Sermons on Agency:

Throw Your Cloak Aside

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

IT'S TIME TO TRADE IN THE CLOAK OF BLINDNESS FOR THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. YOU CAN FIND IT AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS.

THROW YOUR CLOAK ASIDE MARK 10: 46-52 SOMETIMES THE MOST INSIGNIFICANT OF DETAILS, CAN BE PROFOUNDLY IMPORTANT TO THE CONTEXT OF THE STORY. WE MAY QUESTION WHY THE WRITER INCLUDED THEM, ONLY TO FIND OUT LATER THAT THESE DETAILS ARE OF VITAL IMPORTANCE. SUCH IS THE CASE FOR BARTIMAEUS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

What If - (A Fresh Start)

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 31, 2017

A sermon on the potter and the clay that I preached for New year 2018 - (Some unknown sources)

…Romans chapter 9 20But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?” 21Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use? 22What if God, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Anointed King Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Mary gave up a lot to show her love for Jesus. It can be costly to be a disciple. To come before God the Father without fear, with our sins removed wiped clean to live forever in his presence far outweighs anything we might give up out of our love for him

We were discussing in our staff meeting this week the question of how you decide what to leave in your will, and to whom, when you die. As I was thinking about that I wondered how many of us have ever sat down and thought about what our priorities are in life; and when we come to write a will, to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 19, 2016

A Thanksgiving sermon:thanking our God, as a Creator, a Savior, and a provider.

A Thankful Heart Introduction: A college student wrote her mom the following letter: "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t written sooner. My arm really has been broken. I broke it, and my left leg, when I jumped from he second floor of my dormitory...when we had the fire. We were lucky. A young ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Thanksgiving Commands From Pslam 100 Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 29, 2022

It is not uncommon to compile wish lists at Christmas, and draw up a list of resolutions at New Years. But there is another list we often overlook – a Thanksgiving Day list of all for which we should be thankful. And it is not too late to do that.

Alba 11-24-13 (Revised 11-27-2022) FIVE THANKSGIVING COMMANDS FROM PSALM 100 This month I have been sharing with you a series of sermons about Thanksgiving. I thought about calling them “Thanksgiving By the Numbers”. The messages have had the following titles: Three Marks of a Thankful ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith, Loyalty And Honor ( 24th Sunday After Pentecost November 7, 2021)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021

Ruth had lost everything. But, not all hope was lost because God’s blessing was at work behind the scenes. Ruth was asking Boaz to fulfill her request to be a “Kinsman Redeemer”.

FAITH, LOYALTY and HONOR Text: Ruth 3:1- 5, 4:13 - 17 Ruth 3:1-5  Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you?  (2)  Is not Boaz our relative, with whose young women you were? See, he is winnowing barley ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gibeonite’s Scam - Scam Alert!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 5, 2021

The success of Joshua's army hit a speed bump in the road after meeting their tricky neighbors. After this incident the rest of the way was smooth sailing. This is a scam alert!

Joshua 9:3-14 Jos 9:3 And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai, 4 They did work wilily, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their asses, and wine bottles, old, and rent, and bound up; 5 And old shoes and clouted ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27, Numbers 32:23, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Methodist

This Is What My Peaceful Doves Have Taught Me – Will I Heed The Lessons? Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 29, 2022

Nature is a great teacher and the creation is full of meaning. In studying the behaviour of small doves, I have gained an insight into their habits and lives. There are lessons we can learn from them. These lessons are given in two Parts.

THIS IS WHAT MY PEACEFUL DOVES HAVE TAUGHT ME – WILL I HEED THE LESSONS? PART 1 OF 2 This was presented to a group but equally could be a sermon. INTRODUCTION God’s creation is so wonderful and the life forms so diverse that no one in a lifetime could ever touch on more than a tiny section of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, 2 Timothy 3:6, Matthew 6:25-26, Deuteronomy 4:7, James 4:1-3, Galatians 2:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 1 Corinthians 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2024

What does a minister do when he arrives at a church and many are unsaved and in leadership positions? Bringing the world’s methods into the church will cause tension. The controversial matter of women in leadership roles looked at. There must be good elders in support.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 3 We have been looking into areas where tensions and church conflict may arise. So far we have examined a number of these and today we continue with more, so let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:3, Hebrews 13:8-9, 1 Timothy 2:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pergamum Church- Do Not Compromise Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

The church called not to compromise

Opener: We are excited to be here as we are continuing our sermon series this morning on the seven churches found in the book of Revelations. We have already looked at the church in Ephesus. This is the church that worked very hard for the Lord, and they stood up to those that were evil, yet ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Your Faith Is Tested Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 12, 2022

Based on James 1:1-4 - Challenges hearers to understand that God uses tests in our lives to grow our faith.

“WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED” James 1:1-4 FBCF – 9/11/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – First responders face tests all the time. - Firefighters – Every time pager goes off or call comes in, we know that we will face some sort of test. May be a minor test, a relatively easy test, a quick test. Or may be a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Conditions For A Miracle

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022

Jesus is always looking for a heart, a family, a business that will give Him honor and glory. A place where He can work in our lives

Conditions for a miracle Luke 5:1-12 Introduction- Good Morning online Church- Glad that you have joined us. Please turn to Luke 5:1-12 on your apps or your Bible Prayer- Most miracles happen when you least expect it. Right? You are somewhere and before you know it something out of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Help Me God, I'm Discouraged Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 27, 2022

The Devil has done his work of discouragement for a long time. If you feel discouraged, you are not alone. God's children do get discouraged. But what did Jesus mean when he said that we can have “life more abundantly,” “life to the full?”

Alba 8-18-13 (Revised 10-23-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M DISCOURAGED John 10:10 I don’t know if this story about Abraham Lincoln is true or not, but the story is told that Lincoln was surprised one day when a rough looking man drew a revolver and pushed it in his face. "Abe" figured ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 Kings 19:4, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 2 - Choose The Truth Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 26, 2025

In a world that thrives on lies, as children of God we must decide to follow Jesus who is the Truth. If we do not stand firm on the truth, we will find ourselves compromise with the lies of Satan, and making choices that are contradictory to the true values that God has set for us in His word.

We read in Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (ESV) In the above mentioned verse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Genesis 1:26, Hebrews 9:27, Genesis 3:5, John 1:12, Luke 23:39, Luke 23:41-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Jesus Questioned About Paying Taxes Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

So knowing that the U.S. government apparently is somewhat reckless in how it spends money, should we still pay our taxes faithfully? Or should we try to get around our taxes?

In the year 2022, according to the CBO, the United States government raised 4.9 trillion dollars in tax income. About half came from individual income taxes. It’s a massive amount of money that we’re talking about, but despite that, the U.S. government is currently 33.1 trillion dollars in debt, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Salvation Army