Sermons on Adequate:

"a New Creation"

Contributed by Paul Davis on Oct 21, 2021

According to 2Co 5:17, a great change takes place in the life of one who is a Christian:

INTRODUCTION Eph 2:1-6 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 30

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 15, 2021

Psalm 30 is a psalm of new orientation.

Psalm 30: Sorrow May Stay The Night, But Joy Is Always There Introduction: Psalm 30 LEB A psalm; a song for the dedication of the house. Of David. This beautiful psalm seems to have been originally written after recovery from a serious illness. We have all had plenty of experience with illness ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hosea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2022

Punishment for wrongdoing is essential, but according to Hosea, punishment is not to meet the demands of justice but rather to restore the ones who have done the wrong.

Hosea Hosea's first three children had very unusual names. His family story was a metaphor for God's relationship with Israel. The Book of Hosea is addressed to the people of the northern kingdom — Israel. It contains both a warning concerning future events and the meaning of these ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Job Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2022

Job was faithful to God, even when he lost absolutely everything that had been important to him. This legend concerns Job, a prosperous man of outstanding piety. Satan acts as an agent provocateur to test whether or not Job's piety is rooted merely in his prosperity.

Job Job was faithful to God, even when he lost absolutely everything that had been important to him. This legend concerns Job, a prosperous man of outstanding piety. Satan acts as an agent provocateur to test whether or not Job's piety is rooted merely in his prosperity. However, Job still ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Successful Nobody

Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2021

This is a rewrite of Glenn Pease's fine message. It talks about many of the un-named people in the Bible who played such big roles in the events of the New Testament. We think of ourselves as nobodys, but that's not what Heaven thinks! You have a lot to give.

HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL NOBODY John 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHY LIFE IS CONFUSING TO MANY 1. A librarian commented concerning a woman just leaving her desk that she could get more out of a mystery novel than anyone she knew. "How is that?" asked her co-worker. 2. She replied, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 29, 2022

Isaiah tells us of the greatness of this child, with the best that can be done given the restraint of human understanding. This passage is the theme for Handel’s Messiah.

My friend wrote about the birth of Jesus and put it in a way to look like a birth announcement for Jesus. It was designed to look like it was clipped from a newspaper. Birth Announcement The Nazareth Daily News in the year 1 A.D. Joseph and Mary from Nazareth are pleased to announce the birth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be A Man Of God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 20, 2023

The people of Israel had become careless and complacent. God called a man from a small country town to prophesy judgment and preach repentance. This man submitted to God's call to go and prophesy unto Israel.

The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Before long, Israel would be vanquished by Assyria, and the rich would become slaves. Then in walks a God called man from ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-17, Luke 18:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honor God's Word Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

What is Sanctification

Honor Scripture | Matthew 5:17-19 Introduction: • Jesus’ popularity is increasing with his messages and miracles. • Jesus just told the people who they already are (identity) because of the kingdom of God in the Beatitudes. In essence, he told them who they are in light of who God is. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jumping To Conclusions Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

The friends of Job explained life's sufferings, and specifically Job's sufferings, as very simple and obvious. They said there is no mystery here at all. It is clear as a bell that suffering is God's judgment on the sinner. Job is suffering, therefore, Job is a sinner.

There is a poem that I have enjoyed for many years, but I could never see how it could be used in a sermon, until I began to study the friends of Job. I want to share it with you, for it both describes them, and gives us insight into why they could be so wrong when they were so often right. It is ...read more

How To Be An Attractive Youth Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

This proverb is worthless to the millions of teens whose parents are not giving them guidance and instruction. The best thing the church can do for the home is to seek to make it what the Bible assumes it will be and that is a place of learning.

Every young person wants to be attractive. Teens suddenly discover that they are drawn to each other because of their attractiveness, and they want to be attractive themselves. It is then that the mirror, mirror on the wall become the idol of them all. They become very sensitive about their body, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9

Good And Evil Ii Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Satan will use the truth and nothing but the truth, and he will offer you the very best if he can persuade you to get it by disobeying God.

Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "Pretty much all the honest truth-telling there is in the world is done by children." This does not mean, however, that their truth telling is always pleasant. Especially if you have guests, or if you are like the Sunday School teacher who asked too many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

A Jewish Sermon

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

The Christian does not disagree with the Jew. He says to them that you are right, but you must go one more step in receiving Jesus as the Son of God.

Orville Wright, co-inventor with his brother Wilbur of the first plane to really fly, was looking at the headlines of a newspaper with David Lefkowitz a well-known Jewish preacher back in 1918. The headlines told of a terrible air battle between German and America aces. Orville said, "We ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Moses Departs From Jethro Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 15, 2022

There are two possible explanations for why Moses solicits his father-in-law's permission. One is that he may have needed his father-in-law's permission to take Zipporah from her House. The second is that Moses exhibited good manners in making this request.

Exodus 4:18-20, Moses Departs From Jethro Scripture: Exodus 4:18-20 18 Then Moses went back to Jethro his father-in-law and said to him, 'Let me return to my own people in Egypt to see if any of them are still alive.' Jethro said, 'Go, and I wish you well.' 19 Now the LORD had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Magnanimous Heart: Why Magnanimity Is An Important Virtue” Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Sep 18, 2024

Magnanimity, often described as "greatness of spirit," refers to the ability to rise above pettiness, resentment, and self-centeredness, to demonstrate generosity, forgiveness, and noble behavior.

Title: “God's Magnanimous Heart: Why Magnanimity is an Important Virtue” Text: Luke 6:35 “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because He is kind to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ascension Sunday

Contributed by Rev Kenneth Roach on May 11, 2021

On keeping ones soul. Preached on May 18th 1969 at Plymouth Bethesda Church Utica.

And when he had called the people onto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me. For who whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels, the same ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37