Sermons on Afterwards:

Better Is One Day In Your Courts

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2023

One day in God’s courts is better than a thousand elsewhere because it’s where we meet with God, because of the pleasures and benefits it gives, and because it's a symbol of better things to come.

BETTER IS ONE DAY IN YOUR COURTS Ps. 84:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Neil Marten, a member of the British Parliament, was once giving a group of his constituents a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament. During the course of the visit, the group happened to meet Lord Hailsham, then lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 19, 2023

At first the disciples doubted. But when faced with the evidence, they weighed it, tested it, and then acted upon it. Their verdict has stood the test of time. And the grounds on which they stood are the same grounds upon which we can stand.

Why do you suppose is it that, faced with the same data, some people interpret it one way and some people interpret it another? You have only to look at the George Floyd riots – and the other ones later that year - to know that. Not even exhaustive investigations convince people whose minds are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"a Call To Healing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 8, 2023

A sermon about how, in God's eyes, everyone matters.

“A Call to Healing” Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 In a 2016 interview in The New York Times, award-winning actor Ben Affleck reflected on the pressure to hide our broken areas. When he watches other movies that strain to make their heroes entirely likable and valiant, Affleck said, “I find that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Love Of God Demonstrated

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 14, 2023

A survey asked, “What 3 word sentence would you most like to hear?” The top three answers were “I love you;” “I forgive you;” and “Supper is ready!” God didn't just SAY "I love You" but He showed us His love by Jesus' Coming.

THE LOVE OF GOD DEMONSTRATED Rom. 5:6-11 INTRODUCTION A. AN UNUSUAL SURVEY was done a few years ago; 1. Participants in the survey were asked this question; “What 3 word sentence would you most like to hear or have said to you?” 2. The top three answers capture the heart of our needs & ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Spirit Fall Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 6, 2023

Will you respond to the Holy Spirit? Will you seek this baptism of power? If I offered you a million dollars, you’d take it. So, why not take this promise of spiritual power?

HOLY SPIRIT FALL Text: Acts 10:44-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: Many of you have heard my testimony of how I came to Christ at a Christian concert. However, you may not have heard the rest of my testimony of how I was baptized in the Holy Spirit. It was about a year after my coming to Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons From The Sand Series

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 30, 2022

God’s creation displays his divine and eternal power. We can see it if we pause a little while and look around. Little things teach us great lessons about faith, trust, and hope in God.

Sermon No. 14 LESSONS FROM THE SAND By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. October 30, 2022 Tagum City, Philippines attyborgegalgo@gmail.com Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message The message this morning is taken from nature. God’s creation displays his divine and eternal power. We can ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sermon: Finding Stability In Times Of Confusion

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 26, 2025

Asaph verbalize a question that many righteous people wanted to ask, “Why God allows the rich to flourish while the righteous often suffer?” Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do good things happen to bad people? God is still in control!

Sermon: Finding Stability In Times of Confusion Scripture: Psalms 73:1-28, “Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For they have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28, Psalm 91:8-14, Jeremiah 12:1, Habakkuk 1:13

Denomination: Methodist

We Have Seen Strange Things Today! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 5, 2025

A very sick man was confined to a pallet but still wanted to find Jesus so he could be healed. There were four friends who did take him to Jesus--and the sick man was healed!

We have seen strange things today (Disclosure: This message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO, on February 2, 2025; not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This story is one that’s told by both Matthew and Mark, as well as Luke. The main points are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Created For Something Better

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Sabbath is God’s eternal sign of creation and redemption, inviting joyful weekly worship and deeper fellowship with Jesus, our Creator and Redeemer.

Two men were arguing at work one day about religion. Neither really knew what they were talking about. Finally one said, “Man, you don’t know anything about religion. I’ll bet you ten dollars you can’t even repeat the Lord’s Prayer.” The other grinned. “Oh yeah? It’s a bet!” He straightened up and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 2:27-28, Isaiah 58:13-14, Revelation 14:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 33:6-12, Proverbs 25:6-14, Ephesians 4:1-6, Luke 14:1-11. A). THE CREATOR GOD, OUR REDEEMER. Psalm 33:6-12. PSALM 33:6-7. “The word of the LORD” (cf. Psalm 33:4) is the same powerful, Creative word by which the cosmos was created (cf. Genesis 1:3). And Jesus is the Word (cf. John 1:1-3). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:6-12, Proverbs 25:6-14, Ephesians 4:1-6, Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray Purposefully Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2024

3 more ways to view "Deliver us from evil" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 13 of the same title)

HoHum: Story from Bob Hostetler in Red Letter Prayer Life: Two of my dearest friends in the world, Dave and Becky, told me the amazing story of their mission trip some years ago to the mountain town of San Luis, Honduras. They traveled as part of a combined medical and evangelistic team that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Romans 7:15-25, 2 Thessalonians 3:2, Ephesians 6:18-19, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Coming Of The Comforter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 3, 2024

Jesus is preparing his disciples for his departure.

The Coming of the Comforter John 16:1-16 1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3And these things will they do unto you, because they ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Soils Of The Heart

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 6, 2024

In November of last year, I announced to the church, that God put on my heart to focus on discipleship for 2024. So, we began that journey at the beginning of the year.

The first week in January, the message was about growing spiritually from milk to meat The next week we explored the importance of obedience when training disciples The 3rd week we examined the role of evangelism is discipleship We finished out January looking how Jesus taught us how to be servants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:8

What To Do When Temptation Knocks Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024

Looking at the life of Joseph and how he stood strong when faced with overwhelming temptation will give us practical steps on how to resist when temptation knocks at the door of our hearts.

Introduction 1John 5:4 – “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” Christian = we are Overcomers! Jesus = the greatest Overcomer has won the victory, and He has given us the victory. John 16:33 – “These things I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Love For Christ

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 28, 2025

There is a huge difference between enjoying a person who gives gifts and enjoying the gifts instead of the person. God is our all satisfying treasure and Father and Friend and Savior.

Our Love for Christ Grace to you peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Today I want to explain how we can deepen “Our Love for Christ.” A personal relationship with Christ is a transformative connection with Jesus Christ, characterized by faith, trust, intimacy, and a commitment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational