Sermons on Amos Chapter 8 Verses 18 Through 14:

A Hymn To The Redeemer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 10, 2023

Worship is not only a duty for the congregation, but also of the individual Christian.

A HYMN TO THE REDEEMER. Psalm 149:1-9. PSALM 149:1. The exhortation to “Praise ye the LORD” is especially addressed to “saints” = those loved by God with His covenant love. All of God’s people are saints, and we are envisaged as met together in congregation, singing His praise. It is only those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unanswerable Argument Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 3, 2022

"An unanswerable argument" Acts chapter 21 verse 40- chapter 22 verse 30. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 21 verse 40- chapter 22 verse 30. SERMON OUTLINE: • The starting point…a story to share (vs 1-16). • The turning point…a word that’s offensive (vs 17): • The finishing point…a right that is claimed (vs 24-30). SERMON BODY: Quotes: Arguing! • “A day without an argument is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Brethren

A Grievously Abused Verse: "if My People..."

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 17, 2025

We have a high and holy privilege of asking anything of God, knowing that we will receive what we ask when we ask in the Name of Christ our Lord.

“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” “If my people who are called by my name…” You will no doubt recognise the opening words of this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Harsh Reality And Unavoidable Issue Of Sin

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Oct 13, 2021

Sin is a serious and destructive fact of life. We define it as a series of "mistakes", "errors of judgment", or "bad behavior". We need to see sin for what it is -an abomination in the sight of a Holy God (Ezekiel 18:20; Romans 6:23).

Modern society more and more makes very little of or does not even bother to think about sin as a serious and destructive fact of life. There are varying attitudes towards the subject of sin. Some view the idea as an illusion, the construction of ancient religious fanatics, or fantasy. Many deny ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19, Deuteronomy 25:16, Jude 1:6, Isaiah 14:12-17, Ezekiel 28:11-19, Revelation 12:1-9, Revelation 20:10-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Year C, Proper 3. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2025

Not used this year.

Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 92:1-4, Psalm 92:12-15, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, Luke 6:39-49. A). THE WORD GOES FORTH. Isaiah 55:10-13. Isaiah 55:10-11 is about God’s words not returning to Him void. At first, we might imagine that God is talking about the weather, with all this talk of rain and snow. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 92:1-4, Psalm 92:12-15, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, Luke 6:39-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Problems Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 4, 2001

No one is free from difficulties in life. God shows us how to handle them and find blessings even as we face hardships.

Facing Problems through Prayer 1 Samuel 1:1-28, James 5:13 Bible Background The final verse of Judges echoes a statement made 3 times earlier. In those days Israel had no king, and everyone did what was right in his own eyes. What the author of Judges is telling us is that Israel has already ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, James 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Multiplied Through Your Afflictions Series

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Jan 21, 2004

In this message Dr. Wilson deals with how, the the Affliction that the world givesa and God allows only brings out the best in us!

Ex. 1: 6-14 (Exodus 1:12 KJV) But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel. As to better understand what this verse was really saying I found myself having to go to our long time trusted friend Dr. Webster. Webster ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:6-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Jet Tour Through Colossians Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to Colossians

COLOSSIANS - Completion INTRODUCTION: Colossians was one of the four Epistles written by Paul in his Roman jail. It is the most Christ-centered Book in the Bible. Its message is built around the theme of the supremacy if Christ. It has been called the “twin Epistle” of Ephesians: (1) Both were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Changed Lives Through Ownership

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 12, 2013

There is a difference between owning and renting/borrowing. You treat things differently when you are invested in them.

Quotes: "I have held many things in my hand, and have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands that I still possess." -Martin Luther “Resolution, like responsibility, is a product of ownership." - Richard Eyre Matthew 13:45-46; I Corinthians 6:19-20 There is a difference ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Journey Through Life

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 24, 2015

As Abrm was on his journey through life, God called. As we journey through life, God calls us.

Our Journey Through Life Genesis 12: 1-9 I heard a story recently that a sailor started talking with a pirate, and they take turns telling about their adventures on the seas. The sailor notes that the pirate has a peg-leg, a hook-hand, and an eye patch. The sailor asks "So, how did you end up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

John Chapter 9 Part 4 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 10, 2013

Why don't the Pharisees and Jewish leaders believe the testimony of the Man born blind? Why don't we believe the testimony of all of creation when it is so obvious. Do we say, "Don't confuse me with the facts?"

(Props needed - six foot thread - Bible collection CD) John 9:13-34 (Video) They brought to the Pharisees the man who had been blind. Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened the man’s eyes was a Sabbath. Therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:14-34

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 17, 2016

1) The Area in which the conflict took place (John 8:20), 2) The Lord’s Assertion (John 8:12), 3) The Leaders’ Accusation (John 8:13), 4) The Lord’s Answer to that accusation (John 8:14–19), and 5) His Announcement of their impending judgment (John 8:21).

Just in time for winter, Hydro One said it is working to reconnect power for hundreds of customers who are in the dark, because they had their electricity cut off due to unpaid bills. The power provider says it is reaching out to roughly 1,400 residential customers who failed to pay their bills in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-21

Denomination: Other

Easter Through The Disciples Eyes Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is part one of a five week sermon series leading up to Easter

The Next 5 weeks we are going to be looking at the Easter story in the Bible As we do we are going to focus on different people who were involved in the actual events that took place 2000 years ago. It was a very busy last week in Jesus’ life, so there is no way that we can look at this last week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-2

Message Of God For The Unsaved Church Goer

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon from Ecc. chapter 8 on a unsaved man who went to church then died suddenly.

THE MESSAGE OF GOD TO THE UNSAVED CHURCHGOER TEXT - Ecc.8:10 "And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the holy..." Read vs. 1 - 14 INTRO. - Solomon had gone to a funeral. He apparently knew the person well enough to go to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:10

Denomination: Baptist

"rowing Through Life" Series

Contributed by Joshua Neal on Nov 22, 2019

Anyone who has lived understands that in life there are hinderances and obstacles. Many of us have faced hinderances and have often wondered if Jesus recognizes where we are and what we have to deal with. The disciples are rowing and are hindered by a wave as Jesus passed was passing them by.

“ROWING THROUGH LIFE” Mark 6:45-52 intro: Famous Painting = Under the Wave off Kanagawa, about 1830–31, Katsushika Hokusai. Woodblock print (nishiki-e) in Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection, Museum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Pentecostal