Sermons on Absalom:

The Prodigal's Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Fathers need some encouragement. There are two things I see in the parable of the Prodigal that can be an encouragement to fathers, for these two things make it clear that fatherhood is hard, but that there is hope. The two things I see here are the intricacy and the intimacy of fatherhood

We live in the age of the marvelous machine. In Washington D. C. the traffic for a half mile around the White House is controlled by a computer system. The system is constantly telling the lights when to change to move the traffic according to the need. 450 buses have a transmitter which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

We Are Here To Serve, Lord, As You Wish

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 13, 2021

A sermon on Christian service, looking at David with Mephibosheth and Ziba.

10.17.21 2 Samuel 9:1–13 1 David said, “Is there anyone still left from the house of Saul, to whom I may show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” 2 There was a servant of Saul’s house named Ziba, so they summoned him to come to David. The king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” He said, “I am.” 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Retaliation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2022

The spirit of retaliation is natural to the unregenerate mind. It belongs to the animal part of our nature. It creeps into our earliest feelings as little children. And it is one of the most difficult of evils to overcome.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:38-42 (Retaliation) MATTHEW 5:38-42, NIV 38 You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Restored: The Story Of Mephibosheth

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 7, 2022

This Sunday, I’d like to share God’s restorative plan through the life of a little-known person in Old Testament named Mephibosheth. What we’ll see is that his story represents what God has done for us, and how God seeks us out to bring us to His table.

Restored: The Story of Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D5KrmFyEn0 Today, I’d like to share with you God’s restorative plan through the life of a little-known person from the Old Testament named Mephibosheth. I was looking at the story as our men’s group was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 2 Samuel 19:24

Denomination: Foursquare

Suicide Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2023

In this lesson, we shall learn what the Bible says about suicide.

Introduction I am starting a series of messages that I am calling, “What Does the Bible Say About…?” I plan to tackle various topics, such as suicide, homosexuality, what happens after death, speaking in tongues, divorce, remarriage, and so on. These messages will not be an exposition of a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Judges 9:50-55, Matthew 27:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Right Time To Rebuild Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 28, 2016

A sermon examining the transition from procrastination to progress among the people of God.

The Right Time To Rebuild Haggai 1:6-15 Several years ago we (as a church) felt led to invest our time, money and resources into remodeling our church building. This facility was erected in 1979 and over the years time had taken it's toll. In all honesty, much of the work should have been done ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Christmas

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 17, 2023

Pastor John ties Genesis 3:15 in with the birth of Christ to show us even in the darkest of times, God is making a way for us to come back to Him

The Promise Of Christmas CCCAG 12-18-23 Scripture: Genesis 3:15 About 3 years ago, I was in an elevator with my 3rd semester nursing instructor. This particular instructor saw it as her mission to fail as many people as possible. In fact, we started our nursing class with about 70 students, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15, John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elevate To The Next Level - "Living In Forgiveness”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 19, 2025

Forgiveness is one of the more necessary doctrines/teachings that believers in Christ need to hear and understand. This is especially true if we ever want to go to the next level in our discipleship, that is, in our Christian lives.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living in Forgiveness” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHQ2Xb0ZLIk&t=10s Forgiveness is one topic I never tire of teaching, because it is one of the more necessary doctrines, or teaching that believers in Jesus Christ need to hear and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:12-15, Job 5:2, 1 Corinthians 13:5, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Thirsting For God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 29, 2025

This sermon calls every believer to examine the true object of their deepest thirst and turn from the world’s broken wells to the only Source who can satisfy—the living God, who invites us to come, drink, and truly live.

Thirsting for God “If you don’t find life before death, you can’t find life after death” Every human being lives with a thirst. Some thirst for family approval… others for health, success, money, sports, exercise, music, or a thousand other pursuits. We chase what promises satisfaction, and we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Odd Occurrence

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 16, 2003

I submit to us that, for the most part, KINFOLK LIVING TOGETHER IN UNITY IS AN ODD OCCURRENCE. For the most part,Kinfolk Getting Along on a Daily Basis, enjoying Peace and Harmony day after day after day is AN ODD OCCURRENCE. This messgae deals with the

I submit to us that, for the most part, KINFOLK LIVING TOGETHER IN UNITY IS AN ODD OCCURRENCE. For the most part,Kinfolk Getting Along on a Daily Basis, enjoying Peace and Harmony day after day after day is AN ODD OCCURRENCE. That is Different from what happens on a daily basis. It is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Next Step

Contributed by Clayton Cullen on Aug 28, 2001

This sermon encourages people to take the next step necessary in following after God in every area of their lives.

Matt 14:22-33 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Law Of Sowing And Reaping Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 9, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 7 of 8

Galatians 6:6-10 – The Law of Sowing and Reaping The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of Paul’s teaching. Chapters 1 & 2 are personal in nature and deal with Paul’s authority. Chapters 3 & 4 are doctrinal in nature and deal with justification by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Painfully Dumb

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010

Many people find their lives marked and guided by the dumb things they do

Painfully Dumb Selected Passages June 20, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Everyone has the right to be dumb but some people abuse the priviledge Growing up we used to watch John Wayne theater – Double feature of super manly movies about men doing super manly things. The four hour section ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Age & Praise

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

Age enhances praise because of authentic experiences.

Age & Praise Psalm 63: 3 “Because thy loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.” Age is maturity gained though wisdom Praise is acknowledging the sovereignty of God I met with a childhood friend of mine the other day for lunch. He looked at me and said; man you have a lot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Parents Owe Their Children

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 9, 2013

Devotion. Direction. Discipline. Link inc. to formatted text, audio.

What Parents Owe Their Children Ephesians 6:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/parentsowechildren.html Devotion. Direction. Discipline. 1. Devotion. Somehow we have communicated to our children that they are a burden rather than a blessing. We can't wait for school to start, and dread summer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist