Sermons on Abilities:

A Word For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 23, 2017

Being thankful for everything.

A Word for Thanksgiving 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 New King James Version (NKJV) “I will praise You with my whole heart; Before the gods I will sing praises to You. I will worship toward Your holy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing The Twelve Lesson 12

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2018

Jesus commissions 12 disciples

Lesson 12: Choosing the Twelve September 18, 2016 A. THE CONVERSION AND CALL OF MATTHEW (MATTHEW 9:9-13). 1. The oldest disciple – because of the financial rewards, the position came late in life. 2. He was considered the most outrageous of sinners. a. They collaborated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Adamson Bacnis on Jun 3, 2023

Sometimes in our life we ​​have many things that we want to reach. And because we are not careful, we have many things or deeds that we forget that it is not according to God's will. We have put all our trust in ourselves.

We have always said "I can do it", "if others can do it, so can I". We don't realize that we are bragging because we thought that because of our own abilities, our own strength and strategy we got these things or dreams. Therefore, Apostle Paul continues to remind us not to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7, 1 Timothy 1:12, Genesis 1:1-3, Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Towards The Day. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 21, 2024

He who has begun a good work in you will continue working at it, and will be bringing it to completion until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6).

GROWING TOWARDS THE DAY. Philippians 1:3-11. Paul had fond memories of the church which he had planted in Philippi, and each time they came to mind he thanked God for them (Philippians 1:3). The Apostle’s prayers for them were persistent - “always… every… all” - yet ever joyful (Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: Wisdom In Adversity Ecclesiastes 7:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 19, 2024

In Ecclesiastes 7:10, the wisdom of the Scriptures speaks to us, guiding us through the complexities of life. Join me today as we explore the transformative power of truth in the face of adversity, drawing insights from this verse and other passages that illuminate the path of wisdom.

Transformed by Truth: Wisdom in Adversity Introduction: In Ecclesiastes 7:10, the wisdom of the Scriptures speaks to us, guiding us through the complexities of life. Join me today as we explore the transformative power of truth in the face of adversity, drawing insights from this verse and other ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:5, 1 Corinthians 1:24, Colossians 2:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Donkey For One Day

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 22, 2024

This was the first time this inexperienced donkey had carried a person, and that person is the son of God. The one who carried all of humanity was carried by a donkey for one day.

And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, saying, “Go into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Loose it and bring it here. And if anyone asks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-31

A Plan For Destruction

Contributed by James Groce on Mar 28, 2025

Babylon's plan for the Church.

A FOUR-PART PLAN FOR DESTRUCTION Babylon’s plan for the church is revealed in Daniel Chapter Two. Babylon, renowned for its wealth and intellectual acclaim, was a square-built city with a circuit of 56 miles. Its enclosing walls were so wide that a four-horse chariot could turn around atop them. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:11

Denomination: Apostolic

Give Us This Day, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 11, 2026

John unpacks the marvelous miracle of Jesus walking on the water from a totally different perspective than what Matthew does (who includes Peter also walking on the water). Why did one disciple include this and why does another leave it out?

John, Part 23 Series: Give Us This Day, Part 2 John 6:16-21 - Continuing in John with sermon series: “Give Us This Day” (5 parts) -- Purpose: To examine the command (in discipleship) to follow Him (obediently) -- Understand: In order to grow it requires us to dig; comes from a desire for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Matthew 14:22-33, John 1:14, Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Opportunity Of A Lifetime

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 6, 2017

Sermon processes three life principles drawn from the Parable of the Talents.

7-14-13 In 1967 a vibrant seventeen-year-old girl, named Joni Eareckson, dived into a Chesapeake Bay and hit bottom. The accident left her paralyzed from the neck down. How do you process an event like that in someone’s life? What do you do when you are the most capable, hardest worker at your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Story Of Creation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 23, 2022

This summarizes the Biblical account of creation in the book of Genesis. The creation story begins before anything exists except for God Himself. Order of Creation: 1. Light, 2. Firmament, 3. Vegetation, 4. Sun, moon, and stars, 5. Water animals and fowls, 6. Land animals, men, women,

The Story of Creation This summarizes the Biblical account of creation in the book of Genesis. The creation story begins before anything exists except for God Himself. In Genesis 1, the very first chapter of the Bible, we read how God created the earth in six days - light on the first Day, the sky ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The Middle Of A Storm

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 3, 2002

What should we do when the storms of life threaten to capsize our faith? Pray.

"Leaving the crowd behind, they took [Jesus] along, just as he was, in the boat. . . A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, ’Teacher, don’t you care if we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your Mother Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

As children of promise, we are to live free.

WHO IS YOUR MOTHER? Galatians 4:21-5:1 S: Freedom Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: AS CHILDREN OF PROMISE, WE ARE BORN TO LIVE FREE. TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 4:21-5:1 the significance of being “children of promise.” Inductive I. Background (History) II. Interpretation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Be A Barnabas"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 7, 2004

Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement. This message encourages every Christian to be a Barnabas.

Be A Barnabas Acts 9:19-30 Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement from time to time. We don’t need someone to come up to us and give us a litany of everything that is wrong with us. We need people to build us up and encourage us. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

"As The Spirit Gave Utterance"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 23, 2004

God gives us a ’language’ of unity in Him.

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.” (vs 4) The verse we’re studying today, and indeed, this entire passage involving most of chapter 2, has been debated and heatedly argued between various camps for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Orthodox

Faith, Thats The Way It Goes (Cont.)! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 26, 2004

Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions.

Faith, that’s the way it goes! - Jude part 3 Thesis: Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions. Scripture Text: Jude 1:20-25 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25, 1 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational