Sermons on Angels As Messengers:

Initiating The Turn-6(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 31, 2023

6 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-VI—Luke 1:13b-17(:5-25) Attention: Ford Motor Company is remembered for implementing innovative approaches to the assembly-line production of automobiles. The company set many historical milestones beginning in 1903. [The following innovations are borrowed from ‘Forbes’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-17, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Life's Awe-Full Moments Amidst Life's Awful Moments

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 8, 2021

No one escapes tragedy, struggle, and awful moments in their life. This message explores a number of Biblical events that demonstrate an opportunity to recognize the AWESOME God in the awful events.

Chico Alliance Church November 14, 2021 Recognizing Life’s Awe-Full moments amid Life’s Awful moments Introduction We live in an awful broken world and won’t fully realize the God-embedded longings and dreams for a restored Eden until Jesus’ glorious return. For now…we don’t fully realize the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Speak, Lord

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 24, 2026

When we are guilty of a lack of trust, like Elijah, we know that this sin too is forgiven. Our God loves us and quietly, gently notes our sin, assures us of His forgiveness, and then points us in the direction that we should go.

SPEAK, LORD Preached: January 25, 2026 (Love’s Chapel) June 22, 2025 (Canton First) Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-19a The older I get, the more I find myself identifying with the Prophet Elijah. Not in the sense that I think that I’m a prophet but in the sense that Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-19, 1 Kings 8:10-11, 1 Kings 17:1-4, 1 Kings 17:8, 1 Kings 18:1, 1 Kings 18:9, 1 Kings 18:17-19, Exodus 19:16-19, Exodus 13:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

In Times Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on May 4, 2006

In times of doubt, depression, despair consider Jesus Christ

I.COMFORT OF COMMENDATION 1a A. Reason – “Wherefore” 1. Person of Christ –Incarnation 2. Passion of Christ –Crucifixion 3. Power of Christ – Resurrection B. Reality 1. “Holy Brethren” C. Results –“partakers of the heavenly calling” 1. Out of the Darkness into the Light 1 Peter 2:9 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Impartiality Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 25, 2013

Breaking new ground with the gospel.

THE IMPARTIALITY OF GOD. Acts 9:36-Acts 11:18. Joppa was probably the only truly Jewish seaport in Judah. If nationalistic troubles were to break out, it was as likely to happen in Joppa as in Jerusalem itself. To such a city came Peter (Acts 9:36-43). Caesarea was Herod's seaport, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43, Acts 10:1-48, Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Says Amen

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Sep 8, 2013

When we say amen, we are saying "so be it" When God says Amen to our prayers, He is saying it's done

When God Says Amen Mark 2:1-12 When God says Amen I. Mountains are moved vs4 their mountain was the multitude of people There is nothing too hard for God. There is nothing too hard for God to do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When You Stand For God's Truth, You Are Labeled As Rude,hatred, And Mean Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 8, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the misconception of godly love and how it pierces the heart of those who justify their sin.

In today's society, those who stand for God's truth are often labeled as haters, mean, and rude. But is this really the case? Or are we simply being called out for our sinful ways? In this sermon, we'll explore the misconception of godly love and how it pierces the heart of those who ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:8-9, Proverbs 27:6

A Model For Godly Manhood Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2016

What can Joseph teach us as men?

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Well Witnessing, Part 2: The Pattern Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 9, 2009

As Christians, we have wonderful news. Are we telling anybody? In this passage, as Jesus talks with the Woman at the Well, He gives us the pattern of evangelism.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com Every morning, giant double-decker busses drive through the streets of London. But they don’t just stay in London. They move back and forth across the entire country of England. Since the busses are constantly on the move, they are constantly being seen by ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Scope Of A Man: King David

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 15, 2004

King David, more than any other person in the Biblical record, illustrates the moral range of human nature. Look at these snapshots of his life to see the grace of God at work in one messed up fella.

Message - A Study of King David Snapshots of King David’s character and Scenes from his life I’ve always found King David to be one of the most fascinating guys in the Bible. There is so much about him that you wouldn’t normally expect to find written about a king. There’s so much in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rejected Warrior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 9, 2014

If Jephthah sacrificed his daughter... how did he end up in Hebrews 11 as one of the heroes of the faith? And if he didn't, why doesn't God tell us that?

OPEN: How many of you have ever been rejected? Me too. Rejection can be hard experience for anyone, but it’s surprising to find that people we would consider famous have often been scorned by others. • For example, have you ever heard of Harrison Ford? What movies has he been in? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 16, 2012

1) Looking for Peace (Genesis 8:6), 2) Lacking of Peace (Genesis 8:7), and the 3) Locating of Peace (Genesis 8:8-11)

It has been painful to consider the gruesome details this week in the murder trial of Victoria Stafford. Her father has been particularly vocal with the media in his natural desire for justice. Although nothing will bring his daughter back, after much waiting, he expects to find some degree of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:6-11

Denomination: Other

Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2011

1 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru a accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. How do the faithful recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-I—1Timothy 1:1-2 In order to fill the shoes of the faithful, one must first recognize his/her authority. The greeting of the letter is contained in :1-2: It contains the Writer, Recipient, the Authority by which it is sent, & Blessings. Paul approached ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision, The Thorn, And The Grace Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2010

Paul learned to accept his thorn in the flesh as a gift from God, and allowed it to bless and benefit his life.

Introduction: A. I want to start with a true story that illustrates the overall lesson I hope we will learn today. B. The story is told of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. 1. The boy began lessons with an old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Traces The Characteristics Of This Age Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 2, 2018

In this discourse, we find the Lord speaking alternately of the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, and then, of the conditions that will precede his Second Coming. His predictions were soon to have a partial fulfillment in the siege of Titus . . . .

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives Jesus Tells of the Future Matthew 24:4-8 (Focal Passage), Mark 13:5-8, Luke 21:8-11 PART 4: Jesus Traces The Characteristics Of This Age Matthew 24:4-8 (Focal Passage) 4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-8, Mark 13:5-8, Luke 21:8-11

Denomination: Baptist