Sermons on You Can If You Want:

What Makes You Think You Can Come Here?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 17, 2010

Lent, 1986, Communion: We should never be intimidated from the Lord's Table by ritual, shame, or weakness. It is hosted by one who offers us mercy and grace, paid for by His blood; so come boldly.

In the South Africa of apartheid, I suppose, nearly anything is possible. And so I do not expect that this story, improbable as it sounds, is untrue. If anything, I expect it could be multiplied many, many times over. At any rate, the story is that one day an Afrikaner, one of the ruling class in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Know Your Identity

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 16, 2022

Know who you are!

Know your identity Matthew 1:6”Jesse was the father of David the king. David was the father of Solomon by Bathsheba who had been the wife of Uriah.” Don’t allow the world and the noises intimidate you, know who you are in Christ! Anybody listening to me? When we identify who we are after our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Want It Back

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 4, 2018

When you recognized you're missing something and you refuse to go on without it, you'll tell God: I want it back.

Read Text 2 Ki 6:1-7 For the last several days I've been hearing these words in my spirit, "something is missing". How many has ever eaten something, You know, something you really like, you love it. You love the taste of it. It's cooked a special way. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoicing When You Want Fiery Justice Instead!! Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 16, 2023

John the Baptist sits in jail, waiting for Justice to rain down upon Herod. Meanwhile Christ preaches Good News, rather than wrath. How can we rejoice when there is no justice in this world?

Good Morning! As someone who grew up in a liturgical church, I realize that Lent and Advent can be easy to confuse. I say the wrong name quite a bit and might accidentally say the wrong name this morning. That’s one of those pastor cliches. My pastor, from our parish down in Baltimore, kept putting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

I Can!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 14, 2024

want to begin by asking you this question, and later we will go back to this question with the answer. “If God wants it done, can it be done?” “Does the Bible say with God most things are possible?”

(Thoughts from this message came, Dr. Neil Andersons devotion) I Can! Philippians 4:11-13 I want to begin by asking you this question, and later we will go back to this question with the answer. “If God wants it done, can it be done?” “Does ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Most Wanted

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004

When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong.

The most wanted First King’s 17: 2 -- 7. 05/16/04 When you read about the prophet Elijah, you find out quickly that he was a no-nonsense type of prophet. He saw only right and wrong. He went to the palace and told the King Ahab there was coming a drought in the land. The drought would last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Live However You Want, And Still End Up With Jesus? (Revelation 14:6-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 13, 2023

Ch. 14 gives three pictures, rooted in OT thought, of what God's wrath is like. All are (arguably) symbolic, but all are something to be avoided. An encouragement to be faithful, and endure suffering.

Can you live however you want, once saved? (Revelation 14:1-20) One of the main themes in the book of Revelation that we've seen, especially in the last few weeks, is that the church will suffer on earth. Revelation has described this suffering using a number of different images, and symbols. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20, Jeremiah 51:6-10, Genesis 19:24-29, Isaiah 63:1-6

Lent 5 Series B "Can You See Jesus"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 30, 2006

People wanted to see Jesus & Lazarus. They wanted hope and assurance beyond the grave and Jesus was the answer...so he was lifted up on the cross. He is still the answer today.

In Jesus Holy Name April 2, 2006 Lent IV John 12:20-21 Redeemer Note: I’m indebted to Max Lucado for the phraseology and some ideas …from his book “He Chose The Nails” “Can You See Jesus?” “Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at ...read more

Scripture: John 12:17-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sin Of Ingratitude - Sermon By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 4, 2023

We are living in a generation of ingratitude. People take gratefulness for granted. Are we raising an ungrateful generation? Are we moving from a grateful generation to the entitled generation?

Phil 4:6 Introduction Gratitude is defined as a positive emotional reaction that serves a biological purpose. It’s the appreciation of the valuable and meaningful things in our lives There are sin that we do by action are know as the sin of commission while there are other sins we do by not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17-18, James 4:17, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Romans 1:21, Isaiah 42:8, Luke 12:13-21, Numbers 14:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Use What You've Got PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon explores faith, obedience, and God's provision in desperate circumstances, using the story of a widow's interaction with the prophet Elisha.

Welcome, beloved family, welcome. We gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to delve into God's Word, to seek His wisdom, and to find comfort and guidance in His eternal truth. We stand on the precipice of a new day, a new week, a new opportunity to live out the love of Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Topics: Finding Purpose, What You Have

Signals Of God's Unfailing Love

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 13, 2016

The unfailing love of God is as near as we are willing for it to be ... He draws near when we draw near to Him.

Signals of God’s Unfailing Love Psalm 32 Introduction This morning we talked about the sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus. While Simon judged her (and Jesus), the Lord forgave her and sent her home in peace. She is not alone in Scripture as the recipient of the unfailing love of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Needs Out Lets

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 20, 2019

Are you looking to God for his leadership.

GOD NEEDS OUT LETS minister once said, "I was never of any use until I found out that God did not intend me to be a great man." John 7: 37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37

Denomination: Baptist

The Misunderstanding Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 28, 2024

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#8] THE MISUNDERSTANDING OF A NATION Amos 5:18-27 Introduction: In chapters 3-6, Amos was trying to persuade Israel that they were not safe. The Israelites thought that they had a booming economy and a dominant military to protect them; but within 1 generation they were ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Dragons

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 19, 2020

Have you ever fought a dragon? Dragons are Spears and fiery darts sent by satan, horrible missiles that are aimed at us. Dragons are demons sent by satan to torment us

Fighting Dragons (Col.2:15) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx1m_PqO-B8&t=11s Have you ever fought a dragon? Dragons are Spears and fiery darts sent by satan, horrible missiles that are aimed at us. Dragons are demons sent by satan to torment us Life is filled with dragons: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

All I Want For Chirstmas Is Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2007

Hold on to the rope of hope when you don’t think you can cope.

All I Want for Christmas is Hope Luke 2:38 Rev. Brian Bill 12/23/07 Hark, the Herald angels sing, ‘Glory to the newborn king; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled’ [Put hand on Hope’s shoulder and hold up blanket] Yes, God and sinners reconciled. If we were to take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:38

Denomination: Baptist