Sermons on Abdication Of Throne:

The Purpose Of Motherhood

Contributed by John White on May 12, 2017

The vital importance of mother needs no confirmation. The very existence of each of us and any progress we may have made toward physical or emotional maturity testifies to the essential nature of motherhood

THE PURPOSE OF MOTHERHOOD Proverbs 31:10-31 The vital importance of mother needs no confirmation. The very existence of each of us and any progress we may have made toward physical or emotional maturity testifies to the essential nature of motherhood. Most of us could personally attest to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2021

2 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

The LOVE Of GOD-II—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: Perfect Spouse: A young lady visited a computer dating service & requested, "I'm looking for a spouse. Can you please help me to find a suitable one?" The matchmaker said, "What exactly are you looking for?" "Well, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines Jesus as light in the world and our responsibility to share that light.

John 8 (2) I Am the Light of the World - Read John 8:12 A number of years ago, Gladys, Drew and I took a trip out west and visited Carlsbad Caverns. We made a number of memories on that trip. That was the trip When Drew and I hiked up the side of a mountain, where I promptly fell into a patch ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise Keeper Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 26, 2020

This message discusses three commitments a father should give to his children and then be a promise keeper and keep them.

Father’s Day 2020 Scripture: Job 1:1, 5; Hebrews 11:7; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 24:37-39 In reference to Solomon, David’s son, God said, “I will be his father, and he shall be My son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men: ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5, Hebrews 11:7, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Design For The Community Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014

God's design: singleness is a blessing, not a curse.

Today, we’ll wrap up our series on Biblical manhood and womanhood. I know that for the past four weeks, I’ve encouraged those of you who are single and who might be tempted to think that much of what we’ve learned over the past four weeks really isn’t relevant to you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-35

Denomination: Baptist

Exploring The "Isms" Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016

A look at the three main branches of worldviews, pantheism, atheism and theism to see which makes sense.

SE040414 HOW I MET MY SAVIOR 2. The Isms TITLE SLIDE Imagine I put two items in front of you: a Jar full of jelly beans, and an IPod. Then, I ask a question: - Is choosing your worldview, more like guessing the actual number of Jelly Beans in a jar, or more like picking your favorite song from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of Significance Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 8, 2018

If you want to find any real significance in life, trust Christ with your life who lowered Himself to lift you up.

In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a scenic little village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence and asked him, “Were any great men born in this village?” “Nope,” said the old man, “only babies.” (Leonard Ravenhill, The Last Days ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 13: The Christian And Governmental Authority

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 18, 2022

What can Peter teach us about how to live the Christian life when the government persecutes us?

The Christian and Governmental Authority 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction In the USA, where I live, there is no more odious word in the English language than “submission.” No one here wants to submit. They don’t want to submit to government. They don’t want to submit to their boss. Women don’t want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Vanishing Father

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jun 12, 2025

There was a time—not so long ago—when the word “father” evoked strength, stability, and sacrificial love. When a man’s presence brought comfort, not confusion… direction, not detachment… blessing, not brokenness. But somewhere along the line, the father began to vanish.

THE VANISHING FATHER SCRIPTURE Malachi 4:6 “And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.” PROLOGUE TO THE SERIES: “The Vanishing Father” Four Reflections Toward the Restoration of Godly ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6, Isaiah 3:12, Proverbs 20:7, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 1 Corinthians 4:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressing On To Know The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 4, 2025

This is a new year's message.

Title: “Pressing on to Know the Lord” Script: Hosea 6:3 Type: Thematic Where: GNBC 1-5-25 Intro: What are you absolutely certain of? What do you KNOW with complete certainty? The sun will rise in the east and go down in the west? A common 1st year psychology experiment to test conformity ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Religious Play-Acting

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025

Jesus frees us from religion’s stage—calling us from performance to presence, from spotlight to sunlight, to live unmasked before the Father.

Religious Play-Acting The Sermon on the Mount opens with blessing and ends with a choice: sand or rock, appearance or obedience. Between those two poles, Matthew 6 sits like a quiet heart—Jesus’ exposition of motive. Here the Lord shifts from what disciples do to why they do it. He moves from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 23:27, John 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

#1 - Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 11, 2025

This is a message on the letter to the Church at Ephesus. In this letter, Jesus commends this church for a lot of things, but also reprimands them for their focus on service to Him over a love for Him.

Letter # 1 – To the church at Ephesus Revelation 2:1-3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 5:27, Revelation 1:15, Revelation 1:20, Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 13:24-30, 1 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 7:7, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Revelation 2:14-15, Galatians 5:25, Revelation 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It’s Not Nice To Confuse The Saints Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 3 verses 1 through 15

Ester 3: 1 – 15 It’s Not Nice To Confuse The Saints 1 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him and set his seat above all the princes who were with him. 2 And all the king’s servants who were within the king’s ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Avoiding Personal Burnout

Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008

Pastor Rick teaches what God has to say about burnout - looking at the life of Elijah.

For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com AVOIDING PERSONAL BURNOUT 1 Kings 19:1-16 Rick Warren We’re going to look at what God has to say about avoiding burnout. We hear a lot today about burnout. Emotional burnout, relational burnout -- but it’s not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submit?? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

The marriage relationship according to Paul

Submit?? Eph. 5:21-6:9 Steve Simala Grant, Nov. 10/11, 2001 Context: Our journey through Ephesians brings us to a passage that is extremely practical, yet difficult for us to hear today. It is one that I believe has been misinterpreted and misapplied at many points throughout history, and thus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist