Sermons on 5 Points:

From Follower To Disciple

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Aug 24, 2003

The disciples became followers of Jesus when John the Baptist pointed Him out, however they only became true disciples when they were willing to leave everything.

From a Follower to a Disciple In the early years of the first century the people of Israel were waiting for the Messiah to come. They were waiting for the person who the prophets had spoken of, to come and set the people free. A man then appeared in the wilderness. He started baptising people ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living With The Consequences (Psalm 3)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 29, 2010

A practical message about how to survive the messes we make of life based on Psalm 3. Expository and alliterated, with PowerPoint if you e-mail me.

Psalm 3: Living With the Consequences Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church One day, a mother explained to her five-year-old daughter that if she chose to disobey her, she would have to live with the consequences. “Oh, Mommy!” the little girl said with a terrified look on her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Affliction Has An Expiry Date

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 22, 2025

God never allows affliction to continue forever. Every trial, sorrow, or oppression has a divine termination point when God steps in to deliver His people.

AFFLICTION HAS AN EXPIRY DATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nahum 1:9 Key Verse: “What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time.” — Nahum 1:9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:19, Isaiah 10:25, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Fear With Faith

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 4, 2010

The writer of the twenty-seventh Psalm faced and conquered real fear. At some point in the midst of his trouble, the psalmist felt the pressing need to get back to God.

Marjorie Goff was thirty-one when she stepped inside and closed the door of her small apartment in 1949. She did not leave her home again until she was sixty-one. She did go out one time in 1960 to visit her family. Two years later, she left again to have an operation. And in 1976, when the friend ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Salty Saints Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 24, 2006

One of the great illustrations used by the greatest preacher as He gave the greatest sermon of all time. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Salty Saints Matthew 5:13 Mark 12:37 And the common people heard him gladly. This was said of Jesus, and was a great compliment. It was said, partly, because He used illustrations, which help us understand. Following the beatitudes, Jesus gives us a couple of illustrations to help us see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Bother?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?”

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?” Written probably about three centuries before Christ, the Book of Ecclesiastes marks an advance over the doctrine of divine retribution. Simplistically put, that doctrine stated that ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Tune In To God

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

Uses radio and technology as a running theme / illustration for keeping in touch with what God is saying to you. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Tune in to God 1 Samuel 3:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TuneIn.html Tune in to God! Don’t Tune Out! It’s nice to have the ability to hear from God, but we don’t often take advantage of the technology. We were on the radio again this morning, and it’s a privilege...but many more are tuning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Give Thanks To The Lord - 1 Chronicles 16:34 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025

The goodness of God and His never-ending love is not just ancient poetry—it is the Gospel truth that points us directly to Jesus Christ, crucified, risen, and reigning.

Go! And Give Thanks to the Lord - 1 Chronicles 16:34 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NLT): “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Introduction: Church, today we are going to anchor ourselves in one of the most repeated declarations of Scripture: “Give thanks to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 34:8, Romans 5:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Colossians 3:17, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008

The conclusion of a four-part series on the pastor’s commission to "preach the Word" from 2 Timothy 4:5. This sermon addresses the call of God and how to identify it.

Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 4 2 Timothy 4:5 INTRODUCTION The dominant element of 1 and 2 Timothy is a series of commands that Paul gave to Timothy. What makes those commands binding not only on Timothy but also on all preachers and teachers is the call of God. What is the call of God? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: Kingdom Seekers Keep First Thing First

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2025

Seeking first the kingdom of God means making Him the focal point of our lives. It involves aligning our desires, decisions, and actions with His will and His purpose.

Sermon: Kingdom Seekers Keep First Thing First Scripture - Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Introduction - What does it mean to "seek first the kingdom of God"? It's a phrase we often hear, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33, Luke 14:28, Matthew 23:26, Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Methodist

Imperfect People In God's Perfect Plan: Judah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025

God redeems our deepest failures, transforming brokenness into hope, as seen in Judah’s story, ultimately pointing us to Christ’s unfailing love and redemption.

Friends, settle your hearts and take a deep breath. Grace has a way of meeting us right where we are—right in the middle of our mess, our mistakes, and our midnight worries. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can weave good from the tangled threads of your past, you’re in the right place. If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-12, Revelation 5:5

Topics: Judah, Character, Tribe

A Good Conscience Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2006

Paul was able to live with a clear conscience...not DEFILED, SEARED, or EVIL, as are dangers for us. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

A Good Conscience Acts 23:1 Have you ever been persecuted for your stand for Christ? If we’re living right, we’re to expect it: 2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Angels In The Church Age Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006

Angels are all over the OT, the gospels, and Revelation. Why are they strangely absent during Paul’s epistles? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

ANGELS IN THE CHURCH AGE Colossians 1:24-27 Rev. 2 & 3 talk about the ‘angels’ of the 7 churches, and the 7 candlesticks. The angels in that context are the pastors…the messengers, the leaders, not literal angels. Angels are present in the church age, and still very important, but on a very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Be Encouraged PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon's main point is to encourage believers to live in full confidence in God, use the power of encouragement, and trust God in all circumstances, remaining steadfast and unmovable in their faith.

Good morning, church family! Today's sermon is all about living in full confidence to God, harnessing the power of encouragement, and trusting God in all circumstances. And what a timely message this is! In a world filled with uncertainty, we ought to have a firm foundation in our faith that allows ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:58

Topics: Trust, God

God's Right Hand Man Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 21, 2008

3 of 5 messages on Hebrews. This message from Hebrews 3 is on the differences between Moses and Jesus. Moses was a servant - Jesus is the builder and owner of the house - and we are the house!

1/20/08 – God’s Right Hand Man Moses was God’s chosen man. Chosen to lead his people out of slavery and into a promised land of milk and honey – yet an entire generation fell by the side of the path as they traveled through 40 years of wilderness – because they didn’t trust God’s right hand man. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ