of the rain." "I can't mom," came the reply. "And just why can't you?" demanded his mother. "Because we are playing Noah's Ark mom, and she's one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

What Will We Be Like In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Imagine if a governing authority told you, you must travel on January 1 – no exceptions. Let’s say you were given a one-way plane ticket where you can travel first class. Immediately you are excited but in the midst of your packing you pause to ask, “Where am I going?”

Imagine if a governing authority told you, you must travel on January 1 – no exceptions. Let’s say you were given a one-way plane ticket where you can travel first class. Immediately you are excited but in the midst of your packing you pause to ask, “Where am I going?” If your free ticket entitles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Come Home To The Lord Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022

Again, God says, “Return to me, and I will return to you.” The Lord says, “I don’t want this distance between us, RETURN, come back home!”

Consider this: An archbishop was carrying more than $460,000 across the border from Lebanon to Israel in the past month. I think immediately, “What’s a religious priest doing with that much money! How in the world did he think he was going to bring this through customs!” As the priest attempted to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Matthew 23:23, Leviticus 27:30-33, Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Common Pitfalls Of Man Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 13, 2018

A sermon that highlights 5 Pitfalls of Life and Ministry

Luke 19:11-26 is a very instructive Bible passage. In this passage, a king who represents our Lord and King of Glory gave ten minas to three servants. While two of the servants went and put the money they received to use, one of the servants did nothing with the money he received from the king. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26, Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take A Good Look At The Lord - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 22, 2019

Tonight's Scripture shows us: 1. That the Lord had a big role in creation. 2. That the Lord is the revelation of God. 3. That the Lord has a unique relationship with God the Father. 4. That the Lord is the root of all life.

Take a Good Look at the Lord - Part 1 Series: The Gospel of John John 1:1-4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 16, 2016 (Revised April 22, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John chapter 1, and Lord willing, we will take a good look our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mustard Seed-Sized Faith 10/05/25 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Trusting Jesus with even the smallest faith leads to powerful results, as God values humble obedience over impressive displays of strength or ability.

If you’ve ever sat at a kitchen table with a bill you can’t pay, a diagnosis you can’t fix, or a relationship you can’t untangle, you’ve likely whispered the disciples’ prayer: "Lord, increase our faith." It’s a simple sentence with a grand ache. We know the feeling of being stretched thin, of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Topics: Faith, Mustard Seed