Sermons on 5 Miles To Nowhere:

The Call Of Elisha. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 5, 2024

No looking back!

THE CALL OF ELISHA. Abridged. 1 Kings 19:19-21. The LORD’s practical response to His despondent servant Elijah was to call him back to duty, and to give him the responsibility for the anointing of (amongst others) a young apprentice for Elijah to mentor (cf. 1 Kings 19:16). This was delegation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 84:8-12, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 1 Peter 3:8-15a, Luke 5:1-11. A). O FOR A DAY IN THY COURTS. Psalm 84:8-12. The Psalmist’s second “Selah” separates between two prayer petitions. The first is that the “LORD God of hosts… the God of Jacob” would “hear” his prayer, and “give ear” (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:8-12, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 1 Peter 3:8-15, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Bless.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 11, 2024

"Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing."

CALLED TO BLESS. 1 Peter 3:8-15a. Peter names five virtues whereby we might be a blessing to one another (1 PETER 3:8). (i). Like-mindedness; i.e. living in harmony with one another. Being willing to submit ourselves to one another in godly love (cf. Ephesians 5:21). (ii). Compassion; i.e. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Appeal For Deliverance.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 3, 2025

The prayer of a soul in distress.

AN APPEAL FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 143:1-12. Who are we going to turn to in a time of distress? For the believer, it can only be the LORD. We know that the LORD has helped us hitherto (cf. 1 Samuel 7:12), and that He is ‘a very present help in time of trouble’ (cf. Psalm 46:1). PSALM 143:1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifth Sunday After Easter (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 29, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 66:1-9, Joel 2:21-26, James 1:21-27, John 16:23-33. A). SING FORTH HIS GLORY. Psalm 66:1-9. The superscription to this Psalm is addressed, “To the chief musician. A Song or Psalm.” Whether sung or spoken, it is a call to all nations to “Make a joyful noise” to God (Psalm 66:1). Which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-9, Joel 2:21-26, James 1:21-27, John 16:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundational Truth 4 (Wk.5) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 10, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "the laying on of hands (Part 1)".

Dakota Community Church November 9, 2008 Foundational Truth 4 (Week 5) Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Real Meaning Of Christmas (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 24, 2011

God pours life into death and death into life without a drop being spilled.

The "real meaning of Christmas ( Part 5) You only go around once.......So grab for all the gusto; So says the world, but GOD has a better idea... Do all things with love. As we continue to look at the seven sayings of Jesus Christ on the cross do you now have a better picture in your mind ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation Twenty-One (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 30, 2023

Idolatry and lying will land you in the lake of fire

Idolatry has two definitions. A lot of people think being an idol worshiper is somebody who worships gods of silver, gold, wood, and stone. But it's so much more than that. An idol is anything and anybody a person places ahead of God. Society is full of idolatry. People worship celebrities, ...read more

Waiting In Hope

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 16, 2017

An ascent out of the depths.

WAITING IN HOPE. Psalm 130. This Psalm is a song of ascent: “Out of the depths” (Psalm 130:1). The Latin language captures the intensity of the situation: “De profundis” (from which we have the English word ‘profundity’, meaning ‘a great depth or intensity of state, quality or emotion’). We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Will Perfect Me

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 12, 2019

This is a Psalm of thanksgiving, and of hope.

THE LORD WILL PERFECT ME. Psalm138:1-8. In Psalm 138:1, David praises the LORD. 1st, his praise is wholehearted (cf. Psalm 9:1; Psalm 86:12-13; Psalm 103:1-2; Psalm 111:1). 2nd, it is ‘in the face of’ (to use a contemporary term) all other would-be or otherwise imaginary ‘gods’ (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor - Philippians 2:3-5 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

Honor is the relational idea. It's how you get along with other people. When you honor them or value other people, then good things happen.

I also want these young men and young ladies to know that my target audience on Sunday morning is between ten and twenty-six. That’s who I'm trying to speak to. The rest of you old folks can listen. But that's what I'm targeting the sermon because I just am very interested in reaching ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

(5) I Got You, Babe Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 4, 2025

John 6 - Calming the Storm. Jesus reveals the Father’s peace and power as He walks on the storm, showing that divine presence rules even human fear.

(The Storm Whisperer) Part 1 – John’s El Niño The weather report on the way into the office said hot and dry— pack a lunch, stay hydrated, expect nothing out of the ordinary. That’s the forecast we like: predictable, manageable. But life doesn’t always read the forecast. Storms change our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Matthew 14:22-23, Psalm 107:29, Isaiah 43:2, Mark 4:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

10 Pounds In A 5 Pound Bag

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 14, 2006

The story of the Emmaus road - it all sems to be much to handel.. We just have to talk about it.

10 pounds in a 5 pound bag – Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 Do any of you remember the “I love Lucy show” where Lucy and Ethel got jobs in the chocolate factory? They were putting the candies in the boxes and the conveyor belt starts out slow and they comment how easy it is. Then the amount of candy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Congregational

The Infinite Greatness Of God - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2021

We must recognize: 1. The greatness of God's strict justice (vs. 22-23). 2. The greatness of God's Scripture (vs. 24-29). 3. The greatness of God's salvation (vs. 30-32). 4. The greatness of God's supremacy (vs. 33-36).

The Infinite Greatness of God - Part 5 The Book of Romans Romans 11:22-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Prepared July 1, 2021 BACKGROUND: *Today, we get to the end of Romans 11, and in the last three chapters Paul was led by God's Holy Spirit to discuss the Jews. The big question was: If salvation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah - To Give Directions Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019

Elijah's encounter with God

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: A DISCOURAGED ELIJAH NEEDS DIRECTION: 1 KINGS 19:1-16 1. Encouragement the great day in Elijah’s ministry, i.e., fire from heaven on Mt. Carmel, 450 Baal prophets killed, God breaks 3 ½ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist