Sermons on Anger Bitterness:

Counter-Cultural Worship

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 1, 2023

Mary anoints Jesus for burial

Counter-Cultural Worship Mark 14:1-9 Good morning. John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." NKJV Worship and praise are what we use to express our amazement and thankfulness to the Lord for His mighty acts. King David in the Psalms tells us that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlocking The Power Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Jul 13, 2025

1 THESSALONIANS 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. What Happens? What happens when we build this attitude of gratitude? The SHIFT from a state of ILL-BEING to WELL-BEING is explicitly triggered by thankfulness and gratitude.

Unlocking the Power of Thanksgiving Now, I will be your teacher this morning and today we will be looking into the divine power of thanksgiving. In how thanksgiving is not just a byword and utterance of appreciation but also a KEY that can change our PRAYER LIFE and draw us closer to GOD! Are you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'll Buy That

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 21, 2025

Simon wanted to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit

I’ll Buy That Acts 8:18-25 I heard a story about a man who went into an antique shop in San Francisco, and on the floor, he noticed what appeared to be an ancient Chinese vase. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a priceless relic from the Ming dynasty. He thought, “The owner has no idea ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hard Words To Hard People In Hard Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 20, 2025

If you want God to use you to powerfully communicate His message to hard people in hard times, eat God’s Word. speak God’s Word, follow God’s Spirit, and warn God’s people.

Our former district superintendent, Bill Smith, recalls preaching part-time in a small local church while he was still studying for the ministry. Six months passed and none of his professors had come to hear him. Finally, his faculty advisor agreed to attend one Sunday. After the service, the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Teach The Children

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 29, 2020

A study in Psalm 78: 1 – 72

Psalm 78: 1 – 72 Teach the children A Contemplation of Asaph. 1 Give ear, O my people, to my law; Incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old, 3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Godly Ways In The Wilderness Of Life

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 22, 2005

When we try to live life in our own power, it only leads to a wilderness of complaining, moaning and groaning. However, as we allow God to have control supernatural results happen. People see us from a distance and say man they are really getting it don

Intro: Many years ago A.J. Gordon went to the World’s Fair. From a distance he saw a man pumping water with one of those old hand pumps. The water was pouring out and he said as he looked, "That man is really pumping water." But when he got closer, he discovered that it was a wooden man connected ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Meek For They Shall Inherit The Earth. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 27, 2017

Who will be blessed by the Lord. One of the qualities of the believer.

"Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth." The theme of the whole Bible is that God's purpose is to call out for Himself a holy people, set apart from the world to belong to Him and to obey Him. This people's work is to be true to its identity—to be holy and to be different from this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Answer The Door

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024

The Bible tells us that we have an enemy actively seeking someone to devour. When the enemy comes knocking, we are empowered to not answer the door. This is a message about how to keep our doors closed to that enemy.

Don’t Answer The Door! Scriptures: Genesis 4:6-7; First Peter 5:8; Revelations 3:20 Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning, I am here to warn you, so the title of this message is, “Don’t Answer the Door!” The message I will be delivering this morning is a warning, not just to Strangers Rest, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Faithful God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Here’s a simple definition: “God’s faithfulness means that everything He says and does is certain.” He is 100% reliable, 100% of the time. He does not fail, forget, falter, change, or disappoint. He says what He means and means what He says ­ and there

Our Faithful God In the country of Armenia, in 1988, Samuel and Danielle sent their young son, Armand, off to school. Samuel squatted before his son and looked him in the eye. “Have a good day at school, and remember, no matter what, I’ll always be there for you.” They hugged and the boy ran off ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-25, Lamentations 3:22

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 29, 2012

The world is operating on jet speed and everybody is living, as though there is no end to this life. They run, sweat and beat themselves to amass wealth but alas many fail to understand that God is preparing us for His Kingdom!

Kingdom of God! A) Look, it’s me! Acts 1:3” During the forty days after His crucifixion he appeared to the apostles from time to time, actually alive, and proved to them in many ways that it was really he himself they were seeing. And on these occasions he talked to them about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 28, 2011

We fail to understand the core subject that Jesus kept preaching over and over again, the pivotal subject of the preaching of Jesus was KINGDOM OF GOD.

Kingdom of God! A) Look, it’s me! Acts 1:3” During the forty days after His crucifixion he appeared to the apostles from time to time, actually alive, and proved to them in many ways that it was really he himself they were seeing. And on these occasions he talked to them about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jehovah Nissi Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 11, 2020

Jehovah Nissi … God is Our Banner. I can assure you that God will give you the victory if you will look to Him and wave the white flag of total surrender to Him.

In a book entitled “The Story of the Iron Gate,” writer and pastor Clarence J. Forsbery retells a story about something that happened in a little fishing village on the New England coast. One winter’s day a storm came up suddenly while the boats were out at sea. The men rowed desperately to reach ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16, John 3:14-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Words PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

Our words hold great power to harm or heal; God calls us to surrender our speech to Him, seeking wisdom and blessing others with our tongues.

Family, can we speak heart to heart for a moment about the most familiar instrument we own? It weighs almost nothing, hides behind our teeth, rides on our breath, and yet it shapes homes, churches, and Monday mornings. The tongue. Like a match in a dry field, our words can carry warmth or set ...read more

Topics: Words, Speech Control

Acts 7 Commentary PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores the narrative of Moses in Acts 7:17-35, drawing parallels to our own lives and our need for deliverance through Jesus Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to immerse ourselves in the life-giving truth of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because our God, in His infinite wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-35

Topics: Stephen's Sermon

Heavenly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 11, 2001

We need to accept God’s wisdom and reject worldly wisdom.

First Baptist Church October 7, 2001 James 3:13-18 Have you ever met people who were absolute geniuses? They seem to know everything. If they were ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist